Toronto Bruce Trail Club

Join me for a trek through Silver Creek Conservation Area on Saturday, April 25, 2026. We will hike up onto the escarpment via the Irwin Quarry Side Trail, taking in the views over Silver Creek Valley as we walk along the main trail. We will then descend the escarpment in order to do an out and-back hike of the Walking Fern Side Trail to look for Walking Fern. Next we will turn around and ascend the escarpment using the main trail before descending via the Roberts Side Trail where we will hopefully spot some wildlife by the pond.

We will be hiking at an average 3 km/h pace over rocky terrain for much of the hilly 8 km hike. You should bring enough water and food for a 2-3 hour hike, comfortable footwear with good traction, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

If you want to participate in this hike you must register for it through the BTC website using this link minus the ** at the end: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-walking-the-bruce-in-search-of-walking-fern/2026-04-25/

Are you already a Bruce Trail Conservancy member? You don't need to be a member to participate in this hike, but if you're passionate about the environment then please consider becoming a member in order to help preserve and protect more land and to help maintain and improve the trail. If you or someone you know would like to become a Bruce Trail Conservancy member and would also like to receive a free set of digital maps of the trail then use the following referral "coupon" code when purchasing a Bruce Trail Conservancy membership online: 67b70c7fd211e

Join us for three days of hiking on what many consider the most rugged section of the Bruce Trail. Overnight lodging will be in the Best Western Inn On The Bay in Owen Sound. (https://bwowensound.com/).
This will be a challenging three days of hiking with some strenuous climbs and sometimes difficult footing over tree roots, rocks and crevasses. All fit, experienced hikers comfortable walking on this type or terrain are welcome. For your safety and enjoyment as well as the group's, before registering we strongly encourage you to join some of our day hikes on the Bruce Trail. This will give you a chance to get to know us and assess your abilities.
We will split the group and offer two levels of hikes each day. The moderate group will hike about 12 km each day. and the fast group 15 km or more. The specific trails will be determined closer to the date.
Accommodation cost is $339.98 + HST + gratuities per room for two nights’ accommodation. This does not include breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners. The hotel has blocked 27 rooms with two queen beds, and 13 rooms with one queen/king bed plus pull-out couch for our group. Make sure you reserve a room that meets your needs.
Coach fare is $170 for members; $190.00 for non-members; $100 for children
Registration instructions:
If you wish to share accommodation, please find a roommate, then book your hotel room, and then book your seats on the coach. To avoid problems make sure you and your roommate reserve your seats at the same time.

1. Book your room online using the Best Western Inn on the Bay's TBTC group link. (https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.66070.html?groupId=H67FZ7K6). Or book by phone by calling the Best Western Inn On The Bay at 519-371-9200; to ensure you get the group rate, tell them you are with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Only one booking per room is possible. Make arrangements with your roommate to split the cost.
2. To reserve your seat on the bus, register here https://hikes.brucetrail.org/ecwd_calendar/toronto/

Cancellation policy: While we are hoping for sunshine, the trip cannot be cancelled due to weather. Coach fare is non-refundable if cancellation is made less than 30 days in advance of the departure date. Refund for cancellation more than 30 days in advance of the departure date will be considered only if a replacement person is found and will be subject to a 10% processing fee.
Our coach will depart at 7:30 AM on Friday May 1. We plan to be back in Toronto between 7 and 8 PM on Sunday May 3. Departure locations: 10 York Mills Rd and HWY 400 and Major Mackenzie Park and Ride.