About us
Toronto Bruce Trail Club is the largest of the nine member clubs of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Founded in 1962, the Toronto Bruce Trail Club celebrated our 60th anniversary in 2022!
You don't have to be a member to join one of our organized hikes, but we invite you to consider becoming one to support the Bruce Trail --- it is the membership provides crucial support for the Bruce Trail and the Conservation of the Niagara Escarpment. Without membership, there would be no Bruce Trail - "When you are out on The Trail, consider for a moment what this means: every blaze, every boardwalk, every bridge, every stile is there thanks to volunteers and members" -- Robert Bateman, one of the Trail's founding members.
To learn more about us or to join us, please visit the website of Toronto Bruce Trail Club.
Upcoming events
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Bus Hike: Terra Cotta (New Hikers/Families Welcome)
York Mills Station, Old York Mills Rd, Toronto, ON, CANew Hikers (but all are welcome) are invited to join me on a 10 km Introductory Level Bus Hike on the Toronto Section of the Bruce Trail around Terra Cotta less than an hour from Toronto. Expect some downhill/uphill and tree roots but nothing too rocky or challenging. We'll be following behind the hikers completing the club's annual two day E2E hike. There will be the option of a short out and back hike on the Walking Fern Side Trail at the end. After the hike we'll drive to Spirit Tree Estates Cidery that offers pizza and baked goods and a country store. Hopefully the weather cooperates so we can sit on the picnic tables outside. Optional dropout at 5 km. Hiking boots are recommended. Beginners and families welcome.
** Registration opens Sun Aug 30 at 8:00 PM. You must register and prepay the bus fare on the Bruce Trail Conservancy Website $25 Members/$32 Non-Member Children Under 10 $12/$14 (bus fares are non-refundable and the hike goes rain or shine)
Registration link:
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-terra-cotta-new-hikers-families-welcome/2026-09-12/4 attendees
GO Train Hike - Unionville/Markham
Kennedy GO Station, 2467 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON, CAhe villages of Unionville & Markham are connected by the Rouge Valley Trail System following the Rouge River and running behind the historic buildings on Main Street Unionville, by Walden Pond in Austin Drive Park, through Milne Dam Conservation Area, and ending with a 143 metre long suspension bridge over the dam. We will walk into the village of Markham and finish with a short boardwalk trail through Tannery Pond which is close to the Markham GO Station. We begin the hike at Unionville GO Station hiking north to the historic Main Street and picking up the Rouge Valley Trail at Carlton Road. Return to Toronto or the starting point by GO Train or York Region Transit bus. Optional stop at the Rouge River Craft Brewery after the hike.
Terrain is easy, mostly paved path/boardwalk with some dirt trails.
On The Go Maps Link:
https://onthegomap.com/s/g5rhpj1sBring lunch, water, snacks, hat. and insect repellant.
Please register on the Bruce Trail Conservancy website at:
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/go-train-hike-unionville-markham-rouge-river-trail-2/2026-09-13/7 attendees
Bus Hike: Limehouse (Bruce Trail Day)
York Mills Station, Old York Mills Rd, Toronto, ON, CAoin us to celebrate Bruce Trail Day on the trail around Limehouse. For the first 5 km we will hike south from the Sixth Line to Limehouse. The route incorporates the portion of trail removed from the Fifth Line thanks to those who support the Bruce Trail. We'll also pass the seed orchard where native species are grown for the seeds to be replanted to re-naturalize other parts of the trail. Those who want a shorter hike may drop out at Limehouse where information and refreshments will be available at the Memorial Hall. The second part of the hike will be a loop through the Limehouse Conservation area featuring the limestone kilns, stone arched bridge, and a climb through the "hole in the wall". Expect some slightly rocky terrain underfoot and a few moderate hills. Hiking boots or good shoes designed for walking are a must. Those completing the full 9 km will also have a chance to drop in at the Memorial Hall to learn more about the Bruce Trail and refreshments.
You must register and prepay the bus fare on the Bruce Trail Conservancy Website (registration opens Sat Sep 20 8:00 PM (Bus Fares $25 Members/$32 Non-Members (Children under 12 $10/$14). Bus fares are non-refundable and the hike goes rain or shine.
Registration Link:
https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-bruce-trail-day-limehouse/2026-10-04/5 attendees
Past events
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