News and BLog
2023 Keith Solomon Award Winner
In 1995, the Keith Solomon Award was established to celebrate an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the improvement or preservation of the Bruce Trail in the Beaver Valley. Keith’s wife, Marguerite, offered one of his…
New Hike Series: Wednesday Walkers
New Hike Series! Dubbed the “Wednesday Walkers” these hikes will appeal to those of you who like a short morning hike, 1.5 to 2 hours (about 4 to 6 km), at a medium pace. Led by our experienced hike leader…
Consider the Birds: Identifying Biodiversity on the Trail
I’m not a birder—but I value birds. I didn’t always value them. They were just flying around my neighborhood, largely unnoticed. Of course I marvelled at owls, hummingbirds, bald eagles or great blue herons when I spotted them—but on the…
all hike leaders welcome!
We welcome guest hike leaders here in the Beaver Valley! Our latest visitor, Smadar Junkin, Toronto Bruce Trail Club, is guiding an eager bunch over 8 days to earn the BV E2E in 8 – old growth cedar badge. Looks…
Meet your 2023 Bruce Trail Ambassadors
Aaron at Katahdin, Maine Maggie along the Bruce trail, Ontario My name is Maggie Murakami and I am excited to be one of this year’s Trail Ambassadors in the Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail. I’m 23 and have…
From The Sidelines
Falling Water Event. June 3, 2023 Contributor: Glenda Collings After being unable to join the Falling Water event organizational team on the ground, for the first timesince I’ve been involved, I was able to experience the fun and camaraderie through…
POV: The Hogg’s falls Re-route
One of our Social Media Managers, Lilla Fodor, recently took a trip to the newly revitalized Hogg’s Falls area. Read on for her insider’s scoop on all the improvements to this popular hiking area. Words and pictures: Lilla Fodor Follow…
Winter Hiking Hazards On and Off the Trail
Photo credit: Irena Marinko, 2021 As winter hiking has become more popular over the past several years, hikers should be aware of some specific safety concerns prior to heading out on wintry trails. First and foremost, the Bruce Trail does…