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Hiking Ontario's Bruce Trail
Bruce Trail Hiking Blog
The Bruce Trail is one of Canada's most iconic and scenic hiking routes, stretching over 890 kilometres along the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario. As the oldest and longest marked trail in Canada, it offers hikers an unforgettable journey through lush forests, charming villages, and breathtaking views of waterfalls and cliffs. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a beginner, the trail provides a range of accessible sections that highlight the diverse beauty of Southern Ontario’s natural landscapes. With its well-maintained path and rich history, the Bruce Trail is a must-explore destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in the heart of nature. Continue reading to learn more about the best sections of the trail, tips for hiking, and what makes this trail a unique Canadian adventure.
Over the span of 10 years, we completed the Bruce Trail in a series of day hikes, organized End-to-End events, and one epic thru-hike of the Sydenham and Peninsula sections. From ticks to poison ivy, and from historic canals to stunning scenery on the rocky shores of Georgian Bay, our blog tells the story of our journey on this challenging, rewarding, and amazing trail from south to north. Along the way we share some tips and tricks for hiking the Bruce Trail, offer some advice for long-distance hikers, and review the gear and clothing we used. Thank you for reading, and we hope you enjoy it!
Hike 1: Fort to Fort Trail, Fort Erie to Niagara Falls
Hike 2: Niagara Parkway Trail, Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake
Hike 3: Beginning the Bruce Trail, Queenston Heights to St. Catharines
Hike 4: Historic Mills and Short Hills, Merritt Trailhead to Rockway Conservation Area
Hike 5: Winds of November, Rockway CA to Quarry Rd, Beamsville
Hike 6: Finishing Niagara, Quarry Road To Grimsby
Hike 7: Short Hikes and Important Bird Areas, Grimsby to Adam Dopko Access
Hike 11: Finding Balance in Nature, Tiffany Falls to the Village of Waterdown
Hike 15: Historical Traces and Geological Deposits, Limehouse to Cheltenham Badlands
Hike 29: Slow and Steady, Silent Valley to Sydenham Forest East
If
you enjoyed our Bruce Trail blog, you might also like reading about our
walks on Portugal's Rota Vincetina (2023), the Camino Primitivo (2022),
the Camino de San Salvador (2022),
the Camino Madrid (2022), the Camino Portuguese (Central) (2019), Camino Finisterre (2019), the Via Podiensis / GR65 (2017), and the Camino Frances (2016).
We have also completed several other long-distance hikes in Canada, including
14,000 km
on the Trans Canada Trail
(2019-2022), and the East Coast Trail (2018).
See
you on the trail!
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