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Hiking Ontario's Bruce Trail

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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.

Ontario’s Bruce Trail Hiking Blog.  Explore the scenic beauty of the Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest marked hiking trail, offering stunning views, diverse ecosystems, and a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts.

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!

Bruce Trail Ontario Hiking and Trail Map.





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 8: Winter Walk in the Woods, Adam Dopko Access to McDui Dr. Access

Hike 9: Waterfalls and History, McDui Access to Buttermilk Falls, Hamilton

Hike 10: Steeltown Stomp and Amazing Nature, Buttermilk Falls to Tiffany Falls

Hike 11: Finding Balance in Nature, Tiffany Falls to the Village of Waterdown 

Hike12: Great Hike, Hard Climb, Waterdown to Mount Nemo

Hike 13: 'Ticked Off', Mount Nemo to Crawford Lake

Hike 14: Winter Endurance, Crawford Lake to Limehouse Conservation Area


Hike 16: End-to-End, Cheltenham Badlands to St Andrews Rd

Hike 17: Country Lanes and Cross Roads, St Andrews Rd to Airport Rd

Hike 18: A Return to Nature, Airport Rd to Mono Center

Hike 19: Wonderful Encouragement,  Mono Cliffs PP to Whitfield

Hike 21: Hills and Humidity, Lavender to beyond Devil's Glen

Hike 22: Scenic Vistas and Scenic Caves, Devil's Glen to Blue Mountains

Hike 23: Unicorns and Hope, Maple Ln to Metcalfe Rock

Hike 24: Stealth Camping and Cabins, Metcalf Rock to Eugenia

Hike 25: Looping Back, Eugenia to Vandeleur

Hike 26: Piecing it Together, Vadeleur to Griersville Area

Hike 27: Triumph and Loss, Griersville Area to Rocklyn Creek

Hike 28: Road Walking and Wet Feet, Rocklyn Creek to Silent Valley

Hike 29: Slow and Steady, Silent Valley to Sydenham Forest East

Hike 30: Cottage Country, Sydenham Forest East to Owen Sound

Hike 31: Reflection and Reorientation, Owen Sound to Glen Management Area

Hike 32: Stumbling On, Grumbling On, Glen Management Area to Bass Lake

Hike 33: Completing Sydenham, Bass Lake to Wiarton

Hike 34: Hard Push, Hard Day, Wiarton to Cape Croker

Hike 35: Trail Angels and Exhaustion, Cape Croker to McKay's Harbour

Hike 36: Lookouts ... and Poison Ivy, McKay's Harbour to Cape Chin

Hike 37: A Break from the Bruce, Cape Chin to Mountain Trout Camp

Hike 39: Rigours of the Bruce Trail, High Dump to Cyprus Lake

Hike 40: Northern Terminus, Cyprus Lake to Tobermory


Bruce Trail path and guide.

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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