McIntryre River Walk

This is an urban hike along the McIntyre River Trail from Memorial Avenue through Confederations College to Lakehead University and return by the same route. This hike is limited to 20 participants. Level of Difficulty: Easy Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 7 km/2.5 hrs

Clavet Bay – now LEHTINEN’S BAY

From our meeting place we will drive out to S. Kabeyun Trailhead, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.  We will take the trail to Tee Harbour, a former logging road so the trail is wide and gently rolling. We’ll enjoy the view and continue on the Lehtinen’s Bay.  This will be an out and back of approx. […]

High Falls/ Middle Falls Hike-cancelled

After we meet at the South Site, we will drive to the trailhead at the Canadian Visitors Centre near the U.S. border. From there will hike up to High Falls and then to Middle Falls and return the same way. This will be a relaxed pace hike. Bring a lunch and fluid. There is a […]

Paddle & Potluck – Shebandowan

We will meet at Harriet & Doug’s home at 10:00 am to unload kayaks/canoes and drop off potluck items.  Bring your own kayak/canoe, PFD & safety gear and a bathing suit.  We will paddle the shorelines of Shebandowan Lake, after which we will return for a potluck lunch and refreshments.  This paddle is limited to […]

Middlebrun Bay Hike, Sleeping Giant Park

We will hike to Middlebrun Bay on Lake Superior, near Silver Islet.  This is an easy hike with flat sections.  The distance of 4.6 km ranks as an easy hike.  We will have lunch at Middlebrun Bay Beach.  This hike will be a relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist interpretation.  Possibility […]

CANCELLED due to rain -Old Border Trail – Pigeon River

The trailhead begins at Old Border Rd, off Devon Rd.  We will hike along the Pigeon River to the Arrow River/Pigeon River Confluence and return.    Bring a snack and drink for a break along the way.  There will be a limit of 20 participants on this hike. Level of Difficulty: Intermediate Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 […]

Brunner Trail, Dorion

This 2.7 km loop takes you through a Boreal Forest to the top of a hill for views of Lake Superior where we will stop for lunch.  We will start walking down an old road, which leads to a steep climb of approximately 270 feet in elevation, which may be challenging for novice hikers.   Bring […]

Pounsford Lake Paddle, Sleeping Giant Park

Enjoy this relax pace paddle.  Bring your kayak/canoe, PFD, safety gear, lunch, drink, and swimming trunks.  Participants must purchase a Daily Vehicle Permit online or have a 2025 Ontario Parks permit.  This paddle is limited to 7 participants. Level of Difficulty:Easy/Intermediate Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5-6 km /2.5 hr Travel Time/Travel Distance: 134 km/ 2 hrs […]

Cancelled: Clavet Bay Hike, Sleeping Giant Park

CANCE:LLED DUE TO UNEXPECTED COMMITMENT FOR HIKE LEADER From the Thunder Bay Lookout, we will hike down a long steep hill to a flat section of land, and then make our way to Clavet Bay, overlooking Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant.  Trail is very slippery when wet with some boggy sections.  We recommend gloves […]

Welch Mountain Hike

One of our favorites, this trail is relatively close to town and offers many levels of hiking experience.  We will hike to the “George Rhine Lookout” and then continue past the North Lookout and to adjacent lookouts.  Bring a lunch and plenty of fluids.  This hike will be limited to 15 participants. Level of Difficulty: […]

Big Trout Bay Hike

The trailhead begins at the James Duncan Trail Parking lot off Memory Road. We will hike along a trail to the rocky beach at Big Trout Bay on Lake Superior and return.  Bring a lunch and water for a break on the beach at Big Trout Bay.  This hike is limited to 20 participants. Level […]

Kingfisher Hike

We will hike around the Forest Demonstration Trail at Kingfisher Lake, on the property of the Lakehead Board of Education’s Outdoor Education Centre.  This trail is well groomed with a combination of flat sections and gentle slopes.  We will have lunch at the lookout near North Camp.  This hike will be a relaxed pace to […]