Finger Point Hike
2025-11-23 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto)
We will hike a moderately rough trail along the shoreline of Pigeon Bay to a panoramic view of the Lake Superior shoreline, islands and surrounding hills. We will eat lunch at the hilltop bench. This hike will be relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for naturalist interpretation. This hike will be limited to 20 participants and will be a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 3 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 100 km / 1 hr 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Mills Block Forest Hike or Snowshoe
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00
We will hike or snowshoe along an old logging road past a beaver dam, then up a hill to loop around and then back down. This hike will be limited to 20 participants. $5 parking fee or LRCA Explore Card.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Annual Christmas Walkabout & Potluck
2025-12-07 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for our annual Christmas Walkabout and Potluck for Members. We will go for a short walk around the neighbourhood and then have a Potluck afterwards. Please bring something to share. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided by the TBHA. This event will be limited to 35 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 3 km / 1 hr 15 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Kingfisher Lake Hike or Snowshoe
2025-12-14 11:00 - 14:30
We will hike or snowshoe around the Forest Demonstration Trail at Kingfisher Lake, on the property of the Lakehead Board of Education’s Kingfisher Lake Outdoor Centre. The trail is well-groomed, with a combination of flat sections and gentle slopes. We will have lunch at the lookout near North Camp. This will be a relaxed pace hike to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for naturalist interpretation. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4.5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 62 km / 1 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $5

POSTPONED-Trowbridge Forest After Dusk Hike
2025-12-17 18:00 - 21:00
This hike will need to be postponed until January 2026. The Hike Leader will email everyone who registered for the hike once she has a new date for the hike
We will hike the Balsam Connector trail, hiking under the stars and return to the parking lot. Bring fluids, crampons and headlamp or small flashlight. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km / 2 hr 30 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Prince & Jarvis Snowshoe or Hike - now MINK MOUNTAIN
2025-12-21 10:00 - 16:00
The Prince & Jarvis hike is now changed to Mink Mountain due to weather & road conditions. Depending on conditions this could be either a snowshoe or a hike. Bring a lunch and plenty of fluids. This hike is limited to 20 participants, and will be a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 4 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 90 km / 1hr 20 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Old Border Trail Snowshoe (Canada)
2026-01-03 11:00 - 17:00
The trailhead begins at Old Border Rd., off Devon Rd. We will hike along the Pigeon River and return. Bring a snack and drink for a break along the way. This will be a dog friendly hike and limited to 20 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 132 km /2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10

Waterfront, Marina & More
2026-01-09 13:00 - 15:30
This will be a leisurely walk at the Marina Park, along McVicar Creek, and return to the parking lot. This is a dog friendly hike and your dog must be on a leash. This hike is limited to 15 participants. If time permits there will be the option to stop for a hot beverage along the way.

Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance / Time: 5 km /1.5 hrs.
Travel Distance / Travel Time: n/a
Suggested Gas Allowance: n/a

Introduction to Snowshoeing – Kamview
2026-01-10 12:45 - 16:30
Learn the basics of snowshoeing at a relaxed pace. Snowshoe day pass $8.50 or a Nordic Trails Pass. Snowshoe Rental $10.00. Let Peter know, 807-633-2404 if you will need to arrange snowshoe rental. Warm up in Chalet after snowshoe. This snowshoe is limited to 13 participants

Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Snowshoeing Distance/Snowshoe Time: 4.5 km / 2.5 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 2 km / 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

Cloud Lake Snowshoe
2026-01-17 11:00 - 17:00
We will snowshoe Bruce’s property at Cloud Lake and gather back at the cabin for a hot drink and snack. There are hills and valleys and one view of Lake Superior. This is a dog friendly hike. This snowshoe will be limited to 20 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 8 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 80 km /1 hr. 20 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $6

High Falls Snowshoe CANCELLED due to weather
2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00
We will drive to the trailhead at the Canadian Visitors Centre near the US border. From here we will snowshoe up the High Falls trail, and then cut off on the trail leading to Middle Falls. We will stop for lunch at a lovely lookout above the Pigeon River, then return along the same trail, snowshoeing up to High Falls if time and conditions permit. This will be a relaxed pace snowshoe. There is a $2.00 per vehicle parking fee at the Visitors Centre. This snowshoe will be limited to 20 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 59.5 km / 45 min.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $10

Chippewa Lagoon Snowshoe
2026-01-28 10:00 - 13:00
We will hike or snowshoe around the Lagoon at Chippewa. This is a relaxed pace, dog friendly hike and will be limited to 15 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance / Time: 5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance / Travel Time: 16 km/ 20 mins
Suggested Gas Allowance: $2

TBHA Member Mingle, Supper
2026-01-31 17:30 - 19:30
Escape the Winter blahs and join the camaraderie of your fellow hiking members. In order to confirm the restaurant reservations, this event signup will close on Jan. 27 at 6 pm and is limited to 20 participants. Restaurant to be announced.

Parkdale Snowshoe
2026-02-01 11:00 - 13:30
An easy urban snowshoe starting on an All Purpose Trail, through the Parkdale field headed to the William Blog area to a bush road going as far as the expressway, returning the same route. This is a flat trail. Followed by refreshments. Limited to 18 participants. Crampons or snowshoes needed

Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance / Time: 5 km / 2 hrs.

Boulevard Lake to LPH Greenspace
2026-02-06 13:00 - 15:00
We won’t walk far on the pavement by Boulevard Lake, we will go off to explore the many trails behind the LPH and over to the Bluffs to view the Giant on Lake Superior.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 – 7 km. / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a

Cross Country Ski, Kakabeka Falls Prov. Park
2026-02-08 12:30 - 17:00
This is a relaxed pace X-Country ski. Participants must purchase a Daily Vehicle Permit online, through the Ontario Parks Reservations system or have a 2026 Ontario Parks Permit. This ski is limited to 13 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5-10 km / 2-3 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 112 km / 1 hr.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $8

CANCELLED: (Mystery Snowshoe) at Hazelwood
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00
Hazelwood Conservation Area has been selected as the Mystery Snowshoe. We will snowshoe the Hazelwood Conservation area with an option to go to nearby restaurant afterwards. Bring lunch/snack and refreshments for the trail. A 2026 Explore Permit or $5 parking fee per vehicle is required. The hike will be limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6.5 km/3 hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 35 km/ 1 hr
Suggested gas contribution: $3

Kingfisher Lake Snowshoe
2026-02-15 11:00 - 15:00
We will snowshoe around the Forest Demonstration Trail at Kingfisher Lake, on the property of the Lakehead Board of Education’s Outdoor Education Centre. The 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 relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunity for Naturalist interpretation. Bring a lunch and fluids. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4.5 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 62 km / 20 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $5

Grand Trunk Railroad & Potluck
2026-02-21 13:30 - 16:30
Take an easy walk along the abandoned Grand Trunk rail bed. Join Pat & Rod at their home after the hike, for refreshments. Appetizers would be appreciated. This hike is limited to 15 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6-7 km / 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 16 km / 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

CANCELLED:Memory Road to Cobble Beach & Beyond Snowshoe
2026-02-25 10:00 - 17:00
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIOND. The trailhead begins along Memory Road, at the Nature Conservancy of Canada parking lot. We will snowshoe along a trail to the rocky beach at Big Trout Bay. We will then snowshoe up a steep hill to two nice lookouts and return the same way. The trail may be wet or icy in some spots. This snowshoe is limited to 12 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 11.3 km / 3-4 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 100 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Trowbridge Forest (previously Camp Duncan/Pass Lake Lookout)
2026-02-28 11:00 - 16:00
Hike changed location and is now Trowbridge Forest. More details will be posted soon.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km./ 2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: Suggested Gas Contribution:

Lappe Nordic Snowshoe
2026-03-08 13:00 - 16:30
We will carpool to Lappe Nordic Ski Centre (3160 Kam-Current Rd). Enjoy a relaxing snowshoe on groomed trails. Some hills, but beautiful trails a most spruce, cedar and ski trails. (no dogs please) Dress appropriately and bring your own snowshoes. Lappe Nordic does not rent snowshoes. You can enjoy a sauna and shower for a $2.00 fee. This snowshoe is limited to 12 people.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4 km / 2 hrs. 30 min.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 30 km./ 1 hr.

Nipigon-Red Rock Trail (previously East Ruby Lake) Hike or Snowshoe
2026-03-14 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Meeting Time: 10:00 am (Meeting Place will be in your confirmation email)

PLEASE NOTE: The Ruby Lake East Hike needed to be changed to Nipigon-Red Rock Trail. It’s a great hike for new members to see the trails to the East of us.

Meeting Time Also Changed to 10:00 am

This hike travels along the crests and valleys of Red Rock Mountain. This moderate climb provides panoramic vistas of the town of Red Rock, Nipigon and Black Bay. We will hike part of the Nipigon-Red Rock Trail to Lloyd’s Lookout. Bring crampons and possibly snowshoes as well as lunch and fluids. This hike or snowshoe is limited to 15 participants
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 5 km /2 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 230 km / 3 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $15

Loch Lomond Lake & Return
2026-03-21 11:00 - 16:00
We will snowshoe the trails at Loch Lomond. There is a $5.00 charge at the resort for snowshoeing. Please pay inside. We will stop for lunch at the lake. There is an option to stay for refreshments at the resort after. Limit to 15 participants.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 7- 8 km./ 4 hrs.

CANCELLED: Ridge Trail & Dog Falls Hike or Snowshoe
2026-03-25 10:00 - 17:30
This hike is CANCELLED
The outing starts and ends from the parking lot at the gate before the Hydro Generating Station at the start of the Silver Falls hiking trail. We’ll follow the Silver Falls hiking trail to Dog Falls and then continue along the river to the north end. The trail then ascends out of the valley at which point we will return along the ridge trail overlooking the Dog River before descending along the Portage Trail back to the vehicles. Total elevation difference to be hiked is about 500 metres. This hike will be limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 10 km /5 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 100 km / 1 ½ hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Middlebrun Bay, Sleeping Giant Park
2026-03-29 10:00 - 17:00
We will hike to Middlebrun Bay on Lake Superior, near Silver Islet.. This is an easy hike with flat sections. This distance of 4.6 km ranks as an easy hike. We will have lunch at Middlebrun Bay Beach. This hike will be relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist interpretation. This hike will be limited to 20 participants. There is a fee of approximately $16 for Ontario daily vehicle Park Permit or Ontario Park Pass (or alternatively one can be borrowed from the Library).

Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 4.6 km / 4 hrs.
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 160 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $11

RESCHEDULED to Tues Apr. 7: Boulevard Lake & Fisherman’s Park Walk
2026-04-03 13:00 - 16:30
Enjoy this relaxed pace walk around Boulevard Lake and visit Fisherman’s Park, a quaint little park. Bring water, snacks and crampons
in case it is icy. This is a dog friendly hike, and dogs must be on a leash. This hike will be limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 2.5 hr
Travel Distance/Travel Time: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

CANCELLED: Tues Apr. 7: Boulevard Lake & Fisherman’s Park Walk
2026-04-07 13:00 - 16:30

CANCELLED - McIntyre River Walk
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:30
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
This is an urban hike along the McIntyre River Trail from Memorial Avenue through Confederation College to Lakehead University and return by the same route. This hike is limited to 25 participants. This will be a slow-paced urban hike.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 3 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Kingfisher CHANGED to SILVER ISLET LOOP Hike
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:30
We will walk the Sleeping Giant Park and Silver Islet roads in a loop starting at the Middlebrun Bay trailhead. This is an easy 6 km hike on paved roads with flat sections and gentle hills. We will travel in a counterclockwise loop to Silver Islet, where we will eat lunch at the picnic tables on the Silver Islet Pier. We will return to the trailhead via the Avenue and Camp Bay. The scenery along the shoreline of Lake Superior is spectacular, with views of the Sleeping Giant, Pie Island, Trowbridge Island and Isle Royale. The Avenue passes by the historic Silver Islet General Store and miners’ cabins. This hike is relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for naturalist and historical interpretation. The hike will be limited to 20 participants. There is a fee of approximately $16 for an Ontario
daily vehicle park permit (or alternatively one can be borrowed from the Thunder Bay Public Library). This is a dog friendly hike and will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance/Hiking Time: 6 km / 4 hrs
Travel Distance/Travel Time: 160 km / 2 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $11
