High Falls & Lookout – Canada
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
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 we will hike up to High Falls and a nice lookout and return the same way. This will be a relaxed pace hike. Bring a lunch and fluid. There will be a parking fee of approximately $2.00 as this is a Provincial Park. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km /3 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 60 km/ 45 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Oberg/Leveaux Mountains Hike, USA
2025-10-01 09:00 - 18:00
Enjoy the maple tree colors, just south of Lutsen Mountain. Bring lunch and fluids. Passport is required and out of country insurance is recommended. No fresh fruit is allowed across the border. We may stop for supper on the way home. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 320 km / 4 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $22

Thompson Lake and Lookout
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00
From the trailhead at Hunter Lane in the Municipality of Neebing, we will hike well-groomed trails to Thompson Lake and the Lookout. The trails are mainly uphill but on gentle slopes through maple forests. The forests are likely to be in full colour at this time of the year. We will eat lunch at the lookout. This will be a relaxed pace hike 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: 8 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 54 km / 45 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Camp Duncan Get-Together
2025-10-05 11:00 - 20:00
Join us for a relaxing afternoon at Camp Duncan on Loon Lake. There will be hiking, biking and paddling. Swimming is also an option, depending on the weather. There will be a BBQ available please bring something to BBQ and a salad or dessert to share. A campfire is also an option. A monetary donation to the camp would be appreciated.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: /2 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 90 km / 1 hr. 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

McIntyre River Walk
2025-10-10 10:30 - 14:30
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 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 3 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Little Trout Bay to Big Trout Bay and Mount Mollie
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:30
This hike starts across from the Little Trout Bay parking lot. A challenging trail along a mountain ridge with spectacular overviews. We’ll continue to Big Trout Bay and take the spur trail to Mt. Mollie, where we’ll have lunch and enjoy the views to the south and east. Return will be along the same route to Little Trout Bay. Total elevation gain will be in the order of 580 meters with steep climbs and descents. This hike is limited to 12 people. This will be a fast-paced hike and tough as well. Additional fees: LRCA parking fee $5.00 or LRCA Explore Card.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 5 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 92 km / 1 hr. 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $7

Kamview Hike
2025-10-19 13:00 - 17:30
Enjoy this relaxed pace hike on x-country ski trails. Bring snacks and fluids. This hike is limited to 15 participants
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 7 km / 2 – 3 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 20 km / 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

Lizard-Downey Lakes Loop
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00
We will drive to Silver Mountain and hike a loop by 2 lakes with an overview of South Gillies. Brink water and lunch/snacks. This hike will be limited to 17 people. Due to hunting season, wear appropriate bright colors.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8-10 km / 3 hr 30 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 130 km / 2 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $9

Deer Lake Mountain Trail
2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00
Trailhead is 3.4 km north of Nipigon. The wooded trail starts as a gradual climb and then circles the perimeter of Deer Lake with incredible views in all directions before returning to the trailhead. We will do a spur trail overlooking No Good Lake. Bring beverages and lunch, and wear sturdy boots. Due to hunting season, please wear appropriate bright colors. This hike is limited to 14 participants. Possibility of stopping at a restaurant after the hike.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 220 km / 2.5 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $15

Various Centennial Park Trails Hike
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:30
We will explore the various trails that branch off the main Centennial Park trail. Cycling trails and former ski trails will add some hills to the mix. This is a dog friendly hike. Dogs must be leashed. Bring drinks and snacks. This hike is limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Hazelwood Conservation Trails
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00
We will hike the trails at Hazelwood Lake with lunch at a good spot. Bring lunch and fluids. Vehicle Day Permit $5 if no LRCA Explore pass. This hike is limited to 16 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6.5 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 34 km / 1 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $4

Nanabosho Lookout Trail, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2025-11-12 08:30 - 18:00
Very Difficult – for experienced & well conditioned hikers only! Please Note: Meeting time changed to 8:30 am
We will drive from the north side to the Kabeyun Trail Parking Lot. From there we will take the Sawyer Bay Trail to the Talus Lake
Trail and then the Chest Trail to the Nanabosho Lookout. This lookout is a remarkable vantage point that over looks the entire Sibley
Peninsula, with views of Marie Louise Campgroud, Sawyer Bay, Hoorigan Bay, Clavet Bay, Silver Islet and Porphyry Island. We will return
To the Talus Lake Trail and Continue South to the Kabeyun Trail at Lehtinen’s Bay. From this point we hike 7.5 km on the Kabeyun Trail
To the parking lot. Total elevation climb is about 600 meters. Bring poles, snacks, lots of fluids and energy. This is not a dog friendly hike.
This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Very Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 21 km / 7 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 160 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $11

Marina Park and Urban Walk
2025-11-14 13:30 - 15:30
This will be a leisurely walk at the Marina Park and 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 will be limited to 15 participants. If time permits there will be the option to stop for a hot beverage along the way.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 1 1/2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Trowbridge Forest Walk including Centennial Park Lookout
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy this relaxed pace hike including a beautiful view of Lake Superior. Bring snacks, water and crampons in case it is icy. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km / 2 hr 30 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 16 km / 20 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $2

Finger Point Hike
2025-11-23 10:00 - 15:30
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
