Thunder Bay Hiking Association

RESCHEDULED to Tues Apr. 7: Boulevard Lake & Fisherman’s Park Walk
2026-04-03 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
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

George Burke Park Trails and Potluck
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00
We will meet at the Hike Leader’s home and then hike the nearby trails around George Burke Park. After the hike we will have a potluck at the hike leader’s home. Please bring something to share. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4.5 km/ 2.5 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Westfort Urban Hike
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30
We will walk from the South Side Meeting place into Westfort along sidewalks and pathways. We will visit the Mountdale Boat Launch on the Kam River and walk over the CN Railway yard using the old Pedestrian Bridge. This hike is limited to 20 participants. This is a dog friendly hike.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km / 2 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Urban City Discovery Hike – Waverley Park Tour
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:30
A midday stroll around the historic Waverley Park District and neighbourhoods featuring parks and heritage homes. This is a dog friendly hike. There is no limit to the number of participants on this outing. https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/heritage-walking-tours.aspx#Waverley-Park
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 1.5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Middlebrun Bay Hike, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2026-05-17 11:00 - 17:00
We will hike a mainly flat trail to the shoreline of Middlebrun Bay. There is a wide sand beach with a panoramic view of the Lake Superior shoreline, islands and surrounding coves. We will eat lunch at the beach, with an opportunity for a swim. This hike will be a relaxed pace to accommodate slow hikers, with opportunities for Naturalist Interpretation. This hike is limited to 20 participants and will be a dog friendly hike. There is a fee of approximately $21 for Ontario Parks Daily vehicle permit or Ontario Park Pass (or alternatively one can be borrowed from the Public Library)
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6.4 km / 4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 164 km /2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $12

Country Roads Bike
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00
Starting at the Neebing Roadhouse Parking Lot we will bike down some country roads, to the Harstone Bridge and return the same way (weather permitting). We will stop at the Neebing for a refreshment afterwards. This bike will be limited to 10 cyclists.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate/Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 45 km/ 2-3 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Neebing River – Fort William Hike
2026-05-23 10:00 - 13:00
We will walk from the South Side Meeting Place, along the Neebing River pathway into Fort William and loop our way back. This is a dog friendly hike. This hike will be limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 kms/ 4 hr.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Finger Point & High Falls Hike
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:30
We will hike into Finger Point with great views of Pigeon Bay and Lake Superior. Bring drinks and lunch to enjoy at the lookout. We will hike into High Falls after lunch. This hike will be limited to 25 participants. Note: There will be a parking fee of approximately $2 as this is a Provincial Park
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 kms / 3.5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 120 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $9

Hazelwood Lake Paddle
2026-05-31 10:00 - 15:00
Enjoy this relaxed pace paddle. Bring your PFD, safety gear, lunch, water, hat and sunscreen. There is a $5 parking fee or a LRCA Explore Card. This paddle is limited to 10 participants
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 – 10 kms / 3.5 hr.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 40 km / 1 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $3
