Paddle & Potluck - Shebandowan
2026-07-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
We will meet at Hike Leader’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 12 participants
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: / 2 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 200 km/ 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: n/a

Brunner Trail & Hurkett Cove, Dorion
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00
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 a lunch and plenty of fluids. After the Brunner trail we will drive for ice cream/snack and hike a short trail at the Hurkett Cove. Dorion. Don’t forget to bring your LRCA Explorer Card Parking Pass or pay $5.00 at the kiosk for parking. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 3 km / 2 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 143.6 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $15

Lake Marie Louise Paddle, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2026-08-03 09:30 - 15:30
Bring your kayak/canoe, PFD, safety gear, lunch, drink and swimming trunks. Buy a daily vehicle permit at the campground office or have a 2026 Ontario Parks Permit. This paddle is limited to 10 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5-10 km / 3 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 150 km / 2 hours
Suggested Gas Contribution: $15

Silver Falls Trail
2026-08-09 09:30 - 15:30
The hike starts and ends from the parking lot at the gate before the hydro generating station at the start of Silver Falls Hiking Trail. We will follow the Silver Falls hiking trail to Dog Falls and stop for a lunch and return on the same trail. Due to hiking conditions sturdy hiking shoes are required and bug repellent. Please bring a lunch and fluids. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Difficule
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km/3.5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 95 km/1.5 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $9

Urban Hike – Quiet Neighbourhoods and City Parks
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00
From the Canada Games Complex a gentle climb 0f 2 km through quiet residential neighbourhoods on a paved road. At George Burke Park a 2.7 km loop hike on the McIntyre Riverside trail on a paved trail and crossing to a natural trail with bare ground, uneven surfaces, and exposed roots. Return (downhill) to the Canada Games Complex. This hike has no limited number of participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 7 km /2 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Welch Mountain Maintenance
2026-08-15 10:00 - 17:00
This gem is located between Pearl and Hurkett and is a wonderful trail that our own TBHA group has developed. It needs some work on it so wear sturdy footwear; bring lunch and fluids. Trail clearing tools are provided but bring work gloves. Phone ahead for details. This hike is limited to 14.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 6 km /5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 120km/1.5 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $12

Kakabeka Falls Prov. Park Hike & Swim
2026-08-20 09:30 - 13:30
Enjoy two joined hike trails at Kababeka Falls with views of Kakabeka and Little Falls. After drive to the swimming area of the park for lunch and an optional swim. An Ontario Annual Park Pass or a daily pass is required. ($12.25 for 4 hours) This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4 km / 2 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 50 km / 1 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $5

Middlebrun Bay, Sleeping Giant Park
2026-08-23 10:00 - 17:00
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 of dessert at Silver Islet Store after the hike. The is a fee of approximately $21 for Ontario daily Vehicle Park Permit or 2026 Ontario Park Pass. (Alternatively, a Park Pass may be borrowed from any Thunder Bay Public Library in advance. This hike is limited to 20 participants.
Level of Difficulty:Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 4.6 km/4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 160 km/2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $16

Clavet Bay, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
2026-08-29 09:30 - 16:30
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 Claver Bay, overlooking Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant. Trail is very slippery when wet with some boggy sections. We recommend gloves and boots with a good grip for crossing boulders and loose rock. Vehicle Day Pass is approximately $21 (If no Ontario Park Pass). (Alternatively, a Park Pass may be borrowed from and thunder Bay Public Library in advance.) This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 11 km / 4 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 140 km / 2 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $14

Red Rock Mountain Trail
2026-08-30 10:00 - 17:00
This hike goes along the crests and valleys of Red Rock Mountain. This moderate climb provides panoramic vistas of the town of Red Rock, Nipigon River and Black Bay. Bring refreshments and lunch and wear appropriate footwear. This hike is limited to 12 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 7 km / 3hr,30min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 200 km / 2 hr 30 min
Suggested Gas Contribution: $20

Pines Trail, Quetico Provincial Park
2026-09-07 09:00 - 20:00
Hike to the Pines on Pickerel Lake, will start at the Pines Trailhead located near the south end of Dawson Trail (Ojibway Campground). The Pines Trail takes in a sandy beach guarded by a stand of majestic old growth Red and White Pine. This trail includes moderate to steep climbs and in some areas it nears the Pickerel River. The Pines is a spot on Pickerel Lake that has a beach where we will stop for lunch before returning to Dawson Campground. Please bring plenty of fluids and a lunch and wear sturdy hiking boots. An Ontario Provincial Pass or a day pass is required. Option to book a campsite as we will do another hike the next day. After the hike you are invited to a Potluck dinner at Hike Leader’s camp on Marion Lake, approximately 8 km west of Quetico Park.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 10 km / 4-5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 320 km/4 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $32

Paul Kane and French Falls Trails, Quetico Provincial Park
2026-09-08 09:00 - 19:00
We will hike the Paul Kane Trail starting at the North end of Dawson Campground (at the French Portage Parking Lot by the Log Cabin). We will continue to hike to the French Falls. We will be following the French Portage Trail. This hike into the past traces a portage first established by First Nations and later used by European explorers and fur traders. It was for a short time, the main route for settlement in the Red River area of Manitoba and for further exploration west. This trail is long but has some steep climbs as it leads you to the cascades of the French River. Please bring plenty of fluids and a lunch and wear sturdy hiking boots. An Ontario Provincial Pass or a day pass is required
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 12 km / 4-5 hrs
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 320 km/4 hrs
Suggested Gas Contribution: $32

Pearson Wetlands
2026-09-10 10:00 - 17:00
Explore the Nature Conservancy of Canada trail. This large mesa overlooks Pearson Wetlands and is a designated conservation reserve. The trail starts out with a difficult climb up a rocky cliff, to the top of a mesa that has a moderate loop. Bring a lunch and beverage. This hike is limited to 15 participants.
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 7.5 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 85 km / 1.5 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $9

Deer Lake Mountain Trail
2026-09-12 10:00 - 18:00
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. Brin beverages and lunch and wear sturdy boots. Due to hunting season, please wear appropriate bi=right colors. Possibility of stopping at a restaurant after the hike. This hike is limited to 14 participants. Rain date September 13, Sunday.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4 hr
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 220 km/2.5 hr
Suggested Gas Contribution: $22

Waverly Park through heritage areas and sites of early Port Arthur development
2026-09-17 12:30 - 15:00
An urban stroll on city streets from Waverly Park through Port Arthur downtown, discovering the historic area of McVicar Creek and Harrington and quiet adjacent neighbourhoods. https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/resources/Documents/HistoryHeritageandRecords/Heritage/McVicar-HarringtonTour- Accessible.pdf
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 5 km / 1 hr 30 min
Travel Time/Travel Distance: n/a

Welsh Mountain Hike
2026-09-19 14:00 - 17:00
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: Intermediate
Hiking Time/Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 120 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $12

Annual General Meeting followed by member presentation
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:30
Everyone Welcome (feel free to bring a friend)! Join us for the TBHA Annual General Meeting, which will be held at the Westminster United Church on River Street, across from Grandview Mall. From 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, computers will be available for 2027 membership renewals for those who need assistance or wish to pay by cash or cheque. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm. Please consider putting your name forward to run for positions on the TBHA Executive. Following the meeting there will be a member presentation on Hiking Hadrian’s Wall.

Oberg/Leveaux Mountain Hike, USA
2026-09-24 09:00 - 18:00
Enjoy the maple tree colours, 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: 8 km / 4 hrs.
Travel Time/Travel Distance: 120 km / 2 hrs.
Suggested Gas Contribution: $32
