Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club

🌿Exploring the Bruce Trail isn’t just about scenic views- it’s a journey through incredible biodiversity! Whether you’re passionate about plants, animals, or ecosystems, there’s always something to learn.

The trail isn’t just for hiking; it’s for exploring and uncovering new wonders. The Bruce Trail is home to a diverse array of mushrooms, thanks to its varying ecosystems and rich natural habitats. There’s so much to discover! 🌿☀️

Join us on August 21, 2024, for the Annual General Meeting of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers, gain insights into the board’s initiatives, and discover the wide array of activities and future plans the club has in store. Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the club, we invite you to participate and be a part of shaping our exciting journey ahead!

Location: 678155 Centre Rd, Mulmur (park along driveway)

Potluck dinner: Bring a folding chair, food item to share, beverage of choice, plate and cutlery.

Time: The event will commence at 4pm, the AGM at 5pm with potluck dinner to follow.

Ontario is home to several beautiful blue birds, including Eastern Bluebird and the Indigo Bunting. These vibrant birds are often seen in open fields and wooden edges, adding a splash of colour to the landscape. Keep an eye out next time your on the Bruce Trail and check out our Bio Diversity link in our bio to learn more about things on the trail! 🐦🌿

Throwback Thursdays - This nostalgic photo captures a moment from 1965, just two years before the trail’s full opening. The photo was taken near the forks of the credit, to garner awareness of a new impressive 450 miles, picturesque trek from the quaint Georgian bay village of Tobermory to the historic Queenston.

Celebrating Summer Solstice by slowing down our pace and exploring what grows in the trail! Documenting our findings on to support native habitats. 🌿 what’s your favourite discovery in nature lately?

Soaking up some rays on the Bruce Trail! Newts are small, amphibious creatures known for their vibrant colours. Often found near ponds or wetlands, newts play important roles in local ecosystems as predators of small insects and invertebrates. 🌿🦎

Rainy days have turned the Bruce Trail into a lush wonderland! 🌿 Hit the trails this weekend and soak up all the vibrant greenery.

With the weekend approaching, why not take a hike? Explore everything the Dufferin Hi-Land portion of the Bruce Trail has to offer! Lace up your boots and let the adventure begin 🥾

Celebrating Canada Day with an unforgettable hike on the Bruce Trail to Shermna Falls! 🇨🇦 Every hike along the Bruce Trail is a chance to connect with the beauty of Canada. Click the link in our bio to find a hike near you and embark on an adventure through Ontario’s stunning landscapes.

Call for Nominations to the Board!

The Dufferin Hi-Land BTC Board is seeking candidates (with knowledge, experience or the willingness to learn) in the following areas:

- DEIB Director (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging)
- Membership Director
- Social/Event Director
- Trail Maintenance Coordinator
- Vice President

The DHBTC values and welcomes diversity on our Board of Directors and aims to be an accessible and inclusive community that honors, respects, and reflects the various ways people connect with the Bruce Trail and our organization.

If you or someone you know are interested in contributing to our dynamic and impactful organization as a Board Director, please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] prior to June 30, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call for nominations or our Board, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

Each year, the Dufferin Hi-land team comes together to connect, celebrate, and show appreciation for our volunteers, members, and landowners. Keep an eye on our website for additional information and registration details as the date approaches. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Think you’ve got what it takes to design a great badge?✏️ Submit your design for a chance to create our commemorative badge! Whether you’re inspired by the rugged beauty of the Bruce Trail, iconic Canadian terrain or the spirit of adventure, we want to see your creativity shine. The entry deadline is September 30, 2024. Click the link in our bio for more details and to enter.

This award recognizes volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization.

Adults are recognized by the length of time they’ve volunteered with one organization, ranging from five to 65 years of continuous service. Youth (24 years old and under) are recognized for two or more years of continuous service.



In 2024 the Dufferin Hi-Land BTC had 4 Volunteers receive the Ontario volunteer service award . Carol Foley, Bryan Foley for over 20 years, Norm Wingrove for 40 years and Tony Hopkins for 25 years. Congratulations!

Each year, the Dufferin Hi-land team comes together to connect, celebrate, and show appreciation for our volunteers, members, and landowners.

Keep an eye on our website (dufferinbrucetrailclub.org) for additional information and registration details as the date approaches. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

60th Anniversary Badge Contest

Calling all artists! Dufferin Hi-Land turns 60 in 2025. You can contribute to the celebrations by submitting a design for the commemorative badge.

Entry deadline is September 30, 2024.

For more information and to enter the contest: DHBTC 'What's New' section @ dufferinbrucetrailclub.org

60th Anniversary Badge Contest - Dufferin Bruce Trail Club You can contribute to the celebrations by submitting a design for the commemorative badge.

Call for Nominations to the Board!

The Dufferin Hi-Land BTC Board is seeking candidates (with knowledge, experience or the willingness to learn) in the following areas:

- DEIB Director (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging)
- Marketing Director
- Membership Director
- Social/Event Director
- Trail Maintenance Coordinator
- Vice President

The DHBTC values and welcomes diversity on our Board of Directors and aims to be an accessible and inclusive community that honors, respects, and reflects the various ways people connect with the Bruce Trail and our organization.

If you or someone you know are interested in contributing to our dynamic and impactful organization as a Board Director, please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] prior to June 30, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call for nominations or our Board, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

Celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 15, 2024 with our new hikes!

FOREST BATHING, GEO & iNATURALIST SUMMER SOLSTICE HIKES

For more information and to register: Dufferin Hi-Land BTC Special Events Page @ https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/hikes/challenge-hikes/

Celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 15, 2024 with our new hikes!

FOREST BATHING & iNATURALIST SUMMER SOLSTICE HIKES

For more information and to register: Dufferin Hi-Land Hike Schedule

Do you want to have it all? Fun and challenge?

Sign up now for the last 3 hikes of the 7 Rivers Series: Noisy, Mad, Pretty - all located in the Blue Mountains Section. (June 8, 22 and 29) Register at: BTC Hike Schedule

You will be halfway to earning the 7 Rivers badge and you will feel so good with the accomplishment.

When the series is offered in the Fall, you can sign up for the other 4 hikes.

See you on the trails!

Why are there cliffs in the park? Are there any fossils? This leisurely hike will make many stops to look at rocks and talk about the geological history of the area. Don’t forget to bring your camera. For more information and to register: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/summer-solstice-hike-5-geohike/2024-06-15/

We will use several side trails, mostly the Walter Tovell and South Outlier Trails, to visit the north and south Outlier exposures.

For more information and to register: Geo hike at Dufferin Hi-Land BTC

Celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 15, 2024 with our new hikes!

FOREST BATHING & iNATURALIST SUMMER SOLSTICE HIKES

For more information and to register: https://hikes.brucetrail.org/ecwd_calendar/dufferin_hi-land/

In honour of Pride Month, we're introducing our new BTC Pride Badge design.🌈 Featuring the colours of the Progressive Pride Flag, you can get this badge online by completing a request form. We will also be handing out stickers with the same design at Halton Pride Fest, Pride Toronto, Pride Hamilton, and other festivals throughout the summer.🌞🎉 https://brucetrail.org/request-a-btc-pride-badge/

Dufferin delights abound this time of year on our trails. Water cascades, the sun filters through the fresh green leaves, and the woods are full of melodic bird song. The real jewels though are the wildflowers - yellow lady slippers, columbine and massive jack-in-the pulpits. Get outside and take in all in!

Stuart Law, Hike Director, Dufferin Hi-Lands BTC

Tickets are now on sale for the Bruce Trail Club Fundraiser at Orangeville Theatre!

Tip of the Iceberg
by Chris Rait, Mark Williams & Jeannine Bouw

Gordon and Archie have been friends for over 70 years, living and working in the remote fishing village of Murphy’s Harbour, Newfoundland. Through some internet research, Archie believes that he has figured out a way to physically reclaim his vigor. All that remains is the key ingredient to this elixir: Glacial ice. Gordon decides to join his mate for an excursion out to sea, where a large iceberg is drifting a few miles offshore.

Tip of the Iceberg is a story of friendship. It is filled to the brim with original folk music and laughter and projects an inspiring message of “It’s never too late.”

Theatre date: October 16, 2024. Cost is: $35 per ticket.

To buy tickets please call the Orangeville Theatre box office directly at (519) 942-3423. Please let them know you are purchasing tickets for this event for the Bruce Trail Club.

Bruce Trail Club Fundraiser at Orangeville Theatre - Dufferin Bruce Trail Club Tickets are now on sale for the Bruce Trail Club Fundraiser at Orangeville Theatre!

Join us to HELP REMOVE GARLIC MUSTARD!!

We will hike in from 1st Line EHS picking invasive garlic mustard, then hike back out. Plenty of native spring plants to admire along the way - reducing invasive species will give these species a chance to thrive!

Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am
For more information and to register: Invasive Species Event: Garlic Mustard Pull

Invasive Species Event: Garlic Mustard Pull - Bruce Trail Conservancy - Hike Schedule Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Join us to HELP REMOVE GARLIC MUSTARD!!

We will hike in from 1st Line EHS picking invasive garlic mustard, then hike back out. Plenty of native spring plants to admire along the way - reducing invasive species will give these species a chance to thrive!

Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am
For more information and to register: Invasive Species Event: Garlic Mustard Pull -landsbrucetrailclub

Invasive Species Event: Garlic Mustard Pull - Bruce Trail Conservancy - Hike Schedule Hike Leader(s): Tom Thayer Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Dufferin 2 Day End to End was great event and congratulations to all of the hikers and volunteers that made the event simply awesome!

Register at: Dufferin Hi-Land Two-Day End-to-End (Registration closes at midnight May 5)