Hiking Burlington Waterfront

  • 29 May 2025
  • 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Foot of the Burlington Brant St. Pier (Spencer Smith Park)
  • 14

Registration

  • Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike
  • Non-members are welcome to participate in two club events prior to joining.

Registration is closed

HIKE TITLE

Burlington Waterfront

DATE

Thursday, May 29, 2025

HIKE LEADER(S)

Debbie Martin

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

debbielou707@gmail.com

647-500-2965

GENERAL LOCATION

(Locality, city and/or landmark)

Spencer Smith Park

MEETING AND START TIME

6:15 for 6:30 p.m. start

SPECIFIC MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

(Include exact address, GPS coordinate and/or map)

Meet at the foot of the Burlington Brant St. Pier

Parking is free after 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Burlington.  Lots of choice

Brant Street Pier

DISTANCE

6 - 7 km

PACE:

Leisurely / Moderate / Fast

Moderate

DURATION APPROX

2 hours. We are aiming to be done by 8:30

TERRAIN:

Easy / Moderate / Challenging

Easy. Flat, paved waterfront trail

TYPE OF HIKE:

i.e. Loop, There & Back or Combination

Out and back

HIKE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Enjoy an evening walk on the waterfront

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.  Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hours before the event.

CANCELLATION

If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

• The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION &

HIKER GROUP SIZE 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the hike. Up to 15 hikers are welcome to participate in this event

WHAT TO BRING

 

 

• Hiking Boots are not required but please wear a good pair of walking shoes.

• Dress in layers according to weather; wear/bring waterproof rainwear.

• Bring snacks and enough water for the duration of the hike.

• Sun and bug protection if necessary.

Other Specifics to Your Hike

i.e. social to follow hike

We are hoping to find a gelato or ice cream after our hike, in downtown Burlington

GUIDING NOTES:


HIKE PACE - Leisure: 3 km/hr or less. Moderate: 3-4 km/hr or Fast: 4-5km/hr. All paces are average and depending on the terrain.


TERRAIN - Easy: mostly flat and usually good footing (i.e. rail trails, Confederation Park, Bay Front Park), Moderate: some hills and/or poor footing (Bruce Trail, Dundas Valley, etc.) and Challenging: steep hills and strenuous footing (Bruce Trail, some trails in Short Hills, Dundas Valley and Red Hill Valley). Please note variations can be expected with weather conditions.


Attention Non-Members:  If you are thinking about becoming a member, The Halton Outdoor Club invites you to take part in up to two club activities as a Non-Member. After that, please join our club so we can welcome you as a member. 

Registration is required for all events, and you will have to agree to the waiver of participation when registering.


Attention Past Members:  You are not entitled to two trial activities. Please renew your membership to take advantage of all that the Club has to offer.


———————————————————————————————————————


Join Us Membership Sign Up

Email Us info@haltonoutdoorclub.ca

Call Us  905-634-2012

Mail Us 3023 New St.
P.O. Box 91565
Burlington, ON L7R 4L6

View our policies: Terms of UsePrivacy Policy, Refund Policy

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software