Winter Hike at Hilton Falls

sunday january 19

Waterfalls are beautiful in EVERY season

It’s winter in Canada! Don’t let that stop you from getting out into the great outdoors. In fact- why not bundle up and come join us to see what the beauty of winter has to offer?

Situated along the Niagara Escarpment, the Hilton Falls conservation area is a fantastic winter destination, just over an hour from the city! With tons of wintery trails, a waterfall, and a roaring fire- there is something for everyone. As a bonus you might hear, see, or even feed a chickadee. Bring something to roast and a warm drink that you can enjoy by a fire.

CONSIDERING JOINING THIS TRIP?
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DAY SCHEDULE 

9:00am - Pick up at 34 Asquith Ave (close to Yonge and Bloor Subway)

10:00am - Arrive at Hilton Falls and washoom break

10:15 - 12:30pm - Guided Hike

12:30-1:00pm - Lunch Trailside. Lunch is not provided. Please make sure to pack yourself lunch and snacks to keep you going throughout the day. We’ll be meeting for lunch at the campfire. Feel free to bring something to roast.

1pm - 2pm - Exploring the falls, winter hike to feed chickadees.

2:30pm - Depart Hilton Falls Conservation Area

WHAT TO BRING

• Lunch. If you can, bring something warm- This helps a lot in staying warm on a cold day. We’ll be stopping by a campfire. Feel free to bring something to roast!

• Tea (optional but again great way to keep warm)

• Winter boots / Hat / Scarf / Mitts

• Water (at least 1.5L)

• Cleats /ice spikes (snow/ice depending)

• Medications

• Weather appropriate clothing- Layer up!- wool is great as a middle layer as it helps wick water away from the body and keep you warm!

• Camera

• Whatever else you need to have fun on the trail, and on the bus :)

Hilton Falls Visitor’s centre will be open for participants looking to warm up- here you will find indoor bathrooms.

WHAT TO EXPECT WITH ACTIVEDAYS

To us, facilitating this event is about creating an environment that you can engage with in your own way. This is your experience and everyone has their own relationship with the outdoors and their bodies. We want to meet you where you are at. There may be a number of groups hiking at various speeds for you to take part in, or the option to explore o your own.

Active Days is also a community. This is an inclusive space to meet new people, share stories and have fun! To us, there is no better place to get to know someone than the outdoors. We all share a desire to get out, explore and move.

ALL ACTIVEDAYS PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER. WE WILL SEND YOU A COPY OF THE WAIVER VIA EMAIL. YOU CAN FIND A DIGITAL COPY OF A SAMPLE WAIVER HERE

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organiser.