Visit back here often to see all the latest things the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club is doing both independently and in conjunction with the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
Join the DCCBA (Dufferin County Canadian Black Association) for their Annual Black History Month Event, an evening dedicated to honoring Black legacy, leadership, and contributions to Canadian history. This inspiring event will feature distinguished speakers, cultural performances, and a post-event reception, fostering unity and reflection on the impact of Black Canadians. Post-Event Reception: Enjoy a … Read more
Historical accounts can sometimes be contradictory ─ or at least different. In 1848 Joseph Lennox bought a property near present-day County Rd. 21 and 2nd Line EHS, 8 km east of Honeywood, hoping to establish a settlement. This was an unlikely location for a settlement as it was on a high ridge overlooking the Pine … Read more
Photos of Gilles’s February 15 Waterfalls Hike in the Dundas Valley. The hike included a visit to Tiffany Falls, Canterbury Falls and Sherman Falls. The snow was deep and snow shoes were the way to go. We ended a great day with a late lunch at a pub in Ancaster where 74 men were sentenced … Read more
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of our Dufferin Hi-Land Club! In 1965, the vision of the Dufferin Hi-Land section of the Bruce Trail became a reality and we have a Trail we are truly proud of. To mark the occasion of our 60th Anniversary, the Club has commissioned a special Bloodroot wildflower … Read more
Date & Time: January 19, 2025 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Location: Mill Street Library, 1 Mill Street In his visually striking presentation, Al Pace shares his personal journey of how canoeing wilderness rivers of the Northwest Territories over 45-years has influenced his creative process working in high-fired stoneware. From the big-sky, tundra landscapes … Read more
There wa fantastic turn out for a Dufferin Hi-Land annual tradition – a New Year’s Day hike at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and its environs. What better way to start the New Year? DHBTC had three hikes planned – long, medium and short. The long hike, led by Stuart Law, was 17 kms. The short … Read more
Put on all your winter gear and come out to the annual Winterfest on February 4, 2024 at Mono Community Centre! Location: 754483 Mono Centre Road (Google Maps), Time: 12 to 4 pm Embrace the Wintry Chill! Cross-country skiing Skating Snowshoeing Horse-drawn sleigh rides Bonfire Warm treats Snowflake draw Community Information Booths Live music by … Read more
Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail Club! The Club plans to award a 60th Anniversary badge to any hiker who completes 60 km of Dufferin Hi-Land trails – Main or Side Trails. Our Tuesday Hike group is offering a series of 10 hikes, covering most of the highlights … Read more
It’s getting close to the time when we reflect on the year to come and what we’d like to achieve or experience. So, tell us – do any of these activities appear on your wish list? Spending time in nature Meeting new people Being involved in conservation efforts Raising awareness about the Bruce Trail Learning … Read more
A few weeks ago Adam Brylowski, Manager of Conservation & Trail at the BTC visited the Splitrock property. He and I walked the trail to further assess the concentration of dead ash trees that warranted action. We marked 88 trees that could fall across the trail and be most likely to get hung up, posing … Read more
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