WIARTON TO TOBERMORY

The northernmost section of the Bruce Trail, the Peninsula section offers challenging, often remote hiking with stunning flora, fauna, and geology. The white cliffs and green vegetation contrast with the deep blue waters of Georgian Bay, making for breathtaking views throughout this section. The area from High Dump to Tobermory is the most remote and among the most scenic parts of the Bruce Trail. The last 30km stretch across high cliffs overlooking blue waters. Finally, the Trail reaches the northern terminus, the cairn, perched beside Tobermory's picturesque harbour. Safety Considerations: Remote hiking in the Peninsula section should not be undertaken without experience and thorough preparation.

Club Website: www.pbtc.ca

Club Hikes:  www.pbtc.ca/hikes

Club Badges: www.pbtc.ca/badges

Maps of Peninsula section: Maps 35-42, Wiarton to Tobermory

BLANTYRE TO WIARTON

This section of Trail starts with a trip through the valley of the Bighead River, then winds along the Escarpment to the expansive Bayview Escarpment Nature Reserve. Spectacular views of Georgian Bay are plentiful in this section and waterfalls are a hiker's delight with the Sydenham River tumbling over the famous Inglis Falls near Owen Sound. The Sydenham section is home to provincially rare ferns, such as the Hart's-tongue Fern.

Club Website: www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca

Club Hikes: www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca/hiking/group-hikes

Club Badges: www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca/hiking/badges

Maps Of Sydenham: Maps 28-35, Blantyre to Wiarton

CRAIGLEITH TO BLANTYRE

The Beaver Valley section opens up into the large plateau of the Loree Forest above Nottawasaga Bay. Turning south, the Trail then leads to high ground overlooking the Beaver River. Dolostone cliffs are plentiful in this section with Kimberley Rock and Old Baldy standing high above the village of Kimberley. Hoggs Falls is another "not to miss" feature of this section.

Club Website: beavervalleybrucetrail.org

Club Hikes: beavervalleybrucetrail.org/hiking

Club Badges: beavervalleybrucetrail.org/earning-badges

Maps of Beaver Valley: Maps 24-28, Craigleith to Blantyre

LAVENDER TO CRAIGLEITH

The terrain changes abruptly as the Trail enters the Blue Mountains area, best known for Ontario's ski resorts. The Trail in this section is set among high bluffs interspersed with deep wide valleys. From the Trail, the expansive views of the rolling countryside and the Georgian Bay are lovely.

Club Website:  www.bmbtc.org/

Club Hikes: www.bmbtc.org

Club Badges: https://www.bmbtc.org/hikes/badges-and-hike-logs/

Maps of Blue Mountains: Maps 21-24, Lavender to Craigleith

MONO CENTRE TO LAVENDER

In the Dufferin Hi-Land section, parts of the Bruce Trail follow the line of Hurtontario Street, which was the main road into the area in pioneer days and linked Lake Ontario with Georgian Bay. Along the Trail there are long views to the east and pleasant walks through mature, mixed hardwood forests.

Club Website: dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/

Club Hikes: dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/hikes/

Club Badges: dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/bruce-trail-club-badges/

Maps Of Dufferin Hi-Land: Maps 19-21, Mono Centre to Lavender

CREDITVIEW ROAD TO MONO CENTRE

In the Caledon Hills section, the Trail follows the glacial moraine deposits on top of the buried Escarpment. Mature hardwood forests and wetlands allow for wonderful birding opportunities. This section is also very popular for its fall colour display.

Club Website: caledonbrucetrail.ca/

Club Hikes: caledonbrucetrail.ca/hiking/

Club Badges: caledonbrucetrail.ca/hiking/club-badges/

Maps of Caledon Hills: Maps 14-19, Cheltenham to Mono Centre

KELSO TO CREDITVIEW ROAD

This section's highlights include the Hilton Falls an Limehouse Conservation Areas, the interesting Scotsdale Farm property, and the spectacular Silver Creek Valley. Each site offers unique vantage points with the best access to natural spaces in this increasingly urban area.

Club Website: torontobrucetrailclub.org/

Club Hikes: torontobrucetrailclub.org/HikingSchedule

Club Badges: torontobrucetrailclub.org/Badges

Maps of Toronto section: Maps 11-14, Milton to Cheltenham

GRIMSBY TO MILTON

This section of the Bruce Trail begins in Beamer Memorial Conservation Area. Waterfalls of all sizes are abundant in this section, and include Albion, Tiffany, Sherman, Webster's and Tew's Falls. The Trail meanders along the Escarpment through Dundas Valley Conservation Area and Waterdown before passing through Crawford Lake Conservation Area which contains a rare meromictic lake and a reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian Village.

Club Website: www.iroquoia.on.ca/

Club Hikes: www.iroquoia.on.ca/index.php/hiking/

Club Badges:  www.iroquoia.on.ca/index.php/hiking/badges/

Maps Of Iroquoia: Maps 5-11, Grimsby to Milton

QUEENSTON TO GRIMSBY

The southern terminus of the Bruce Trail is located at the stone cairn in Queenston Heights Park. On the way through St. Catharines and Thorold, hikers will pass all four of the Welland Canals before heading into Short Hill Provincial Park. Niagara is recognized as Ontario's wine region and many parts of the Bruce Trail in this section skirt past wineries.

Club Website: niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/

Club Hikes:  hikes.brucetrail.org/ecwd_calendar/niagara/

Club Badges:  niagarabrucetrail.club/wp/badges/

Maps of Niagara Section: Maps 1-5, Queenston to Grimsby