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INSIDE: NEW LANDOWNER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Bruce Trail
VOL. 57, NO.2, SPRING 2020
MAG A Z I NE
Sharing
Bruce Trail
Stories
A Message to our Members regarding COVID-19
As this issue of Bruce Trail Magazine goes to press, the world Finding strength in our community and in nature
has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. We send
positive wishes to each of you and want to let you know The ongoing support from our members, volunteers and
what steps the Bruce Trail Conservancy is taking in response donors amidst the COVID-19 pandemic speaks volumes of
to COVID-19. your kindness - towards others and towards the Bruce Trail
Conservancy. Your kindness is the bedrock of what is good,
Bruce Trail Conservancy and its Clubs are following the and will be what helps us all get through this current crisis
instructions of world public health officials and are embracing together.
‘social distancing’ to do our part to support the health care
system, and to keep our volunteers and members safe. The reality is, these uncertain times can put a strain on
physical and mental well-being. As a committed community
At the time of printing, the Bruce Trail Conservancy office is of nature enthusiasts, we know that spending time outdoors,
closed and staff are working remotely until at least April 6, hiking the Trail and enjoying nature is a proven way to
2020; all BTC and Club events through April 30, 2020 have relieve feelings of stress, and improve overall health.
been cancelled or postponed; and all organized hikes, trail
angel services, and trail maintenance group activities In such times we at the Bruce Trail Conservancy are
through April 30, 2020 have been cancelled. reminded of how grateful we are to have supporters whose
devotion to the conservation and exploration of nature is
The Bruce Trail itself remains open, yet some access points, unparalleled. Together, we will continue to ensure there are
washrooms or visitor centers operated by our partnering protected natural spaces close to home where we can find
conservation organizations (like parks and conservation solace and rejuvenation in times of crisis and beyond.
areas) may be closed.
Since the situation is in flux, please visit
brucetrail.org/news/707 for the latest information.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us by email at
info@brucetrail.org or by phone at 1-800-665-4453.
Our Mission
Preserving a ribbon
of wilderness, for
everyone, forever.
Photo: Sandra J. Howe
CONTENTS
SPRING 2020
F E AT U R E S
9 Annual Meeting 2020 –
Save the Date
10 New Landowner Stewardship
Program
16 The Calypso Orchid
Environmental Award
18 Corporate Volunteering
19 Share Your Bruce Trail Story –
A new column featuring stories
from our community.
21 Donor Recognition Evening 2019
22 Bruce Trail - End-to-End List
Photo: Stew Hilts
9
D E PA R T M E N T S
5 CEO’s Message
6 Blazes
12 Land Acquisition Successes
16 Volunteer Corner
17 Friendship Trails –
Costa Rica
20 Realizing the Dream
24 Trail Changes
26 Our Donors
30 General Store
Bruce Trail Magazine is
Photo: Kevin Dribnenki
available digitally.
To receive your Bruce Trail
Magazine by email:
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19
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> Bruce Trail Magazine)
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make the switch
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Bruce Trail M AG AZIN E
BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY
55 Head St., Unit 101, Dundas, ON L9H 3H8
Toll-Free: 1-800-665-4453 Tel: 905-529-6821
Email: info@brucetrail.org Website: brucetrail.org
Honorary President
Dr. Philip R. Gosling
Bruce Trail Founders
Raymond Lowes, Dr. Philip R. Gosling,
Dr. Norman Pearson, Dr. Robert McLaren
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leah Myers (Chair)
Cynthia Archer
Warren Bell
Stephanie Bird
Marlis Butcher
John Dickason
David Hass
Brian Johnston
Corrie Kellestine
Bruce King
David Lamb
Jaclyn Moody
Anjlee Patel
Frank Schoenhoeffer
Wendy Thompson
Bonni Titgemeyer
Michael Treuman
Danielle Waters
John Whitworth
STAFF
Executive Office
Michael McDonald (Chief Executive Officer)
Allison Wright
Fund Development
Marsha Russell (Vice President)
Heather Anderson
Luisa Da Silva
Gloria Vidovich
Claire Davidson (on leave)
Communications & Engagement
Elizabeth Harrington (Director)
Laura Tuohy
Land Acquisition & Management
Antoin Diamond (Vice President)
Adam Brylowski
Scott Langley
Brian Popelier
Joel Swagerman
Finance
Kevin Durfy (Director)
Donna Miljic
Organizational Resources
Jackie Randle (Director)
Meghan Croll
Brooke Henry
Ryan Mickeloff
Lyndsey Wilkerson
Design and Production: Rossi Piedimonte Design Inc.
Bruce Trail Magazine is published quarterly by the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC).
Non-BTC related materials may not be the opinion of the BTC. Advertising herein
does not imply the endorsement of the BTC. Trademarks of the BTC published
herein are used with the permission of the BTC. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written consent of the BTC. Canadian Publications Mail
Agreement #40040698. Return undeliverable copies to BTC, P.O. Box 857,
Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9. Charitable Registration # 11921 7578 RR0001.
4 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020
Chief Executive Officer’s Message
Stories are powerful. They where climate change and the loss of Bruce Trail. On that day we spent hours
have the ability to stir biodiversity can seem like insurmountable scouring the rocks for salamanders. I had
emotions, encourage obstacles, we are protecting and restoring never seen one. I remember, when we
thought, and inspire more natural spaces on the Niagara finally found one, the joy and
action. Escarpment every year. wonderment of seeing a new creature for
The Bruce Trail story is The Bruce Trail has stories of collective the first time. The earthly smell that
one that has inspired me. I am propelled effort. Volunteers work together every came from picking up the rocks, and the
by the idea that a footpath, created by day to plan, build, steward, and promote anticipation and delight in looking for
communities of concerned citizens, is the Trail and our protected natural areas. these wonderful ecological treasures are
not only connecting people to the Members, donors, volunteers, and staff things I often think of. I wanted to share
natural world, but is also building all contribute by giving of their time, this sense of joy and wonder with my
concerted action to preserve a ribbon of money, skills and passion to support the own family, and so a generation later we
wilderness, for everyone, forever. Trail and the preservation of the Niagara took to the Trail in search of
But the Bruce Trail story is not a Escarpment. salamanders. The story continues.
single narrative. There are many stories In this issue of Bruce Trail Magazine, Stories create more stories. Action
that make up the Bruce Trail. And it is we invite you to consider your own creates further action. This is how our
their collective power that will make a Bruce Trail story. We’ll be starting a new collective Bruce Trail story becomes a
lasting impact. column that feature these stories, big movement that will continue to make a
The Bruce Trail has stories of and small, so that we can share all of positive impact on the future of our
discovery and adventure. Thousands of what makes the Bruce Trail important. environment.
people make their way along the Trail See page 19 for details. I encourage you to find and share
each year, discovering more about the Often our personal connections and your Bruce Trail story. •
Niagara Escarpment, and possibly even memories make the most potent of
themselves by spending time in nature. stories. One of my earliest memories is of Michael McDonald,
The Bruce Trail has stories of hope and my father taking me and my brothers on CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
progress in the face of adversity. In a world an adventure – an adventure hiking the
Michael’s family searching for salamanders and making new stories on the Bruce Trail.
Photo: Michael McDonald
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BL AZES News and Events from the Bruce Trail Clubs
Content deadline for Blazes for the summer 2020 issue is March 30, 2020.
Due to the changing situation Send content to: Laura Tuohy, BTC Communications Coordinator, at ltuohy@brucetrail.org
surrounding COVID-19, these events
may be postponed or cancelled.
Check Club websites for details. Laura Secord Hike – June 13 ticipants will be able to finish by 4:00 pm.
Enjoy a part of our Canadian heritage by Registration information will be avail-
hiking along the Bruce Trail from Laura able on, or shortly after April 15 at toron-
NIAGARA Secord’s Homestead in Queenston to tobrucetrailclub.org. Registration is $40
niagarabrucetrailclub.org DeCew House in Thorold. We are sure (plus Eventbrite fee). No cheques or cash
this 30 km hike was a challenge for Laura accepted on either day of the event.
Niagara End-to-End – May 16-18 in a long dress and no Nikes but we Tickets must be purchased in the name of
Cover this historic 82 km section of the the participant. Registration deadline is
never heard any complaints. Follow her
Bruce Trail over three days enjoying May 17. For more information, contact
lead and rise to the challenge.
panoramic views of vineyards, orchards Jacquie Van Dyke (End-to-End co-ordina-
Check in by 5:45 am at Niagara Region
and Lake Ontario. Rocky sections, heavily tor) at Torontoe2e@gmail.com on or after
Offices parking lot, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock
wooded areas and remnants of historic March 1. Space on the hikes will be limit-
Way, St Catharines. The bus will take you
settlements - the Niagara section has it ed so please check torontobrucetrailclub.
to Queenston to start your trek. The hike
all. Registration is $50 for the entire org regularly.
takes between 5 and 7 hours to complete
weekend ($40 for 2, $30 for 1 day). Fee
depending on your pace. Registration is
includes bus, checkpoints, light lunch on
$30. Fee includes bus, checkpoints, light DUFFERIN HI-LAND
final day and badge.
lunch and badge.Event Co-ordinator: dufferinbrucetrailclub.org
Registration now open: bit.ly/Niagarae2e20
Janet Davey, needstogolf@gmail.com
Event Co-ordinator: Debbie Earle,
Dufferin Hi-Land Two-Day
debbie.niagarae2e@gmail.com
End-to-End –
TORONTO May 9-10, 2020
torontobrucetrailclub.org Join us for two days of
hiking the hills of
Toronto Section End-to- Dufferin County, enjoy-
End – May 30-31 ing the spring flowers
Please join us for our and earning your Red
annual self-led End-to- Trillium Badge. The hike distance is
End hike. Enjoy the histo- approximately 28 km per day, with
ry and scenery of the checkpoints providing refreshments and
Toronto Club section by assistance along the way. For registration
completing the 50 km details visit dufferinbrucetrailclub.org
distance over two days
(approximately 28 km on 25 km Boyne Valley
Saturday and 22 km on Challenge –
Sunday). June 20, 2020
Buses depart on both days at 7:45 am Can you conquer all the
sharp from Limehouse to bring all partici- Boyne Valley Hills in one
pants to the start of the hike. There will loop hike? This hike is
be no leader, but there will be check- being offered for the first
points every 10-11 km, with volunteers time in 2020 with a new
providing snacks, water and assistance. badge to earn for your
Official End-to-End badges are awarded sore feet and quads! Come and experi-
on completion. ence the beauty of the Dufferin Hi-Land
This is an event for experienced hikers as section, earn this brand new beautiful
the terrain is varied and quite challenging badge, and experience the best of
and hikes will go rain or shine. The hike Dufferin County hospitality at our
will be completed independently and at checkpoints. For registration details visit
your own pace, but it is expected that par- dufferinbrucetrailclub.org.club.org.
The End-to-End and Challenge Hikes listed here are not recommended
for beginner hikers. Visit our Hike Schedule at brucetrail.org for a full
selection of hikes at a variety of levels.
6 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020
VISIT CLUB WEBSITES FOR MORE NEWS, EVENTS AND HIKES.
BLUE MOUNTAINS ($45 for non-BTC members) plus of covers the cost of refreshments and
bmbtc.org Eventbrite fee. This includes transporta- the badge. To register please visit beaver-
tion, refreshments and badge. The BBQ valleybrucetrail.org.
Blue Mountains End- is $15 (burgers, salads, beverages and
to-End – May 23 - 24 dessert) plus Eventbrite fee. For more Beaver Valley End-to-
Please join us for our information visit bmbtc.org/E2E.html or End – August 29 & 30,
annual two-day End- contact Mary-Lynne Chenard at September 5 & 6
to-End hike. On both btcblueevents@gmail.com. Due to popular
days we meet at 6:45 demand we are now
am at the Highlands Nordic Centre near holding our End-to-
Duntroon where bus transportation takes BEAVER VALLEY End yearly!
us to the start of hiking for that day. On beavervalleybrucetrail.org Registration will
Saturday we hike from Swiss Meadows begin by email on May 1 to Glenda
and on Sunday from Lavender. The Falling Water Hike - Collings g60collings@gmail.com. No reg-
Saturday hike is followed by an optional May 23 istration emails will be accepted before
social gathering and BBQ. Set your own Come and test your May 1 to be fair to all. You will be sent
pace for approximately 33 km each day. mettle! This is a 31.1 payment details when your email is
Hikers may drop out at checkpoints locat- km loop hike that received. Then, once your payment is
ed approximately every 10 km. Badges traverses the beautiful, received, you will be sent confirmation
awarded to those completing both days. rugged upper Beaver that you are registered along with details
Registration now open through Valley. It’s a challenging hike during of the event. The registration fee of $60
Eventbrite.ca. Search for “Blue which you’ll experience all that spring includes transportation, refreshments
Mountains Bruce Trail Club – 2020 End- has to offer, including cascading creeks and the End-to-End badge. •
to-End. Cost of the End-to-End is $40 and waterfalls. The $20 registration fee
Leave Them a National Treasure
The Bruce Trail has introduced millions of people to
the beauty and fragility of the Niagara Escarpment.
This is where precious habitat is saved and memories
are made. You can give future generations the joy of
discovery on the Bruce Trail.
Please consider creating a natural legacy by including
a gift in your will to the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
For more information, please contact:
Gloria Vidovich
Planned Giving & Donor Relations Officer
905-529-6821 ext. 248 or gvidovich@brucetrail.org
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Photo: Glen Harris
Charitable No: 11921 7578 RR0001
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 7
B R U C E T R A I L CO N S E R VA N C Y
2020 Annual Meeting – Save the Date
Mark your calendars for the Hogg’s Falls
Bruce Trail Conservancy
2020 Annual Meeting.
October 16-18, 2020
Hosted by the Beaver Valley
Bruce Trail Club
Location:
Beaver Valley Ski Club
100 Pioneer Dr, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
Friday evening:
Cocktail event
Saturday:
Business meeting, hikes & workshops,
dinner
Sunday:
Hikes
Photo: Stew Hilts
Registration begins in September.
Details to come at brucetrail.org and in
the next issue of Bruce Trail Magazine. •
Metcalfe Rock
Photo: M. Yaraskavitch
Photo: Glenda Collings-
Photo: M. Yaraskavitch
Rocklyn Creek
8 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020
Due to the evolving situation
surrounding COVID-19, plans for
the Annual Meeting may need to
change. We will keep members
notified by email, mail, and
through brucetrail.org.
Photo: Pamela Katch
Metcalfe Rock Cedar Root
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 9
New Landowner Stewardship Program
The Bruce Trail Conservancy’s newest program
encourages and assists private landowners along
the Bruce Trail corridor to enhance wildlife habitat
on their properties and contribute to the ecologi-
cal health of the Niagara Escarpment.
Along the Niagara Escarpment, the Bruce Trail winds
through protected areas like parks, conservation areas, and
over 11,800 acres managed by the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
Beside and between these protected areas are properties owned
by private landowners.
Many of these landowners are partners in creating a superb
hiking experience, fostering exploration of the Niagara
Escarpment by allowing passage of the Bruce Trail on their
land. Now, our landowners can also become partners in
conservation.
Landowners play a key role as caretakers of forests, water-
ways and fields between ‘islands of conservation’. The Niagara
Escarpment is home to over 1,500 species of plants and ani-
mals, including over 130 species of conservation concern.
Conservation organizations like the BTC work diligently to
protect and steward land on the Escarpment, but we cannot
Photo: Patrick Hodge
work in isolation. If we are to preserve the ecological health of
this unique landform, especially in the face of climate change
and habitat destruction, we need to work with our neighbours. Learning to identify the invasive Common buckthorn
(Rhamnus cathartica) is key to its control.
Through our new Landowner Stewardship Program, BTC
staff and volunteers will offer information, advice and
resources to interested landowners to help them steward the
land they love in a way that contributes to healthier, more
biodiverse, more resilient Niagara Escarpment ecosystems.
Through free site-visits BTC staff and volunteers can offer
guidance to landowners about:
● environmentally-friendly land management practices and
planning;
● identifying and controlling invasive species;
● sourcing and planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees;
● maintaining wildlife-friendly habitats (especially for rare
and at-risk species);
● opportunities to involve volunteers in larger projects;
● opportunities to permanently preserve land.
Although still in its infancy, our new Landowner
Stewardship Program draws on the experience and expertise of
our Land Stewardship Program, which cares for BTC-managed
land, and our Landowner Relations Program, which fosters
and strengthens relationships with our landowners. We are
excited to build on both of these programs to develop a
community of environmental stewards that will ensure further
Photo: Lyndsey Wilkerson
preservation of our ribbon of wilderness.
Native shrubs and For more information on the program, or to arrange a site visit,
flowers ready to be
planted in a backyard. contact Lyndsey Wilkerson, BTC Landowner Stewardship Coordinator
at 1-800-665-4453 ext. 232 or lwilkerson@brucetrail.org •
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ONTARIO: BURLINGTON | CAMBRIDGE | ETOBICOKE | OOSHAWA | OTTAWA | VAUGHANLand Acquisition Successes
MapleCross Nature Reserve at River & the property. Its healthy, coldwater
Ruin – Iroquoia section creek and associated riparian areas pro-
Lowville, Map 10 vide habitat for the endangered Spiny
69 acres preserved Softshell Turtle and American Eel, and
1.5 km of trail secured many other species including Great Blue
The MapleCross Nature Reserve at River Heron, Rainbow Trout, and Wood Duck.
& Ruin is a 69-acre oasis of natural land The regenerating meadow and mixed,
in the community of Lowville, north of mature forest which make up the rest of
Burlington. As its name suggests, this the property provide varied habitats and
property features a lively watercourse are home to an impressive array of
and, tucked in the forest, the remains of established bird populations including
a limestone house from the early 1800s. Yellow Warbler, Great Crested
The River & Ruin Side Trail has passed Flycatcher, and American Redstart.
through this land for many years, by This critical acquisition ensures that
permission of the private landowner. over 1.5 km of the Bruce Trail will be
When the landowner was ready to sell permanently secured on the property
the land the fall of 2019, the Bruce Trail and significant natural habitat will be
Conservancy was able to purchase and preserved in the rapidly-growing
protect it thanks to generous financial Burlington area.
support from The MapleCross Fund and This nature reserve was made possible
from Environment and Climate Change with the financial contribution of:
Canada.
This scenic nature reserve sits within a
designated Environmentally Sensitive
Area (ESA) and the Bruce Trail has been
routed to lay lightly on the land. A 600 MapleCross Nature Reserve at River & Ruin
m stretch of Bronte Creek runs through
Mactaggart – Peninsula section
Lion’s Head, Map 38
0.93 acres preserved
63 m Bruce Trail Optimum Route secured
The Mactaggarts generously donated to
the Bruce Trail Conservancy a beautiful
sliver of land high atop the Escarpment
overlooking Barrow Bay on the Lion’s
Head peninsula. Surrounded by Lion’s
Head Provincial Nature Reserve, this
small but crucial piece of the puzzle pro-
vides greater connectivity of protected
land in the area and secures 63 m of the
Bruce Trail’s Optimum Route. •
Mactaggart
12 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020Two New Conservation Lookout near Skinner’s
Woods
Opportunities
In communities all along the Niagara Escarpment,
the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s nature reserves and
Photo: Janette Baillie
protected natural areas are keeping unique
Escarpment ecosystems intact, protecting rare and
at-risk species, and offering more opportunities for
us to connect with the natural world.
Skinner’s Woo
ds
These special spaces, together with parks, conservation areas
and other protected lands form a patchwork of preserved
natural area. Throughout the year, we work to fill the spaces in
that patchwork, with your help.
With each new acquisition of land, you are helping us weave a
ribbon of wilderness, preserving more expansive, continuous
tracts along our conservation corridor. And step by step, side
by side, your support is helping permanently secure more and
more of the Bruce Trail.
We know that by protecting a footpath, we gain something
far greater - a vibrant legacy for future generations.
Today, we have the opportunity to create two new nature
reserves, if we act now.
Skinner’s Woods – Sydenham section
100 acres, 455 m of Bruce Trail Optimum Route
High on the Escarpment cliffs, near the lookout at Skinner’s Bluff,
Skinner’s Woods offers expansive views of Georgian Bay and large
tracts of undisturbed mature forest. Surrounded by protected
land to the west and east, this important acquisition will com-
plete a missing link and create an uninterrupted conservation cor-
ridor along the Niagara Escarpment.
The Bruce Trail runs along the northern edge of Skinner’s Woods,
and with the protection of this property, the Trail will continue to
provide access to a fabulous lookout to hikers for years to come.
Photo: Terry Sohl
The rest of the property will remain undisturbed and stewarded
to protect its ecological health. The rich forest will continue to
provide important habitat for sensitive species requiring large
tracts of woodland for their long-term survival, such as the Black Ovenbird
Bear, Least Flycatcher and Ovenbird.
continued >
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 13Lime Kiln Bluffs – Blue Mountains section
36 acres, 710 m of Bruce Trail Optimum Route
Nestled in the Clearview Township of Simcoe County, Lime Kiln
Bluffs is a microcosm of iconic geologic, ecological and cultural
features of the Niagara Escarpment.
Tucked at the southern end of the property is the Franks Lime
Kiln. Recently restored with help from our Blue Mountains
Bruce Trail Club this historic artifact from the mid-1800s is one
of the few remaining of its kind in Ontario and will remain safe-
ly accessible for hikers to visit.
Further north a ridge of dolostone rises above the lime kiln
Photo: Kevin Durfy
area, with classic examples of Escarpment crevices and out-
crops. This ridge, and the mixed forest it supports, creates a sig-
nificant wildlife corridor inhabited by rare and threatened Bluffs
Crevice near Lime Kiln
species like the Ocellated Darner dragonfly, Northern Long-
Eared Bat, and the Massasauga Rattlesnake. Together with the
surrounding protected lands, the property forms a large local
swath of conservation land for native species like Hart’s Tongue
Fern, Butternut and Stiff Yellow Flax.
To create these two nature reserves and steward them into the
future, we need to raise $482,000.
Your generous gift today can help extend our
conservation corridor by 136 acres and over 1 km of
Bruce Trail Optimum Route, and ensure these two
natural areas are preserved forever.
Join us in creating a permanently protected, rich tapestry of
elier
Photo: Brian Pop
Niagara Escarpment natural landscape that will be enjoyed by
generations to come.
Lime Kiln Bluf
fs
Donate today at brucetrail.org
Or by phone at 1-800-665-4453 or by mailing the form below to Bruce Trail Conservancy, PO Box 857, Hamilton, ON L8N 3N9
✁
Yes, I want to preserve Skinner’s Woods and Lime Kiln Bluffs.
Enclosed is my: ❍ Monthly Gift: $ _______________ / month
❍ Single Gift: ❍ $250 ❍ $100 ❍ $50 ❍ $ _______________ other
Payment by: ❍ Cheque (payable to The Bruce Trail Conservancy or marked “Void” if pledging) ❍ Mastercard ❍ Visa
Card #: _____________________________________________ Expiry Date: _____________ Signature: _____________________________________________________
Name:_______________________________________________ Member# _________________________ Email: ________________________________________________
Your email is confidential and will not be shared with 3rd parties.
❍ I am interested in learning more about making a gift to Bruce Trail Conservancy in my will.
❍ I have included the Bruce Trail Conservancy in my will.
If donations to the profiled properties exceed the required funds, or the BTC is not able to secure the profiled properties, your donation will be used to secure and
steward other lands within the Bruce Trail’s conservation corridor.
14 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020Photo: Alan J. Castonguay
Volunteer Corner
short time. Any form of volunteering for Operational Resources, at
Seeking Nominations the Bruce Trail Conservancy may be jrandle@brucetrail.org
for Volunteer Awards considered for this award. 2) Submit completed nomination to
jrandle@brucetrail.org by June 1
Do you know an outstanding volunteer? Honorary Membership
See all past recipients of these awards at
Someone who has gone above and The Bruce Trail Conservancy Honorary
brucetrail.org > Resources > Volunteer
beyond in support of the Bruce Trail and Membership is a prestigious award given
Resources > Volunteer Awards. •
the work of the Bruce Trail Conservancy? to a member who has made a lasting,
Help us recognize their remarkable significant volunteer
contribution by nominating them for contribution to the
one of our annual volunteer awards. organization at both the Club
These awards have been established to and Conservancy levels. The
honour those who have made an nominee must have
exceptional contribution to the Bruce demonstrated leadership,
Trail Conservancy and to formally innovation, and commitment
recognize the time, skills, enthusiasm and have accomplished
and passion they have shared in support significant achievements in
of our mission. furthering the Bruce Trail
Conservancy mission. The
Volunteer of the Year Award recipient is awarded a
certificate and a
The Volunteer of the Year Award
complimentary lifetime
recognizes a volunteer who has shown
membership.
extraordinary contributions to the Bruce
Trail Conservancy within a single year
(from April of the previous year to April How to Nominate a
Volunteer:
Photo: Mike DiPaola
of the current year). The award is not
intended to recognize a lifetime of 1) Request a nomination form
contributions as that would preclude for either award from Jackie
volunteers who have been with us for a Randle, BTC Director of
The Calypso Orchid Environmental Award
C E L E B R AT I N G E N V I R O N M E N TA L A C H I E V E M E N T S F O R T H E N I A G A R A E S C A R P M E N T
Call for Nominations for the 2020 Calypso Orchid Award
Help us recognize the heros of the Niagara Escarpment. We want to honour
those individuals or groups who have made a difference for the future of the
Niagara Escarpment though restoration initiatives, preservation work,
and/or education.
The Calypso Orchid Environmental Reserve, or significantly enhanced the How to Nominate an Individual or Group:
Award is awarded to an individual, education of users or potential users of 1) Request a nomination form from
volunteer group, institution or company the Trail and/or the Niagara Escarpment Jackie Randle, BTC Director of
that has demonstrated significant Biosphere Reserve. The recipient needs Operational Resources, at
contribution to the restoration and not be a member of the Bruce Trail jrandle@brucetrail.org
preservation of the Bruce Trail and/or Conservancy. 2) Submit completed nomination to
the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere jrandle@brucetrail.org by June 1
16 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020Friendship Trails - Costa Rica
Volunteer Vacation Webinar in April and Beaver Valley Club Past President,
will share insights from her experience
coordinating and participating in 6 of
Since 2016, six groups of Bruce Trail way for volunteers and hiking enthusi-
these volunteer vacations to Sendero
Conservancy volunteers have assisted asts to contribute to trails and learn new
Pacifico. There will be opportunities for
the community of San Luis, Costa skills while exploring Costa Rican culture
questions and discussion.
Rica in building and improving the and supporting local economy.
To register for the webinar, contact
Sendero Pacifico – one of the BTC’s Interested in learning more? Join the
Jackie Randle at jrandle@brucetrail.org.
nine international Friendship Trails. BTC and World Trails Network – Hub for
The exact date in April will be deter-
Two more groups are heading out the Americas (WTN-Americas) for a webi-
mined based on the presenters’ sched-
this year. nar this April. Nat Scrimshaw, Chair of
ules. For those unable to join, the webi-
The next opportunities for these the WTN-Americas, will outline the
nar will be recorded and shared on the
volunteer vacations will be January to opportunities and share what to expect
Bruce Trail Conservancy website. •
April 2021, and customized tours can from booking your vacation to arriving
be set up at any time of the year. in Costa Rica to the volunteer work
These small group trips are a fulfilling involved. Ros Rossetti, BTC volunteer
Sendero Pacifico, Costa Rica
Photo: Kojoty
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 17Photo: Debbie Demizio
C O R P O R AT E Volunteering
together. This program serves as a great
As the classic saying goes, ‘many hands make teambuilding exercise and provides us
with support in our continued work to
light work’. Few sayings could be applied in so preserve and maintain Niagara
many contexts to the Bruce Trail Conservancy Escarpment land. In addition to their
wonderful contribution of labour, these
as this one, and it most certainly applies to the groups also make a financial donation
to the Bruce Trail Conservancy to offset
BTC’s Corporate Volunteering program. any costs associated with their event
and to support our mission.
Corporate volunteering has become an Conservancy, it provides us with a way In 2019, 14 corporate volunteer
increasingly popular method for a range to gather a large group of eager hands to groups joined us for important
of companies and organizations to work on a single project that needs doing rehabilitation work on Bruce Trail
engage their employees in new ways and on one of our Bruce Trail Conservancy Conservancy properties. Activities
give back to their local communities. properties. included planting of wildflowers,
Groups select an organization and A typical day for a corporate volunteer removal of invasive species such as
provide an opportunity for their group on the Bruce Trail includes both buckthorn and garlic mustard, and trail
employees to step away from their desks an interpretive hike and an important clean-up. Collectively these corporate
for a day in order to volunteer together trail or land stewardship activity for volunteer groups donated over $15,000
for that organization. For the Bruce Trail which we need multiple people working in 2019 in support of our mission.
Our corporate volunteering events are
remarkably fulfilling. After a full day out
on the Trail, participants not only see
the tangible positive impact they have
had on the land and the Trail, they also
feel the positive effects of spending time
in nature and giving back to an
important cause.
Do you know an organization or
business that is looking for a corporate
volunteering opportunity?
Learn more at brucetrail.org >
Get Involved > Volunteering >
Corporate Volunteering
18 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020Photo: The Wenders Hiking Group
Share Your Bruce Trail Story
A new column featuring stories from our community.
For over 50 years, people have been exploring, building, and • Submissions may also be selected to be
featured in one of other
sharing the Bruce Trail. During this time, our wonderful communication channels including
footpath has been the setting, and occasionally the main emails, newsletters, fundraising
materials and social media. If so, you
character, in stories of adventure, love, inspiration, hardship, may be contacted by one of our staff
comradery, surprise, reflection, joy, and more. Our Bruce for more details.
• Stories received may be edited for
Trail community abounds with stories. length and clarity. You will have the
opportunity to see any edits before it
In the next issue of Bruce Trail • Any submitted stories must be the goes to print.
Magazine, we will launch a new original work of the author. Stories • Submissions will be accepted
Share Your Bruce Trail Story column to may be published anonymously if the throughout the year and do not need
feature your stories and bring to light author desires. Previously published to be resubmitted for consideration in
the many ways the Bruce Trail has work is acceptable and should be future issues.
affected our lives. indicated as such. • Submit new stories as often as you
We want to hear your Bruce Trail • Any submission that promotes actions would like. Stories from the same
story. What role has the Bruce Trail conflicting with the Bruce Trail Users’ author will not be published within
played in your life? What experiences, Code, or illegal or inappropriate 4 issues (1 year) of each other. •
memories, or traditions have been born activities, will be disqualified.
on the Trail? As a member, volunteer,
donor, landowner, or hiker why have
you chosen to be part of our
community? From life-changing end-to-
ends, to friendships made, to seemingly
ordinary moments. Every story is
welcomed.
Submit your story to us at any time
online or by email and you may see it
featured in an upcoming issue of
Bruce Trail Magazine.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
• Submissions may be made via online
form at brucetrail.org > News &
Events > Bruce Trail Magazine or by
email to
communications@brucetrail.org
• Submissions can take the form of
essay, poem, lyrics, journal or blog
and should be no longer than 600
words.
• While submissions do not have to be
about hiking, all stories must relate
directly to an experience on or with
the Bruce Trail.
• Entrants are encouraged to include an
Photo: Kevin Dribnenki
accompanying photo.
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 19Realizing the Dream
Leaving a Legacy – a love story By Janice McClelland & Don Blok
Janice and Don are among the generous individuals who have chosen to include
the Bruce Trail Conservancy in their wills. Here they reveal what inspired their
decision... and give us a glimpse into their Bruce Trail love story.
We met on a Bruce Trail hike in of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. lawyer advised us regarding different
March 1986. Love shone upon us and During our wonderful times on the ways of providing for others and we
soon we shared more hikes on the Bruce Trail, and through our deepening confirmed the best way for us.
Trail, in the White Mountains, and in involvement, we saw first-hand the Sharing nature along the Trail with
Cape Breton. enormous contributions that volunteers children, grandchildren and great grand-
make towards fulfilling the BTC’s conser- children was, and is, an important and
vation and land maintenance efforts. happy part of our family life. And the
Like many, our experiences with the friends we have made through the Bruce
Trail have impressed on us the impor- Trail are invaluable. We could not ask for
tance of the organization’s mission to more as we age and our perspectives on
preserve a ribbon of wilderness for future what’s important in life evolve.
generations. We’ve been passionate Including the Bruce Trail
donors for many years, and we are so Conservancy in our wills is not only a
proud of the eight beautiful green pins way for us to say that nature matters to
we’ve received that respectively say, “I us in this part of Ontario, it’s also a way
helped save... Duntroon Crevice Heights, to say thank you to the Bruce Trail
Lawrence Homestead, Fairmount- Conservancy for making our lives more
Webwood Passage, Walter’s Creek, worthwhile and endowing us with a
Vanishing Stream, Kemble Wetland, broad circle of friends who have greatly
Maple Ridge and Driftwood Cove.” enriched life’s experiences. •
In 2011 we made the decision to draw
up our wills and included the Bruce Trail
The Bruce Trail continued to be an Conservancy as one of our beneficiaries. If you would like more information
important part of our lives following our We’ve since reviewed our wills and made on how to make a gift in your will,
wedding in 1988, and through two a change to ensure that, balancing all please contact Gloria Vidovich at
moves which eventually found us in interests, the Bruce Trail Conservancy gvidovich@brucetrail.org or
Erin Township in the Caledon Hills sec- had a more substantial portion of what- 905-529-6821, ext 248.
tion of the Bruce Trail. As soon as we ever our humble estate will be. Our
could raise our noses above the high
waters of renovating our old farmhouse
in Erin, we began volunteering with the
Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club.
Many more happy Bruce Trail memo-
ries were made throughout the 2000s.
Don celebrated his 80th birthday in
2005 with friends and family at the
Niagara Gorge on a hike led by Beth
Gilhespy, then Executive Director. Janice
completed the entire Bruce Trail from
2004–2007, in a series of hikes led by
volunteers Peter Ellison, and Peter and
Judy Leeney, with Don joining in some
Photo: Cranbrook Science
of the more northerly sections.
In 2011, Janice retired and extended
her volunteer activities to include the
BTC Board of Directors and from 2013– Heart-shaped leaves of Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)
2015, served as the volunteer President
20 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020Donor Recognition Evening 2019
Each year we are humbled by the generosity of our donors Thank you to all our Donors
and their commitment to furthering the mission of the Bruce and Supporters
The Bruce Trail Conservancy greatly
Trail Conservancy. In celebration of all that donors make appreciates each and every gift we receive.
possible, the Bruce Trail Conservancy hosted our annual This past quarter 3,064 donors chose to
make a gift. We sincerely value this
Donor Recognition Evening on November 7, 2019. Nearly patronage and would like to acknowledge
200 donors gathered at the Burlington Arts Centre to be the following recent donations:
honoured and to applaud the conservation successes of the
The MapleCross Fund $ 1,000,000
past year. The record turnout was wonderful and reflected Anonymous 500,000
our growing donor community. Estate of Alan S. Shaw 471,197
David Kendall & Grecia Mayers 352,069
During the evening, we heard a donors alike were recognized, enjoyed
moving address from Dr. Philip R. lovely live music and food, and shared Patrick J. McNally
Gosling, Bruce Trail founder and stories of their connection to and Charitable Foundation 300,000
Honorary BTC President, and a personal passion for the Bruce Trail. Nature Conservancy of Canada’s
greeting from Burlington Mayor, The Bruce Trail Conservancy is
Natural Areas Conservation Program 144,500
Marianne Meed-Ward. Awards were honoured by the support and trust
presented to those donors reaching new placed in our organization. We are Estate of Martin Gibson 101,061
levels of cumulative donations to the grateful for all donors’ contributions as Anonymous 80,000
Bruce Trail Conservancy during the each is ensuring a natural legacy that
Estate of Marie Blazic 55,000
2018-19 fiscal year. New and long-term will be preserved forever. •
TAKLA Foundation 50,000
Dr. William Pearson 30,000
The Gosling Foundation 25,000
Anonymous 24,564
The Centre for Skills Development
& Training 21,000
KEEN Canada Outdoors Inc 20,000
John & June Rossall 15,990
Honorary BTC President
BTC CEO Michael McDonald Dr. Philip R. Gosling
Duncan Marks & Nadia Dubyk 10,449
Scott Lorriman & Marleen Grolman 10,156
Airlie Foundation 10,000
St. Catharines Roadrunners & Walkers 10,000
Caledon Hills BTC 10,000
Douglas Scott Collins 10,000
Brian & Colleen Johnston 10,000
Brenda Polzler 10,000
Barbara Reuber & Family 10,000
David A. Spall 10,000
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 21BRUCE TRAIL ENDTOEND LIST
Congratulations to our members who have completed an End-to-End of the entire Bruce Trail –
an extraordinary physical and personal journey. The following are members who received their
End-to-End recognition in 2019.
E2E# Name #of Times E2E# Name #of Times E2E# Name #of Times
3553 Smith, Arthur 3rd Time 3605 Duggan, Christopher 3657 Scobie, Brent
3554 Wilson, Christopher 3606 Drummond, Marlene 3658 Fodor, Lilla
3555 Schott, Natalie 3607 Drummond, Christopher 3659 Moffatt, Donna
3556 Smith-Brodie, Jill 3608 Elliott, Paul 3660 Gillham, Maureen
3557 Blouw, Lynn 3609 Fildey, Camille 3661 Nelson, Carol
3558 Corey, JoAnn 3610 McFadgen, D Neil 6th Time 3662 Metson, Heather
3559 Sands, Donna 3611 Mitchell, Cheryl 4th Time 3663 Winter, Bruce
3560 Zhao, Jing 3612 Collings, Glenda 3664 Whelan, Jerry
3561 Wu, Jeffrey 3613 Gooch, Pat 3665 Smith, Steve
3562 Wang, Lan Tao 3614 Huizinga, Ron 3666 Purkis, Chris
3563 Peng, Huichun 3615 Huizinga, Debbie 3667 Wilson, Tamara
3564 Liu, Xiaodong 3616 Chamberlain, Dennis 3668 Couture, Ronda
3565 Sun, Li Helen 3617 Zehr, Rosemary 3669 Gangong, Elizabeth
3566 Fu, Dongmei 3618 De Brabandere-Garrett, Fran 2nd Time 3670 Coons, Richard M
3567 Miranda, Vanessa 3619 Hotz, Anita 3671 Cooper, Barb
3568 Schilger, Troy 3620 Jackson, Viola 3672 Manning, Gail
3569 Giles, Ann 2nd Time 3621 Langlois, Brenda 3673 Welsh, Dan 13th Time
3570 Harper, Doris 2nd Time 3622 Mooney, Nancy 3674 Wilson, Ann
3571 Grieve, Danny 3623 Radbourne, Marilyn 3675 Attridge, Carolyn
3572 Grieve, Ken 3624 Walter, Judy 3676 Grandioux, Veronique
3573 Zhang, Sarah 3625 Miller, Jamie 3677 Hook, Michael
3574 Sheehan, Tony 3626 Miller, Robert 3678 Gibbings, Amy
3575 Sheehan, Nancy 3627 Ng, Amanda 3679 Bristow, Cheryl
3576 Balle, Brigitte 3628 Kim, Kyoung Hwan 3680 O’Dell, Margaret 2nd Time
3577 Yungblut, Doug 3629 Challen, Dave 3681 Price, Trevor
3578 Couch, Denice 3630 Challen, Mary 3682 Ewert, Margaret 4th Time
3579 Borley, John 3631 Craig, Thomas 3683 Ewert, Gary 4th Time
3580 Stokes, Andrew 3632 Stark, Jim 3684 Ewert, Margaret 5th Time
3581 Petley, Jeff 6th Time 3633 Stark, Liz 3685 Ewert, Gary 5th Time
3582 Emslie, Linda 3634 Gaudry, Patricia 3686 Zhao, Andrew
3583 Boyle, Isobel 3635 Dalglish, Brenda 3rd Time 3687 Parker, Arlene
3584 Karac, Svem 3636 Kelly, David 3688 Azubalis, Emily
3585 Bowden, Elizabeth 3637 Kelly, Elaine 3689 Lang, Christopher
3586 Gilbert, William 3638 Kerling, Judy 3690 Welsh, Dan 14th Time
3587 Swan, Gord 2nd Time 3639 Kerling,Jim 3691 Sobrian, Skeeta
3588 Swan, Marcia 2nd Time 3640 Klimaszewski, Karen 3692 Van Dyke, Jacquie 5th Time
3589 Swan, Megan 3641 Cox, Derek 3693 Quizi, Tony
3590 Crawford-Holland, Maxime 3642 Guevara, Charlene 3694 MacDougall, Marg
3591 Schofield, Jennifer 3643 Guevara, Alan 3695 Nisbet, Fiona 7th Time
3592 Raymond, Andre 3644 Cairns, Cindy 3696 Nisbet, Fiona 8th Time
3593 Nielsen, Janice 3645 Davidson, Neil 3697 Moffatt, Ruth
3594 Tworzyanski, Teri 3646 Walton, Rob 3698 Kishimoto, Barb
3595 Szilassy, Elizabeth 3647 Walton, Karen 3699 Henry, Judi
3596 Cropp, Diane 5th Time 3648 Koren, Han 3700 Rzymkowski, Liz
3597 Tewinkel, Tammy 3649 Koren, Danielle 3701 Snarr, Kymberley
3598 Davidson, Carolyn 3650 Kerr, Sharon 9th Time 3702 Shaw, Heather
3599 Lambert, Lynn 3651 Kerr, Sharon 10th Time 3703 Ratych, Anne Marie
3600 Pierce, Merrill 3652 Kim, Susan 3704 Warford, Roxanne
3601 Pierce, Stephen 3653 Son, Jeanie 3705 Chan, Sarah
3602 Corner, Margaret 6th Time 3654 Chung, Tommy 3706 Chan, Mia
3603 Junkin, Smadar 8th Time 3655 Greenfield, Kinsey 3707 Green, Sandra 2nd Time
3604 Duggan, Zoey 3656 Scobie, Peggy 3708 Green, Sandra 3rd Time
22 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 20202019
E2E# Name #of Times E2E# Name #of Times E2E# Name #of Times
3709 Kim, Chang Rak 3731 McNally, Diane 3754 Manion, Bruce 2nd Time
3710 Duke, Anthony 3732 Lin, Alina 2nd Time 3755 Weber, Don
3711 Murch, Heather 2nd Time 3733 Pemberton, Norm 3756 Weber, Sandra
3712 Ogier, Diane 3734 Donoghue, John 3757 Weber, Don 2nd Time
3713 Belore, Elaine 3735 Young, Don 9th Time 3758 Weber, Sandra 2nd Time
3714 Martin, Laurel 3736 Young, Don 10th Time 3759 Blanco Lugo, Carlos Santiago
3715 Weare, Dean 3737 Martin-Mendonca, Brigitte 3760 Kempling, Jennifer
3716 Jackson, Ronald 3738 Mendonca, Davide 3761 Lyons, Dan
3717 Deacon, Marty 3739 Guthro, Gary 3762 Kwasnicki, Katie
3718 Gibson, John 3740 Madter, Rebecca 3763 Melanson, Brent 2nd Time
3719 McKerlie, Katie 3741 Madter, James 3764 White, Steven
3720 Klassen, Peter 3742 Wilson, Anne-Marie 3765 Giliauskas, Susan
3721 Junkin, Smadar 9th Time 3743 Wilson, John 3766 Giliauskas, Elmars
3722 Amatuzio, Lynn 3744 Limion, Kristine 3767 Brocklebank, Gord 2nd Time
3723 Amatuzio, Mia 3745 Herschmiller, Sean 3768 Robertson, Bryon
3724 McFadgen, D Neil 7th Time 3747 Zinn, Bonnie 18th Time 3769 Chamberlain, Dennis 2nd Time
3725 Mullin, Katherine 3748 Morris, Neal 3770 Rycroft, John
3726 Chan, Molly 3749 Carruthers, Mike 3771 Corner, Margaret 7th Time
3727 Ford, Harold 3750 McNally, Brian
3728 Swanson, Carol 3751 Smith, Art 4th Time
3729 Kraemer, Jim 3752 Ng, Siu Kuen (Rebecca) 3rd Time
3730 Lasiuk, Teresa 3753 Zehr, Rosemary 2nd Time
Record Number of End-to-End Recognitions in 2019
A remarkable 218 members received What was it about 2019 that made spring, temperate summer, long fall)?
their End-to-End recognition in 2019 it such a remarkable year for End-to- Increased interest in our Club End-to-
End recognition? The peak of End events? Increased awareness of
– more than in any of the past 10
End-to-Ends in 2017 could be the Bruce Trail? It is hard to say for
years. Some completed the whole attributed to our 50th Anniversary sure, but we are thrilled to recognize
trail within the year. Others finished and the motivation that created. But the efforts of these accomplished
off that final section after years of what about 2019? Was it the hikers. •
hiking. And still others finally particularly good hiking weather (dry
compiled their hike logs from
previous years and submitted them.
W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 23Trail Changes & Notices N O V E M B E R 2019 J A N UA RY 2020, P O S T E D I T I O N 29
NIAGARA
Map 2 – Reroute
With the completion of the new bridge
over the railway between Concession 6
and Mewburn Road, the Bruce Trail has
been routed back to its previous location.
New main Trail = 3.4 km
Map 18 – Seasonal reroute Map 24 - Annual Closures
This trail change is in effect seasonally, By request of the landowners two season-
December 1 – April 1. A portion of the al closures are in place annually:
main Trail is closed to hikers and snow- 1) A segment of the Bruce Trail as shown
shoers, but remains open for the exclu- on the map is closed November 1 - May 1.
sive use of cross-country skiers. This 2) The northern portion of the Mission
route is denoted as a purple dashed line Road Side Trail is closed December 1-
on the map here. May 1 and rerouted to avoid an outdoor
IROQUOIA A 500 m alternate route has been ice skating trail. As a result, Scenic Caves
Map 11 – Annual Closure opened to accommodate hiking and Road will act as the winter thoroughfare.
The trail system within Kelso Conservation snowshoeing only; skiing is not allowed Annually Closed Trail = 640 m
Area will be closed throughout the winter on this section. Winter Thoroughfare = 400 m
till April 15 in order to accommodate the In addition, a loop trail named Peter’s
ski season. The temporary route follows Path has been created exclusively for
Appleby Line. snowshoeing, passing through pine and
Temporary Route = 1 km spruce plantations, open grasslands and
regenerating fields.
Length of Winter Hiking Route – 0.5 km
Length of Peter’s Path – 1.5 km
BEAVER VALLEY
Map 26 – Beaver Valley Ski Club Annual
Closure
The Bruce Trail will be annually closed
CALEDON HILLS on the Beaver Valley Ski Club property
Map 17 – Highway 9 crossing from November 1 to May 1 along the
The Bruce Trail now follows Highway 9 section from Grey Road 30 northbound
enabling hikers to cross the highway at BLUE MOUNTAINS to the end of Windy Lane Dr. The west-
the lights on Airport Rd. Map 23 - Petun Side Trail - Annual Closure ern portion of the Valley Crossover Side
Decommissioned trail = 110 m Part of the Petun Side Trail as denoted Trail leading into the Beaver Valley Ski
New main Trail = 1.2 km on the map will be closed annually from Club from Beaver Trail Rd is also part of
December 1st through to March 31st. this closure. Hiking will not be permit-
ted anywhere within the ski club proper-
ty between these dates. In order to help
us continue to maintain this long stand-
24 BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE SPRING 2020ing positive relationship, please respect looking a marsh and shallow open water.
the wishes of the Beaver Valley Ski Club. A short Birch Camp Side Trail heads
north into a scenic birch forest and leads
to a small overnight rest area (ORA) for
Bruce Trail through-hikers. This ORA pro-
vides space for three tents. Back-country
latrine is provided. No water available.
Please practice no-trace camping.
Cedar Point Side Trail = 850 m return trip
Birch Camp Side Trail = 8 m
PENINSULA
Map 36 – Temporary Closure
This section of trail in Cape Croker Park
is closed temporarily due to flooding.
The duration of this closure is currently
unknown. The temporary reroute is
along Park Rd. Map 39 – Walter Brewer Side Trail (newly
Temporary Reroute = 1.8 km named)
The Forty Hills Side Trail has been
SYDENHAM renamed to honour Walter, a dedicated
Map 34 – Birch Camp Side Trail and volunteer and past Peninsula Bruce Trail
Overnight Rest Area (new) Club President, for his outstanding com-
A new Cedar Point Side Trail has been mitment to the Bruce Trail and the
established leading to a scenic view over- preservation of the Niagara Escarpment.•
Map 37 - Trail Closure - Ivan Lemcke Side
Trail
The Ivan Lemcke Side Trail is perma-
nently closed due to high water levels.
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W W W. B R U C E T R A I L . O R G BRUCE TRAIL MAGAZINE 25OUR GENEROUS DONORS
The following donors have made gifts of $100 or more to the Bruce Trail Conservancy between October 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019
Jim & Bette Abbey Bernd Baldus Brian Bimm & Mark Brett & Kathy Sue & John David & Claudia Susan Curry Anne Douglas
Margaret Abra Annette Balgord Margaret Lynch Denomy Campbell Clipsham Estate of Winnifred James Douglas &
Arlette Adam Case Balk Stephanie Bird & Shirley-Anne Brett Jack Candido Spencer Closs Curry Family
Christine Adams & Daniel Balzerson & Family Walter Brewer Barb Cannon Jim Coburn & Susan M Dahlgren Janet Douglas
Family Family Heidi Bischof Heather Briggs Karen Capindale- Family Charles Daigle & Jill Douglas
Lee Adamson Michael Barnard & Elizabeth Bishenden Ken & Heidi Brisco Smith Elizabeth Cockburn Family Jeffrey Doyle
Agawa Canyon Inc Family & Family Sheila Britton Mick Carberry & Robbin Coedy Robert Daisley Anne Dragicevic
Airlie Foundation Caroline Barnes Melanie Bissett Matthew Broadbent Family Teresa Coelho Colin Dalglish Michael Drainie
Nadia Akbarali Judy Barr Jonathan Black & Family James D. Carfrae Coffee Tree Roastery Brien Dane Michael Druker
Charles Alexander Alexander Barratt Peter Blackmere & Anne Broadhead & Jim Carfrae Brian Cohen Elizabeth Darling Germaine Drury &
Greg Barratt Family Joe Genovese Wendy Carlan Bonnie C. Cohoe Colleen Darrell & Family
Nancy Allan
Margaret Barron Peter & Janice Alison Brock Annie B. Carlisle Kathryn Colantonio Gregory Huffman Margaret Duff
Robert Allen Blathwayt
Susan Allen Bernard Barry Gordon Brocklebank Brad Carr & Susan Jeffrey Cole Pete & Esme Davies Robert & Mary Lou
Lynn Blaxley Seanna-Lin Brodie- Wagler Andrew Davis Duits
Hugh & Diana Alley Barbara Bartle & Michael Cole
Family Estate of Marie Keys Irene & John Carroll Brenda Davis & Karen Dunk-Green
Peter & Heather Blazic Marilyn Coleman &
Allsop & Family Tony & Joan Barton Andrea Brown Jim & Velma Carroll Family Family William Dunlop
Bloom Depot Inc Dana & Jane Brown Paula Carson Ines Davis
Eleni Alpous Cyrus Barucha William Coleman Ian Dunmore &
Blue Bay Motel Ltd Gail Brown The Carter Family Jim & Elisabeth Family
Mike Ambler Andrew Bass Douglas Scott Collins
Karen Blunt Gary Brown & Foundation Davis & Family Chris Dunn
John Ambrose David & Pat Karen Collins
Batchelor Paul Blythe & Family Giselle & Jeff Carter Rolph Davis Greig S. Dunn
Jim Anderson & Family Malcolm &
Jonathan Batty & James Brown & & family Elizabeth Collins Alexander Dawes & Ron & Denise
Family Lee Boal
Family Family Geoffrey & Jennifer Phyllis Colton & Family Duprey
Keith & Karen Doug Boasie Carter
Anderson & Salome Bauman Karl Brown Andrew Petriw Brian Dawson & Thomas Duyck &
Family Dave Baxter Laurel Boatman Thomas & Deborah Jane & Trevor Carter Katherine John Therrien Family
Ann & Lydell Michael Baxter John Bobrel & Brown Andrew Cartmell Compagnoni The Dawson Family Suzanne Dyke
Andree Wiebe & Family Collin Bryant John Casey Norman & Alison Sharing Laura Dymock
Gail Baylis Foundation
Family Alan & Barbara Pat Bryant David Caspari & Conquer Deborah Easson &
Ron & Elenore Bocking Dr. Michael J.
Ron Andrews Baylis Ruth Buchweitz Jane Somerville Linda Cooke & Family
Marina Bokovay Leah Casselman Family Dawson
John & Judy Jane Baynes Jeffrey & Sheila Mary Eastwood
Appleton John & Pauline Boll Buckingham Consuelo Castillo & John Cookman Ted & Jayne Dawson
Maggie Baynham Kathy Edgar
Susan M. Arbuckle Christine Bolus- Carol Budge Family Stephen Cool Candida Dcosta
Susan Beach & Richard Edwards
Barry Arbus Reichert & Family Leslie & John Wayne & Elizabeth Frank & Susan Richard De Gaetano
Family Valerie Edwards
Cynthia Archer John Borley Buehner Caston Cooney Anne Mette De
Rhys Beak & Family Place Filippini George Eenling &
Susan Archibald Edward Borowski Mary Lynne Buffett Anne Cathrae Barbara A. Cooper Family
John Beamish Kirsten de Waard
Archon Systems Heather Bosman Gerald Bukovinsky Anne Caza Margaret Corner & Elizabeth Egbert &
David Beaton & Robert & Brenda
Michael Arkless & Family Ted & Karen Shelley B. Bull & Inge Cebek Family Family
Bossence Wayne Carrick Miriam Cekuta & Brian Cornfield Deacoff
Family Gary & Patricia Tamara Ehrlich
Dennis & Gloria Jeanne Bullock Julio Sousa Corporate Employee Mary Lynn Deboer
Anne & Phillip Beaudoin David Eikelboom
Armstrong Boulton David Burch & The Centre for Skills Engagement Brian Deegan
Gail Bebee & Ken Janice Ekeland
Dianne & John Kurkowski Frank Bouma Family Development & Grace Correia Rhoda DeJonge &
Training Johan De Zoete Floyd Elder
Armstrong Robert P. Beckerson Joanne Bourinot Caroline Burgess & Kenneth Corts &
Bill & Sharon John & Grace Richard Ellen &
John Armstrong & & Theresa Lavigne Robert Bourns Family Anna-Marie Family
Family Margaret Boverhof Burgundy Asset Chapman Castrodale Dekker
John Bedford Thelma Eller
Judy Armstrong & & Family Management Ltd Albert Cheng Andrew Costley Janis Demmans &
Lesley Beech Family Barbara Elliott
Family Wayne Bowdish Nicholas Burke & Tony Cheung James W. Couch
Douglas Beecroft Mary Anne Denney Cate Elliott
Richard Armstrong Barry Bowen & Family Dr. Alexander James Couse
Anthony Belcher Chorley Chris & Erin Jeff Elsie & Family
Shellie Armstrong Family Dwight Burkhardt Brian Coutts
Dawn Bell Mary Chorniuk Descamps Eminence Canada
Peter Ashenhurst George Bowman Anna Burko Robert A. Coutts
Floyd Bell Molly Chow & George & Heather Tourism
Richard Austin Jack Bowyer David & Lin Donna Cowan Consulting Inc
Jackie Bellaire Burman Family Dickson
Robert & Mary Ann Jan Boxall Mark Cowan & Michele Ennis
Paul Beneteau Kathryn Burns Jorn Christensen Marilyn Dickson
Austin Doug Boy Family Victor Enns &
Ann Beniusis Marlis Butcher Roger Christensen Bob & Angie
Allan Avis & Family Douglas Boyce Ann Cox DiFruscia Family
Brad Bennett & John Buttars Laurence & Irene
Emily Azubalis Family Walter & Christine Christine Craig Stephen & Equitable Life of
Boyd & Family Martha Butterfield Christie
Kate Azure Valerie Bennett & Robert Craske Rosemary Digby Canada
Mike Bozynski Nina Cacciatore Tara Christie
Les Babbage Family Wayne Crockett Doug & Jennifer Maria Ertis
Hans Brandl Terry & Sandy Sophie Chuchra
Mark Baccardax L Benson Mary Cromie Dipper Corinne Ethier
Jennifer Brasch Calder Kathy Chung
John Bachmann Peter & Doris Chris & Paul David Dirks Barbara Euler
Heather & Wayne Caledon Hills BTC Carolyn Ciccone Cropper
Susan M. Baerg & Benson & Family Daniel Doan David & Sandra
Family Brassem Josie Caliendo Marcello Cimini Anne Croy Evans
Samuel Benson Carol L. Dobson &
Chris Bailey David Braun Scott & Margaret Samuel Cioran Joy Crysdale Family Eleanor Evans
Kathleen Berg
Nastinia & Matthew Gary & Karen Cameron Andrew Clark Danica Culjat Kathleen Doherty John P. Evans
Karen Bergmann
Bailey-Dick Brawley Barb Campbell & Jean Clark David Cullen Sally Donovan Lee-Anne Facey-
Leslie Bethune Family
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