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BruceTrailVOL. 54, NO.2, SPRING 2017

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I n s I d e : 5 0 t h A n n I v e r s A r y P h o t o C o n t e s t

CELEBRATE

You can make a gift for conservation all year longby becoming a monthly donor today.

Monthly gifts provide ongoing support to the BruceTrail Conservancy and help expand the scale, scopeand pace of our conservation work.

A BtC Monthly Gift is:

ConvenientYour donation can be made in affordable, automatic monthlypayments by credit card or through your bank account, whichmay be easier to plan and pace than a lump sum at the end ofthe year.

FlexibleYou can change, pause or stop your monthly gift at any time.

EffectiveAs your donations are automatic, our processing costs are great-ly reduced. This allows us to put even more of your donationtowards purchasing and stewarding more Escarpment land andsupporting our program areas. And with the stable funding monthly gifts provide, you canhelp the BTC to respond quickly to programming and landacquisition opportunities as they arise.

MeaningfulYou’ll be joining a special, dedicated group of Bruce Trail sup-porters who have made an important gift that allows the BTCto plan its activities and operations so that the Bruce Trail andNiagara Escarpment are better protected and available for thepublic to enjoy.

how to become a monthly donor:

Visit brucetrail.org and select “Donate” or send your credit card information or a void cheque by mail to theBruce Trail Conservancy, PO Box 857, Hamilton ON L8N 3N9 with directions as to your gift.

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The Bruce Trail Conservancy

is a charitable organization

committed to establishing

a conservation corridor

containing a public footpath

along the Niagara Escarpment,

in order to protect its natural

ecosystems and to promote

environmentally responsible

public access to this UNESCO

World Biosphere Reserve.

On the Cover: Blaze in tree (see page 18 for the history behind this photo)

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5 CEO’s Message

6 Blazes

8 Volunteer Corner

10 Land Acquisition

12 Realizing the Dream

24 Trail Changes

27 Our Donors

30 General Store

F e At u r e s

9 Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon Spotlight

14 Friendship Trails –Kythera Hiking, Greece

15 BTC Donor Awards Night

16 The BTC Calypso OrchidEnvironmental Award

18 50th Anniversary Celebration

19 2017 Photo Contest –50th Anniversary Theme

20 50th Anniversary Milestones Project

22 Deep in the Archives –The Bruce Trail Circa 1967

the Bruce trail ConservancyPo Box 857, Hamilton, on l8n 3n9

Toll-Free: 1-800-665-4453Tel: (905) 529-6821

email: [email protected]: brucetrail.org

Facebook: facebook.com/TheBruceTrailConservancyTwitter: @BruceTrail_BTC

honorary PresidentDr. Philip gosling

Bruce trail FoundersRaymond lowes, Dr. Philip gosling,

Dr. norman Pearson, Dr. Robert Mclaren

B o A r d o F d I r e C t o r s

directors at LargeWarren Bell (Board Chair)

John grandy (Board Vice Chair)lynn Allen

Stephanie Bird (Finance & Audit Committee Chair)Rob graham (governance Committee Chair)

David HassBrian Johnston

Janice McClelland (Fundraising Committee Chair)leah MyersAnjlee Patel

directors from Clubs

niagara: Corrie Kellestineiroquoia: Paul ToffolettiToronto: Marlis Butcher

Caledon Hills: David lamb (Risk Committee Chair) Dufferin Hi-land: Sue Simons

Blue Mountains: Marietta ServiceBeaver Valley: Bruce King

Sydenham: Frank SchoenhoefferPeninsula: Walter Brewer

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Executive Office

Chief executive officer: Beth gilhespyexecutive Assistant: Allison Wright

Communications and Fund Development

director of Communications & Fund development: Marsha Russelldirector of Fundraising: Jan graves

outreach & engagement specialist: laura Tuohy donor stewardship Coordinator: Kimra Shillingford

Membership Administrator: lyndsey Martin

Land Acquisition and Management

director of Land Acquisition and Management:Antoin Diamond

GIs Cartographer: Scott langley Land stewardship Coordinator & ecologist:

Adam Brylowski Land stewardship Coordinator & ecologist:

Brian Popelier

Finance

director of Finance: Kevin Durfy Bookkeeper: Sharon Fennell

Organizational Resources

director of organizational resources: Jackie Randle office Administrators: Pat Stainton, Cheryll Sullivan

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 hereindoes not imply the endorsement of the BTC. Trademarks of the BTC publishedherein are used with the permission of the BTC. no part of this publication may bereproduced without written consent of the BTC. Canadian Publications MailAgreement #40040698. Return undeliverable copies to BTC, P.o. Box 857,Hamilton, on l8n 3n9. Charitable Registration # 11921 7578 RR0001.

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spring on the Bruce trailSpring means differentthings to different people,but for those of us whoknow and love the BruceTrail, there are some obvious

commonalities: the sound of water trick-ling from beneath melting snow, thesunlight piercing through a newly bud-ding forest canopy, the fresh smell ofmud and leaf litter, and the bright joy ofwildflowers that dot the forest floor. All of our Bruce Trail supporters havereason to celebrate this Spring. June 10,2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of theopening of the Bruce Trail, a monumen-tal milestone. Then, like today, the BruceTrail captured our imagination, and overthe past half century people haveformed very deep, personal connectionsto the Trail. It is a living legacy – a com-pelling vision that inspired tremendoussupport in our formative years, and onethat continues to thrive today. Thousands of people give their timeand talents to ensuring the legacy of the

Bruce Trail, and all it represents, contin-ues for this generation and the next. With the dedicated support of somany people, it’s no wonder that theBruce Trail Conservancy has become oneof Ontario’s most active land trusts; thisyear alone we stand to add more than1,000 acres to the Bruce Trail’sConservation Corridor. During the Fall we launched an ambi-tious campaign to raise funds to createthree beautiful Nature Reserves: theDunedin Ravine, Ancient Beach andKemble Rock Nature Reserves. Our goalwas to raise the $1.8 million needed toacquire the three properties and fundimportant Bruce Trail mission-based pro-grams. I’m so pleased to announce thatour goal was achieved. Dunedin Ravineand Ancient Beach are now acquired andin our care (see page 10-11), and fundsare in place to ensure the Kemble Rockacquisition is completed at the end ofMarch. I’m delighted to be joining mycolleagues, Staff Ecologists AdamBrylowski and Brian Popelier, and the

many donors who made these naturereserves possible, on tours of DunedinRavine and Kemble Rock in May. This Spring will see several other excit-ing events as we celebrate the 50thAnniversary of the official opening ofthe Bruce Trail. A new 50th AnniversaryEdition Bruce Trail Reference will be outby May, and I hope to see many of youat the celebratory event in Tobermoryon June 10, 2017 – exactly 50 years sincethe official opening! See page 18 formore information on this exciting event. As we work to share the value of theBruce Trail with so many people and inso many ways this Spring, I look forwardto surrounding myself with those whohave enjoyed the Bruce Trail since itsinception, as well as those who areexploring it for the first time. I encour-age you to do the same! •

Beth GilhespyCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chief Executive Officer’s Message

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This Spring plan a visit to Splitrock Narrows NatureReserve in the Dufferin Hi-Land Section to enjoybright spring flowers, the freshly budding forest,deep crevices and gorgeous views over theEscarpment landscape (Bruce Trail Reference, Map19 north of 25 Sideroad on 2nd Line EHS). Formore Splitrock Narrows information and a map,go to brucetrail.org, click on “Explore the Trail”then “Feature Hikes”.

Content deadline for Blazes for the summer 2017 issue is March 25, 2017.Please forward content to: Laura Tuohy, BTC Outreach & Engagement Specialist, at [email protected]


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Fort-to-Fort hikes – April 8-9Enjoy hiking approximately 27 km eachday of beautiful river scenery as youwalk the Niagara River Parkway. Smallhills involved but mostly paved pathswith some road walking. There is plentyto see and several checkpoints with avariety of snacks. Registration is $30($20 for one day). Fees cover buses,snacks and badge. NEW Extreme Fort-to-Fort (F2F): Hikethe entire length of the Niagara Parkwayin one day and then hike the entirelength in the opposite direction the nextday for a total of 54 km each day. $35fee includes F2F badge as well as theNiagara Parkway Badge. Carpooling andbus transfers will be organized. To register or for more details visit:www.eventbrite.ca/e/fort-to-fort-hike-54-km-tickets-30443741049; Event Co-ordi-nator: Lauren Doig, [email protected],905-309-1398

niagara end-to-end – May 20-22Cover this historic 80 km section of theBruce Trail over three days enjoyingpanoramic views of vineyards, orchardsand Lake Ontario. Rocky sections, heavi-ly wooded areas and remnants of his-toric settlements … the Niagara sectionhas it all. Registration is $40 for the entire week-end ($20 or 1 day, $35 for 2). Fees coverbus transfers, snacks and badge. Thehikes take place rain or shine. There willbe lots of support and our signaturegourmet snacks and refreshments alongthe way. Don’t delay – register today! To register or for more details visit:www.eventbrite.com/e/nbtc-annual-end-to-end-hike-80km-tickets-30727691352;Event Co-ordinator: Trudy Senesi,[email protected], 905-935-9777

Annual Laura secord hike – June 17Enjoy a part of our Canadian heritage byhiking along the Bruce Trail from LauraSecord’s Homestead in Queenston toDeCew House in Thorold. We are surethis 30 km hike was a challenge for Laurain a long dress and no Nikes but we havenever heard any complaints. Follow herlead and rise to the challenge

Registration is $25. Fee covers bus trans-fers, snacks and badge. The hike takesplace rain or shine. Hikers are supportedwith checkpoints, snacks and hydrationstations along the way. Laura might makean appearance to congratulate finishers. To register or for more details visit:www.eventbrite.ca/e/laura-secord-hike-2017-30-kms-registration-26172742377 ;Event Co-ordinator: Debbie Demizio,[email protected], 905-892-4239

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dufferin hi-Land 2 day end-to-end – May 13-14Join us for twodays of hiking thehills of DufferinCounty and enjoy-ing the spring flowers.The hike distance is 28 km per day withcheckpoints providing refreshments andassistance along the way. To register sendyour cheque for $35.00 (members) or$40 (non-members) payable to DufferinHi-Land BTC to Dufferin Hi-Land BTC,PO Box 698, Alliston, ON, L9R 1V9.Please include your e-mail addressand/or phone number and BTC membernumber (if applicable). Registration islimited to 150 hikers. For further infor-mation or to pay by Interac transfer con-tact Peter Blackmere at 519-217-6689 [email protected]

dufferin hi-Land 1 day end-to-end – June 24Can you hike 56kilometers in aday? Come andexperience the beautyof the Dufferin Hi-Landsection, plus the best of Dufferin Countyhospitality at our checkpoints. The busleaves at 6:30 am from the MonoCommunity Centre parking lot in MonoCentre. To register send your cheque for$30.00 (members) or $35 (non-members)payable to Dufferin Hi-Land BTC to

Dufferin Hi-Land BTC, PO Box 698,Alliston, ON, L9R 1V9. Please includeyour e-mail address and/or phone num-ber and your Member number (if applica-ble). Registration is limited to 50 hikers.For further information or to pay byInterac transfer contact Peter Blackmereat 519-217-6689 or [email protected]

BLue MountAIns

Blue Mountains end-to-end – May 27-28Please join us for our annual two-dayhike. On both days we meet at 6:45amat the Highlands Nordic Centre nearDuntroon where bus transportationtakes us to the start of hiking for thatday. On Saturday we hike from SwissMeadows and on Sunday from Lavender.The Saturday hike is followed by anoptional social gathering and BBQ. Costof the End-to-End is $35 (transportation,refreshments and badge) and the BBQ is$17 (burgers, salads, tea/coffee anddesserts). Set your own pace, approxi-mately 33 km each day. Hikers may dropout at checkpoints located at approxi-mately each 10 km. Badges awarded tothose completing both days. To register for the hike and BBQ sendyour email address, a signed waiver(found on www.bmbtc.org/E2E), acheque dated May 2017 (money ordersaccepted) and payable to “BlueMountains Bruce Trail Club”, to CathySears, 138-130 Fairway Court, BlueMountains, ON L9Y 0P8, (email [email protected]). Registration fee mustbe received by May 12, 2017. Norefunds will be issued after this date.

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sydenham end-to-end – May, June, september & octoberThe Sydenham Club is pleased to offeranother End-to-End Hike in the beautifulSydenham Section in 2017. With a totaltrail length of about 175 km, each hikewill average 21 km and be spread overfour weekends / eight days: May 6-7,

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Please contact Bill to arrange payment,or for any questions, at [email protected] or 519-470-0584.

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Peninsula Club turns 50 in 2017!Let the celebrations begin on thePeninsula as the Club turns 50! Be sureto visit our new website www.pbtc.ca, fol-low our Blogs, sign up to “Never Miss anUpdate” and Like Us on Facebook. Youdon’t want to miss any of the activities.

Peninsula end-to-end – August & septemberThe Peninsula Club is hosting an End-to-End package of 8 bus shuttle hikes to beheld over 4 weekends: August 12-13,

26-27, September 16-17 and September30-October 1. Registration opens April 8and participation will be limited to 96hikers. There will be an optional budgetaccommodation plan that includes acamp bunk with breakfast and lunch. Aspecial PBTC 50th Anniversary Badgewill be awarded upon completion ofany End-to-End hike of our section,completed between January andDecember 2017. •


June 10-11, September 9-10, andOctober 14-15. This promises to be a vig-orous, interesting, scenic and satisfyingseries of hikes. The cost is $80 per person (members)or $100 (non-members) for all 8 hikes.This fee covers daily bus transportation,snacks, refreshments and the Blantyre-to-Wiarton SBTC E2E badge upon com-pletion. Space is limited so register early. To register, please email Bill Snel [email protected] providingyour name, email address and BTCmember number (if applicable) or sendthe information with a cheque payableto the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club to BillSnel at 2888 3rd Ave W, Owen Sound,ON N4K 4T2. Alternatively, we willallow payment through Interac transfer.

visit Club websites for more news, events and hikesLinks to all 9 Clubs can be found at brucetrail.org/pages/trail/bruce-trail-clubs.

Club end-to-end hikes start this spring!

For more info and dates, visit brucetrail.org/pages/end-to-ends

n o M I n At I o n s t o t h e B t C B o A r d o F d I r e C t o r s :Be Pa r t o f t h e S u c c e s s

The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is governed by a 19-memberBoard of Directors, with each member serving a minimumthree-year term. In accordance with the BTC by-laws, electionsare held for the membership to select qualified directors to fillany vacancies arising each year. This year’s election will beheld at the BTC Annual Meeting on September 23, 2017,hosted by the Toronto Club in Milton.

The base eligibility criteria, as set out in the BTC by-laws and inprovincial laws, require that director candidates must: 1. be a member in good standing of the BTC;2. be 18 years of age;3. not be an undischarged bankrupt;4. not be found under Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 or under the

Mental Health Act to be incapable of managing property;5. not be found to be incapable by any court in Canada or

elsewhere; and6. not be an “ineligible individual” under the income Tax Act. Board meetings are held six times a year, usually the first Saturdayof the month in September, october, December, February, April andJune. Meetings are usually held at the BTC head office in Dundas. inaddition, directors typically sit on Board committees, are expected toset an example by pledging a personal financial commitment and areencouraged to take active roles in fundraising campaigns.

The governance Committee has established a nominating Team tooversee the nomination process on behalf of the Board. Thenominating Team will take the above factors, as well as additionalskills-based requirements of the Board, into account in vettingpotential candidates. All members wishing to be considered for a director positionshould obtain the nomination form from the BtC website(brucetrail.org), or contact Allison Wright at 905-529-6821 ext. 227([email protected]). nominations are to be received by the BTC head office by 5:00 p.m.on May 1, 2017. Candidates are strongly recommended to submittheir completed nomination form well in advance of this deadline. At the conclusion of the nominations vetting process, the Board willdecide on a recommended slate of candidates equal to the numberof vacancies for presentation to the members at the Annual Meeting.All candidates who submitted nominations will be notified of theBoard’s decision by July 2017. The Board believes that the process followed for the nominationand election of directors is measured and fair. The slate ofrecommended candidates are those who would create the mostbalanced board with the skills and knowledge required to overseethe activities of the BTC. if you have any questions regarding this process, please contactAnjlee Patel of the nominating Team at [email protected].


seeking nominationsNominating Bruce Trail Conservancyvolunteers for awards is a great way toshow appreciation for all their hard workand dedication. And there are manymany worthy candidates out there!Please take a few minutes and think ofwho you would like to nominate forthese important awards.

volunteer of the year AwardThe Volunteer of the Year Award is basedon the nominee’s contributions to theBTC from April of the previous year toApril of the current year only. The BTC isnot looking for a lifetime of contributionssince that would preclude volunteers whohave been with us for a short time period.This award will recognize any form ofvolunteering for the BTC.

Nominators should submit their nomi-nee’s information, including name,address, phone number and 250 words asto why this person should be named as aVolunteer of the Year. Nominations should be submitted toJackie Randle at [email protected] byMay 31st.

honorary MembershipThe BTC Honorary Membership is a pres-tigious award given to members whohave made significant contributions tothe Bruce Trail Conservancy at both theClub and Conservancy levels. The awardis a certificate and a complimentary life-time membership to the Bruce TrailConservancy. The deadline for submis-sions is May 31st. For more informationand a nomination form please contactJackie Randle at [email protected] •

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Adventure Canada is back this year with another spectacular donated trip as

the signature item in the BTC’s online Adventure Auction. other items will be

added to the auction as they are confirmed. Auction proceeds support the

Bruce Trail Conservancy.

this online-only auction runs for only 10 days, launching April 19, 2017

and closing April 28, 2017 at 5:00 pm. visit brucetrail.org for details.

B T C ’ S A D V e n T u R e A u C T i o n i S B A C K !


winner of the Bruce Trail Hike-a-thon,Ruth had won a Charles Pachter paint-ing and was at the studio to meet theartist and select her prize. At this meeting, I discovered a womanactively involved with the Bruce Trailand deeply passionate about promotingthe trail to hikers of all ages and abilities.She is not only an accomplished hikerand a hike leader, but in 2016 Ruthdirected her enthusiasm for the trail tobecoming a member of the Niagara ClubBoard of Directors. She is responsible forClub Landowner Relations and sits onthe Bruce Trail Conservancy’s LandSecurement Secretariat. Ruth sees firsthand the importance ofClub membership, donations, and thevarious fundraising events, such as theHike-a-thon, which contribute to thecontinuing effort to secure lands alongthe Trail which are still privately owned.

The October Bruce TrailHike-a-thon wasn’t Ruth’sonly achievement in2016. In May, Ruth com-pleted the 81 km NiagaraSection End-to-End in asingle 18-hour day, and inJuly she completed herfirst Niagara to TobermoryEnd-to-End. Ruth isalready planning a secondEnd-to-End in July 2017in a 30-day sequentialhike of the entire trail. This is clearly a woman

in motion.In my various conversa-

tions and correspondencewith Ruth, she was verygenerous in acknowledg-ing the many people whoinspired, encouraged, andsupported in her. FromDan Wilson, who coordi-nated the 2013 Niagarahike event which intro-duced Ruth to hiking, toher hiking friends,Margaret Corner andAngela Burt, who finished

A Winner in More WaysThan OneHigh energy, a passion for nature, and acan-do attitude describes virtually all thegreat volunteers and regular hikers alongthe Bruce Trail. Each of these qualitieswere apparent in the 3rd Annual BruceTrail Hike-a-thon in October 2016 whena record number of hikers raised almost$31,000. The Grand Prize winner, logging in thehighest number of kilometers (325) andraising the most donations ($5,600), wasRuth Moffatt from Grimsby. Not surpris-ingly, all the above qualities describeRuth perfectly. I had the pleasure of meeting Ruthjust before Christmas when she visitedthe art studio of contemporary Canadianartist and generous sponsor of thisevent, Charles Pachter. As Grand Prize

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the Niagara-to-Tobermory hike with herthis year, Ruth made it clear that “hikingis so much easier and better with friendsat your side”. She credits her most memorablemoments on the trail to many wonder-ful, kind, and generous people she hasmet on the trail. In fact, Ruth gives all the credit for herHike-a-thon fundraising success to herfamily and friends. She began herfundraising efforts only two weeksbefore the start of the event. Herapproach to fundraising was simply toask. “What’s the worst that can happen?Frankly, I’m always overwhelmed at thegenerosity of family and friends”, sheremarked. She advises anyone planning to jointhe Hike-a-thon in 2017 to startfundraising early – and don’t be afraid toask people to support you. In your travels around the Bruce Trail,if you should happen to see a vehiclewith the license plate *UBRHIKER*,know that Ruth Moffatt is in the area.Make a point of saying hello if you can… her enthusiasm for the magnificentBruce Trail is contagious.•

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dunedin ravine nature reserve – Blue Mountains section North side of Creemore Rd west of Dunedin; Bruce Trail ReferenceMap 21 between km 6.8 and 8.5. The Bruce Trail is not currentlyon Dunedin Ravine Nature Reserve but will be placed there in thecoming months.The 68.5 acre Dunedin Ravine Nature Reserve preserves 1.2km of the Bruce Trail's Optimum Route. It lies along thenorthern flank of the Noisy River Valley, one of many largevalleys in the Escarpment carved out by the advance of theLaurentian Ice Sheet between 20,000 and 100,000 years ago.As the ice melted about 12,000 years ago the valley sides andbottom were covered by layers of sand, gravel and outwashdeposits. Tributaries of the Noisy River now cut into thesesediments, creating steep-sided ravines like that found atDunedin Ravine Nature Reserve. Sugar Maple deciduous forests cover much of the uplandareas of Dunedin Ravine. A ravine slope leads to a tributaryof the Noisy River. White Cedar coniferous forests line thebanks of the stream and form thick pockets throughout the

Three new Nature Reserves will now be added to the Bruce Trail’s Conservation Corridor

thanks to the tremendous response from our donors this past fall and winter. Although one of

the purchase agreements does not close until after the printing of this issue, all the funds are in

place for its protection. Thank you to all who helped to make these Nature Reserves a reality.

land Acquisition

Nature Reserve. The mature forests on the property feature not only largetrees but also standing dead trees (snags) and logs that providefeeding and nesting habitat for various bird species such as rap-tors, owls and cavity nesting birds (including PileatedWoodpecker and Nuthatches). These also provide den sites formammals such as the Fisher, Raccoon, bats and Flying Squirrel. In addition to providing habitat for Butternut trees,Shining-branch Hawthorn and Bobolink, Dunedin Ravine isalso home to the Northern Flicker, a priority bird specieswithin Environment and Climate Change Canada’s BirdConservation Strategy. Dunedin Ravine Nature Reserve lies adjacent to theLavender Falls/Dunedin Park Regional Earth Science ANSI andthe Lavender Falls Life Science ANSI. Several other Bruce TrailConservancy Nature Reserves are found less than one kmnorth. Collectively these lands are part of a continuous stretchof forests and wetlands that encourage species movement andprovide habitat for wider ranging or migratory animals.

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Ancient Beach Nature Reserve – Sydenham section

Ancient Beach nature reserve – sydenham sectionGeorgian Bluffs, south of Colpoy’s Range Rd; Bruce TrailReference Map 34 between km 148.2 and 149.3The 58-acre Ancient Beach Nature Reserve secures 533metres of Bruce Trail Optimum Route in the upper regions ofGrey County. Its evocative name comes from the 11,000 year old bay-mouth beach ridge, stretching across the mouth of theSlough of Despond near Owen Sound, which formed whenglacial Lake Algonquin lapped up high on the cliffs of theNiagara Escarpment. Today this Provincially Significantancient beach bar forms the northern boundary of a thrivingwetland in the Slough of Despond. The Nature Reserve strad-dles the beach bar; rounded cobbles scattered throughoutthe property give clues to its wave-pounded past. The Ancient Beach Nature Reserve abuts the Slough ofDespond Provincial Life Science Area of Natural andScientific Interest (ANSI). Its habitats include regeneratingforest, open meadow, thicket swamp and meadow marsh.The wetlands on the property act as natural water filters andprovide a home to various habitat-sensitive species. The fol-

lowing rare species have been recorded in the vicinity:Northern Map Turtle, Tuberous Indian Plantain, EasternRibbonsnake, Redbelly Snake and Schweinitz's Sedge. Our sincere thanks to the Edun family for granting ahandshake agreement to the BTC for many years, allowingthe Bruce Trail to cross this land – land that is now part ofthe Bruce Trail’s Conservation Corridor.

Kemble rock nature reserve – sydenham sectionNorthwest of village of Kemble; Bruce Trail Reference Map 34 Our generous donors have contributed the necessary funds toensure Kemble Rock Nature Reserve is added to the growingBruce Trail Conservation Corridor. The transaction for thisNature Reserve closes in March 2017 and we look forward toprofiling it in the summer issue of the Bruce Trail Magazine.

donors who contributed to these nature reserves, and respondedto our tour invitation, will have the opportunity to tour dunedinravine nature reserve on May 6, 2017 and Kemble rock naturereserve on May 7, 2017. If you registered when you made yourdonation, details on the tours will be sent to you in April. •

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Realizing the Dream e S C A R P M e n T l e g AC Y C A M PA i g n H o n o R A R Y PAT R o n S : R o B e R T B AT e M A n , S H e i l A Co P P S & J i M C u D DY

thank you to All our donors and supportersThe Bruce Trail Conservancy greatly appreciates each andevery gift we receive. We know you have choices about whoyou are able to support. We sincerely value your patronage andwould like to acknowledge the following recent donations:

eCho Foundation $75,000

Catherine & Maxwell Meighen Foundation $25,000

uPs Foundation $23,554

eberhard Leistner $20,020

Keen Canada outdoor Inc $20,000

volkmar Leistner & Family $19,794

Malcolm J sanderson $18,976

the Joan & Clifford hatch Foundation $15,000

northland Power Inc $15,000

ontario Power Generation $15,000

Gerda and Rudi Tismer were married in Germany in1950. It was the beginning of a long love story thatended up with a real affection for the Bruce Trail.This affection resulted in the largest bequest evergiven to the BTC – over $1 million dollars.

The Tismers immigrated to Canadain the 1950s and made their home inToronto. Rudi built his own thrivingbusiness as a plumber and machineoperator, while Gerda worked as aclerk at Sherwood WindowsManufacturing. The couple shared a great and

enduring love of the outdoors, fromhiking the Bruce Trail to fishing,

camping and canoeing. Over the years Rudi developed a realtalent for wood carving and especially enjoyed creating livelysculptures of small animals and birds. In the meantime Gerdastudied German history, sang German folksongs and learnedhow to use computers. When they retired they moved to a new home in St. Catharines to take part in the German community livingthere. They were long-time members of the Bruce TrailConservancy, belonging to both the Toronto and NiagaraClubs. The couple had a wonderful life until Rudi developedhealth issues and had to be moved to a long-term care facility. Rather than live apart, Gerda decided to give up their homeand move into the same long-term care facility to be close toRudi. In early 2015 they celebrated their 65th weddinganniversary in the facility’s gardens. Since she was still veryactive and mobile, Gerda became a well-respected volunteer atthe facility and was considered “almost staff”. Gerda was devastated when Rudi passed away in December2015. Nevertheless she continued to be active at the facilityand was often seen with a book on her walker out in the gar-den or engaging in spirited conversations with others. Sadlyin March 2016 Gerda, too, passed away. The BTC was notifiedof Gerda and Rudi’s transformative bequest shortly afterwards. The Tismers’ wonderful legacy has contributed toward pre-serving three new Nature Reserves – Ancient Beach, DunedinRavine and Kemble Rock, as well as supporting BTC programs.Visionary gifts like the one given by the Tismers truly demon-strate the importance and value many people place on theBruce Trail and the work of the Conservancy. As gratefulbenefactors, the BTC will act as careful stewards of the landthe Tismers have helped to secure. •

the tismer LegacyGrowing the Bruce Trail Conservation Corridor for Generations to Come Jan Graves

Director of Fundraising

Gerda and Rudi Tismer

your Will: A Chance to Leave the World a Better Place

You may never have thought of your will as an opportunity to

change the future, but a charitable bequest is a simple way to

have a real impact on what you value most in life. These

thoughtful legacies are easy to set up, and allow you to maintain

control of your assets during your lifetime while ensuring your

favourite charities are recognized on your passing.

You can choose to leave the BTC securities, RRSPs, cash, a

percentage of your estate, or a specific piece of property in your

will. By planning today, you can have a tremendous impact on our

work and future generations to come. every gift in every will

makes a difference, as bequests can be very beneficial for both

you and the BTC. You are making an important investment in our

future, ensuring that the BTC can carry on its mission and vision

for years to come. in return your estate can take advantage of any

tax benefits. Please talk to your lawyer or call the BTC for more

information at 1-800-665-4453.


A Lovely 50th Anniversary surprise from the eCho FoundationThe ECHO Foundation of Montreal hasbeen a loyal supporter of the Bruce TrailConservancy for 14 years. Over the yearstheir donations have covered BTC opera-tions and capacity, as well as land acqui-sitions. This fall the BTC submitted a$25,000 proposal to the ECHOFoundation in support of the three newNature Reserves: Ancient Beach, DunedinRavine and Kemble Rock, in honour ofthe 50th Anniversary of the OfficialOpening of the Bruce Trail.

When the ECHO Foundation notifiedthe BTC in December that our $25,000proposal was approved we were amazedto see the Foundation had also decidedto contribute an additional $50,000 tocelebrate our important 50th Anniversary

Leave Them A Natural Legacy

For information about the benefits of

making a bequest or becoming a

Heritage Club Member, please contact:

Kimra Shillingford Donor Stewardship CoordinatorThe Bruce Trail ConservancyP.O. Box 857, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3N9905-529-6821 ext. 224

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

milestone. This $75,000 gift is the biggestdonation the ECHO Foundation hasmade since its 2011 gift of $75,000toward Malcolm Bluff Shores.

With this recent support, the ECHOFoundation has reached the $350,000level of giving.

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saturday, May 13, 9:00 amtoronto section

Friendship Trails

Kythera Hiking Friendship Trail OpeningOn May 13, the Bruce Trail

Conservancy’s ninth international

Friendship Trail will officially open,

marking the twinning of a section

of the Bruce Trail with Kythera

Hiking in Greece.

All are invited to join the opening cere-mony and hike along the new KytheraHiking Friendship Trail route in theBruce Trail’s Toronto Club section. Theopening ceremony begins at 9:30 am atthe St Helena Road parking lot, north ofMilton, off Hwy 25 (Bruce Trail

Reference, Ed. 28,Map 12, km 8.6).Following the cer-emony, the hikewill follow theroute of the newlydesignatedFriendship Trailfrom St. HelenaRoad south forapproximately 8.5km to the PhilipGosling Side Trailand on to theHilton Falls

Conservation Area parking lot. The BruceTrail Conservancy will provide lunch atthis point to those who have registered.After lunch participants have the optionof ending there or following the hikeleader along one of the scenic options inthe area for another 6 or 7 km. To register for the hike, or for moreinformation, contact Jackie Randle [email protected] or 905-529-6821ext. 250. Pre-registration by May 8 isrequired to receive a complimentarylunch. If arriving by car, meet at the HiltonFalls Conservation Area parking lot at9:00 am to shuttle up to the St. HelenaRoad parking lot. To join the Toronto Club bus hike tothe event, register via torontobrucetrail-club.org. The bus will be leaving at 8:15am from York Mills Subway Station,Toronto.

About Kythera andKythera hikingKythera is an islandjewel in the Greekseas, lying between Greece and Crete. Arough diamond spared from masstourism, Kythera’s rugged terrain boastsimmense ecological diversity and pris-tine beaches with crystal clear waters.Authentic villages, majestic ruins,chapels and historic monuments dot itscultural landscape. The island is ahotspot of plant diversity and is one ofthe last refuges of the MediterraneanMonk Seal (Monachus monachus), theLoggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)and other endangered species. There is no better way to exploreKythera than by walking. KytheraHiking, started in 2010 by the KytherianFoundation for Culture & Development,is the official program for the develop-ment of the island’s trail network. Thegradually expanding network currentlyoffers 12 hiking routes which guide youthrough age-old paths, scenic spots,waterfalls, ravines, medieval villages andsecluded shores. Visit kytherahiking.comfor details. •

What is a Friendship trail? Friendship Trails are similar to twin towns,whereby trail organizations in differentcountries team up in the name ofpartnership, mutual publicity andinternational cooperation. The Bruce TrailConservancy – as a founding member ofthe World Trails network – is workingwith international trail organizations toraise awareness of and support for publicfootpaths through the creation ofFriendship Trails. The BTC currently has nine FriendshipTrails. in each case, a route on the BruceTrail (main and side trails) and acorresponding route on the internationaltrail have been designated as aFriendship Trail, displaying special signsto mark the partnership. learn more at brucetrail.org > explorethe Trail > Friendship Trails

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The generosity and commitment of Bruce Trail Conservancy donors to furthering the BTC mission

of a secure Conservation Corridor is the reason we gather and celebrate every November.

As a collective, Bruce Trail Conservancydonors have achieved immense conser-vation success. Their committed supporthas made the BTC one of Ontario’slargest and most active land trusts. Inthe 2015-2016 fiscal year our donorshelped create nine new BTC NatureReserves, preserving 290 acres (117.4hectares) of Niagara Escarpment land-scape. The BTC is now responsible forthe permanent preservation of over10,000 acres of land on the NiagaraEscarpment. Each fall the BTC Board of Directorsand staff honour donors who achievenew levels of giving during the previousfiscal year. Our Donor Awards Night thispast November 3rd 2016 was a celebrato-ry evening. Over 200 donors gathered atthe Burlington Arts Centre to be hon-oured and to applaud the conservationsuccesses of the past year. This year wealso took the opportunity to thank the2015 BTC Board of Directors for theirinspiring $1.3 million dollar pledge tothe Escarpment Legacy Campaign. We are grateful for all donors’ contri-butions, as each is ensuring a naturallegacy that will be preserved forever. •

Donor Justin Ross accepting the Trailkeeperaward from Board member lynn Allen

Past Board member, Malcolm Sanderson acceptingthe Protector of the Biosphere award from BoardChair Warren Bell

Donors and volunteers Peterand Patricia elliot accepting the

leader award from Boardmember Janice McClelland

Melissa and Amber Fay accepting an awardfrom Board member Janice McClelland, onbehalf of their grandfather, Jamie Fay, wholeft a bequest to the BTC.

BTC Donor Awards night 2016

Photos: Kevin Durfy

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night celebration


3045 Gilbert, Dan 2nd Time3046 Brophy, Nancy3047 Gilbert, John 2nd Time3048 Redden, Carole3049 Snel, Bill 4th Time3050 Centurione, Karen3051 Priselac, Maritza3052 Mathers, John3053 Sugahara, Asao3054 Golfetto, Christine3055 Debreceni, Andy3056 Swan-Matthies, Lynda 2nd Time3057 Berardinucci, Marie Anne3058 Holden, Aaron3059 Holden, Lauren3060 Sherk, Darryl 3061 Kerr, Hunter3062 Coak, Barry3063 Atkinson, Ruth 3rd Time3064 Petley, Jeff 4th Time3065 Gillard, Douglas 2nd Time3066 Gillard, Douglas 3rd Time3067 Stewart, Audrey3068 Van Katwyk, Chris3069 Leis, Brenda3070 Henderson, Phillip3071 Stassen, Koosje3072 Corner, Margaret3073 Moffatt, Ruth3074 Burt, Angela3075 Clifford, Jane3076 Paraschak, Victoria3077 Stevens, Anne3078 Ashwell, Tom3079 Repas, Alena3080 Deeming, Gordon M3081 MacNeil, Neil3082 Verriet, Melanie3083 Gun-Munro, Jane3084 Hubert, Jeff

3085 Gossen, Linden3086 Neufeldt, Dave3087 Lemieux, Rosemary3088 Roy, Jennifer3089 Vanderzweerde, Robert3090 Willing, Kathy3091 Vallie, Linda3092 Van Katwyk, Myra3093 Sears, Robert W3094 Doig, Lauren3095 Gelinas, Paul3096 Sutter, Kathryn3097 Russell, Bill3098 Dale, Jordan3099 Dale, Jan3100 Perkins, Brad3101 Duncan, Ryan3102 Duncan, Sarah3103 Duncan, Lucas (12 yrs)3104 Duncan, Stella (10 yrs)3105 Copeland, Donna3106 McNab, Bonnie3107 Stoecker, Allison3108 Hoenselaar, Bill3109 Lewis, Christine 3rd Time3110 Vanderplas, Case3111 Keane, Tim3112 Walser, Joan3113 Shoniker, Anne3114 McFadden, Lorraine3115 Gutscher, Dave3116 Plank, Genevieve H3117 Hessels, Eric3118 Hessels, Nili3119 Hessels, Jodi (11 yrs)3120 Van Dyke, Jacquie 2nd Time3121 Steckly, Rose3122 Derry, Kim3123 Lohr, Archie3124 Robinson, Robert

3125 Robinson, Judy3126 Robinson, Nicholas3127 Wengler, Dorothy 3rd Time3128 Wengler, Gerd 3rd Time3129 Wengler, Dorothy 4th Time3130 Wengler, Gerd 4th Time3131 Bravo, Isabel 3rd Time3132 Pomeroy, Dave3133 Lamb, David3134 Sandell, Michael3135 Vanden Broek, Tony3136 Smith, Art3137 McElrea, Rick3138 Riley, Brian3139 Riley, Barb3140 Page, Mary Jane3141 Belter, Tina3142 Elliot, Allison3143 Verhaeghe, Jozef3144 Vander Sluis, Robert3145 Wray, Wanda3146 McFadgen, D Neil 3rd Time3147 Dupuis, Barry 2nd Time3148 Mallon-Dupuis, Veronica 3rd Time3149 Alderson, Pauline3150 Vanden Berg, Patricia3151 Cun, Jiang (Maggie)3152 Slowik, Christopher3153 Lamberts, John3154 Ng, Siu Kuen (Rebecca)3155 Lin, Mei Juan (Alina)3156 Hoenselaar, Peter3157 Junkin, Smadar 5th Time3158 Laustroer, Elisabeth 6th Time3159 Stockinger, Nils J 6th Time3160 Rochester, David3161 Rochester, Katherine3162 Sargeant, Dorothy3163 Copeland, Dave3164 Hesch, Christine 2nd Time

3165 Harper, Doris3166 Kell, Anne3167 Liesemer, Anne3168 Karn, Della3169 Wilhelm, Christie3170 Van Haastert, Coen3171 Wasylyk, Glen3172 Hayhoe, Alice3173 Morris, Gail3174 Pocock, Chris3175 Pritchard, Peter3176 Pritchard, Gail3177 Halsall, Katherine3178 Ross, Justin3179 Mullings, Ken 2nd Time3180 Murrell, Bob3181 Noble, Dave4th Time3182 Rice Simpson, Sheila3183 Wilson, Nancy3184 Sargeant, Dorothy3185 Riggs, Anthony 2nd Time3186 Woolner, Anne3187 Lutte, Katja3188 Kieft, Brad3189 MacGillivray, Adele3190 Hastings, Herb 8th Time3191 Hastings, Herb 9th Time3192 Knyf, Diane3193 Knyf, Martin3194 Jia, Dong Sheng3195 Gibson, Fraser 8th Time3196 Buck, Wayne 7th Time3197 Elgersma, Margaret3198 Graham, Steve3199 Howieson, Robert3200 Hutton, Phil3201 Ulbinas, Lucas3202 Bruggers, Annie3203 Winger, Mark

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B R u C e T R A i l - e n D T o e n D l i S T

In the spring of 1956 Arthur Storeysaw his first Calypso Orchid on a tripto Tobermory. Twenty years laterLloyd Smith commemorated the eventby carving a diamond willow walkingstaff for him, including a likeness of aCalypso Orchid on the handle. In1997 Arthur donated the walkingstaff to the Bruce Trail Conservancy,with the wish that an environmentalaward be established. The CalypsoOrchid Environmental Award wasestablished in 2000.

Congratulations to our members for completing their end-to-end efforts – an extraordinary physical and personal journey.

We celebrate your commitment and efforts and truly hope the journey was transformational.

The Calypso orchid environmental Award

seeking nominations for the 2017Calypso orchid AwardIndividuals, volunteer groups, institu-tions and commercial companies are eli-gible to be nominated for the BTCCalypso Orchid Environmental Award.Nominees should have demonstrated asignificant contribution to the restora-tion and preservation of the Bruce Trailand/or the Niagara EscarpmentBiosphere Reserve, or significantlyenhance the education of users orpotential users of the Trail and/or theNiagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. Recipients do not have to be members

of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Therecipient must demonstrate a significantcontribution to the restoration andpreservation of the Bruce Trail and/orthe Niagara Escarpment BiosphereReserve, or significantly enhance theeducation of users or potential users ofthe Trail and/or the Niagara EscarpmentBiosphere Reserve. Nomination forms are availableonline at brucetrail.org/pages/awards.Completed forms should be submittedto the BTC Head Office by June 1st [email protected]. •

C e L e B r A t I n G e n v I r o n M e n t A 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


BELOEIL - BROSSARD - BURLINGTON - CAMBRIDGE - ETOBICOKE - LAVAL - OSHAWAOTTAWA - QUEBEC - VAUGHAN - VAUDREUIL-DORION (opening spring 2017)

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Join us for our biggest party of the year!

Commemorate 50 years since the opening of the

Bruce Trail, tour the Niagara Escarpment by

chartered boat, enjoy interpretive Bruce Trail

hikes, socialize at the Community Centre with a

catered lunch, take in Bruce Trail historical

displays, and bid on silent auction items.

CELEBRATE

50th

AnniverSAry CelebrAtionSATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017

TOBERMORY, ON10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Formal Ceremony10:00 am Bruce Trail Cairn, Northern Terminus of the Bruce Trail

Events all day at the TobermoryCommunity Centre11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch, Historical Displays & Silent Auction

Chartered Boat Cruises on Georgian Bay90 minutes; Space limited; 11:30 am &3:00 pm. Registration required

Short HikesCairn to Little Dunks Bay lookout & back;1 hour, 2.5 km; 11:30 am, 1:30 pm &3:30 pm.

Longer HikesCairn to Burnt Point Loop & back; 2 hours, 7 km; 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm.

Register by June 1, 2017 atbrucetrail.org Registration is required for the BoatCruises. Registration is requested for therest of the event so that we may get asense of numbers for lunch and hikes. Accommodation on the BrucePeninsula can fill quickly in the summermonths. Book yours as soon as possibleso you don’t miss out. Toronto Club members: A bus hike willbe organized for this event. To participatein the bus hike, register attorontobrucetrailclub.org.

Questions? Contact Allison Wright,Executive Assistant, The Bruce TrailConservancy [email protected] or1-800-665-4453 ext. 227

early Bruce Trail markerfound on Fairmount Wetlandnature Reserve by long-timemember Barry Westhouse.The Bruce Trail passedthrough this property until1972 and was re-establishedhere 40 years later when theproperty was acquired bythe BTC.

Bruce Trail Cairn in Tobermory


Over the past 50 years the Bruce Trail has been a sourceof inspiration, adventure, reflection and more, for thosewho have explored it. We’d like to see and hear how theBruce Trail has affected you. Share your photo and a shortcaption in this year’s Photo Contest letting us know whatthe Bruce Trail means to you.

Ten Contest winners will be featured in the summer 2017issue of Bruce Trail Magazine and at our 50th AnniversaryCelebration on June 10 in Tobermory (see page 18). OneGrand Prize winner will also receive a BTC 50th Anniversaryprize pack (including t-shirt, pin, mug and guidebook).

Contest PerIodApril 3, 2017 (9:00 am EST) – May 1, 2017 (11:59 pm EST)

hoW to enter

1Take a photo or choose one from your collection thatdepicts what you find special about the Bruce Trail.

2Write a brief caption describing how the photo reflectswhat the Bruce Trail means to you (maximum 150 words).

3Submit your photo and caption online at brucetrail.org byMay 1, 2017

eLIGIBILIty & entrIes• Contest is open to all – Bruce Trail members and non-members alike.

• Limit of one entry per person.• Submissions must include both a photo and a caption inorder to be eligible.

• Photos must be taken on or of the Bruce Trail.• Photos must be the original work of the entrant. • Photos do not have to have been taken within the contestperiod. Older photos are eligible. Photos from any season areeligible.

• Photos must be in digital JPG, PNG or GIF format. High-resolution scans of older prints are acceptable.

• Photos must not depict inappropriate or unsafe behavior.• Review Contest Rules & Regulations online for completedetails.

WhAt MAKes A Photo A WInner? Creativity, quality, and originality are important, but so too isthe story behind the picture. A panel of BTC judges willreview and select the winning entries. For more information and to see the finalists from pastyears, visit brucetrail.org/photo-contest.

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Today, through the long lens of history, we are able to bestassess our place. More often than not we describe ourselves as‘one of a kind’, as ‘unique’. Neither the rules of individuallandowners nor those set for public land holders fit usperfectly. Gate fees are not in our lexicon. Our volunteer forcehumbles our staff by almost 100 to 1. The millions of dollarsraised each year come from individuals, not large corporationsor the government. So with all of these counter-intuitiverealities, how in the world is the Bruce Trail Conservancy notonly surviving but thriving? The answer is simple.

Our mission – the work of the Bruce Trail Conservancy as aland trust and as a steward of our beloved Bruce Trail – isrelevant, important and effective. People care. They caredabout Escarpment preservation in the 1960s and they careand participate today. We are unique. We are a Canadian conservation successstory. We still have work to do, but together we can meet ourbold goals. Please do plan to join us as we celebrate and honour ourcollective success throughout 2017.

BRuCe TRAil ConSeRVAnCY

50th Anniversary Celebrations


In 2012, with great pride, the Bruce Trail Conservancy launched the

50th Anniversary Milestones Project. The idea was to celebrate and

reflect upon the many inspiring things that transpired for the Bruce

Trail between 1962 and 1967 – on the Trail, within communities,

at Club meetings, and in the halls of government. The last five

years have allowed us to look back and to learn about the incredible

efforts that went into ensuring a viable, sustainable Bruce Trail –

one that would be officially opened on June 10, 1967.

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CelebrAting in 2017

Enhanced design elements, anniversary-themed content and a specialnew Bruce Trail fieldguide all await within the pages of the 50thAnniversary Edition (Edition 29) of the Bruce Trail Reference.

50th AnniverSAry edition of the bruCe trAilreferenCe – mAy 2017 releASe


Each of the nine Bruce Trail Clubs will carry the 50th Anniversary BruceTrail Baton for one week this spring – ensuring it travels along thelength of the entire Trail by volunteer power, until it arrives inTobermory in time for the BTC’s 50th Anniversary Event on June 10th.The baton begins its journey on April 1st as the BTC Board of Directorspresent it to the Niagara Bruce Trail Club. Interested in participating or watching the baton’s travels? Visitbrucetrail.org and follow #brucetrailbaton on Twitter, Instagram &Facebook.

50th AnniverSAry bAton relAy – April - June

Join us for our biggest party of 2017. Please see invitation on page 18

50th AnniverSAry CelebrAtion – June 10, tobermory

Consider participating in an epic hiking and fundraising event – 50 kmin one day, raising funds to support the work of the Bruce TrailConservancy. The route begins near Rush Cove and ends at the BTC’sVanishing Stream Nature Reserve just north of Wiarton. More details atbrucetrail.org. Registration opens April 1st.

50 km ChAllenge – June 25, peninSulA SeCtion

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From the Bruce Trail News

Vol. IV No. 1 May 1967

A HAPPENING ON JUNE 10

It may come as a surprise to the thousands of people who have been walking

sections of the Bruce Trail over the past two or three years that the Trail has

not yet been officially opened. But such is the case. It was decided some

years ago that the target date for completion of the Trail should be Centennial

Year. The finishing touches are now being put to the last gap left in the

Trail and it will be officially opened on June 10. The occasion calls for a

full weekend of events which are summarized below:

Saturday, June 10

2:00 p.m. Official ribbon-cutting ceremony by

The Hon. Rene Brunelle at Tobermory

3:00 p.m. A short hike on the northern end Of the Trail

7:30 p.m. Slides and films at the Community Hall

9:00 p.m. Celebration Dance (50¢ admission)

Sunday, June 11

9:00 a.m. A 7-hour hike on the Peninsula BTC section

9:30 a.m. A 3-hour hike on the Lion’s Head BTC section

10:00 a.m. A 4-hour hike on the Lower BTC section

Boat trips will be available by private arrangement,

weather permitting.

Dress Informal – hiking clothes for all events except

dancing.

All members and friends of the Bruce Trail Association are

welcome. This is a major milestone in the history of

Canada’s first long-distance hiking trail and it’s a

Centennial function that nobody interested in the outdoors

will want to miss.

deeP In the ArChIves – THe BRuCe TRAil CiRCA 1967

FIrst end-to-end Walter Soroka departed

Tobermory on June 10th.As the ribbon cutting

ceremony finished, Walter’send-to- end started.

it took him 14 days with a35 pound pack, and he is

the proud owner of end-to-end #1.

Walter wrote in 1967: “i would like to make a

public apology to my wife,laurie, for charging off on a

hare-brained scheme inthe first place”

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From the Bruce Trail News

Vol. IV No. 2 September 1967

BRUCE TRAIL OFFICIALLY OPENED

Four years ago, when the Bruce Trail was going through its

metamorphosis from an idea in Ray Lowes’ head to an

actuality, Centennial Year was selected as the target date

for completion. At that time, it was thought the Trail

would run for about 250 miles from Tobermory to Queenston.

As work progressed, the Trail got longer and longer as

diversions were incorporated to take in special scenic

areas and to avoid settled regions as much as possible. At

times the target date seemed quite out of reach but with

inspiring leadership the unlikely was accomplished.

Credit must go to the 1000-odd enthusiasts who, for varying

lengths of time, applied themselves to surveying the route,

securing land-owners’ permission, and clearing and blazing

the Trail. However, without inspiring leadership and

enthusiasm, the Trail could not have succeeded...

In addition to the obvious value of such a footpath for

recreation, the Trail is a heartening example of what can

be accomplished by private, voluntary effort. It stands as tangible proof of

the determination of an ever-growing number of Canadians to retain some

remnants of the natural beauty and tranquility so rapidly being pushed back

from our centres of population.

... Ray Lowes was presented with the Good Samaritan Award by the Greb Hiking

Bureau in recognition of his dedicated pioneering and leadership in the

establishment of the Bruce Trail. In projecting his award to the tasks of the

future, he said, “We have demonstrated that even in an industrial economy that

is hungry for stone, sometimes the very best ‘wise use’ for a natural resources

is to keep it as a natural resource; that the best use for the Escarpment is to

keep it as a wild and beautiful refuge...”

Following the ceremony, 275 of the spectators and participants set off on a

token four-mile hike, and were promptly drenched by a downpour. The rain

forced the planned street dance to be held indoors later in the evening, but in

spite of the weather 500 people showed up for two showings of slides of the

Trail, and 200 joined in the dancing.

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Tra i l Changes

IroquoIAMap #8 – dundas side trailA side trail now leads to the Bruce TrailConservancy’s head office at 55 Head St.side trail Length = 900 metres

Map #10 – Mount nemo, no 2 sideroadA segment of the Bruce Trail has beenmoved from a private laneway andrerouted onto neighbouring conserva-tion land. new trail segment = 320 metresAbandoned trail segment = 290 meters

Map #11 – Kelso Conservation Area - temporary closureKelso Conservation Area will be closeduntil approximately April 15, 2017. Reason for the Closure: ConservationHalton is initiating seasonal trail mainte-nance efforts including a hazard treeremoval program focusing on ash treeseffected by the emerald ash borer withinthe limits of Kelso Conservation Area.The closure is for public safety while thiswork is undertaken. For more information, please contactConservation Halton. Please refer to Conservation Halton'swebsite for updates on the scheduledopening. http://www.conservationhal-ton.ca/park-details?park=kelso For more information on the emeraldash borer, visit the following link.http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/pubwarehouse/pdfs/26856.pdftemporary thoroughfare = 1 km

torontoMaps #11/12 – speyside south, closures dueto quarry activitiesThe following trails are closed until fur-ther notice as a result of quarry activitiescommencing on these lands:1. The Hilton Falls Side Trail is closed

east of Sixth Line and west of themain Trail.

2. The Vanderleck Side Trail is closedsouth of 15 Sideroad.

3. The Al Shaw Side Trail is closed.

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Map #12 – Brown Benton side trailAt the request of the landowner, theBrown Benton Side Trail at Fourth Lineheading east to the main Bruce Trail isclosed until further notice. A 100 metre segment from FourthLine heading west to the Canada GooseSide Trail will remain open.

BeAver vALLeyMap #26 - Wodehouse Karst side trailThe Side Trail leaves the main Bruce Trailjust south of Bill's Creek and begins asteep ascent of the Escarpment. With theexception of the months of March andApril, the side trail will carry on to the7th Line. During March and April, clearpassage will not be possible due to theephemeral lake created by the melt watersof Wodehouse Creek. Signage to explainthe karst phenomenon will be installedby the Grey Sauble ConservationAuthority in the near future.Wodehouse Karst side trail = 1.5 km

Map #27 - Beaver PondThe Bruce Trail has been rerouted awayfrom a perennially wet area created bybeavers. While slightly longer,the reroutebrings hikers to a huge wetland justupstream from a newly extended bridge.This wetland area is a birder’s paradise,located on the high ground of the water-shed for the Beaver River, and BigheadRiver. From each end of this huge wet-land, streams drain into the BigheadRiver and Beaver River eventually, find-ing their ways into Nottawasaga Bay atMeaford and Thornbury.new trail segment = 420 metres Abandoned trail segment = 220 meters

sydenhAMMap #31 – Beaver springsWith the generous permission of alandowner the main Bruce Trail has beenrerouted off of 2.3 km of road. This route is now as it was shownwithin Edition 28.

PenInsuLAMap #36 – Bob Light side trailA portion of the Malcolm Bluff Side Trailand the Shortcut Side Trail have beenrenamed in honour of long-timePeninsula Club volunteer and BTCdonor, Bob Light.Bob Light side trail = 2 kmMalcolm Bluff side trail = 3.3 km

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discovering the niagara escarpment

Since they began in September 2003, the “geology 101 on Foot” series hasraised over $90,000 to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s mission tosecure and steward a Conservation Corridor on the niagara escarpment.The geology hikes continue this Spring. if you have an interest in learning about geology,and an enthusiasm for the niagara escarpment and its protection, please join us!

AdvAnCed reGIstrAtIon By eMAIL (PreFerred) or Phone Is MAndAtory. A “tuition fee” in the form of a donation to the Bruce trail Conservancy will be collected on each hike

(donations of $10 or more receive a tax receipt).

PLeAse vIsIt BruCetrAIL.orG For detAILs And reGIstrAtIon

Advanced registration is mandatory and these events arevery popular – register as early as possible to ensure aspace. Maximum of 35 people each hike.

Meeting locations will be announced upon registration. To register or get more information, please email Beth gilhespy [email protected]. if you don’t have access to email, call Beth at (905) 529-6821 ext. 223.


ouR geneRouS DonoRS the following donors have made gifts of $100 or more to the Bruce trail Conservancy between september 30, 2016 to december 31, 2016

Charles G AberhartHeather AkinShirley AlexanderSusan AllenRobert AllenJoyce Allen & RichardJohnson

Daphne AlleyBenjamin AltonAmarna Fund at theOakville CommunityFoundation

Mike AmblerErnest AmorKeith & KarenAnderson & Family

Ron AndrewsJohn & Judy AppletonSusan M ArbuckleCynthia ArcherSusan ArchibaldJudy B ArmstrongAnne & PhillipArmstrong

John & DianneArmstrong

John Armstrong &Family

Audrey Armstrong &W Waterton

Peter AshenhurstHugh AshtonDavid AtosATS AutomationTooling Systems Inc

Robert & Mary AnnAustin

Nicholas & ElizabethAvery

Rafael Avila deEspindola & Family

Les BabbageJohn BachmannBryan BaileyChris BaileyNastinia & MatthewBailey-Dick

Lorraine BaillieAnne BaillieCornelius BalkMark BaniukMichael BarnardCaroline BarnesDaniel BarnhoornJudy BarrBernard BarryBarbara Bartle &Family

Tony & Joan BartonPeter & Maggie BassinMargaret BatesMartha BauerSalome Bauman

George Baumann &Family

Vikki Baylis & FamilyDoug & Jane BayneWarren BeachamShelagh BeattieGary A BeaudoinGail Bebee & KenKurkowski

Rick & Kate BeddingJohn BedfordLesley BeechLori BeesackAdam BelangerAnthony BelcherWarren Bell & LyneDesforges

Rick BelleyJames BellingerBenefactionFoundation

Paul BeneteauRobin BennettBettilyn Berglund &Curly Harnden

Keith BiddulphSusan Bigland-WittonLisa BillingsBrian BimmStephanie Bird &Family

Lloyd BishopBetty Dee BlackDean BlackadarPeter BlackmereCynthia Blackmore &Family

Diana BlasPeter & JaniceBlathwayt

Shelagh Blenkarn &Family

Bloom Depot IncBlue Mountains BTCKaren BluntPaul Blythe & FamilyDoug BoasieSandra BoersenJohn & Pauline BollMegan BollingerJohn BorleyEdward BorowskiHeather BosmanTed & Karin BossenceLouise Botham & JohnDickason

Dennis & GloriaBoulton

Judith BourkeMary E BourneBarry Bowen & FamilyDrew BowlesJack Bowyer

Victor & CharleneBoyd

Walter & ChristineBoyd & Family

John BoydellMike BozynskiHans BrandlHeather & WayneBrassem

Tracey BreckonMartha J BreithauptKaren BremnerJanette Brenner &Family

Walter BrewerBrian and SusanThomas Foundationat the Private GivingFoundation

Ineke BrinkmanKen & Heidi BriscoGordon BrocklebankIan A Brodrick &Family

Marc & Susanne Broe-Vayda & Family

Gail BrownAlex BrownMarilyn BrundageBrusan Heating and AirConditioning Ltd.

Pat BryantAnne Brymer & FamilySheila & JeffreyBuckingham

Gerald BukovinskyShelley B Bull & FamilyWayne Bullock &Family

Vincent Bulman &Family

David BurchBurgundy AssetManagement Ltd

Dwight BurkhardtAnna BurkoMarlis Butcher &Family

Robin W ButlerJohn & Barbara ButtarsButterfield FamilyFoundation

Anne CairnsCaledon Hills BTCJosie CaliendoBruce & Ruth CalvertScott CampbellJack CandidoMartin CaraccioloJay CarfagniniDonna Carpenter &Family

Paula CarsonRudi Carter & Family

David Caspari & JaneSomerville

Leah CasselmanVince CastellanoCatherine & MaxwellMeighen Foundation

Anne CathraeSusan CaughranCanadian Life &Health InsuranceAssociation

Canadian Union ofPublic Employees

Igino CerviniBarbara ChapinWilliam ChapmanTom Chatterton &Family

Albert ChengBarbara & GeorgeChester

Derek ChezziWing Chiu & FamilyMary ChorniukMolly Chow & FamilyRoger ChristensenRon & Marilyn ChristieSuellen ChuiJoy CiafardoniDouglas & BeatriceClark

Andrew ClarkElizabeth ClarkeColley ClarkeAllen ClarkeLorraine & RichardClausi

David & ClaudiaClipsham

Ian & Elizabeth ClunieBarry CoakJames W Coburn &Family

Andy ColatostiJoanne ColemanWilliam ColemanMalcolm & ElizabethCollins

Daralis CollinsPhyllis Colton &Andrew Petriw

Charlie ConnellyRon & Mary ConradLinda Cooke & FamilyFrank & Susan CooneyRosemary CoonsBarbara CooperMargaret Corner &Family

Grace CorreiaKenneth Corts &Anna-MarieCastrodale

Andrew Costley

Jim CouchDenice Couch &Family

James CouseBirley CowanBruce Cowan & FamilyJoan CracknellJohn CrawfordRobert Crockford &Rosemary Russell

Chris & Paul CropperIlene & Bob CrossanRuth CroxfordAnne & Carl CroyDavid CullenGordon Currie &Family

Charles Daigle &Family

Robert DaisleyElizabeth DaluzDeborah Danis &Family

Colleen Darrell &Gregory Huffman

Douglas DavidsonJames F DavisVictor & Sandra DavisJim & Elisabeth Davis& Family

Alexander Dawes &Family

Ted & Jayne DawsonMichael DawsonCanpow Holdings Ltd Peter De BudaRobert & BrendaDeacoff

Joe DeciantisJohn & Grace DekkerJennifer DenomyHelen DentonIsaac DerocheDave DeweyJoshua DeyHarold & BeverleyDickout

George & HeatherDickson

Stephen & RosemaryDigby

John DillCharles Dixon &Family

Phillip DmetroshkoJill DobleIan DunmoreGeorge & Joan DoubtJames DouglasMichael DrainieJim DruryBarbara DuftonDavid & OzdenDunlop

Veronica & BarryDupuis

William & LucieDutfield

Hamish C Duthie &Lynn C Allen

Thomas Duyck &Family

Suzanne DykeEdgar Allan EagleGeraldine & MikeEaton

Paul EcclestoneECHO FoundationGordon EdgarKathy EdgarRichard EdwardsGeorge Eenling &Family

Richard EhrlichDavid EikelboomJanice EkelandJosiane J ElaryFloyd ElderBrian EllisHarold EllisJohn EmeryEdward Endean &Family

Melanee Eng-ChongDaniel F EngelsVictor Enns & FamilyTheresa EnrightMaria ErtisBarbara EulerEleanor EvansLee-Anne Facey-Crowther & Family

Terry Fair & FamilyMargaret FannonLouise Fast & JoanSlamen

Sharon FazariFrank FazzariElizabeth Fedorkow &David Alles

Norman C FentonRob & DanielleFerguson & Family

Janet & GregoryFichter

Suzanne FieldWilliam FieldMichael FinleyDoug FinleyRobert Fisher & FamilyPatricia FlemingArthur Fleming &Family

Ken & Nancy FocklerGreg & Alice ForbesMary & Paul FordJeffrey ForgraveKevin Fortune

Maria FragomeniRichard FrankJim FregeauJack FreiburgerAden FreyBarbara FreyNorbert FriedelEmil FrindAudrey FullertonAlex & Nancy FurnessKeith GallacherDrs Warren Galloway& Anne Jordan

YingShu GaoRon Gatis & FamilySteve & Diane Gaunt& Family

Bill George & BarbJackel

Stephen GeraedtsMonika Ghent &Family

Francis Hope GibsonDonna GierszewskiBeth Gilhespy &Family

Ronald Gillan &Family

Doug GillardJohn A GingrichHoward & RuthGladstone

Susan GloverAlan GoddardDorothea Godt &Ulrich Tepass

Marian GoldsmithPeter GoldthorpePat GoochGary & Erin GoodmanWilliam GottRob Graham & FamilyGrand Hill VillageAssociation

Jan Graves & FamilyKaren GreavesCathie Green & FamilyNorman & BonnieGreene

John & JaneGreenhouse

Alex M GrenzebachTerence & Ruth GrierDerek & Pamela GriffinRoberta G GriffithsMargaret GrockeCorry GroepPathfinders HikingGroup of Oakville

Robert GuthrieKrystyna Gutkowska &Family

Craig GutowskiJean Haalboom


Janet HaddockReg E HaddonLarry HaighBarbara Haire & FamilyJason HaleyFred L HallTom HallCharles Hall & FamilyMark HallmanKatherine HalsallGordon K HamerMimi HamiltonHamilton CommunityFoundation

Dawn HammellBonnie Hanke &Family

Hans Christian Hansen& Family

Keith HardingHarmony Whole FoodsMarket

Carol R HarrisVi Harris & FamilyDavid A Harris &Family

Barry HarrisonBarbara Harrison &Family

Coryll HarwoodJonathan HaskinsDavid Hass & FamilyAlicia HawkinsRoy HawnJulie HayLloyd & Mary HaywardAlanna HeathTat Mee HeeHanna HegerArt and MargHeidebrecht

Andrew HeintzmanJamie & Jan HemberKelly HendersonIan & Jane HendrieDavid Henry & FamilyJohn S HepburnNeil Hester & FamilyJanine HigginsPauline S HillJohn HillDebbie HiltzMarion HockleyMatthew HodgeNeil HollowayMary HolmesIrene HooperLynn & Tim HorlorRichard & Kelly HorseyJames HowdenStephen HoweAnna HowesRobert Howieson &Christine Lancaster

William HryniukJeff HubertDavid & Margaret HullGeorge & Anne HumeKaren HunterMichael HunterJeremiah & MitaHurley

Ralph & LillianHutchinson & Family

Brian Hutchison &Family

Phil & Janice HuttonLillian IngFrank Ivis

Jackman FoundationAnn Jackson & Denis Ho

Jennie JacksonWendy & AllanJackson

Stacey JaczkoBrian JamiesonMargaret A JanzenBrian Jaworsky &Family

Christina JensenMark JensenDave JewettJewish Foundation ofGreater Toronto

Julie JiThe Joan & CliffordHatch Foundation

Mary JobePearl JohansonMartin JohnRobert E Johnson &Family

Michael JohnstonDavid JohnstonJanette JohnstonKathy JonesJean JonesSylvia Jones & DavidGillies

Vida JuozaitisCatherine KaloutskySharilyn KamholtzRobina KaposyGerry & Rose KarkerEllen KarpMiriam KaufmanRoy KayaharaJude & Helen KeastJohn KeatingDaryl Keays &Maureen McGuigan

KEEN CanadaIan & Marian KellandCorrie KellestineElaine & David KellyDon & Francie KendalPeter KennanMary F KennedyPeter KennedyJean & Tony KerinsMavis Kerr & LarryKryski

Anisa KhanRuth Kiessling & FamilyPatricia KingBruce King & ValerieJones

Kinsman/KanyarFamily Foundation atthe Private GivingFoundation

William KleinValerie Kloet & FamilyRuth KnapGisela KnappeDennis KnightDawna Knowles &Family

Dave KnoxDiane & Martin KnyfAngie KochSeth KoplowitzStan Kozak & LeanneJohns

Sebastian Kozlowski &Family

Jana Krejcova & TiborKrantz

Allan KrystieAnne Kubu & FamilyErnie KuechmeisterNorman Kuntz &Family

Flo KusiakDori La SelvaNancy LaingJanet LambDavid Lamb & FamilyNathan LambertsJohn Lamberts &Family

Marjory LaneJudith A LaneMike Lanigan & FamilyPam LaPalme & FamilyLucie Larose & NeilMcKay

Diana LaubitzFrank & Julie LauritzenKeith LaushwayRosemary & StuartLawrence

Kate Lazier & JanePyper

Jenny LeachDerrick LeePeter C LeeYong Cho Lee &Family

Peter LeeneySteve LeisEberhard LeistnerVolkmar Leistner &Family

Bonnie LendrumWalter LeuKoon Lai Wah LeungCatherine LeungBrandon Levac &Family

Paul LevayChristine LewisLeonard Lillie & FamilyKaren LimardiMarian Lips & FamilyRobert A Lisa HubeStanley W LitchDavid LittleAndrew LiuGary LivockWilliam LoganPeter LongPeter & DorothyLothian & Family

Jane Low BeerSarah LoweJohn Lucente & FamilyBob Luckhart & FamilyMurray & LindaLumley

Michael LundholmSheryl LuskBruce LytleMary A MacEachernElizabeth & DonMacIntyre

Elizabeth MackayDon MacKenzieAlex MacKenzieErrol MacKenzie &Jeanne Keldson

MacKenzie FinancialCorporation

Evelyn MacLeanChristina MacNaughton& Family

Jennifer Macnaughton& William Stensson

Ian MacRaeRosalind MadsenEsmond MahDouglas MairVeronica Mallon-Dupuis & BarryDupuis

Don MalloryDan MaloneyRamesh MangatTom MarAndrea MarglesMario MarinelliWilliam P MarkowNancy & Robert MarraAndrew MarshallAnne MartinJoelle MartinKarl MassfellerOttilie Rose MatchettMarshall MatsonRick & Janet MatthewsRobin G Maughan &Family

Vivian McAlisterDennis & Kathleen RMcCalla

The McCallum,McBride Fund, c/oHamiltonCommunityFoundation

Len McClellandJanice McClelland &Don Blok

Anne McClure &Family

Muriel McCoyRobert McCuenJohn & ElizabethMcCullam

Joan McCurdy-Myers& Family

Peter McCutcheonBrian McDiarmidTerry & LauraMcDonald

John McFaddenSue McFarlane &Family

Lynn McFerranKevin McGaffeyH M McGarrellDonald McGillivray &Family

Alison McGregorDon McIlraithCarolyn McKeeDoug McKenzieGrace & DougMcKirgan

Liz McKittrickBrian & Pat McKnightAnne & Ian McLachlinSandra McLellanCharles McLeodAlbert & DoreenMcMaster

Ruth McMathSimon McNabbSheila McNairOlar MechanicalChristian MedvedPat MeekSubhash Mehta &Family

John Meiboom &Family

Frank MeinzingerDavid Merritt & Family

Wallace MeyerinkBrent Michaluk &Family

Alex & Ann MiddletonCatherine MiddletonFrances MillerBrian & Brenda MillerAlan Miller & BerniceBlackman

Selby Milner & TerryTaylor

Grant MinardCheryl MitchellElaine MitchellStephen & CarolMitchell & Family

Rose-Mary MitterRuth MoffattRandy MoffittMichelle MohrMargie Molineux &Family

Julie MolnarEsperanza Monsalve &Family

Pino MontemaranoBarbara MooreRuss & Pat MoorePaula MooreJohn & Linda MorganPeter MorinWendy Morin &Family

Keith R Morley &Family

Sandy MorrisonDonald MorrisonHeather MorrisonDavid MouleM A MoutrayLeslie MuirheadKen MullingsWilliam Murphy &Family

John & Hiedi MurrayRob Murray & FamilyBrian & Valerie NashNelco MechanicalLimited

Patricia A NelsonBill NestorovichEd NeumannLucy NevesHoward & PamelaNewman

Andrew G NicholasDuncan NichollsGordon NichollsKathryn Nicholson &Family

David & Linda NobleAnne NoiceThe Norman &Margaret JewisonCharitableFoundation

John R NorthMargaret Northfield &Family

Northland Power IncNortown AirJoan NuffieldIrv NymanChris O’DonnellMartin & KathleenO'Grady

Bruce J Olson & FamilyA Richard OmatsuOntario PowerGeneration Inc

Veronica OnyskiwJohn OrmondHelen OrsinoRobert B OrtonRobert OsborneTerry O'SullivanKathrin Ott & FamilyOtto & Marie PickCharitableFoundation

Fran OussorenZoi & Sam OuzasMarg & Will OvertonNicola PalframanSally PalmerJolene ParkScott ParkerHeather ParkerDaniel ParkerJoan & Joel ParkesStella ParrDavid E Parsons &Family

Anjlee Patel & FamilyDan PattersonRoman Pawlyshyn &Family

Reza PazookiJane PeacockAdam Peck & FamilyMichael PedersenCarin PelkaT W PellewPeninsula BTCGloria Pennycook &Family

Margaret PerchalukKim PerkinChantal PerrotEric PesceJames Phelan & FamilyDennis & ConniePhillipson

Michael & NormaPiggott

Susan PikeWarren PittonRichard & AnnettePivnick

Arlene PlacidoGenevieve Plank &Family

David PlattDiane Pope & FamilyHenry & Susan PoppDavid PortDonna PowellWilliam PowellE H PriceDonald G PriestmanPeter PritchardGail & Peter PritchardHerman Proper &Family

Gordon ProudfootJohn PullenJane PyperPeter RaeNorman Ragetlie &Family

Janice & Hugh RamollaMarian Ratcliffe &Family

Ray and Wendy MiskeFund at Cambridge &North DumfriesCommunityFoundation

Wayne ReevesJames Reicker

Glynnis RenggerGeorge H RenningerDonna RevellPeter RiceSarah Rice & Chuck HuiJoan RichardDerek & MerleRichards

Helene Richards-Bentley & RobertBentley

Mary RingRichard W Rinn &Family

Ronald & Mary LynnRitchie

Linda RobinsonSandi RobinsonNancy Robinson & JeffHemming

Karen RobsonDawn RobsonJohn RockxDiane Rogers & FamilyBrenda RolfeThe Rogan FoundationTerry & Mary RoseWilliam Rosenfeld &Family

Justin RossMarilyn Ross & FamilyJulie RossallRosamund Rossetti &Mike Osborn

Dorothy L RudgeRick Russell & FamilyTeri Russell-Hill &Family

Francis E RyanJohn Kenneth SabistonMike Salmon & SusanLiver

Pam & Alan SalmoniJohn & ElizabethSander

Malcolm J SandersonHuw SangsterLinda Santry & MarkKaye & Family

David Sarginson &Family

Luard & PatriciaSaunders

Peggy & Robert SavageRonald & PatriciaSavage

Don ScallenRonald ScanlanJeremy & JenniferSchaal

The Schad FoundationTherese SchattmanSebastianSchoenhoeffer

Mike Scholte & FamilyMichael Schultz &Family

Harvey & LauraSchwartz

Gary & Carol ScobieLarry ScottBarbara SeldonRachelle Sender & RonLancaster

Trudy SenesiAnne SentpeteryKevin Service & FamilyStephen ShapiroEvelyn L ShaverRobbie D Shaw


g i F T SGifts were received to honour these special people:

o C t o B e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 – J A n u A r y 3 1 , 2 0 1 7

Anda BruinsmaChristineRobert graham,

Julie Di lorenzo &Family

John grandy & MegSalter

grant HallJanice McClellandAaron SmithChris SpenceRobert H. Watson

AnniversaryDawn & John

Meyers – 50thRosemary & Ross

newkirk – 50th elaine & uwe

Wassermann –50th

birth of a ChildAlexandre Patrick

Corbin Randall

birthday Doug Barrett – 60th Shirley Baylis – 80thStephen BissWilla Blacklauren CussenFraser gibsonSusan HoweDouglas leiperAraby lockhart –

90thernie McFarland –

70thMary Rose

retirementJane CameronRonald Schirm

ChristmasKaren & Doug

AltonRobin AndersonDoris ArnoldBedding FamilyMargaret BergstraTom BernackiDonald Bowyer &

FamilyJohn Bowyer &

FamilyRobert Bowyer &

FamilyMimi BoydJohn BreckonTracey BrailsfordBryan & FamilyMaeve CaisterCharlene & Steve

Fay-CosmanDevin & Sarahliz Farrell & FamilyMichele Macartney-

FilgateWayne gilesgrant HallHammill Familieslisa HampelHolmes FamilyAnn & Harry

HoogeveenJennifer HunterBoris Kaschenko

Anne, george &Wale King

laura KnappMark KrempienJoan Henry &

Stephen leeAdam libertinilorraine McFaddenPetra & Tom

Mcgrathgranddaughters of

Carolyn McKeeMs Moeian MurrayWeston PetersDavid PreissCharlie RainhardVicki & Aaron SmithFamily & Friends of

DaphneStapleton

Joan ToddXenoWeber FamilyTyler & Addison

Westenberggill & David Wright

SeasonalBeverly & Michael

BarcellosPeter BlathwaytAaron Holdenlauren HoldenMargaret JenningsJessie KayeAnisa KhanPeter, Yvonne,

Skyler & DileasMacgowan

Darryl SherkCarol Turner

Completion of an end to endDiane & Bill

Hambleton –10th Anniversaryof their comple-tion

Ruth Moffat –niagara Section 1 day**

thank youAnnual girls Hike

WeekendBeaver Valley Bruce

Trail – Trail Angelsgwen & David ColeDoris HarperJoyce HumphreysAllan ShieldsTessa ShelveyThe Canadian life &

Health Conference– in lieu of speakers gifts

** Missed being listed inthe Winter 2016-2017issue. We apologize forthe omission.

In Memoriam gifts were received in recognition of:

Stephen AbbottDonald AffleckFay AshcroftTodd Hugh BardesMurray Barrettlloyd BergAnne e. Blowzane BoydJohn M. BoyleHazzle BurridgeChloePete ColyerJohn J. CumminsValerie Maureen

DobsonCatherine Ford

Juliane (Spiess)Frey

Bob gillsonMary lu & Ted

HorlorFiorenzo (enzo)

iantornoKevin JamesMother of Carla

JohnstonRobert William

James JohnstonKathyShirley Anne

KlementRobert lankinnorman Scott

Maclellan

emily MacnaughtonAlan MacRaeBradley (Brad) Ray

MastersMalcolm (Mac)

McDonaldDebra MclaughlinStewart MeeknandaDaphne nichollsDr. ian Buchan

PetrieKeith PhillipoJim RainforthPaul RicciuttiSara RosenDr. Morley

Rutherford

elisabeth SalewskyHelen Salvisburgelyse Schultzeileen ScottTony StapletonMartha Summerseva Tihanyi John Travislena WattersMarie & Ted Wellseric Charles

Wiklundniek WitHelen WrightJoan Younggerlinde Yurkiw

Presents for Preservation

birthdayJohn BellKarl FreemanRoman ReidJoshua Thorne

ChristmasCarmen &

Christopher BestJanet BirnstihlHeather & gordon

DarlingtonPeter StapletonJoshua e. Thorne

SeasonalAlison ConquerSarah & John

enrightScott HamiltonKit & Rick Knaplynn Riley

ellen Robsongerry RobsonKathy Starodub

Rosemary & David SheaLorraine SherredMary & Ray ShierDonald J ShierJocelyn & Ted ShipmanBill ShonbeckRoger ShortBrian & Susan ShuterPeter SidgwickRobert Simpson &Family

Scott SinclairMarion SinclairJohn W Sinclair &Jeannine Renaud

Brian Sine & FamilyDavid SisamLinda SiztoCharles P SkeltonDavid SmallCraig SmibertArt SmithElisabeth SmithKiara Kristi SmithCarl S SmithDoreen SmithRolande SmithAlicia & Murray SmithErwin G SmithSandy Smith & BernardBeard

Jill Smith-Brodie &David Brodie

Liza SmithiesSmith's Funeral Service(Burlington) Limited

Robert SmytheBill & Audrey SnelWilliam J SnowdenPat & Chris SnyderKathleen SoloseJean SomervilleMin Jeung SonHelen SophianopoulosWalter SopinkaWendy SouthallPatrizia SpadaforaDiana SpearnPatrick Speissegger &Family

St. Catharines RoadRunners & Walkers

Loretta & Vida StankusCarol C StanleyDaphne StapletonKoosje StassenRose StecklyDeb SteelWerner Steger &Family

Neal SteinMary I StephensonPatricia StewartKevin Stewart & FamilyTrevor Stock & IrmgardRichter

Martin & SandraStocker

Nils Stockinger &Family

Allison StoeckerJudy & Robert StoneScott Stone & FamilyStoneridge InsuranceBrokers

Lora & Dave StrattonGordon StubleyDale K SullivanSunLife Financial

Anna Sunn & FamilySummer SyedDavid & Gloria SykesT K P C (Group)James & Vikki TaitJohn TaylorMartha TaylorRonald TeelAndy Tesic & FamilyTheatre OrangevilleRichard ThodeLaura M ThomasWilliam Thomas &Family

Paul D ThompsonBrian ThompsonKen ThompsonKathryn ThompsonBruce Thompson &Family

John G ThomsonJohn R ThorntonBrenda Tipper &Family

Monica TirionGeorge ToddCynthia Torokvei &Rick Brodhurst

David ToyePenny TravisEric TretheweyJohn TrezisePeter Tsang & FamilyWalter & CarolynTuohy

Katherine TurnerFrances Turner &Michael Murray

Arnold Tweed &Family

The United Church ofCanada Foundation

The UPS FoundationAnnette UrlockerPeter van Dillen &Kathryn Wherry

Ted & Marge Van GeestTheo & Pam Black vanGroll

Van Harten Surveying& Engineering Inc

Vicki VanderburghJanina VanderpostHarold VandersluisBiljana Vasilevska &Christopher Borst

John VetterJane & Peter VickeryMichael Virostek &Family

Richard VisserJeanette von Bloedau &Terry Bonneville

Ilsetraut vonFehrentheil

Anne WadgeSharon & DavidWadley

Ingrid WagemansDouglas WahlstenTim Wainwright &Family

Jacqueline G Wakefield& Family

Wally's WalkersMargaret WalterLenore WaltersJim WarnerRick WatersAmy Watson

Wayne HusseyConsulting Inc

Ken & Cecile WeberDana WebsterWednesday HikersSue WeedonTrudy WeierGail WeilerBrenda WelchThomas WellsArt WelterDorothy & GerdWengler

Evelyn Westen &Family

Thomas WhiteDave & Fay WhitneyAaron WielandDon & MonicaWilliams

Kathy WillingRod Willis & FayeWillis

Helene & Bill Wilmart-Collard

Marjorie WilsonTerry L WinchieSusan WismerJohanna WitMary Witko & FamilyLynn WitmerWilliam Wittman &Family

Tom & Judy WoleverHendrik WondergemBob and Alice WongKL Wong & FamilyGlen & Karen WoodRoss WoodJanet Wood & FamilyAllan Wood & GinaMinelli

Frances Woolley &Family

World ExpeditionsMonde Ltd

Gary WrathallPat & George WrightLinda WrightDeau WrightEdward WrightAnna XueBarb Yake & GeorgeNorville

Barb YeoElaine & Clifton YoungMichael & LindaYoung

Joyce YoungLoudon YoungPaul ZanetteAdrian Zenwirt &Family

Andree ZeritschKristina ZeromskieneMichael Zessner &Family

Ying Y ZhuangEllie Zweegman


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Nature Reserves totaling 326 acres of

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will be placed in the protection of the

Bruce Trail’s Conservation Corridor.

Ancient Beach is the latest of the Nature Reservesto be added, following the creation of DundedinRavine Nature Reserve earlier in January. Funds arenow also in place for the purchase of Kemble RockNature Reserve, which is set to be finalized in March. Ancient Beach, Dunedin Ravine and KembleRock Nature Reserves each are of high ecologicalvalue and will generate a bounty of ecologicalservices for generations to come. Our donors havemade preserving land and funding the Bruce TrailConservancy’s vital programming a priority, and asa result the BTC is now one of Ontario’s most activeland trusts. Thank you for ensuring the next generation isable to find inspiration, adventure, and aconnection to nature along the Escarpment youknow and love.

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