Bruce Trail

"After a day’s walk, everything has twice its usual value." - G.M. Trevelyan

Trail Stats

Distance: ~870km (~540 miles)
Elevation gain: ~6K metres (~20k ft)
Highest point: 540 metres (1172 ft)
Lowest point: Sea Level
Starting point: Tobermory, Canada
Finishing point: Niagara Falls, Canada
Scrambling level: 1/5
Bushwalking Level: 1/5

Description

The Bruce Trail is one of the oldest long-distance trails in Canada. It was created in the 1960s. It goes from Tobermory to Niagara Falls.

The trail runs 800+ km along the Niagara Escarpment, one of the thirteen UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Canada. You will see cool rock formations, green forests, high cliffs, and so much more. If you are doing it in the fall, be ready to be blown away by the fall colours!

Highlights

Colours: Ontario and Québec are known for their vivid fall colours
Bruce Peninsula: Be prepared for high cliffs and turquoise water.
Well-marked: When you have bushwalked and hiked where there is no trail, it's always relaxing to enjoy a well-marked trail.

Challenges

Poison Ivy: If this little plant gets in touch with your skin, expect a rash that will last weeks.
Camping: Wild camping is not allowed.
Limited remoteness: Ontario is the most populated province of Canada (by a lot!).

When to go

The trail is open year-round. I decided to do the hike in the fall for the gorgeous colours (I would highly recommend it). To time well your hike for the fall colours, visit this website.

Resupplies

There are plenty of towns on the trail or close by for resupplying. You don't need to send any boxes. Please visit resupply plan for further information.