Niagara Whirlpool Hike and Botanical Gardens

Difficulty Rating:
Rural Hike
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Beauty Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Solitude Rating:
⭐⭐️⭐️️
Adventure Category:
Adventure Start:
Jul 23, 2023 9:00 AM
Estimated End:
Jul 23, 2023 5:00 PM

Adventure Description

This is an epic hike. It'll be loud, turbulent, and thrilling! This 5.5 KM loop will take us to the the base of the Niagara Gorge, right beside the Niagara Whirlpools. We'll hike through slippery slopes, large boulders, and a lush forest scenery - all part of Niagara Falls' natural wonders. Wear proper shoes that are comfortable and have good grip. There's no swimming in the rapids for obvious reasons, but it's pretty cool down by the water - super nice on a hot day.

While this is a short hike, there's a steep ascent and descent making it moderately challenging and with so much to look at, it'll probably take us around 3 hrs to complete.

To relax, we'll head over to check out the cool flowers at the Botanical Gardens. Spanning almost 100 acres, we'll have time to enjoy the massive lawns and walk the footpaths of maintained gardens.

This is an epic hike. It'll be loud, turbulent, and a thrilling time! This 5.5 KM loop will take us to the the base of the Niagara Gorge, right beside the Niagara Whirlpools. We'll hike through slippery slopes, large boulders, and a lush forest scenery - all part of Niagara Falls' natural wonders. Wear proper shoes that are comfortable and have good grip. There's no swimming in the rapids for obvious reasons, but it's pretty cool down by the water - super nice on a hot day.

While this is a short hike, there's a steep ascent and descent making it moderately challenging and with so much to look at, it'll probably take us around 3 hrs to complete.

To relax, we'll head over to check out some cool flowers at the Botanical Gardens. Spanning almost 100 acres, we'll have time to enjoy the massive lawns and walk the footpaths of maintained gardens.

Trip Costs

Friends: $90+ HST ($40 +HST if self-driving)

Explorers: $40+ HST ($0 if self-driving)

Pathfinders: $0

Trip Leader: Sarah

Itinerary

08:50 - Those getting a ride meet at the PetroCanada by Keele Subway Station at 1750 Bloor Street West

09:00 - Shuttle leaves. Please note that we do not wait for latecomers.

10:30 - Arrive at car park and trail head meeting self-drivers

10:30 - 13:30 - Hike, eating lunch en route (bring a packed lunch!)

13:45 - Explore Botanical Gardens

15: 30 - Anticipated time leaving back to Toronto

17:00 - Anticipated return to Keele Station

Rental Gear available

Adventure Cost
Event Cost:
$90 +HST ($40 +HST if self-driving)
Transport Cost:
$40 +HST ($0 if self-driving)

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Divakar
Kiomars (Kay)
Britania
Chrissy
Ahmed
Jeffrey
Sarah
Rohan

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