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Hole in the Wall – Limehouse to Speyside (20.5 km, 4-4.5 k/hr) (5/31/2026)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Limehouse Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 31 2026 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:05 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 29 2026 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8 hrs (including driving)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel Parker
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We’ll hike the Bruce Trail from Limehouse Conservation Area to Speyside and back.

Limehouse offers an opportunity to explore a little of the past: the remnants of the lime industry’s huge lime kilns, an old powderhouse, and the railroad bed of the old Toronto Suburban Radial Railway (electric, running twice daily Guelph to Toronto, put out of business essentially due to nearby Hwy 7, closed in 1931.)

Four kms south near Speyside, we’ll follow the side trails (with some rocky sections) before returning to the Limehouse Conservation Area on the main Bruce Trail. Towards the end of our hike we’ll pass through the Hole in the Wall, climbing on two ladders, and past a series of rock fissures.

The terrain is mostly flat with some rocky sections. This hike is suitable for strong beginner and intermediate hikers. Bruce Trail map 12.

Treats Option

To finish off the trip, there's an option for ice cream treats in Georgetown at Whimsy Street Treats.

Waitlist Policy

Everyone starts on the waitlist, passengers will be added as drivers become available. This is a carpool event, there is no meet-at- event option.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST TICKS

Wear long pants. Tuck your shirt into your pants, and pull your socks over your pant legs. Wear light coloured clothing to spot ticks more easily. Use bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin on your skin and clothing. Avoid tall grass.

Check yourself for ticks immediately after the event, you can ask me for help for removal. When you get home, shower and do a full body check, if you find a tick, remove it with tweezers. If a tick is attached to your skin for less than 24 hours, your chance of getting Lyme disease is negligible.

For more information, see Ticks

Required Items to Bring:

Sun hat and sunblock
Water (2 L)
Lunch/snacks
Bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin to repel ticks
Change of footware for after the hike

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera
Cell phone

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

11145-11117 22 Side Road · Limehouse, ON Parking is on the south side of 22 Side Rd across from the school. There should be space for 12 cars, please park efficiently. In the case of overflow, parking at the school is usually an option.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

112Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:05 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $28.90 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, May 17, 2026). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!

Waiting List

Sorry, either registration for this event is closed, or the event is full. If you are a TOC Member, you may add yourself to the Waiting List here.
Note that if the event maximum has not been reached, but you are still seeing this box, it is because the maximum was reached at one point and there are already others ahead of you on the list.