Submitted by Peninsula Bruce Trail Club
The Peninsula Bruce Trail Club is inviting the community to take part in its Rainbow Hikes—an ongoing effort to create inclusive, welcoming outdoor spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. These guided hikes, supported by Grey Bruce Pride, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Anishinaabe Cultural Centre and other Bruce Trail clubs, focus on connection, safety, and shared experience in nature, and are open to all skill levels.
The first hike takes place Sunday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre in Bruce Peninsula National Park. After a brief welcome, participants will hike an easy section of the Bruce Trail to the Burnt Point Loop Side Trail with hike leaders and a park interpreter, exploring local ecology through a queer ecology lens. Hikers can then choose a shorter return or a longer loop featuring cedar forest, rocky shoreline, and views over Fathom Five National Marine Park, including Flowerpot Island, before gathering back at the centre for lunch or time in Tobermory.
On Sunday, July 19 at 11 a.m., a second hike hosted by the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club (SBTC) will be held at the Inglis Falls Arboretum near Owen Sound. This relaxed walk will be led by a certified SBTC hike leader and explores 20 acres of diverse forest and meadow habitats, with the option to extend the hike along the Sydenham River or return for a bring-your-own lunch and social time.
A Fall Rainbow Hike on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. takes place at Cape Croker Park in Neyaashiinigmiing. Guided by a Two-Spirit Nawash member, the hike includes an introduction to the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, followed by a forest and boardwalk walk through wetlands on the Ginebek Mikaans Trail, blending ecology, culture, and perspectives on sexuality and gender within traditional Anishinaabe culture.
PBTC and SBTC will also join the Owen Sound Pride Parade and Big Gay Block Party on June 13, connecting with the community and sharing more about inclusive hiking and conservation.
All Rainbow Hikes require advance registration, and space is limited. Whether you’re new to hiking or a regular on the trail, these events offer a chance to experience the outdoors in a space where everyone is welcome—grounded in respect, learning, and year-round allyship. Visit https://hikes.brucetrail.org/ to view the schedule and register.
Learn more about Pride events and Rainbow hikes organized or supported by Bruce Trail Conservancy here: https://brucetrail.org/pride-2026/
