Certified Hike Leader – April 1 and 9, 2026
Become a Certified Hike Leader! Register now for two half-day sessions in St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Scott Mitchell
Spots available for Certified Hike Leader course
The Guelph Hiking Trail Club is looking for hike leaders to lead hikes in and around Guelph. A few spots are still available for the Certified Hike Leader course on March 29, 2026.
Chainsaw Course – May 2026
Hike Ontario is pleased to announce that in partnership with the Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. (GHTA), a one-day chainsaw course for Hike Ontario member clubs and their members is being offered on May 2 and May 3, 2026, at a Midland GHTA club member’s property near Midland, Ontario.
Save the dates! Hike Ontario Summit
The annual Hike Ontario Summit will be held on September 25-27, 2026, in the beautiful tourist and trails town of Westport.
Tentative date for next Navigation course
Hike Ontario is considering offering another session of the one-day Navigation: Map and Compass course. The proposed date is Sunday, April 19, 2026, 9 am-5 pm. Let us know if you are interested in participating.
Navigation: Map and Compass – April 18, 2026
Navigation: Map and Compass is an introductory course in map reading and compass-use skills. Participants will learn concepts and practice skills to help them plan and follow a route using a map and compass.
Certified Hike Leader (Online Course) – January 6 and 13, 2026
Start the New Year off by becoming a Certified Hike Leader! Register now for two online sessions: January 6 and 13, 2026.
Certified Hike Leader (Online Course) – January 29 and February 5, 2026
Start the New Year off by becoming a Certified Hike Leader! Register now for two online sessions: January 29 and February 5, 2026.
Certified Hike Leader (Online Course) – October 14 and 21, 2025
Take the next step in your hiking progress and become a leader! Register now for two online sessions: October 14 and 21, 2025.
Navigation: Map and Compass – November 15, 2025
Navigation: Map and Compass is an introductory course in map reading and compass-use skills. Participants will learn concepts and practice skills to help them plan and follow a route using a map and compass.