Conservation Volunteering Toronto

Hike & Swim the Grotto at Bruce Peninsula National Park

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/hike-swim-grotto)** We're doing a day trip to one of the most spectacular locations in Ontario: the Bruce Peninsula National Park. This area is full of unique, dramatic landscapes with stark cliffs and views over the enormous Georgian Bay. We'll be tackling a moderately difficult 8.5km hike through some of the most incredible summer scenery in Ontario. We're starting the day off by visiting the Grotto, perhaps the most famous natural spot in the province. We'll hike through the forest then along the beach, ending up at the incredible rock formations and crystal clear waters of the Grotto. Here we'll stop for lunch, taking in the incredible views and turquoise water before hiking on to the backcountry Stormhaven Campsite. On the way we'll cross pebble beaches, forest trails and unreal views of Lake Huron before coming back the way we came. **Please note that self drivers will need to purchase a permit for parking.** **Highlights** **Visit the Grotto:** Explore Ontario’s most famous natural landmark, where striking limestone cliffs meet crystal-clear turquoise waters. **Hike Pebble Beaches:** Walk across rugged shoreline beaches and forested trails that lead to the remote Stormhaven backcountry campsite. **Views of Georgian Bay:** Take in sweeping panoramas of cliffs and open water, with autumn colours adding even more drama to the landscape. **Event cost: $70+HST (for explorer members) - $70 optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/hike-swim-grotto)** **About Wilderness Union** Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people. Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad. Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming! ***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

Event equipment carry and set up volunteers

Need 3-5 volunteers depending on how many nets we will need Sign up here if you want to volunteer to help with equipment and set up in the morning. Volunteers will come early before the event start to help carry equipment and set up nets. Volunteers please arrive early at the assigned time and place. Meeting time will be up to an hour before the event start time. Volunteers will play for free and will get additional perks. Number of volunteers needed will depend on how many nets are required. Regular volunteers will get preference. **Please only sign up to volunteer if you are attending the event for sure.** Please answer the RSVP question and add yourself to the waiting list and I will add you if you’re needed as a volunteer and I will contact you to confirm with details. Once confirmed you will be added as a volunteer

Come to BC With Us!

Holiday Time! I'm away for a week. Keep an eye on the schedule for our sunday hikes!

Beach Volleyball All level Learn and Play

Join our WhatsApp group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/F7838OJWfkiAlMEyNffVfZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F7838OJWfkiAlMEyNffVfZ) Welcome to beach volleyball All Level Learn and Play Event in Spanish Banks. If you never play before but want to, no worry, you can learn basic skills over here. All the equipment is prepared. This event is for come to meet new friends, improve your volleyball skill and build your team. **Only 20 spots** * People will **learn basic skills and rules from** **Our Host Anthony this week** in the first hour. * In the next hour, we will be divided into the different teams to play on the court. * People who just want to play can play directly. **Drop In $10.** **Flash Sale 2026 All summer Pass $69** May 17 2026 - Sep 6 2026 Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining) [https://www.extremelyshy.com/toronto](https://www.extremelyshy.com/toronto) **Book online only**, **you will receive details and contact information in your confirmation email**. Show your QR code to our host Yana to verify. Legal Stuff - Liabilities, Obligations, and Responsibilities * We are a group composed of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. However, as a group of friends and acquaintances, we will look out for each other. * The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. By RSVPing "Yes", for this event, * You acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event

Hiking Wilket Creek Trail/Sunnybrook Park Trail

Local Social Host Sign-Up: Lunches, Drinks & Curated Experiences

**Want to help bring your city’s community together?** We’re looking for local hosts to organize small group lunches, evening drinks, mixers, movie get-togethers and curated experiences. **No experience necessary,** just a friendly attitude, some local knowledge, and a willingness to meet a few new people. After each event, we’ll send a short feedback form so we can improve and support you. The host will also be able to provide feedback so we can learn what worked and what didn't. **[Click here](https://form.questionscout.com/6926c9ab87a828a5c11a79fc)** to apply and get started: if you’re selected, we’ll reach out for a quick screening call.

The Wilderness Brothers (Sudbury)

Contact Alex for location and information.

Canoe & Hike the Best of Algonquin

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/canoe-hike-algonquin-26)** **We’ll be headed to Rock Lake in Algonquin Park for an adventure that will allow you to take in the stunning scenery from two perspectives: a floating canoe on the lake’s serene waters and atop an amazing rocky lookout point.** We’ll start with a quick canoe lesson onshore and then launch our boats into the lake and set off. We’ll cruise through crystal clear waters and follow the shoreline beneath dramatic granite cliffs. Keep your eyes on the western shore: if we’re lucky, we’ll be able to see ancient pictographs that are etched into the rock face near the southern end, which are amongst the oldest recorded evidence of Indigenous presence on these shores. Loons are also common out here, and moose have a habit of appearing at the marshy edges when you least expect them. We’ll eventually arrive at the Booth's Rock trailhead, where the trail climbs steadily through mixed boreal forest before breaking out onto an exposed granite ridgeline with views over Rock Lake, Whitefish Lake, and a sweep of unbroken Algonquin forest. The descent follows a long wooden staircase back into the trees, then traces the old Booth railway grade along the water's edge until we return to the trailhead. Plan for a full day of amazing nature. This is Algonquin at its best! **Highlights** **Rock Lake Cliffs:** The eastern shore drops its dramatic granite faces plunge straight into the water, creating a dramatic landscape.. Paddling beneath them puts the scale of these structures in perspective. **Sandy Beaches:** Discover lakeside sandy beaches contrasting the granite cliffs. **Booth's Rock Lookout:** Views over Rock and Whitefish lakes and hundreds of square kilometres of Algonquin forest. **Event cost: $100+HST (for explorer members) - $60 optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/canoe-hike-algonquin-26)** **About Wilderness Union** Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people. Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad. Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming! ***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

School Bus Hike: Caledon Trailway

Join us on a moderately paced hike on flat terrain on the Caledon Trailway from the village of Caledon East past Albion Hills, through the hamlet of Palgrave to Highway 9. Suitable for families and beginners or anyone wanting to enjoy a day out in the countryside not far from Toronto on a not too challenging hike. Dropouts at 7 km, 10 km, and 12 km. We'll have a refreshment stop in the downtown Bolton heritage conservation district where the town of Bolton Mills was formed and there's a variety of options for hikers to enjoy before our ride back to York Mills. Bus Fare: $25.00 Bruce Trail Conservancy Member, $32.00 Non-Members, reduced fares for Children Under 12. Fares Includes a $1.00 Donation to support the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Note you need to register and pay your bus fare through the [Bruce Trail Hike Schedule](https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/bus-hike-caledon-trailway-caledon-east-palgrave/2026-08-15/). Registration will open at 8:00 PM Saturday August 1st. Our hikes proceed rain or shine and bus fares are non-refundable and they may not be transferred between seperate events. Please read our refund policy linked from the above registration page before registering.

Red-headed Woodpeckers at Presqu'ile!

🌿 **Presqu'ile Provincial Park Adventure!** 🦅 I'm excited to announce that we're heading back to one of my favourite birding destinations in Ontario... **Presqu'ile Provincial Park!** Located on the shores of Lake Ontario near Brighton, Presqu'ile is one of the province's premier migration hotspots. Every visit is different, and that's what makes it so exciting. August marks the beginning of fall migration, with shorebirds already moving south, early songbirds on the move, waterbirds gathering along the shoreline, and birds of prey always a possibility. We'll spend the day exploring Presqu'ile's beaches, marshes, woodlands and scenic trails, searching for whatever nature has in store. **Red-headed Woodpeckers** are always a highlight, along with Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, swallows, ducks, terns, gulls, and a wonderful variety of other birds and wildlife. One of my favourite stops is a private backyard bird sanctuary just outside the park. The feeders often attract a wonderful assortment of birds and offer fantastic opportunities for close-up photography. Even if you're new to birding, this trip is a great way to learn. We'll take our time, identify everything we see, answer questions, and simply enjoy a relaxing day surrounded by nature. As always, we'll travel in a **small group of only 3 guests**, giving everyone a much more personal experience than a large tour. 💲 **Only $99 per person** Transportation from Toronto is included. If you'd like to spend a summer day exploring one of Ontario's finest birding locations with great company, I'd love to have you join us.

Algonquin Park Daytrip

# Algonquin Park Wildlife Adventure There's something special about Algonquin Park. Every visit is different, and that's what keeps us coming back year after year. We've had many amazing wildlife encounters over the years, and every trip has the potential to surprise us. If you've ever dreamed of the possibility to see Moose or Black Bear in the wild, this is the trip for you. Our main goal for the day will be finding Moose and Black Bears while exploring some of Algonquin Park's best wildlife areas. Summer is an excellent time to see Moose feeding along roadsides, ponds, and wetlands. We may encounter cows with calves, or impressive bull Moose already growing their massive velvet antlers. Black Bears are also regularly seen throughout the park at this time of year as they come out to feed on blueberries. For many people, seeing a wild bear for the first time is a life-changing experience. I've spent years working around Black Bears and can honestly say they are fascinating animals that deserve our respect, not our fear. Of course, wildlife is never predictable, and that's part of the adventure. Over the years our Algonquin trips have also produced Algonquin Wolves, River Otters, Beavers, Red Foxes, White-tailed Deer, American Martens, and countless birds. As summer progresses, southbound migrants begin appearing alongside the park's resident species, making for excellent birding as well. One advantage of joining this trip is experience. I have spent a great deal of time in Algonquin Park over the years and stay in contact with people throughout the park who let me know where wildlife has recently been active. Seeing wildlife is all about being in the right place at the right time, and that's exactly what this tour is designed to do. We'll leave Toronto at **7:00 a.m.**, arriving in Algonquin Park around **10:00 a.m.**, giving us late morning and quite a bit of the afternoon to explore while actively looking for wildlife. We'll stop for lunch at the famous Algonquin Visitor Centre, where you can enjoy one of the park's most spectacular panoramic views. Please bring your own lunch and snacks as there is only snacks available at the Visitor's Centre. This is a medium-paced outing with several short walks as we search different habitats throughout the day. We'll take our time whenever we encounter wildlife, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the animals. While no wildlife sightings can ever be guaranteed, all of the photographs shown on this page were taken on previous trips, and Algonquin Park remains one of Canada's premier destinations for seeing Moose in the wild. ### Important Information • Medium activity level with short walks. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Light-coloured clothing is recommended. • Insect Repellant is suggested. ### Meeting Information **Departure:** 7:00 a.m. from Finch Subway Station Passenger Pick Up. Return to Toronto is approximately **7:30 p.m.** ### Included • Transportation • Admission to Algonquin Provincial Park • A full day of guided bird and wildlife viewing ### Cost **$139 per person** Only **3 seats** are available in my vehicle, ensuring a small group experience with plenty of room for everyone and their camera gear. Wildlife can never be guaranteed, but few places in Canada offer better opportunities to see Moose than Algonquin Park. If this is your first visit to Algonquin, I know it won't be your last.

🌅 Tommy Thompson Sunset Walk & Lighthouse — Wildlife & Skyline (9km)