About the Hike

Our tree walk through Bell Park to the Northern Forest at Science North will explore for significant and memorable trees in the 100 year old park., Included will be some of the oldest trees in the park dating back nearly 100 years, the 10th M tree in the Regreening Program planted by Jane Goodall and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2022 as well as the Northern Forest established by Science North in 1984. Some of these trees should be considered as Heritage Trees. We will discuss the importance of trees in a park setting and in the urban forest. What are challenges to maintaining healthy trees , especially with climate change?

*** There will be frequent stops along this walk ***

Hike Details

When: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m   (Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration)

Meeting Point: Elizabeth Street Parking Lot

Parking: Elizabeth Street Parking Lot

Trail: Bell Park Trail

Length: 2.5 km

Duration: 2 hours

Terrain: Lockstone

Trail Difficulty: Easy - on hard surface

Dress Code: Dress for Autumn weather in layers, and bring a sunhat and water.

Hike Leaders: Peter Beckett and Paul Haynes (Certified Hike leaders, RRA), accompanied by John Gunn (Jane Goodall Reasons for Hope Team).

Hike Type: This will be a slower walk along the trail and there will be frequent stops along for discussion

Transit passengers: From the downtown terminal take the bus #1S

Note: GOVA fare is $4.00. Exact change or a bus pass is required