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Beginning at in the south, the Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail hugs the
ancient shoreline of Lake Iroquoia, following the winding path of the
Niagara Escarpment, and forming a horseshoe around the western end of Lake
Ontario. While the Trail passes through a densely populated area (the City
of Hamilton), for the most part the hiker will be walking on a woodland
path with only occasional glimpses of the surrounding urban sprawl. Our
Trail and its surrounding natural areas are home to many species of bird,
plants and animals.
The Iroquoia Section has an abundance of waterfalls, splashing their way
over the Escarpment: Tiffany, Sherman, Webster's, Tew, and Borer's. Most of
these waterfalls can be seen in a full day of hiking across the Dundas
Valley. Largely the Iroquoia Trails cross parkland and conservation areas,
with some parts of our Trail crossing private lands with special landowner
permission. Without the goodwill and cooperation of the Landowners, the
Bruce Trail could not exist. Please respect the lands you walk on!
Due to the special Geological and Natural environment that the Trail
crosses, we ask all hikers to abide by the Trail User's Code:
- Hike only along
marked routes, especially on farmland; do not take shortcuts.
- Do not climb fences;
use the stiles.
- Respect the privacy
of people living along the Trail.
- Leave the Trail
cleaner than you found it ; carry out all litter.
- Fires are not
permitted along the Trail ; carry a lightweight stove.
- Leave flowers and
plants for others to enjoy.
- Do not damage live
trees or stip off bark.
- Keep dogs on a
leash, especially on or near farmland.
- Protect and do not
disturb wildlife.
- Leave only your
thanks and take nothing but photographs.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club rely on
our membership to support our on-going efforts in maintaining the trail and
preserving the Niagara Escarpment. Please consider a membership in the
Bruce Trail Association to ensure the future of our beautiful bruce trail.
To become a member, please visit the Bruce Trail Conservancy website to fill out a
membership application form.
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