Nature club that holds free monthly talks on the 4th Monday at 7:30 pm, September to May, at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall on Erb St. W., and runs nature outings that non-members are welcome to join.
When and where
Monthly meeting and guest talk (4th Monday)
Fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 PM, September to May
Anyone interested in nature can come; guests and new members are welcome. Doors open at 7:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, which is fully accessible, with free parking nearby (not the lot under the library). Meetings open with announcements and shared sightings, then a guest speaker. October's meeting (Oct 26, 7 pm) is a volunteer appreciation potluck.
Trail association that maintains the Grand Valley Trail and leads guided hikes several times a month, including outings in Kitchener and Waterloo and a Monday evening Weeknight Wanders series. All are welcome.
When and where
Guided hikes in Kitchener
Guided hikes on varying days; Kitchener hikes in October 2026: Sun Oct 18 at 9 am (Woolner - Natchez Woods Loop, 10 km) and Thu Oct 22 at 10 am (Trails on Thursdays, about 5 km)
Varies by hike
Weeknight Wanders (Monday evening hike)
Some Monday evenings at 6:45 pm; October 2026 dates: Oct 5 and Oct 26
Changes monthly; October 2026: Hydrocut Trails, Petersburg Regional Forest (Snyder's parking lot), 1974 Snyder’s Road East
Cost
Membership optional ($30 a year per household)
First visit
Everyone is welcome and membership is optional, but register for each hike on its event page since spaces are limited. Arrive 10 minutes early: hikes start sharp and do not wait for latecomers. Wear hiking shoes and layers, bring a headlamp or flashlight for autumn evening hikes, and leave dogs at home. Level 1 hikes are recommended for newcomers.
Outdoor group for adults of all ages that organizes hikes, urban walks, cycling, kayaking and snowshoe outings, including regular 10 am hikes on the Waterloo Moraine on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
When and where
10 am Waterloo Moraine hike (Monday and Wednesday)
Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 AM, until November 25, 2026
Waterloo Moraine (meeting point shown to group members only)
Cost
$5 a year membership; approval needed to join
First visit
Join the private OARS group on Meetup first: answer the profile questions and use your first name and a photo showing your face to be approved. Only members can see meeting points and event details. The group is for adults of all ages, and each event lists any fees, gear and fitness level needed.
Social outdoors group that organizes hikes, paddling and day trips, including weekday evening trail outings at 5:30 pm on the Walter Bean Trail and the Spur Line Trail. All ages are welcome.
When and where
Monday evening short hike, Walter Bean Trail
Every Monday at 5:30 PM
Walter Bean Trail (start point shown to group members only)
Thursday evening walk, Spur Line Trail to Waterloo Park
Every Thursday at 5:30 PM
Spur Line Trail to Waterloo Park (start point shown to group members only)
Cost
No membership fee; $5 donation optional
First visit
Request to join The Out Goers on Meetup (it is private and approval-based, with a profile photo and questions), then RSVP. Spots are capped (25 for the Monday hike, 14 for the Thursday walk), so tell the organizer if you can't make it. RSVPing yes means accepting the group's liability waiver. All ages are welcome.
Finding hiking and outdoor clubs in Kitchener-Waterloo
How many hiking and outdoor clubs are there in Kitchener-Waterloo?
This page lists 4 hiking and outdoor clubs in Kitchener-Waterloo that meet on a repeating schedule. Each listing links to the group's own page for joining details.
Are Kitchener-Waterloo hiking and outdoor clubs free to join?
Costs and joining rules vary. Check each group's own page for fees, registration and membership requirements before you go.
Which parts of Kitchener-Waterloo do these hiking and outdoor clubs meet in?
The listings on this page name Waterloo. The rest rotate venues or do not publish a fixed location, so check the group's own page before you go.
Do I need the Culdesac app to join Kitchener-Waterloo hiking and outdoor clubs?
No. This page is free to browse and every group links out to wherever it already organises. The app matters once a group runs its own chat and calendar on Culdesac.