55+ Walking Group – Township of Tiny
Nature Connect Program Brings Seniors Outdoors – New Walking Group Series Launches This Spring
Older adults across North Simcoe have rediscovered the physical, mental, and social benefits of spending time outdoors through Nature Connect: Outdoor Adventures for Seniors, a free, Age-friendly project offered by the Township of Tiny.
Funded by the Province of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program, Nature Connect was designed to reduce social isolation and improve overall well‑being by providing outdoor recreation, wellness, and educational experiences for adults aged 55 and over. The program encourages active living, social connection, and inclusion for older residents.
Over the past year, the program successfully delivered a wide range of guided outdoor experiences, including hiking, canoeing, kayaking, forest‑therapy walks, wild‑edibles foraging, beginner and intermediate snowshoeing, a winter forest‑therapy walk, and an eight‑week slow sensory walking series. These activities welcomed seniors of varying abilities and took place across Tiny’s extensive network of parks, forests, and trails.
Building on this momentum, Nature Connect is now launching a Volunteer‑Led Walking Group Series focused on activation, education, and social connection. Walks are designed for adults 55+, and participants are welcome to register in advance or simply drop in on the day. Those who sign up ahead of time will receive updates and notifications in the event of weather‑related changes.
Upcoming 55+ Walking Group Dates
Tiny Marsh Native Plants
Thursday, May 14: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area – 500 Tiny Flos Townline, Elmvale
Tiny Rail Trail – 7 Bridges Walk
Tuesday, June 23: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Concession 12 Rail Trail Parking Lot – 187 Concession Rd. 12 E, Tiny
Tiny Rail Trail – Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking
Monday, July 20: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Bernie LeClair Memorial Park – 99 Balm Beach Rd. E, Tiny
Walks are planned and led by trained Volunteer Ambassadors and are designed to be welcoming, social, and adaptable for a range of fitness levels. Looking ahead to 2026, volunteers are planning additional walks and the Township is also expanding access to outdoor recreation by adding Nordic walking poles and snowshoes to its Sport Loaner Program. This specialized equipment will be available free of charge for community use, ensuring seniors can continue exploring local trails year‑round with confidence and support. Those interested in using the sport loaner kit equipment can visit www.tiny.ca.playportal.
This walking group is open to seniors from Tiny and surrounding North Simcoe communities.
For more information about this program, or to register for an upcoming walk, visit www.tiny.ca/seniors/programs or contact the Recreation Department at 705-526-4204.
The information in this article is provided as a public service by the Township of Tiny Senior Advisory Committee. We invite and welcome your feedback and suggestions on how we can make Senior Tiny Times a valuable information resource for our Seniors.
Website: www.tiny.ca/seniors
Phone: 705-526-4204
Email: seniors@tiny.ca