The Halton Outdoor Club is a not-for-profit outdoor activity organization run primarily by volunteers. We hike, cycle, kayak, snowshoe and cross country ski. Most activities originate in and around the Golden Horseshoe area of Lake Ontario but members also have exciting travel opportunities to destinations further afield.

Stay Active All Year Round

Every month of the year, every week, there is always something to explore outside! Many club members participate in multiple sports to stay active all year round. See our Events Calendar

Our Sport Activities

We enjoy activities like...
Hiking,
Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing,
Paddling (Kayaking) and
Cycling.

See all our upcoming Events by Sport

Ski Lessons and Clinics

Ski Lessons and Clinics in cross country skiing are offered for the beginner and for the person at a more advanced level of technique. All lessons occur early in the season and are administered by people who are well experienced in the sport and by certified instructors. Build your skills while enjoying the outdoors.

Day Trips

We offer a variety of day trips throughout the week within a reasonable driving distance of the Halton Region. See our Events Calendar

Friendly & Social Community

Meet other outdoor enthusiasts and be a part of a friendly and inclusive community of active people. Many lifelong friendships have been forged in this club. We enjoy our planned events such as the annual club picnic, but more often than not, we will end up somewhere for a bite and a beverage after an event and enjoy each other’s company.

Travel Destinations

Our club has traveled extensively within Canada and abroad, offering unique and memorable opportunities to explore the outdoors. British Columbia to Newfoundland. North and South America, Europe and Asia. Wilderness Camping to Hotels. See our Extended Trips

Stay Informed

Club members will receive email updates of upcoming and newly added trips, which we affectionately call our "Updater".  Members also receive our quarterly electronic Newsletter, which fondly takes a look back on the good times that we have had on our many and extensive trips.

Retailer Discounts

Local retailers generously support us by offering our club members a discount in their stores. Just show your club membership. See the list of Retailers who support us.

Coach Bus to Ski & Snowshoe

We offer an extensive program of day trips to snow filled destinations for cross country skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing. Enjoy the comfort of a coach bus to take you there and bring you back after a very active day. Check out the Ski Destinations of where we ski and snowshoe.

Weekend Getaways

Sometimes one day is not enough for some of our trips! These destinations usually involve further distances with at least one overnight stay. There are many trips which involve cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and kayaking.

All Skill Levels

From beginner to hard core, we offer activities at a variety of levels. What we all have in common is a love for the outdoors and a willingness to be active.

Kayak Lessons,Pool Sessions

In the off season we offer our members lessons in a community pool practicing skills like self and assisted rescues and rolling if you dare! Lessons given by OSKC.
In the spring we offer a variety of beginner to intermediate lessons at Guelph Lake - beginner paddling, rescue methods, paddle strokes and risk management.