Bruce Trail Inspired 3 — Art Show & Fundraiser
November 17–December 5, 2026
Opening Reception: November 21
Holcim Art Gallery, FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
Supporting the Bruce Trail Conservancy
Thirty percent of proceeds from paintings sold through Bruce Trail Inspired 3 will be donated to the Bruce Trail Conservancy, supporting their work to secure and protect the Trail and the natural lands along it.
Inspired by the Trail
The Bruce Trail is a place to walk, explore, notice, and reconnect with the natural world. It has inspired each of us in different ways, giving us places and experiences that stay with us long after we leave the Trail. Bruce Trail Inspired 3 is a celebration of that connection, expressed through our paintings.
Meet the Artists
Anne More, Cathy Lorraway, Robert Peachey, Victoria Pearce (back, left to right), and Janet Jardine at Inglis Falls Conservation Area.
We are five artists who share a connection with the Bruce Trail and the landscapes, experiences, and memories connected to it.
Anne More, Cathy Lorraway, Robert Peachey, Victoria Pearce, and I each bring our own perspective and approach to the trail. Together, our paintings offer different perspectives on the Trail and the places that inspire us.
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Continue below to see my Bruce Trail inspired paintings, with 30% of proceeds supporting the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
Why the Bruce Trail Matters
The Bruce Trail is more than a pathway through some of Ontario’s most beautiful landscapes. It is part of a connected conservation corridor that allows wildlife to move between natural areas, supports biodiversity, and helps species adapt as their habitats change.
However, not all of the lands along the Trail are protected. Currently, only 72.1% of the Bruce Trail is permanently protected, leaving 27.9% on vulnerable lands.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is working to protect these remaining connections. Their current Talisman Forest Nature Reserve campaign is one example, with a goal of raising $7.5 million to protect and restore 134 acres in the Beaver Valley and secure 885 metres of the Bruce Trail.
Protecting these lands helps ensure that the Bruce Trail remains not only a place for people to explore, but also a vital corridor for the wildlife and natural communities that depend on it.
My New Paintings for Bruce Trail Inspired 3
New paintings are taking shape in the studio and on the Trail for Bruce Trail Inspired 3. I’m painting a variety of Bruce Trail scenes, drawing from recent walks, plein air studies, and earlier experiences on the Trail.
These new paintings will be added here in due time, and will be on display at the Holcim Art Gallery during Bruce Trail Inspired 3.
Peruse below to see earlier Bruce Trail inspired paintings.
Earlier Bruce Trail Inspired Paintings
These earlier artworks are not part of the current exhibition. Even so, thirty percent of the proceeds from the sale of available earlier works will be donated to the Bruce Trail Conservancy as part of this campaign.
These paintings can be viewed online, and available works can be seen in person in my Breezeway Gallery. Please get in touch if you’d like to see any of them in person.
Another Way to Support our Efforts — and the Trail
No purchase necessary. If you'd like to support our fundraising efforts, you can make a donation directly through our CanadaHelps fundraising page. Your donation will go directly to the Bruce Trail Conservancy.
The Bruce Trail Conservancy is rated 5 stars by Charity Intelligence and has been regularly named one of Canada’s Top 100 Charities. These independent ratings reflect factors such as financial transparency, results reporting, and charitable performance.
Come See the Exhibition
I'd love to see you at Bruce Trail Inspired 3. Come explore the paintings, meet the artists, and celebrate the Bruce Trail with us.
November 17–December 5, 2026
Opening Reception: November 21
Holcim Art Gallery, FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton