Monday, October 27, 2014
NOVEMBER 2014 WALK EVENTS
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers November Walk Events:
THREE GUIDED WALK EVENTS REMAINING FOR THIS SEASON!
#1NORTH SYDNEY
Location:
9 Baird Street
Clansman Motel
North Sydney
B2A 3M2.
Sunday, 09 November 2014
Registration: 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Walk Leader: Elsie Buck
Guided Walk Event
Distance: Choice of 5 or 10k
Trail Rating: 2B
#2 BEN EOIN
Location:
The Lakes Golf Course and Ben Eoin Ski Resort area on Hwy 4 B1J 1P1
Meet Up in the parking lot
[This event is not our original 2014 paper copy]
Sunday, 16 November 2014
Registration: 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Walk Leader: Phyllis MacLeod
Guided Walk Event
Distance: Choice of 5 or 10k
Trail Rating: 2B/2C
#3 SYDNEY
Location:
380 Esplanade, Sydney
Cambridge Suites
Depending on weather conditions the Walk Leader will select one of our alternate routes, Baille Ard Trail or the Rotary Park Green Links trails as highlights of this walk event.
Sunday, 23 November 2014
Registration: 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Walk Leader: Lucy Nardini
Guided Walk Event
Distance: Choice of 5 or 10k
Trail Rating: 2B
Please note that the event begins and ends at Cambridge Suites and paid parking is now enforced at the hotel parking lot unless you are booked in the hotel or use the dinning room facilities
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
CHALLENGE WALK EVENT AND DOCK & WALK PROGRAM
WALK EVENT:
Start Point: Bay Saint Lawrence Road, 6014 Road, B0C 1R0
Registration: Sunday, 19 October @ 1:30 pm
Walk Start Time: 2:00pmGroup Guided Challenge Walk
Distance: 5-10k
TR: 3C
Our walk leaders are Bruce and Diane Clarke, they are all keyed up to show us this unique area of Cape Breton.
Directions to Start Point:
Participants should allow at least 3 hours driving time; this should give you time to take a break before starting on the trail.
Follow the Cabot Trail to Cape North Village, turn right at Mac Donald's Motel and follow Bay St Lawrence Road and CBIH Walk Signs to the Start Point.
DOCK AND WALK PROGRAM:
The CBIH along with other CVF clubs who happen to have Permanent Trails or Year Round Events that may go close to where a cruise ship is docked in their areas provide walk instructions for volkssport members who happen to be on a cruise. The volkssporter is provided information by email on how to get their stamps and continue on the walk event within the city that they are visiting. Always a good idea to have a club member accompany them as well!
Our walk event in Sydney is unique as the dock area is so close to the original Start Point.
We have developed a set of walk instructions specifically for cruise passengers!
Passengers/volkssporters get off the ship, at the "Joan Harris Pavilion" and proceed to the "Big Fiddle",as their Start Point, and then follow the new boardwalk to the Cambridge Suites, where they register and stamp their books. From the Cambridge Suites they then proceed on most of the Sydney walk event with some alterations from our original walk event.
The volkssporter/passenger following our instructions returns to the "Big Fiddle" and Joan Harris Pavilion not requiring to end at the hotel.
This coming Sunday 19 October, at least one passenger/volkssporter Bill Rusby, retired US Air Force has indicated he is interested in doing this walk event.
I have met several passengers over the past couple of years and it is always interesting to meet with these volkssporters form other places. It is a great way to meet new friends and be a club ambassador who can represent our organization plus another small way to entice these walkers in coming back to Cape Breton on their own or with other groups.
Because of the club walk on the same day as the ship arrives, we are looking for a volunteer(s) to accompany Bill on his walk event in Sydney.
Note the walk in Bay St Lawrence is our annual challenge event
If you are interested call or email Rollie 902-849-0747 club email address: bretonhoppers@hotmail.com for further details.
Start Point: Bay Saint Lawrence Road, 6014 Road, B0C 1R0
Registration: Sunday, 19 October @ 1:30 pm
Walk Start Time: 2:00pmGroup Guided Challenge Walk
Distance: 5-10k
TR: 3C
Our walk leaders are Bruce and Diane Clarke, they are all keyed up to show us this unique area of Cape Breton.
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| Diane and Bruce are energized and ready to go! |
Directions to Start Point:
Participants should allow at least 3 hours driving time; this should give you time to take a break before starting on the trail.
Follow the Cabot Trail to Cape North Village, turn right at Mac Donald's Motel and follow Bay St Lawrence Road and CBIH Walk Signs to the Start Point.
DOCK AND WALK PROGRAM:
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| Meet At The "Big Fiddle" |
The CBIH along with other CVF clubs who happen to have Permanent Trails or Year Round Events that may go close to where a cruise ship is docked in their areas provide walk instructions for volkssport members who happen to be on a cruise. The volkssporter is provided information by email on how to get their stamps and continue on the walk event within the city that they are visiting. Always a good idea to have a club member accompany them as well!
Our walk event in Sydney is unique as the dock area is so close to the original Start Point.
We have developed a set of walk instructions specifically for cruise passengers!
Passengers/volkssporters get off the ship, at the "Joan Harris Pavilion" and proceed to the "Big Fiddle",as their Start Point, and then follow the new boardwalk to the Cambridge Suites, where they register and stamp their books. From the Cambridge Suites they then proceed on most of the Sydney walk event with some alterations from our original walk event.
The volkssporter/passenger following our instructions returns to the "Big Fiddle" and Joan Harris Pavilion not requiring to end at the hotel.
This coming Sunday 19 October, at least one passenger/volkssporter Bill Rusby, retired US Air Force has indicated he is interested in doing this walk event.
I have met several passengers over the past couple of years and it is always interesting to meet with these volkssporters form other places. It is a great way to meet new friends and be a club ambassador who can represent our organization plus another small way to entice these walkers in coming back to Cape Breton on their own or with other groups.
Because of the club walk on the same day as the ship arrives, we are looking for a volunteer(s) to accompany Bill on his walk event in Sydney.
Note the walk in Bay St Lawrence is our annual challenge event
If you are interested call or email Rollie 902-849-0747 club email address: bretonhoppers@hotmail.com for further details.
Monday, October 13, 2014
NEW HARRIS ROAD - KELLY'S MOUNTAIN TRAIL
Monday 13 October 2014 New Harris Road at the Base Of Kelly's Mountain.
Beautiful Sunny Day as 22 members and friends of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers ventured along an old abandoned road along the edge of the mountain that eventually winds its way to the top of the mountain near Hwy 105. Along the way our walk leader and guide Norm Johnston pointed out where former farm homes had been located.
We were pleased to have Gerry and Carol Veachrouch from St. Albert, Alberta, CBIH Members Lee and Suzanne Lazaro - Marion Bridge/Corvallis Oregon and our newest walker/member Pat Passerini from South Bar, glad to have you all aboard for today's walk event and hope to see you on the trail at another time.
Thank you to Janice and Norm Johnston for being our walk leaders and guides and for introducing us to a new trail. Great job!
Below is a view of Seal Island Bridge:
Photos Compliments of CBIH member John Merrick - John is a resident of Dartmouth and summer resident in Boularderie. This is John's last walk with the CBIH for this season. See you next year.
More photos will be published on our Photo Gallery section
Beautiful Sunny Day as 22 members and friends of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers ventured along an old abandoned road along the edge of the mountain that eventually winds its way to the top of the mountain near Hwy 105. Along the way our walk leader and guide Norm Johnston pointed out where former farm homes had been located.
We were pleased to have Gerry and Carol Veachrouch from St. Albert, Alberta, CBIH Members Lee and Suzanne Lazaro - Marion Bridge/Corvallis Oregon and our newest walker/member Pat Passerini from South Bar, glad to have you all aboard for today's walk event and hope to see you on the trail at another time.
Thank you to Janice and Norm Johnston for being our walk leaders and guides and for introducing us to a new trail. Great job!
Below is a view of Seal Island Bridge:
Photos Compliments of CBIH member John Merrick - John is a resident of Dartmouth and summer resident in Boularderie. This is John's last walk with the CBIH for this season. See you next year.
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| Seal Island Bridge as seen from New Harris Road |
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| The 10k Group overlooking Seal Island Bridge |
Monday, October 06, 2014
REMINDER WALK EVENT MONDAY - CB ISLAND HOPPERS
CB Island Hoppers,
Another Great Walk Coming Up, So Lets Get Out For Fun, Fitness And Friendship. The long range weather forecast is looking great but the season is unfortunately beginning to come to an end, only a few more walks available for the 2014 season!
THE NEXT WALK EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND - MONDAY 13 OCTOBER
New Harris Road, Big Harbour
New Harris Road, Big Harbour
[NORTH SIDE OF SEAL ISLAND BRIDGE, BASE OF KELLY'S MOUNTAIN]
Start Point: New Harris Road, B1X 1T6
Registration: 1:30pm is our normal registration time HOWEVER see note below**
MONDAY,13 October
Walk Time: 2:00pm
GW: 5/10k
TR: 2C
DIRECTIONS:
From North Sydney follow Hwy 105 west to Seal Island Bridge and after crossing the bridge on the north side turn left on to New Harris Road and continue as the direction below given by Norm Johnson our walk leader for this event:
Start Point: New Harris Road, B1X 1T6
Registration: 1:30pm is our normal registration time HOWEVER see note below**
MONDAY,13 October
Walk Time: 2:00pm
GW: 5/10k
TR: 2C
DIRECTIONS:
From North Sydney follow Hwy 105 west to Seal Island Bridge and after crossing the bridge on the north side turn left on to New Harris Road and continue as the direction below given by Norm Johnson our walk leader for this event:
"We did a pre walk today and are going with a different walk on the New Harris Rd.
The starting point will be 1.4km from the turnoff at the KOA camp.Walk rated at 2C and if the weather is good walkers should bring their cameras.
**We will be waiting at the start of walk on Monday at 1pm. See you there."
Thanks, Norm
CBIH signs will be posted along route.
Click below to see additional photos submitted by Diane Clarke from 5 Oct in Big Pond, East Bay Hills.
Thursday, October 02, 2014
CBIH SUNDAY WALK EVENT PLUS OKTOBERFEST
PLEASE NOTE: WALK EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 05 OCTOBER 2014
(correction from paper copy)
(correction from paper copy)
LOCATION and TIME:
Glengarry Road, Big Pond
Sunday, 05 Oct 2014
Registration: 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Walk Leader:Elsie Buck/Joe MacKinnon
Guided Walk Event
Distance: 5/10 Km
Trail Rating: 2C
FIRST ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST - MARION BRIDGE
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER
Sunday, 05 Oct 2014
Registration: 1:30pm
Start Time: 2:00pm
Walk Leader:Elsie Buck/Joe MacKinnon
Guided Walk Event
Distance: 5/10 Km
Trail Rating: 2C
FIRST ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST - MARION BRIDGE
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER
3 - 10 PM
MIRA CENTRE - Home of the Seniors and Pensioners
SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS IN THE CAPE BRETON "COMMUNITY POST" weekly Supplement.
Oktoberfest is organized by Bridget Benz and Joe MacHoll
Bridget and Joe have been active members of CBIH for several years since immigrating from Germany. Come out and have some fun!
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