Wednesday, June 10, 2015

A GRAND SLAM WALKING WEEKEND

Hopefully everyone now has a copy of our weekend walk and dinner events, that have been passed out at each walk event by the club president Cal Thistle!

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
The large numbers below indicate what the CBIH is sponsoring or taking the lead during the weekend events -

 Starting with the "ROOTS TO BOOTS FESTIVAL"
www.rootstobootsfestival.ca 


ROOTS TO BOOTS FESTIVAL





Roots to Boots Festival
Louisbourg, June 11-13th, 2015
www.rootstobootsfestival.ca

The first annual Roots to Boots Festival will
be held in the communities of Chéticamp and
Louisbourg from June 11 to 14, 2015 with a
unique blend of entertainment engineered
to please cultural enthusiasts: Storytelling,
hiking, food, local-flavour concerts, song
writers’ circle and late night square dances.

Thursday, June 11
“Cram-a lot-in” at the Louisbourg Firehall!
6:00-10:00 PM: Fishcakes and beans along with
local NFLD entertainment. Cash bar, must be 19+ to
attend. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased at
the door or in advance at the Louisbourg Playhouse:
(902) 733-2996.


1. Friday, June 12

Hike the Lighthouse Coastal Trail
2:30-5:00 PM: As you walk this beautiful trail, discover
stories of the history and nature of this area.
Start Point - Kennelly Point picnic area. Distance: 5k -
10k, Rating: 2A, 2B
This walk will be led by the Cape Breton Island Hoppers
Volkssport Club:
http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/

6:00 PM: Dinner and entertainment by Lee Price at
the Lobster Kettle. Phone (902) 733-2723.
8:00-10:00 PM: “Square Dance in a round playhouse!”
The Louisbourg Playhouse will be host to a square
dance with special guest, the talented fiddler, accordionist,
Uillean piper and singer from Newfoundland,
Daniel Payne, accompanied by Shirley Montague and
Bernard Felix. Tickets $15. Cash bar, 19+ event.
http://louisbourgplayhouse.ca/


2.  Saturday, June 13

Hike the Old Town and Fortress of Louisbourg
Trails

2:30 PM: Walk back in time as you walk along
the Old Town Trail and venture inside the mighty
Fortress of Louisbourg. Your guides will tell you
stories of the “Old Town” from the 20th century
to the 18th century.
Start Point Royal Battery, Kennington Cove Road
Distance: 5k - 10k, Rating: 2A, 2B
This walk will be led by the Cape Breton Island
Hoppers Volkssport Club
 
 
3.  ALL CBIH MEMBERS WANTING TO ATTEND THE BEGGARS BANQUET!
- YOU SHOULD NOW BE REGISTERED!

6:00 PM: Beggar’s Banquet at the Point of
View Suites

A tantalizing evening of lobster and crab, storytelling
and tales.
Dinner is served promptly at
6:00pm, you must be on location by 5:30pm to
be dressed for dinner.

http://www.louisbourgpointofview.com/beggars-banquet/
For tickets, phone (902) 733-2080

CB Island Hoppers: Registration for the Beggars Banquet with the club treasurer is now completed!



4.  SUNDAY 14 JUNE:

Cape Breton Island Hoppers Trails Day within the CB Regional Area:

SCHEDULE/START CARD INFORMATION HAS BEEN GIVEN OUT AT RECENT WALK EVENTS

This is a multi-trails day event, a total of 20k for the day, ending with a BBQ

The first trail of the day will begin on Sunday 14 June, Registration will start at 07:30am and we step off at 08:00am
The Start Point is the parking lot at 1188 Westmount Road, Westmount, Petersfield Provincial Park.

Participants who have their Schedule/Start Cards are asked to bring them to the Walk Event.

Some copies will be available at the First Trail or you can email bretonhoppers@hotmail.com and we will send you a copy.