tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58823512024-03-13T16:20:47.880-03:00WALK CAPE BRETON Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger458125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-43730703736177264972017-08-08T14:21:00.000-03:002017-08-08T14:21:15.900-03:00<br />
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Regretfully we must inform you that Karen MacNeil, a long time member of CBIH has passed away.</div>
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Our sincere condolences to James and Family.</div>
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Karen's obituary appears in the Cape Breton Post and online in InMemoriam.ca, see link below for further details</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com33-35 St Peters Rd, Sydney, NS B1P 4P2, Canada46.131102662766537 -60.18216133117675846.125600662766537 -60.192246331176754 46.136604662766537 -60.172076331176761tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-52757033213430591732017-07-08T18:21:00.000-03:002017-07-29T21:47:33.691-03:0020 FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP YEARSA short synopses of a wonderful weekend in the CB Highlands National Park!<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">The CBIH celebrated 20 years of walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship exploring the hiking and walking trails of Cape Breton Island in the Highlands National Park.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Friday evening at the Ingonish Hall, members of CB Island Hoppers greeted our guest from other parts of the Atlantic Provinces with the other "F' in our motto "FOOD" , as wells as entertainment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Members and guest staying at the Keltic Lodge had an additional evening of fun, as we enjoyed local entertainment in the lounge late into the evening 😁</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">While the rest of the province and other parts of the island had rain!! The Ingonish side of the island only had a light shower in the morning and the walk events at Warren Lake and Broad Cove Mountain continued as planned for our Canada Day walk event,</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">A message from Darcy Noble and Ron Kent:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Hi Cal and Barb and Rollie,</b></span></i></span></div>
<span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Memories of my trip to Cape Breton have been with me all
week. <u>I loved your part of Nova Scotia, and your hospitality felt like a
big warm hug.</u></b></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Everything was so well organized and I know that a lot of
effort and helping hands go into making it seem that way. </b></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>It was a very memorable trip for Ron and I. Thank you for
creating such a special weekend for us all. </b></span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Darcy</b></span></i></span><br />
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every minute of hanging out with you Capers on your beautiful island!</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">From Lee and Suzanne Lazaro </span></b></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Great shot of the Breton Hoppers on their walking weekend in Ingonish! Wish we could have been there!! <br />I do want to share that Lee & Suzanne did not let Canada Day go uncelebrated over here in Oregon. We were invited to a Canada Day BBQ by our friends Russell and Sylvia, who originally met at UBC in Vancouver (Sylvia is from BC originally.) I wore my Canada t-shirt and Suzanne had her maple leaf dress, and we drank Moosehead beer and barbequed salmon, and even sang Oh Canada! Everything but watch hockey (although I did share one volkswalker's dubious claim to Suzanne and I that more Canadians watch curling on TV than hockey - I personally find that hard to believe.)<br />Congrats to the Breton Hoppers on 20 great years! </span></b></i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #212121; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal,"Segoe UI","Segoe WP",Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif,serif,EmojiFont; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lee & Suzanne</span></b></i> </span><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><i></i></div>
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<span style="color: black; margin: 0px;">The participants had the <b>choice of one of two events for Sunday,</b> Mica Hill within the Highlands National park near Neil's Harbour or continue north to Bay Saint Lawrence and the Money Point Trail and the Kaufman</span><span style="color: black; margin: 0px;"> Trail, near the most northerly part of Cape Breton. This part of the island overlooks St. Paul's Island, the most northern part of Nova Scotia.</span></div>
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After the dinner the Atlantic Director for the Canadian Volkssport Federation presented volunteer pins to several of our members: Joe MacKinnon - 10 Years; Lucy Nardini - 10 Years; Barb Thistle - 15 Years; Elsie Buck - 15 Years; Cal Thistle - 15 Years; Rollie Coombes - 20 Years <i>Several more to be posted later!</i><br />
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The Coastal Trail on Monday morning proved to be one of the most memorable trails for the weekend with many scenic views along the trail.<br />
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More photos will be published on our photo gallery.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comCabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0, Canada46.723633040827238 -60.353393554687546.549649540827239 -60.6761170546875 46.897616540827237 -60.0306700546875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-77072279864205909822016-10-16T14:45:00.001-03:002016-10-16T15:04:34.705-03:00Canadian Volkssport Federation's Winter Walking Program<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; margin: 0px;">Date: </span></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; margin: 0px;">October 7, 2016 9:28:05 AM ADT</span></div>
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stamp sheet can be downloaded from the CVF website at:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.walks.ca/files/Winter%20Walking%20EN.pdf"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.walks.ca/files/Winter%20Walking%20EN.pdf</span></span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">The</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> cost is $5.00 upon
completion for a recognition certificate. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Michele Bell</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">CVF Executive
Assistant</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Walking is good
for the mind, body and soul.</span></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comNova Scotia, Canada46.018022455642807 -60.3149414062544.605750455642806 -62.89672840625 47.430294455642809 -57.73315440625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-89250669309603697252016-10-15T17:49:00.000-03:002016-10-15T17:49:08.277-03:00LEWIS MOUNTAIN TRAIL CONTNUES SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER 2017<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b>The Guided Walk Event for Sunday 16 October </b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b>at Lewis Mountain</b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>will continue as advertised.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b>WE will be walking at Lewis Mountain!!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b>Registration begins at 1:30 and we step off at 2:00 pm.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The Permanent Trail (PT-244) </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">in North </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Sydney is once again open.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">This trail can be done at anytime by members and volkssport </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">visitors on your own </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">or as a group.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif,Apple Color Emoji,Segoe UI Emoji,NotoColorEmoji,Segoe UI Symbol,Android Emoji,EmojiSymbols; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 21.32px;">Sydney (PT-059)</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif,Apple Color Emoji,Segoe UI Emoji,NotoColorEmoji,Segoe UI Symbol,Android Emoji,EmojiSymbols; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 21.32px;"> Remains Closed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Please refer to the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club "Home Page" for a description/explanation of "Year Round/Permanent Trails.</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/" id="LPlnk645310" target="_blank"><span id="LPlnk645310"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/</span></span></span></a><br /></div>
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Also see our National site for more Permanent Trail Events</div>
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<a href="http://www.walks.ca/yres.html" id="LPlnk230932" target="_blank"><span id="LPlnk230932">http://www.walks.ca/yres.html</span></a></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-66033580540885452372016-10-11T20:39:00.001-03:002016-10-11T20:39:56.017-03:00CB ISLAND HOPPERS PERMANENT TRAILS - FLOOD CONDITONS<span style="font-size: large;">The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club Permanent Sanctioned Walk Events located in Sydney and North Sydney are cancelled, until further notice, due to the recent flooding caused by hurricane Mathew. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">CBRM work crews, and NSP emergency crews are out repairing roads, bridges and power lines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many areas of these trails are impassable.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">YOUR SAFETY SHOULD BE YOUR PRIME CONCERN.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Permanent Seasonal Walk Events located in Glace Bay, and Louisbourg are also closed and will cease from now until the new season begins in early May 2017.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are no reports of damage or street closing in Baddeck; this Seasonal Walk Event will remain open until the end of October as posted, or unless there is more bad news from that location.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>At this time, the Guided Walk Event at Lewis Mountain, on Sunday 16 October will proceed as planned.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again we must caution that adverse weather and trail conditions will determine the outcome as another storm is making its way up the Atlantic Coast this coming weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Any changes to our schedule will be posted as quickly as possible.</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any questions or want to pass on any new developments that we are not aware of, please do not hesitate to contact CBIH club president Cal Thistle or the Trails Coordinator Rollie Coombes at the club email address or post on our Facebook account.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those interested in seeing flood conditions in Cape Breton and other parts of Nova Scotia, there are many videos being posted dail on social media outlets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">bretonhoppers@hotmail.com </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Facebook:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">https://www.facebook.com/capebretonislandhoppers/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comCape Breton, NS, Canada46.1470348995657 -60.210571289062545.795201899565704 -60.8560182890625 46.4988678995657 -59.5651242890625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-42764519217789527802016-09-20T10:14:00.000-03:002016-09-20T10:14:54.194-03:00DEVILS HILL AND WATERFALL<b><u>The Annual Shirley Boutilier Memorial Walk Event</u></b><br />
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This years walk event will take place at Devils Hill and Waterfalls located on the New Boston Road, Catalone<br />
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Start Point: 20 New Boston Road, Recreation Centre parking lot<br />
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Date: Sunday, 25 September 2016<br />
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Registration: 1:30pm<br />
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Walk Time: 2:00pm<br />
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Walking Distances: 5k and 10k<br />
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Walk Leader/guide: Shirley Pettigrew<br />
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<b>From Hwy 125 take Exit 8 to Rte. 22, Louisbourg Hwy, and continue to Catalone, turn right</b> at the second exit to New Boston Road. The Start Point is the Catalone Recreation Centre, 20 New Boston Road.<br />
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http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=687<br />
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http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/index.cfm<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comCatalone, NS, Canada45.987074100705037 -59.99668121337890645.984316100705037 -60.001723713378908 45.989832100705037 -59.991638713378904tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-42212543769966093442016-09-07T22:32:00.000-03:002016-09-07T22:32:13.520-03:00CLYBURN VALLEY TRAIL - CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Walk Event: Sunday 11 September 2016</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Time: Registration: 1:30 PM - Walk Start Time: 2:00 PM</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Location: Clyburn Valley Trail-head, Cape Breton Highlands
National Park</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Walk Distance: 5 k and 10 k, a linear style trail walk in and
return on the same trail</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Travel Time and Distance: (not including wait time for ferry at
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">From Exit 8 on the 125 bypass to the trail-head is 137 k or 1
hour- 50 min.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Walk Leaders: Diane and Bruce Clarke</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">From Diane Clark:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #212121;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This
hike is rated 2C with spectacular stands of hardwood trees, boulders
bigger than cars, meadows, apple trees and the remains of an old gold mine
which will be our destination, approximately 8.5 km return. The trail
follows the river for most of the way, but you will catch a glimpse of the
Highland Links Golf Course as it weaves its way up this valley. </span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">After the walk, 5:00 PM dinner reservations and a Special
Birthday Cake surprise.</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Coastal Waters Restaurant, 36404 Cabot Trail</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Directions: </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">From the Clyburn Trail turn North (left) and continue for
4.1k or 5 minutes, the restaurant is on the left of the highway and lots of
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Please <b>call Dianna MacDonald 902-567-2298 </b>or </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">as soon as possible to
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">[3.] CB Highland National Park Fees are in effect, members are
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 16.0pt;">Fees for the day: Adult $7.80 Seniors $6.80</span></b></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comClyburn Valley Trail Victoria, Subd. A, NS, Canada46.660946603705284 -60.41004180908203146.655497603705285 -60.420126809082028 46.666395603705283 -60.399956809082035tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-36599358590784944092016-08-29T14:26:00.000-03:002016-08-29T14:26:25.428-03:00MABOU BEACH AND HIKING TRAILSSunday 28 August 2016, The Cape Breton Island Hoppers walked the network of trails on the West Mabou Trails and beach area.<br />
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Trail Bio:<br />
Walkers can select one of two Start Points.<br />
(1). Begin at the parking lot, entrance to West Mabou Beach Road or continue on Beach Road near the entrance to the beach area where there are some picnic tables and toilette facilities.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #212121; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, "Segoe UI", "Segoe WP", Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">(2). The Western Coastal Trail runs from behind the parking lots near the beach along the bluffs, adjacent to, and overlooking the beach. This is the most popular trail.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #212121; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, "Segoe UI", "Segoe WP", Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">The trail runs through a small section of twisted spruce before it opens up into an old pasture field, providing wonderful views the whole way. You can either follow the trail down to the south end of the beach and walk back on the sand, or you may choose to walk back to the parking lot or road through a series of inland paths and loops. Any one of these loops is about 2 km of easy, family friendly trails with some benches along the way. Karst topography or sinkholes are a common but interesting geological feature along the trails here.</span><br />
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Twenty members of the CBIH enjoyed a great day of walking along the beach and the various trail.</div>
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After the walk event 17 members enjoyed a good dinner and good company at the "Mull Restaurant" in downtown Mabou.<br />
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The group photo below was provided by Wanda MacDonald:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comInverness, Subd. B, NS, Canada46.070532618936632 -61.48468494415283246.067778618936629 -61.489727444152834 46.073286618936635 -61.47964244415283tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-46730633727237036622016-08-11T23:33:00.002-03:002016-08-11T23:33:23.409-03:00ALTERNATE WALK EVENT - SUNDAY 14 AUGUST<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>CBIH Members,</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><b><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /></b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><u>Mira Pastures and Canoe Lake have been cancelled!!</u></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><b><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>A travel ban in Nova Scotia forests, including hiking and walking trails, as you may already be aware, has been enforced this past week and will continue beyond our next walk event on Sunday 14 August.</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><b><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>This is beyond our control and we would like to provide you with a "Safer and fun Alternative."</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><b><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Club executives will provide our membership with a new walk option, beyond the forest, for this coming Sunday 14 August.</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><b><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Come on out and show your enthusiasm for walking no matter what the obstacles.</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><b><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Join us for a beach walk in Sydney Mines.</b></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /><b><u><br />Start Point: The Recreation/Ball fields Parking Lot at</u></b><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b><u> </u></b></span><br /><b><u>150 Pitt St. B1V 1R8</u></b><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><br /><b><br />This walk event will take us out to the beach area at the end of Ocean Avenue and we will continue on the trail just a few metres from the beach, going towards the community of Florence.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline; font-family: helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18.76px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span><b><br />A great opportunity, If you want to kick off your shoes and walk in the water!</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><br /><b><u><br />Registration will begin at 1:30 pm<br /><br />Walk Start Time: 2:00 pm</u><br /><br />Please pass on to all club members that you meet or talk to!!<br /><br />CB Island Hoppers are dedicated to Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!<br /><br />Club President Cal Thistle and the Trails Coordinator</b></span><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comSydney Mines, NS, Canada46.248153758101772 -60.22439002990722746.242663258101771 -60.234475029907223 46.253644258101772 -60.21430502990723tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-73869980496191628642016-07-28T15:18:00.000-03:002016-07-28T15:18:06.714-03:00TRI PROVINCE WALK WEEKEND
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Note: a brochure was sent out to all members earlier this year. If you are planning to attend and require the brochure please contact the following:</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">From:</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Sandy Hickey [mailto:sandyhickey@bellaliant.net]
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sent:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> July 26, 2016 2:47 PM</span>
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Subject:</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Tri Province Weekend</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">The time is fast approaching for our Tri Province Weekend
Aug 19-21 and I wanted to give you an update. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">It has been passed on to me that the Ferry running from NS
to PEI is down to one at the current time and may still be on that
weekend. We have checked and currently there is 1 ferry running that
evening at 1815 and 2130 from NS to PEI. Unfortunately, this could not be
foreseen when I was making up the schedule for the walk that Friday.
Therefore, it will be your decision if you wait for the ferry or drive around
to the Confederation Bridge. It is approximately 290 km to drive around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">It was suggested to get in the line up for the 1815 ferry
and if you dont get on that crossing then to leave the terminal and drive
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Over the last few months, many of you have indicated you
plan to attend the weekend. It would be greatly appreciated if you would
drop me an email and let me know as I cant remember all who is going. I
just need an idea of numbers so I can contact the 2 establishments we will be
eating at to confirm they can accommodate us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">I am really looking forward to this weekend as it has been
something I wanted to do for a very long time. Fingers crossed the ferry
situation works out and the weather is great.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Thanks,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Sandy</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-58831114324563295092016-07-25T20:27:00.001-03:002016-07-25T20:27:55.121-03:00SOUTH HEAD AND WADDEN'S COVE<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A misprint in the annual schedule has this event rated at 3C, the rating should be 2B, albeit there are some hills, however the walk will take us along an old country gravelled road. This event will be suitable for all walkers of different abilities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 31 July, 2016</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Registration begins at 1:30 pm</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Walk Time: 2:00 pm</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From Sydney </b>follow Highway 22 (Sydney/Louisbourg Hwy) and after crossing Albert Bridge, turn left at **Brickyard Road and continue to the end of the road. Then left on Route 255 and continue over the one-lane bridge following the road signs towards Port Morien. Wadden's Cove and South Head are located on the right before the community of Port Morien.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>** Before Albert Bridge, Horne's Road is a shorter route, however that road has many rough sections and potholes.</i></span></blockquote>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Shirley Pettigrew </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">902-737-1006</span></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0South Head, Cape Breton, NS B1B, Canada46.095659877127261 -59.87205505371093846.084648377127259 -59.892225053710938 46.106671377127263 -59.851885053710937tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-40844255308637083482016-06-06T14:26:00.001-03:002016-06-06T14:26:17.497-03:00ROOTS TO BOOTS FESTIVAL AND MORE<b>COME OUT FOR A FULL WEEKEND OF WALKING EVENTS.</b><br />
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<b>JOIN THE CBIH FOR FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP!</b><br />
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The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club will provide 2 guided walk events during the Roots To Boots Festival in Louisbourg this coming weekend. <br />
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Our continuing Sunday walk schedule will include a walk at Dominion Beach, please see details below:<br />
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<b><u>LOUISBOURG</u></b><br />
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<b><u>WALK #1</u></b><br />
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"Roots to Boots Festival." <br />
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<b>Friday 10 June</b><br />
Registration begins at 1:30 pm<br />
Group Guided Walk starts at 2:00 pm -<br />
Walk Distance: 5k and 10k<br />
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Start Point - Kennelly Point Picnic Park, Havenside Road, Louisbourg.<br />
The Trail: Louisbourg Lighthouse and Coastal Trail <br />
Rollie Coombes, 902-849-0747 or 902-565-6256<br />
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<b><u>WALK #2</u></b><br />
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"Roots to Boots Festival." <br />
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<b>Saturday 11 June</b> <br />
Registration begins at 1:30 pm<br />
Group Guided Walk starts at 2:00 pm -<br />
Walk Distance: 5k and 10k<br />
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Start Point - Kennington Cove Road at the "Old Town Trail" trailhead parking lot.<br />
The Trail: Old Town Trail and Fortress Louisbourg (Ruins Walk)<br />
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<b><u>DOMINION</u></b><br />
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<b><u>WALK #3</u></b><br />
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<u>Regular scheduled walk event</u><br />
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<b>Sunday 12 June </b>Registration begins at 1:30 pm<br />
Group Guided Walk starts at 2:00 pm -<br />
6694 Seaside Dr., Hwy 28 B1G 1T9 <br />
Walk Distance: 5k and 10k<br />
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A Guided Walk along one of Cape Bretons most beautiful sandy beaches including a board-walk with a short stroll into the community of Dominion and the S&L Trail.<br />
CBIH signs will be posted near the Start Point parking lot.<br />
Judy Lorway and Rollie Coombes 902- 849-0747<br />
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<b>Walk For The Health Of It!</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comLouisbourg, NS B1C, Canada45.926648624066651 -59.96028900146484445.904553624066651 -60.000629501464843 45.948743624066651 -59.919948501464845tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-70669455077716016712016-05-04T14:06:00.001-03:002016-05-04T14:06:54.216-03:00SERVICES FOR BILL HOPKINS<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21.3px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club has lost a good friend, and we extend our sincere condolences to Marion Hopkins and the family of Bill Hopkins.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"><br style="line-height: 30.2933px;" /></span></div>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">William (Bill) Tracy Hopkins a member and good friend to the Cape Breton Island Hoppers VC passed away on 18 Dec. 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">Bill was very active with the CBIH and enjoyed many outdoor activities before his illness.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;">Bill is survived by his wife Marion R. (MacLean) who participated in our walk events as well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 30.2933px;">The Cape </span><span style="font-size: 21.3333px; line-height: 30.2933px;">Breton</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 30.2933px;"> Post reports that visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, May 6 from 7-9 </span><span style="font-size: 21.3333px; line-height: 30.2933px;">pm</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 30.2933px;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 30.2933px;">Funeral services will take place at the United Protestant Church of Sydney River on Saturday, May 7 at 2pm., with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Internment at Black Brook Cemetery.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 30.2933px;">Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 30.2933px;">CBIH will make a donation to the Hospice Palliative Care Society, Cape Breton County </span></span><br style="line-height: 21.3px;" /><span style="font-size: large; line-height: normal;">rfc for Cal Thistle, President Cape Breton Island Hoppers VC</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-60056676514538013372016-05-03T22:28:00.000-03:002016-05-04T15:15:47.702-03:00CVF - ATLANTIC DIRECTORS MEETING AND WALK EVENTSThe Cape Breton Island Hoppers had the privilege of hosting the Canadian Volkssport Federation's Annual Atlantic Director's Meeting.<br />
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The weekend events included three group guided walks in Sydney (<i>Baille Ard Trail*),</i> Peters field's NS Provincial Park and New Harris Road that included a 2Km stretch on the Kelly's Mountain Trail.<br />
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The weekend meeting also included lunch for those attending the scheduled meeting. An evening dinner was held for all members at the Swiss Chalet in Sydney.<br />
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Barb and Cal Thistle hosted the meeting and lunch at their home in Coxheath.<br />
Members of the Social Committee provided the lunch. <br />
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The Social Committee includes Dianna MacDonald, Carmel Coffin, Julie Dzaich and Judy Lorway Thank you folks we enjoyed everything you provided.<br />
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In attendance for the Atlantic Directors Meeting:<br />
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<b><i>"Thank you for visiting our community and we hope to see you all again".</i></b><br />
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Phillip Longmire - CVF Atlantic Director<br />
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Julie Benson - Representing Dartmouth Volksmarch Club [DVC]<br />
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Heather MacLeod - President Central Nova Volkssport Club [CNVC]<br />
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Karen Illsley - President Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club [VTVC]<br />
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Deborah White - Trails Coordinator for VTVC<br />
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Cal Thistle - President Cape Breton Island Hoppers [CBIH]<br />
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Rollie Coombes - Trails Coordinator CBIH<br />
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<b>On Monday, May 2, 2016 6:16 PM, Phillip <philip .longmire="" bellaliant.net="">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hi
Cal.</span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">Please
pass my thanks to the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club for
hosting what I believe was a very enjoyable weekend. A special thanks to you
and Barb for opening your home for our Atlantic Director’s meeting and
providing us with a hearty lunch. Thanks to Rollie for organizing and leading
us on some beautiful walks with spectacular views.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">Our visitors take sometime to enjoy Cape Breton hospitality!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barb Thistle! So who is going to wash the dishes?......"Cal"!</td></tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><i><b>A Special Thank You to Barb Thistle who opened up her home, and a warm welcome, as our meeting area and provided us with a great meal and good tea!</b></i></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">One of the important subjects to come out of the AD Meeting for the CBIH was to inform the other Nova Scotia Volkssport clubs that our 20th Anniversary will be held in 2017.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Island Hoppers will hold 6 walking events and dinner during the July 1st weekend.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">We are in the final planning stages to host a series of walk events in Ingonish, The Highlands National Park and Cape North areas.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">2017 is also the 150th anniversary of Canada and the National Park service has indicated that Park entrance fees will be suspended for the year.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">The <b>2017</b> Nova Scotia Volkssport marathon event will be hosted by the Central Nova Volkssport Club 16 September 2017. CNVC will also host the next Atlantic Directors Meeting 29 April 2017.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">We were reminded that the Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year in Shelburne, NS during the July 1st weekend.</span><br />
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The Dartmouth Volksmarch Club will be hosting the <b>2016</b> Marathon in September.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">BROCHURES HAVE BEEN SENT OUT TO ALL CBIH MEMBERS!</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">If you need a paper copy or require an updated electronic brochure on these or any events, please email and I will send it to you as soon as possible.</span><br />
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<i><b>When on the trail, I was asked, "what does Baille Ard mean in English? </b></i><br />
<i><b>While in Ireland the English had a habit of writing phonetically when they encountered local place names.</b></i><br />
<i><b>The only answer I could find and I may be corrected if wrong. </b></i><br />
<u><i><b>Baille</b></i></u><i><b> is Irish for "townland" and </b></i><u><i><b>Ard </b></i></u><i><b>is "hill or height".</b></i><br />
<i><b>Therefore I will surmise that it is "townland on the hill" !</b></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First walk of the weekend, Phillip Longmire AD 3rd from right</td></tr>
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<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A wonderful weekend for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!</span></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to all members of the Island Hoppers who attended the walk events and gave our Volkssport friends a warm welcome to Cape Breton.</span></b></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comCoxheath, NS, Canada46.123881712931592 -60.221557617187546.079848212931594 -60.3022386171875 46.16791521293159 -60.1408766171875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-74111437234963855252016-04-09T09:30:00.000-03:002016-04-09T09:30:16.782-03:00UPCOMING WALKS AND SOCIAL EVENTS:<span style="font-size: large;"><u>CBIH WALK AND SOCIAL EVENTS:</u></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Registration</b> is requested for the dinner event on April 30, 7:00pm, at Swiss Chalet, see below for more information :</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A. Next Scheduled Walk Event:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Open Hearth Park,109 Ferry St., Sydney B1P 6A4</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Guided Walk <b>Sunday 17 April, 2016</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Registration begins at 1:30pm</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk starts at 2:00pm</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Rated 1A - very little hills or inclines, well groomed pathways</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk event will take place in and around the Open Hearth Park and trails</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk Leaders Maurena and Don MacKenzie</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>B. Weekend of Walks/AD Meeting/Dinner</b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> :</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The
Cape Breton Island Hoppers will host the CVF Atlantic Directors Meeting with
Philip Longmire </b><b>from </b><u><b>29 April to 1 May 2016</b></u><b>.</b></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">The AD meeting starts Saturday 30 April at 1:30pm and includes all Atlantic club presidents, trails coordinators and/or their representatives.</span></b></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The weekend of activities will also include 3 guided walk events, a luncheon and an evening dinner event.</b></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">ALL Club Members are encouraged to attend the walk events and the evening dinner.</span></b></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">the evening dinner on <u>Saturday 30 April, 7:00pm</u>, at Swiss Chalet 482 Grand Lake Road, Sydney B1P 5S8.</span></b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">(Menu can be found on-line)</span></b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Contact Dianna Macdonald at</span></b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> 902-567-2298 or Judy Lorway 902-567-0017</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">WEEKEND WALK EVENTS: (29, 30 April and 1 May)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade, Sydney B1P 1B1</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sydney Permanent Trail (Baille Ard Trail)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Guided Walk <b>Friday 29 April 2016</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Registration 3:30pm</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk Starts 4:00pm</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk Leaders Maurena and Don MacKenzie</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Petersfield Provincial Park, Westmount NS</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1188 Westmount Road, B1R 2J6</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Guided Walk <b>Saturday 30 April 2016</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Registration 8:30am</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk Starts 9:00am</span><br />
Walk Leader Elsie Buck<br />
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Exits 5 or 5A from Hwy 125 following signs to Westmount Rd and the nearby
Canadian Coast Guard College</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">New Harris Road/Seal Island Bridge</span></b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">3779 New Harris Road, B1X 1T1 - adjacent to KOA parking lot</span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;">Guided Walk <b>Sunday 1 May 2016</b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Registration 8:30am<br />
Walk Starts 9:00am<br />
Walk Leader Rollie Coombes<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions to Start Point:</b> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">From
North Sydney continue west on Hwy 105, after crossing the Seal Island Bridge
turn left on New Harris Road.</span> </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">the evening dinner on <u>Saturday 30 April, 7:00pm,</u> at Swiss Chalet 482 Grand Lake Road, Sydney B1P 5S8. (Menu can be found on-line)</span></b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Contact Dianna Macdonald at</span></b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> 902-567-2298 or Judy Lorway 902-567-0017</span></b></span></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comSydney, NS, Canada46.146319966030283 -60.18846988677978546.145632466030285 -60.189730386779786 46.147007466030281 -60.187209386779784tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-31371387421509764122016-03-14T20:25:00.001-03:002016-03-14T20:25:59.142-03:00FIRST GROUP GUIDED WALK EVENT FOR 2016COME WALK FOR FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THE CAPE BRETON ISLAND HOPPERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elsie Buck leads the CBIH Walk Event in Sydney, CVF Convention 2010</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get your walking shoes or boots ready, "It's time to Start the 2016 walking season". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Spring is in the air, the clocks sprang ahead this past weekend on Sunday 13 March.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">This was our first hint that the walking season has begun for the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Most of the snow has begun to melt away, the brooks and streams are flowing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Its time to get out and walk in the fresh air and hopefully sunshine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-indent: 0px !important;"><b><u>Sunday 20th March</u> is the first day of spring and the first Group Guided Walk Event for the Island Hoppers.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-indent: 0px !important;">Meet-up and Register at the Cambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade, Sydney, B1P 1B1.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-indent: 0px !important;"><b>Registration</b> Takes Place between <b>1:30 and 1:55 PM</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Walk Leader along with the Group will step off at 2:00 PM</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-indent: 0px !important;">This will be a 10k walk with an optional 5k for those wanting a shorter walk experience.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-indent: 0px !important;">A Group Guided Walk Event using our Sydney Permanent Trail: Rotary Park - Green Links Trail and portions of Wentworth Park, the downtown and board walk areas of Sydney.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; text-indent: 0px !important;">The walk event is <b>rated at 2B</b> - some minor hills, a mixture of sidewalks, gravel trails, pathways with some roots, boardwalks</span></div>
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<b><i>All CBIHVC walk events are sanctioned by the Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) and the International Federation of Sports (IVV)</i></b></div>
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Please "Be prepared" for all weather conditions, as we do not normally cancel walk events for rain or other adverse weather conditions unless there is immediate danger.</blockquote>
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian<br />
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Note: if you want to bring your pet! Pets must be on a leash at all times during our group walk events.<br />
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Any questions about CB Island Hoppers, this walk event or our 2016 schedule please contact the Trails Coordinator Rollie Coombes, 902-849-0747 or email bretonhoppers@hotmail.com </span></span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comCambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, Canada46.136353524334069 -60.19545435905456546.136009524334071 -60.196084859054565 46.136697524334068 -60.194823859054566tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-37665051403538130522016-01-23T15:40:00.000-04:002016-01-23T15:40:11.739-04:00CB Island Hoppers - Snow Shoe Event<span style="font-size: large;">Barb and Cal Thistle invite all members and guest to join the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club for a snow-shoeing adventure in Petersfield Provincial Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Great weather for having fun in the outdoors along the unique trails within Petersfield Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Participants can follow the leader Cal Thistle for a 1-2 hour snow - shoe jaunt.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bring a friend plus your snow-shoes for fun, fitness and friendship!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CBIH out on a winter walk in Sydney</td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comWestmount, NS, Canada46.144048202225726 -60.22374629974365246.142673202225723 -60.226267799743653 46.145423202225729 -60.221224799743652tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-7593795779884380082015-12-22T10:12:00.002-04:002015-12-22T10:12:27.446-04:00OUR FRIEND - BILL HOPKINS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the passing of a good friend and former CBIH club member William (Bill) Tracy Hopkins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bill passed away at home on Friday, 18 December 2015 at the age of 81.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bill is survived by his wife Marion ((MacLean).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Condolences, words of comfort to Marion and to Bill's family can be sent to www.sydneymemeorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Funeral and visitation will take place at a later date.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-33953289057663592952015-11-23T14:33:00.000-04:002015-11-23T14:33:34.186-04:00Annual General Meeting, Awards, End Of Season Party Christmas Lights WalkThe Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 21 November.<br />
This years meeting was held in Cantley Village and was hosted by our President and Vice President Cal and Barb Thistle.<br />
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Most executive members will remain in place however Don MacKenzie will take over as Club Secretary and Margaret Kingsbury will take on the responsibility as chair of the Membership Committee. Thank you to these members who will volunteer their time to assist the club.<br />
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Our sincere thank you to our former Secretary Bibiane Lessard, and to Carmel Coffin who has looked after the Membership Committee. A job well done, thank you very much for your service.<br />
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Carmel Coffin has been with the club since its beginnings - An Original - and has worked on many committees and has always been available to assist where possible. Carmel has finally received and overdue, "The Canadian Volkssport Federations Volunteer Award for exceptional service".<br />
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Club President Cal Thistle invited Rollie Coombes to present the awards to Carmel Coffin and Judy Lorway: Philip Longmire our CVF Atlantic Director has sent his regards to the club and the award recipients.<br />
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Judy Lorway has also been with the club since its beginnings - An Original - and has worked
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possible. Judy has hosted many club gatherings at her home and has worked on the executive in many capacities over the years. Judy has received the 10 Year award from "The Canadian
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End Of Season Party - Pot Luck Event - will be held on Saturday 28 November.<br />
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<u><b>CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALK EVENT: </b></u><br />
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This will be the last walk event for the 2015 Season<br />
Date and Time: <b>Saturday 12 December at 6:00 PM</b><br />
Starting on The Esplanade at Cambridge Suites<br />
A 5k walk event led by Don Mackenzie highlighting Christmas Lights and decorations.<br />
Hot beverages will be available after the walk event.<br />
Hosted by Judy Lorway, More Details and location to Follow<br />
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<u><b>SNOWSHOEING AND/OR CROSS COUNTRY SKIING !!</b></u><br />
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Do you want to go snowshoeing or cross country skiing this coming winter? <br />
Send an email or phone and put yourself on the Vice Presidents, Barb Thistle's list of interest.<br />
We will send out emails when the snow and the group are ready to go!!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comCape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada46.088471795775916 -60.7104492187545.379720295775918 -62.00134271875 46.797223295775915 -59.41955571875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-76279650906134808562015-10-30T21:11:00.000-03:002015-10-30T21:11:43.284-03:00CBIH WALK EVENTS, ANNUAL MEETING, PARTY TIME<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Please join The Cape Breton Island Hoppers on<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><u style="text-indent: 0px !important;">Sunday 1 November:</u></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0px !important;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-indent: 0px !important;">Traveling west on Hwy 105, turn right at Exit 9 and continue 14.5k to Forks Baddeck and watch for Uisge Bahn Falls Provincial Park & CBIH walk signs to the Start Point at 715 North Branch Road. B0E 1B0 </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; text-indent: 0px !important;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; text-indent: 0px !important;"><b style="text-indent: 0px !important;">Location: Barb and Cal Thistle's home at 9 MacKinnon Avenue, Cantley Village</b></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-72187288964145500982015-10-23T10:40:00.000-03:002015-10-23T10:41:36.480-03:00WALK EVENT - COXHEATH NATURE TRAIL <span style="font-size: large;">Please join The Cape Breton Island Hoppers on our next walk event:</span><br />
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http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/calendar.cfm<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-46339077607256518482015-10-16T18:03:00.001-03:002015-10-17T16:16:53.755-03:00THE SUMMIT WALK EVENT<div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Please join the CB Island Hoppers on <u>Sunday 18 October</u> for a 5K and/or 10K walk event at "The Summit" on Daley Road, New Victoria/ New Waterford area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br style="text-indent: 0px ! important;" />Driving from Sydney, you may enjoy the scenic view along coastal Rte 28 (Sydney/New Waterford Hwy) then turn right on Daley Road to the Start Point.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br style="text-indent: 0px ! important;" />An alternate route is Hwy 4 (the Sydney/Glace Bay Hwy) turn left on Gardiner Road and follow signs towards Scotchtown/</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">New Waterford</span> then left on May Street (in Scotchtown) to the Start Point.<br style="text-indent: 0px ! important;" /><br style="text-indent: 0px ! important;" /><b style="text-indent: 0px ! important;">Start Point:<u> NEAR THE</u> Intersection of Daley Road and 3-5 May Street B1H 1C9</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-indent: 0px !important;"><span style="font-size: large;"> - "The Summit" Parking Lot</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small; text-indent: 0px !important;"><span style="font-size: large;">Information on our website: </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-77773348255047526252015-10-12T22:58:00.000-03:002015-10-12T22:58:43.356-03:00ADVENTURE IN THE HIGHLANDS OF CAPE BRETON - 9 -12 OCTOBER 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christina and John Saremba (BC) at Corney Brook, CB Highlands National Park</td></tr>
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The Cape Breton Island Hoppers along with other Atlantic Volkssport Club spent an excellent Thanksgiving weekend in Cheticamp and The Cape Breton Highlands National Park.<br />
Attending the event were walkers from Dartmouth Volksmarch Club, Valley Trekkers VC and Central Nova VC.<br />
In addition to the 60+ volkssport members who had registered we were pleased to have Christina and John Saremba from BC join us for all of the walk events and entertainment events as well.<br />
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The weekend started with a cloudy windy day but the rain held off until after our walk event.<br />
The first event began in downtown Cheticamp and continued out along the Gypsum Mine Trail (former rail line to the gypsum mine). This was an alternate route as the Salmon Pools Trail had been closed do to a recent flash flood in the area.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanya McNutt - Central Nova and Lionel Conrad Dartmouth VC stop for a breather along the Cap-Rouge Trail </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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On Saturday morning the group headed out on the Corney Brook Trail that runs parallel along the brook of the same name to a waterfall at the end of the trail.<br />
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Barb and Cal Thistle alternated between Walk Leader and Sweep for the Corney Brook Event <br />
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In the afternoon we headed out on to the Cap-Rouge Trail. A slightly more challenging event with what seemed like a continuous uphill walk event but with great views or vistas of the Cap - Rouge headlands and the ocean. During the hike the weather took a somewhat downward spiral of cold air along with a brief interlude of hail but the hills helped to warm us up as we proceeded to the look-off at the end of the trail.<br />
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Cap Rouge was led by Norm Johnson and Janice Johnson as the Sweep or Ender, ensured that all made it up the hiills and returned safely to the finish point. <br />
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On Sunday, participants had the chance to select one of the two walk events that took place at L'Acadien Trail and La Buttreau.<br />
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A short 8K event with less strenuous hills became a much more pleasant walk near the ocean for those participants who wanted to relax and enjoy the scenery around the Highlands National Park and have more time to take in some of the Celtic Colours Festival Events.<br />
Cheryl MacKinnon took over and led this walk event. <br />
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While 25 other walkers opted for the 10K hike and to take in the views and the trail system up Burnt Mountain along L'Acadien Trail. A slow steady climb along a well used track with all of the bridges in place made this a very worthwhile and pleasant walk event. Walk Leader Rollie, and Lionel Conrod volunteered to be the Sweep<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Cheticamp from the top L'Acadien Trail/Burnt Mountain</td></tr>
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THE SKYLINE TRAIL - Led by Don Mackenzie and the Walk Sweep Maurena Mackenzie. The most popular trail with grand views, moose and other wildlife and a unique board-walk along the apex of French Mountain and the most popular among our groups has once again inspired the largest turn out for the weekends event with 62 volkssporters stepping off at 9am for a walk event that we will not soon forget.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk Leader Don Mackenzie of the CBIH steps out front to get the well enthusiastic group out on to the trail</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the Right Barb Thistle VP for CBIH and Cal Thistle President for CBIH - looking after the Skyline Trail Start Point and ALL of the other SP's for the weekend</td></tr>
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Thank You to all volunteers and particularly to Dianna MacDonald who coordinated the Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday night. Barb and Cal Thistle who arranged entertainment and prizes and a lot of other detailed events that made this a very successful weekend. <br />
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<i><b>MORE PHOTOS IN OUR PHOTO GALLERY AND ON OUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT.</b></i><br />
<i><b>Additional pictures will be published as they become available!</b></i><br />
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<i><b> </b></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comCape Breton Highlands National Park46.656977316216121 -60.94734191894531246.61338131621612 -61.028022918945311 46.700573316216122 -60.866660918945314tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-12768995739815237292015-09-16T20:31:00.000-03:002015-09-16T20:31:24.322-03:00ANNUAL SHIRLEY BOUTILIER WALK EVENT<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left Bill Boutilier, Rollie Coombes, and Far Right Shirley Boutilier receiving one of many awards throughout the years</td></tr>
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<b>ANNUAL SHIRLEY BOUTILIER WALK EVENT </b><br />
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<b>DATE: Sunday 20 September, 2015</b><br />
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<b>TIME: Registration begins at 1:30 pm - Walk begins at 2:00 pm </b><br />
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<b>WALK DISTANCES</b>: 5K and 10K<br />
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<b>IVV RATING</b>: 2C<br />
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<b>LOCATION: Mira Pastures - MacKeigan Road</b><br />
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<b>DIRECTIONS TO START POINT:</b><br />
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From Sydney Hwy 125 take Exit 7 to Route 327 (Gabarus Hwy) and continue to Marion Bridge.<br />
After crossing over Marion Bridge continue past Trout Brook Road and the highway begins to curve slightly to the left, MacKeigan Road is on the left (east side) of the highway.<br />
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<b>"CBIH WALK SIGN" will be posted near the "T"- junction near house #4144</b><br />
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<b>NOTE:<i> From the roundabout, at the top of Alexander Street, following Hwy 327 to MacKeigan Road is 15.1K </i></b><br />
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<b>Continue on MacKeigan Road to the Start Point. <i><br /></i></b><br />
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http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=687<br />
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<b><i>Shirley had been a founding member of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers, a dedicated Walk Leader, a Vice President and member of the Walk Committee from the origins of the club, and Assistant Trails Coordinator. Volunteering for many of our Barbecues, at her home "Out on the Mira". Along with husband Bill, her walking partner, both spent many hours and many weekends exploring and pre-walking the hiking trails of the island.</i></b><br />
<b><i>Many of the walk events we have done over these many years and continue to walk have been the result of the work and dedication of Shirley and Bill to the CB Island Hoppers and our /their commitment to walk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>"The walk starts at 2:00pm, stop talking and get walking!" OK Shirley I'm going"... </i></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5882351.post-66142249154400882072015-08-31T23:30:00.000-03:002015-08-31T23:30:34.985-03:00LEWIS MOUNTAIN TRAIL - CVF WEBSITE - VOLKSSPORT CANADA<div>
CB Island Hoppers, a reminder:</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1.</span></b></div>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Lewis Mountain Trail</u>: A former road/trail
to Lake Ainslie.</div>
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<a href="http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=679" target="_blank">http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=679</a></div>
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The trail follows or runs parallel to McPherson Brook.</div>
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The Trail is a very gradual incline and not very steep as the name may
suggest, it hugs the side of the mountain it is named after</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">CBIH Walk Event will take place on<b><u> Monday 7
September</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Registration</b> takes place at <b><u>12:30 and we Step Off
at 1:00 PM</u></b></span></div>
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For further details go to our website EVENTS CALENDAR:</div>
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<a href="http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=679" target="_blank">http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=679</a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2.</span></b></div>
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Please note that our national organization The <b>Canadian Volkssport
Federation</b> <b>(CVF)</b> have established a new or revised website, please
see the link below:</div>
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<a href="http://www.walks.ca/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.walks.ca/index.html</a></div>
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Within the CVF site you will find the CVF Newsletter "VOLKSSPORT CANADA"
and the latest edition <b>features CBIH on the front cover.</b> Follow the links
in the black banner "What is Volkssport" and click on "Volkssport Canada". If
you do not have "Drop Box" you will be instructed to sign up,(this is free) if
you do, simply log on and the newsletter will open</div>
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<a href="http://www.walks.ca/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.walks.ca/index.html</a>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget to
sign up for our <u>October long weekend (9-12)</u> of events in the Cape Breton
Highlands National Park and Cheticamp area.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you can't make
it for the entire weekend then how about coming out for one or two walk events
to help support your club.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pick up a copy of
the brochure at the next walk event or simply request at this email address and
I will send out to you as .pdf as soon as possible.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There may be one
trail change: Salmon Pools Trail has been closed because of recent flooding and
Parks Canada officials have promised to let me know about the trail as soon as
they can to determine the amount of damage and if the trail will reopen by
October. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">An alternate trail
will be selected if we cannot use Salmon Pools Trail.</span></span><br />Lets get out and walk for fun, fitness and
friendship!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comAberdeen, Bucklaw Inverness, Subd. A, NS, Canada45.992698174936535 -61.00695133209228545.989940174936535 -61.011993832092287 45.995456174936535 -61.001908832092283