Thursday, July 01, 2004
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Celebrate Canada Day!
When: Thursday, July 1st at 09:00am
Where: Westmount, Petersfield
Walk Distance for this Event is 10Kms and is Rated 2B
Walk Leader(s) for this Event is Barb & Cal Thistle, 567-6702
Avoid traffic and take Exit 5 off Highway 125, continue 4kms to Westmount Rd.(Rte 239) turn right, the Start Point is Petersfield Provincial Park.
The CBIH is not involved with the parade nor will we be following the parade route, however we should be returning to the Start/finish Point at about the time that the Parade arrives in Petersfield, therefore we should have the remainder of the day to enjoy the festivities at the park.
When: Thursday, July 1st at 09:00am
Where: Westmount, Petersfield
Walk Distance for this Event is 10Kms and is Rated 2B
Walk Leader(s) for this Event is Barb & Cal Thistle, 567-6702
Avoid traffic and take Exit 5 off Highway 125, continue 4kms to Westmount Rd.(Rte 239) turn right, the Start Point is Petersfield Provincial Park.
The CBIH is not involved with the parade nor will we be following the parade route, however we should be returning to the Start/finish Point at about the time that the Parade arrives in Petersfield, therefore we should have the remainder of the day to enjoy the festivities at the park.
OUR WALK EVENTS IN CHETICAMP:
Saturday, 26 of June, the weather wasn't ready to cooperate when the 29 walkers for this Event were signing in for this 12Km walk; BUT within moments of stepping off and all of us dressed for rain and cool weather the sun broke out from behind the black clouds and sunshine made this a very warm walk, by the time we reached the lighthouse the clouds began to hide the sun once again but the rain held off.
The cow population on the island came out to meet us and they were as surprised to see us as we were with them. Both groups, walkers and hoofers stayed at respectful lengths from each other.
Sinclair and Bill proved that the electric fence works AOK ~~~~!!!
On behalf of those who attended the dinner that night at Island Sunset dinning room in Belle Cote, we owe Elsie Buck and Joe MacKinnon a very hardy Thank You, a very reasonabley priced restaurant, great meals and a wonderful staff of servers. Hopefully we will return!
On Sunday there were 23 eager walkers to participate on our second A'cadien walk event, due to weather conditions, rain and more rain, we offered an alternate route along the Salmon River for those who felt a little unsure of their footing on the acadien trail that leads into the highlands and its narrow and steep trails.
The view from the top of the Acadien trail is spectacular and we should return here at another time so that we can take a look at it!! low lying clouds is just another way to describe fog!Though it rained and there was fog we completed the walk and had a great time doing so and we met several new friends along the way, two young ladies from Toronto and an Appachalain trail hiker from Rhode Island.
The Atlantic Area Director Lynda Kanne and Rick Kanne joined us for both events as well as visitors from The Central Nova Club. Thank You for your support and visiting us.
Saturday, 26 of June, the weather wasn't ready to cooperate when the 29 walkers for this Event were signing in for this 12Km walk; BUT within moments of stepping off and all of us dressed for rain and cool weather the sun broke out from behind the black clouds and sunshine made this a very warm walk, by the time we reached the lighthouse the clouds began to hide the sun once again but the rain held off.
The cow population on the island came out to meet us and they were as surprised to see us as we were with them. Both groups, walkers and hoofers stayed at respectful lengths from each other.
Sinclair and Bill proved that the electric fence works AOK ~~~~!!!
On behalf of those who attended the dinner that night at Island Sunset dinning room in Belle Cote, we owe Elsie Buck and Joe MacKinnon a very hardy Thank You, a very reasonabley priced restaurant, great meals and a wonderful staff of servers. Hopefully we will return!
On Sunday there were 23 eager walkers to participate on our second A'cadien walk event, due to weather conditions, rain and more rain, we offered an alternate route along the Salmon River for those who felt a little unsure of their footing on the acadien trail that leads into the highlands and its narrow and steep trails.
The view from the top of the Acadien trail is spectacular and we should return here at another time so that we can take a look at it!! low lying clouds is just another way to describe fog!Though it rained and there was fog we completed the walk and had a great time doing so and we met several new friends along the way, two young ladies from Toronto and an Appachalain trail hiker from Rhode Island.
The Atlantic Area Director Lynda Kanne and Rick Kanne joined us for both events as well as visitors from The Central Nova Club. Thank You for your support and visiting us.
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Grand Narrows Walk Event!
What a great walk along the The Bras d'Or Lakes and what great weather for a 10Km walk.
The scenery along this part of the lakes is in a word "fabulous", across the lake you can see the white cliffs of gypsum protruding out into the water and the highland village with the church dominating the skyline for miles around.
The walk leader for this event was Barb MacDonald, who found a wonderful beach at the 5Km mark for us to stroll on, reluctantly the 23 walkers on this event had to return to the start point at the Marina in Grand Narrows; this would have been a great opportunity to have a swim, though the water was still a little to cold. With all the the great beaches on this island maybe we should consider a volksswim in the future!!??
Did anyone take pictures??
Thank You Barb for a wonderful walk and thanks to all of you who continue to support the club.
Almost Time to Clip the "+" Sign:
Its hard to believe that we are soon going into the second half of our schedule; on or about the 30th of June, we will be taking the plus sign "+" off the Year Round Events (YRE's) stamps. If you have not done a YRE this year you only have a short time to get out and do the five YRE walks with the "+" sign.
The IVV rules, for the YRE's, allow only one stamp for each walk event in your "Event Book" however for the year round events you may stamp your book twice a year, once with the plus sign "+" before the 30th of June each year and then you may stamp again on or after 1st of July without the "+" sign.
Don"t forget that those of you who have been frequent walkers, using our YRE's should have paid $2.00 at the start of the year and then only $1.00 thereafter when and if you are stamping your Distance Book. At the beginning of the second term on the 1st of July you are asked to again put $2.00 in the envelopes provided and $1.00 thereafter for the distance stamp each time you walk the respective Event.
The Year Round Events are sanctioned by the Canadian Volkssport Federation and the IVV at a cost of $108.00 each to the club, we have 5 YRE's on the Island at a grand total of $540.00.
Your donations of $1 & $2 and those of our volkssporting visitors to the island help to defer this cost and allows our club to continue to operate as a non profit organization.
CHETICAMP WALK EVENTS:
We will be in Cheticamp on the weekend of 26 & 27 of June, both walks begin at 1:00pm.
Saturday June 26 we will be at Cheticamp Island, walk leader Bill Boutilier.
Sunday, June 27 the L'Acadien, beginning at the parking lot in the Highlands National Park, walk leader Rollie Coombes. (see details of these walks in previous post on this site dated tues May 11 "coming events")
July 1st begins the second half of our schedule:
Canada Day Celebrations at Petersfield, Westmount begins at 9:00am, for more info contact Barb and Cal Thistle, 567-6702.
What a great walk along the The Bras d'Or Lakes and what great weather for a 10Km walk.
The scenery along this part of the lakes is in a word "fabulous", across the lake you can see the white cliffs of gypsum protruding out into the water and the highland village with the church dominating the skyline for miles around.
The walk leader for this event was Barb MacDonald, who found a wonderful beach at the 5Km mark for us to stroll on, reluctantly the 23 walkers on this event had to return to the start point at the Marina in Grand Narrows; this would have been a great opportunity to have a swim, though the water was still a little to cold. With all the the great beaches on this island maybe we should consider a volksswim in the future!!??
Did anyone take pictures??
Thank You Barb for a wonderful walk and thanks to all of you who continue to support the club.
Almost Time to Clip the "+" Sign:
Its hard to believe that we are soon going into the second half of our schedule; on or about the 30th of June, we will be taking the plus sign "+" off the Year Round Events (YRE's) stamps. If you have not done a YRE this year you only have a short time to get out and do the five YRE walks with the "+" sign.
The IVV rules, for the YRE's, allow only one stamp for each walk event in your "Event Book" however for the year round events you may stamp your book twice a year, once with the plus sign "+" before the 30th of June each year and then you may stamp again on or after 1st of July without the "+" sign.
Don"t forget that those of you who have been frequent walkers, using our YRE's should have paid $2.00 at the start of the year and then only $1.00 thereafter when and if you are stamping your Distance Book. At the beginning of the second term on the 1st of July you are asked to again put $2.00 in the envelopes provided and $1.00 thereafter for the distance stamp each time you walk the respective Event.
The Year Round Events are sanctioned by the Canadian Volkssport Federation and the IVV at a cost of $108.00 each to the club, we have 5 YRE's on the Island at a grand total of $540.00.
Your donations of $1 & $2 and those of our volkssporting visitors to the island help to defer this cost and allows our club to continue to operate as a non profit organization.
CHETICAMP WALK EVENTS:
We will be in Cheticamp on the weekend of 26 & 27 of June, both walks begin at 1:00pm.
Saturday June 26 we will be at Cheticamp Island, walk leader Bill Boutilier.
Sunday, June 27 the L'Acadien, beginning at the parking lot in the Highlands National Park, walk leader Rollie Coombes. (see details of these walks in previous post on this site dated tues May 11 "coming events")
July 1st begins the second half of our schedule:
Canada Day Celebrations at Petersfield, Westmount begins at 9:00am, for more info contact Barb and Cal Thistle, 567-6702.
Sunday, June 06, 2004
Saturday, June 05, 2004
NEW PHOTO SECTION
After searching the net for a way to put photos on our website at little or no cost to the club(cheaply)I have finally come up with a solution, albeit temporarily until the folks at the Blog site decide to start charging a fee.
If you have photos you think that would be of interest to the club members or the general public who are checking us out please email them to me
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca and I will publish them as soon as possible.
Please Check the remainder of this site for other pictures and information on our newest Atlantic Club.
After searching the net for a way to put photos on our website at little or no cost to the club(cheaply)I have finally come up with a solution, albeit temporarily until the folks at the Blog site decide to start charging a fee.
If you have photos you think that would be of interest to the club members or the general public who are checking us out please email them to me
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca and I will publish them as soon as possible.
Please Check the remainder of this site for other pictures and information on our newest Atlantic Club.
A Message From our newest Atlantic Club:
FUNDY VOLKSSPORT CLUB located in Saint John, New Brunswick
President Steve Anderson
Explore Our Past, Discover Your Fitness Future with Volksmarch Fun!
In the same spirit that led Sieur deMons and Samuel de Champlain to our region 400 years ago, area residents and visitors alike are invited to "explore our past, and discover your fitness future" by enjoying the new Fundy Volkssport Club's premiere heritage walk in Saint John on Saturday, June 19.
The Celebrations 400 Heritage Walk is designed to give folks a taste of what Volkssports (German for "people's sports") is all about: fun, friendship, and fitness! Across Canada and around the world, millions have discovered through Volkssports that few things encourage physical activity more than enjoying the outdoors together, having fun and making new friends in the process. Volkssports identifies and promotes safe, scenic and circular activity routes, along with occasions for people to get out together for fun and fitness. In its first year, the Fundy Volkssport Club offers a year-round uptown walk including Lily Lake and Mount Pleasant, and a seasonal Rockwood Park walk. The Celebrations 400 Heritage Walk is an "event walk" - a one time only walk intended to compliment the many activities being offered in conjunction with the 400th anniversary of the naming of the Saint John River by Champlain.
"This walk promises some fun and interesting surprises all along the way! We've had wonderful response by groups and organizations along the walk route, and each looks forward to introducing something special about our city and its - or 'our', rather - heritage. So instead of just walking past everything from point A to B, a souvenir passport/guide and walk instructions will inform you as well as provide fun stops to learn and discover a bit about Saint John's past and present. Bring your camera, as there will be many terrific photo opportunities!," promises Mr. Anderson. "I mean, when's the last time you and Champlain or Madame LaTour got together for a great snapshot?" The route will lead walkers to other fun Celebrations 400 activities, such as the flea market at Harbour Station, which plans to have a costume contest. Passports are "stamped" at each designated stop, and participants get a "Thank you" package when they complete the walk. A number of gift items will be raffled, with proceeds going to new walk routes for 2005.
The walk (or 'Volksmarch') has been designed for everyone's enjoyment. "Many asking about it are relieved to learn that it is a walk, not a race," emphasizes Mr. Anderson. "And that's a feature of Volkssports that many will appreciate - it is non-competitive. After all, what is more discouraging than checking out something offered by a fitness group or activity club, just to have others leave you in a cloud of dust? Or to be tempted to push yourself beyond safe limits? Volkssports supports and celebrates everyone's efforts, and encourages everyone to participate at a safe and comfortable pace. A good guideline is 'walk and talk' - if you have to catch your breath in order to walk and talk, you probably need to slow down a bit."
The walk options encourage maximum participation. For families, the Celebrations 400 walk route is fully paved, so perfect for strollers. Much of the walk is on level grade, with only a few steep hills. And while experienced walkers will appreciate the full 11 km walk route, others can enjoy a leisurely 5 km uptown circle, a scenic 6 km Harbour Passage, Douglas Avenue & Fort Howe circle, or the 4 km mobility challenge Harbour Passage walk suited for wheelchairs and walkers. Everyone is welcome including pets, provided they are on leash and cleaned up after, and young people 16 years of age or less being accompanied by a responsible adult. A hallmark of Volkssport activities is that they go rain or shine, so Mr. Anderson advises, "Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather."
A popular motivational feature of Volkssports available to members is its international achievement program, with distinctive pins, badges and certificates for a variety of walking milestones. Celebrations 400 Heritage Walk participants will receive free credit toward future awards, should they later choose to join the club and become a Volkssporter. "We hope they will!," says Mr. Anderson. A low-cost annual membership fee of just $10 goes toward new walk listings in the region. "The first thing many people ask is, 'Do you have a walk here, or do you have a walk there?' The answer to that is, 'Join the club and we'll soon have those walks too!'"
As for all Volkssports events, participants must register by signing a waiver of liability, however the walk is free of charge. A limited number of souvenir passport/guides and thank you packages will be available on a first come, first served basis. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Market Square Atrium, with guided uptown walk starting at 10:00 am. Assisted registration with self-guide materials are available until 2:00 pm. All walk routes start and end at Market Square.
For more information about the Canadian Volkssport Federation and other walking events across Canada, visit the web site at www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/CVF/. For more information about the Fundy Volkssport Club and walking opportunities in Saint John, contact the club president at 672-8254 or by email:
Steve Anderson
FUNDY VOLKSSPORT CLUB located in Saint John, New Brunswick
President Steve Anderson
Explore Our Past, Discover Your Fitness Future with Volksmarch Fun!
In the same spirit that led Sieur deMons and Samuel de Champlain to our region 400 years ago, area residents and visitors alike are invited to "explore our past, and discover your fitness future" by enjoying the new Fundy Volkssport Club's premiere heritage walk in Saint John on Saturday, June 19.
The Celebrations 400 Heritage Walk is designed to give folks a taste of what Volkssports (German for "people's sports") is all about: fun, friendship, and fitness! Across Canada and around the world, millions have discovered through Volkssports that few things encourage physical activity more than enjoying the outdoors together, having fun and making new friends in the process. Volkssports identifies and promotes safe, scenic and circular activity routes, along with occasions for people to get out together for fun and fitness. In its first year, the Fundy Volkssport Club offers a year-round uptown walk including Lily Lake and Mount Pleasant, and a seasonal Rockwood Park walk. The Celebrations 400 Heritage Walk is an "event walk" - a one time only walk intended to compliment the many activities being offered in conjunction with the 400th anniversary of the naming of the Saint John River by Champlain.
"This walk promises some fun and interesting surprises all along the way! We've had wonderful response by groups and organizations along the walk route, and each looks forward to introducing something special about our city and its - or 'our', rather - heritage. So instead of just walking past everything from point A to B, a souvenir passport/guide and walk instructions will inform you as well as provide fun stops to learn and discover a bit about Saint John's past and present. Bring your camera, as there will be many terrific photo opportunities!," promises Mr. Anderson. "I mean, when's the last time you and Champlain or Madame LaTour got together for a great snapshot?" The route will lead walkers to other fun Celebrations 400 activities, such as the flea market at Harbour Station, which plans to have a costume contest. Passports are "stamped" at each designated stop, and participants get a "Thank you" package when they complete the walk. A number of gift items will be raffled, with proceeds going to new walk routes for 2005.
The walk (or 'Volksmarch') has been designed for everyone's enjoyment. "Many asking about it are relieved to learn that it is a walk, not a race," emphasizes Mr. Anderson. "And that's a feature of Volkssports that many will appreciate - it is non-competitive. After all, what is more discouraging than checking out something offered by a fitness group or activity club, just to have others leave you in a cloud of dust? Or to be tempted to push yourself beyond safe limits? Volkssports supports and celebrates everyone's efforts, and encourages everyone to participate at a safe and comfortable pace. A good guideline is 'walk and talk' - if you have to catch your breath in order to walk and talk, you probably need to slow down a bit."
The walk options encourage maximum participation. For families, the Celebrations 400 walk route is fully paved, so perfect for strollers. Much of the walk is on level grade, with only a few steep hills. And while experienced walkers will appreciate the full 11 km walk route, others can enjoy a leisurely 5 km uptown circle, a scenic 6 km Harbour Passage, Douglas Avenue & Fort Howe circle, or the 4 km mobility challenge Harbour Passage walk suited for wheelchairs and walkers. Everyone is welcome including pets, provided they are on leash and cleaned up after, and young people 16 years of age or less being accompanied by a responsible adult. A hallmark of Volkssport activities is that they go rain or shine, so Mr. Anderson advises, "Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather."
A popular motivational feature of Volkssports available to members is its international achievement program, with distinctive pins, badges and certificates for a variety of walking milestones. Celebrations 400 Heritage Walk participants will receive free credit toward future awards, should they later choose to join the club and become a Volkssporter. "We hope they will!," says Mr. Anderson. A low-cost annual membership fee of just $10 goes toward new walk listings in the region. "The first thing many people ask is, 'Do you have a walk here, or do you have a walk there?' The answer to that is, 'Join the club and we'll soon have those walks too!'"
As for all Volkssports events, participants must register by signing a waiver of liability, however the walk is free of charge. A limited number of souvenir passport/guides and thank you packages will be available on a first come, first served basis. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Market Square Atrium, with guided uptown walk starting at 10:00 am. Assisted registration with self-guide materials are available until 2:00 pm. All walk routes start and end at Market Square.
For more information about the Canadian Volkssport Federation and other walking events across Canada, visit the web site at www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/CVF/. For more information about the Fundy Volkssport Club and walking opportunities in Saint John, contact the club president at 672-8254 or by email:
Steve Anderson
Friday, June 04, 2004
Trails Day in Inverness County
As part of International Trails Day, the fourth annual Trans-Canada Bike and Hike will take place this Saturday, June 5th at 10:00am, starting at the Mabou River Inn, this is a 15 Km route along the abandoned rail line.
Participants are invited to a BBQ at the Little Judique Harbour Trestle beginning at 3:00pm.
Please note this is not an IVV sanctioned event.
This is the type of event which our club should be attending each year as it encourages the joy of hiking along the many trails of Cape Breton and the organizers are encouraging a non competitive walk and family participation.
Your walk committee and trails coordinator are working to try and coordinate this type of event with local groups and we continue to make representation in all counties to be invited in a timely fashion so that we can get a sanctioned event stamp from the CVF.
At a recent meeting in Truro I was able to obtain dates for International Walk and Hike Events for 2005 and we will ensure that these will be on the schedule for next year.
Therefore I encourage thoughs of us who can travel to Inverness on such short notice to do so and bring the message of Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. We will do our best to participate as an organized club next year.
Inverness County Recreation Department, recently devoted a two page article about our club and volkssporting in the Inverness Peridodical "The Participaper".
A limited amount of copies were distributed on our last walk and I will hold a copy in our Leaders walk box for any of you who would like to read the article.
My sincere Thank You to the editors and writers of the Participaper for this article.
As part of International Trails Day, the fourth annual Trans-Canada Bike and Hike will take place this Saturday, June 5th at 10:00am, starting at the Mabou River Inn, this is a 15 Km route along the abandoned rail line.
Participants are invited to a BBQ at the Little Judique Harbour Trestle beginning at 3:00pm.
Please note this is not an IVV sanctioned event.
This is the type of event which our club should be attending each year as it encourages the joy of hiking along the many trails of Cape Breton and the organizers are encouraging a non competitive walk and family participation.
Your walk committee and trails coordinator are working to try and coordinate this type of event with local groups and we continue to make representation in all counties to be invited in a timely fashion so that we can get a sanctioned event stamp from the CVF.
At a recent meeting in Truro I was able to obtain dates for International Walk and Hike Events for 2005 and we will ensure that these will be on the schedule for next year.
Therefore I encourage thoughs of us who can travel to Inverness on such short notice to do so and bring the message of Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. We will do our best to participate as an organized club next year.
Inverness County Recreation Department, recently devoted a two page article about our club and volkssporting in the Inverness Peridodical "The Participaper".
A limited amount of copies were distributed on our last walk and I will hold a copy in our Leaders walk box for any of you who would like to read the article.
My sincere Thank You to the editors and writers of the Participaper for this article.
Monday, May 31, 2004
RESERVOIR WALKERS
On Sunday May 30th a group of 22 Rainsuited walkers ventured out along The Little River Reservoir Trail and made their way across the wind swept (first)dam of the reservoir, at the end of the dam is a great area for a picnic but todays experience was one of getting across one dam too many and getting back to the main trail.
Rilla and Jim McLean who were leading the walk were encouraged to continue along the main trail as we had originally planned on taking a side trip along the second causeway or dam.
The main trail in this area was originally a part of the water pipeline that fed into the old heavy water plant that was located near Port Hawkesbury. This is an excellent walking trail and with all the rain we were not sloshing through mud or streams of water.
Rilla was more then able to maintain traction along the trail and most of us had trouble keeping up with her.
At the end of the walk Rilla provided packages of oatcakes for all the walkers but due to weather conditions there was little time for socializing.
Claire McNeil brought two new friends on this walk and there was two members from the Truro club.
The Club Trails Coordinator will be considering this walk for next year but will hold it during a nice sunny day!!!
There had been some concern about parking in this area however we were able to put some cars in the two driveways and along a very wide shoulder on both sides of the road.
Excluding the weather this is a very pleasant walk in the woods and along the Little River Reservoir.
Another New Walk Coming Up!
When:Sunday, June 13th @2:00pm
Where: Grand Narrows/Derby Point
Directions: From North Sydney Hwy 125, Exit 3 onto Rte 223to Grand Narrows
take the second exit into Grand Narrows just before the Barra Strait Bridge.
The Start Point is the Barra Strait Marina (the former dock for Grand Narrows ferry)
The walk leader for this event will be Barb MacDonald.
On Sunday May 30th a group of 22 Rainsuited walkers ventured out along The Little River Reservoir Trail and made their way across the wind swept (first)dam of the reservoir, at the end of the dam is a great area for a picnic but todays experience was one of getting across one dam too many and getting back to the main trail.
Rilla and Jim McLean who were leading the walk were encouraged to continue along the main trail as we had originally planned on taking a side trip along the second causeway or dam.
The main trail in this area was originally a part of the water pipeline that fed into the old heavy water plant that was located near Port Hawkesbury. This is an excellent walking trail and with all the rain we were not sloshing through mud or streams of water.
Rilla was more then able to maintain traction along the trail and most of us had trouble keeping up with her.
At the end of the walk Rilla provided packages of oatcakes for all the walkers but due to weather conditions there was little time for socializing.
Claire McNeil brought two new friends on this walk and there was two members from the Truro club.
The Club Trails Coordinator will be considering this walk for next year but will hold it during a nice sunny day!!!
There had been some concern about parking in this area however we were able to put some cars in the two driveways and along a very wide shoulder on both sides of the road.
Excluding the weather this is a very pleasant walk in the woods and along the Little River Reservoir.
Another New Walk Coming Up!
When:Sunday, June 13th @2:00pm
Where: Grand Narrows/Derby Point
Directions: From North Sydney Hwy 125, Exit 3 onto Rte 223to Grand Narrows
take the second exit into Grand Narrows just before the Barra Strait Bridge.
The Start Point is the Barra Strait Marina (the former dock for Grand Narrows ferry)
The walk leader for this event will be Barb MacDonald.
Sunday, May 16, 2004
A Wonderful Walk with New Friends
Our walk at Canoe Lake on Sunday the 16 of May, has proved to be one of our most favorite events.
Starting off,the weather was over cast and a light sprinkle of rain that soon gave way to periods of sunshine and a pleasant day for a walk in the country.
Our walk leader for this event was Elsie Buck while Joe and Bill Followed in the rear keeping a close eye on the 31 participants.
Canoe Lake Road/Trail is rated at 2B, some moderate hill climbing and a well groomed trail, which winds its way past several small lakes including Canoe Lake.
Two years ago our friend Nip Hillier constructed a sign showing the location of the old Canoe Lake school house, surprisingly the sign is still in place and in excellent shape.
We were joined by five (hopefully) new walkers for this walk event and some old friends (four) rejoined us as well.
If you missed this walk you will have a second chance, as this is one of the walks that the Celtic Colours WALKS Committee selected for the fall colours event on the 10th of October at 2:00pm.
There will be a new stamp issued for this event and the guide will be Carol Butts.
Coming Events:
(1a) Next walk will be 30th of May at Little River Reservoir, take Hwy 4 to St Peter's continue straight through St Peter's to Hwy 104 and watch for our signs along the 104 a short distance from Exit 44
(1b) Sunday 13 of June @2pm, Grand Narrows, S/F at Barra Strait Marina, this is a 10km event led by Barb MacDonald, 849-0573.
(2a) Pot Luck at Cal & Barb Thistle's Camp Site, Cheticamp Island on Friday night 25 of June
(2b) The first two of our 4 Acadian Walks will begin on Saturday 26 of June at Cheticamp Island beginning at 1:00pm
(2c) Dinner at Island Sunset Restaurant at 18:00 hrs (6pm) in Belle Cote about 10 minutes from Cheticamp,
Please contact Elsie Buck at 562-3117 for details; Elsie has booked reservations for the club BUT we need you to call and confirm with Elsie how many will be going to this dinner.
(2d) Our second Acadian Walk will begin at 1:00pm on Sunday 26 of June in the Highlands National Park using the 10Km Acadian Trail (L'Acadien). The Start and Finish Point will be the parking lot at the Visitors Information Centre a short distance north of Cheticamp.
(3) Brochures and Info about our Bus Tour to Fundy Park and Our Louisbourg Acadian Events, are still available, please call 849-0747 or email
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Our walk at Canoe Lake on Sunday the 16 of May, has proved to be one of our most favorite events.
Starting off,the weather was over cast and a light sprinkle of rain that soon gave way to periods of sunshine and a pleasant day for a walk in the country.
Our walk leader for this event was Elsie Buck while Joe and Bill Followed in the rear keeping a close eye on the 31 participants.
Canoe Lake Road/Trail is rated at 2B, some moderate hill climbing and a well groomed trail, which winds its way past several small lakes including Canoe Lake.
Two years ago our friend Nip Hillier constructed a sign showing the location of the old Canoe Lake school house, surprisingly the sign is still in place and in excellent shape.
We were joined by five (hopefully) new walkers for this walk event and some old friends (four) rejoined us as well.
If you missed this walk you will have a second chance, as this is one of the walks that the Celtic Colours WALKS Committee selected for the fall colours event on the 10th of October at 2:00pm.
There will be a new stamp issued for this event and the guide will be Carol Butts.
Coming Events:
(1a) Next walk will be 30th of May at Little River Reservoir, take Hwy 4 to St Peter's continue straight through St Peter's to Hwy 104 and watch for our signs along the 104 a short distance from Exit 44
(1b) Sunday 13 of June @2pm, Grand Narrows, S/F at Barra Strait Marina, this is a 10km event led by Barb MacDonald, 849-0573.
(2a) Pot Luck at Cal & Barb Thistle's Camp Site, Cheticamp Island on Friday night 25 of June
(2b) The first two of our 4 Acadian Walks will begin on Saturday 26 of June at Cheticamp Island beginning at 1:00pm
(2c) Dinner at Island Sunset Restaurant at 18:00 hrs (6pm) in Belle Cote about 10 minutes from Cheticamp,
Please contact Elsie Buck at 562-3117 for details; Elsie has booked reservations for the club BUT we need you to call and confirm with Elsie how many will be going to this dinner.
(2d) Our second Acadian Walk will begin at 1:00pm on Sunday 26 of June in the Highlands National Park using the 10Km Acadian Trail (L'Acadien). The Start and Finish Point will be the parking lot at the Visitors Information Centre a short distance north of Cheticamp.
(3) Brochures and Info about our Bus Tour to Fundy Park and Our Louisbourg Acadian Events, are still available, please call 849-0747 or email
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
The Walk Schedule For 2004 continues with one of our favorite walks:
On Sunday 16th of May @ 2:00pm we will be at Canoe Lake
This is a 10Km Event rated at 2B and will be a guided event led by Elsie Buck.
From Sydney take Rte 327 towards Gabarus, we will begin at the obscure T-junction of Rte 327 and Canoe lake Road.
A WALK in The WOODS:
On Sunday the 2nd of May we met at the corner of Glengarry and East Bay Hills Road.
There were 22 walkers as we ascended a long steady hill on the East Bay Hill Road.
A view of a low valley to our right just beginning to explode with summer colours,this was a reminder of why the Walk Committee picked this trail as one of our Celtic Colours Fall walk Events. The Colours should be fabulous in October
This was a nice leisurely walk through the forest with signs of rabbits and plenty of birds for the birdwatchers amongst us.
As is the poblem with many of our trails on the island, we were unable to make this a looped trail, we had to walk in for 5 Kms and return on the same trail.
Our two most devoted walkers, Elsie and Joe could not make it for this Event, as they had been to the States on a visit, however being such devoted Volkswalkers; they met us at the finish point as they were on their way home at about the same time as we were completing the event.
Sydney, Glace Bay & North Sydney YRE's
Changes to the routes have been made to all three of these Year Round Events; which we hope will be more appealing to our visitors and our club members.
Check our website for details on the "Start Points" for these events.
What is a Year Round Event (YRE)?
The Walk Committee along with a local club member and a volunteer business establishment set up a Start/Finish Point within a community.
These are Map Walks that are self-guided events enjoyed every day of the year. Ask for the 'Walk Box' and after registering, walkers receive a map and instructions and then proceed along the trail at their own pace.
The trails may sometimes be marked with signs and tape and may have checkpoints along the route. Generally, participants may start the walk any time after 0800 and finish by 1800 hours.
Anyone may participate in a Year Round Event or a volkssport event free of charge, but before starting an event, all participants must register and those walkers who want to collect the coveted IVV stamps may then stamp their Books and ensure they put $2.00 in the envelopes provided and fill out the information on the front of the envelopes, at the finish.
Organized walking events in the volkssport program are called "volksmarches". They follow planned routes which are safe, scenic, and circular (that is, you finish where you started). The trails are normally 10 kilometres and occasionally, longer walks are offered.
On Sunday 16th of May @ 2:00pm we will be at Canoe Lake
This is a 10Km Event rated at 2B and will be a guided event led by Elsie Buck.
From Sydney take Rte 327 towards Gabarus, we will begin at the obscure T-junction of Rte 327 and Canoe lake Road.
A WALK in The WOODS:
On Sunday the 2nd of May we met at the corner of Glengarry and East Bay Hills Road.
There were 22 walkers as we ascended a long steady hill on the East Bay Hill Road.
A view of a low valley to our right just beginning to explode with summer colours,this was a reminder of why the Walk Committee picked this trail as one of our Celtic Colours Fall walk Events. The Colours should be fabulous in October
This was a nice leisurely walk through the forest with signs of rabbits and plenty of birds for the birdwatchers amongst us.
As is the poblem with many of our trails on the island, we were unable to make this a looped trail, we had to walk in for 5 Kms and return on the same trail.
Our two most devoted walkers, Elsie and Joe could not make it for this Event, as they had been to the States on a visit, however being such devoted Volkswalkers; they met us at the finish point as they were on their way home at about the same time as we were completing the event.
Sydney, Glace Bay & North Sydney YRE's
Changes to the routes have been made to all three of these Year Round Events; which we hope will be more appealing to our visitors and our club members.
Check our website for details on the "Start Points" for these events.
What is a Year Round Event (YRE)?
The Walk Committee along with a local club member and a volunteer business establishment set up a Start/Finish Point within a community.
These are Map Walks that are self-guided events enjoyed every day of the year. Ask for the 'Walk Box' and after registering, walkers receive a map and instructions and then proceed along the trail at their own pace.
The trails may sometimes be marked with signs and tape and may have checkpoints along the route. Generally, participants may start the walk any time after 0800 and finish by 1800 hours.
Anyone may participate in a Year Round Event or a volkssport event free of charge, but before starting an event, all participants must register and those walkers who want to collect the coveted IVV stamps may then stamp their Books and ensure they put $2.00 in the envelopes provided and fill out the information on the front of the envelopes, at the finish.
Organized walking events in the volkssport program are called "volksmarches". They follow planned routes which are safe, scenic, and circular (that is, you finish where you started). The trails are normally 10 kilometres and occasionally, longer walks are offered.
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