THREE NEW TOPICS

[1] NEXT WALK EVENT

Walk Event is on International Trails Day in Georges River, Saturday 03 June @ 10:00AM, registration begins at 09:30AM. If the fire hall parking lot cannot accommodate all of us there is plenty of space on the Ross Rd. just across the street.



Due to the fact that this walk is on SATURDAY and not our usual Sunday Event, I am sending out a second reminder.



Also Checkout The Cape Breton Post Page A10, "Hiking Events Planned for International Trails Day". We have had some difficulties in getting our message out in the past through this media! I thought I should bring it to your attention.



However, for the past two seasons we have been members of "Cape Breton Pathways Association", looks like they can get the job done and my thanks to CB Pathways and Wilson Cameron for their support.

Lets get back on track for a Sunday walk at Pringle Mountain June 11 @ 2PM, more details to follow prior to this event.


[2] WALK PARTICIPATION

After a great start to our yearly walk events with an average of 21 per walk for the first seven events we have hit an almost record low of participants with only an average of 10 walkers at the last three events.

The walk in Catalone was the first we had done in that area and the small waterfall after the rain was very impressive and the Devils Trail was an easy wooded trail with great views of Catalone Lake and the Ocean in the far distance. Those who walked this trail were quite happy with the route and at least it was a true loop event that we try to strive for. It will be on the schedule for next year.

National Walking Weekend (NWW) and World Walking Day (WWD) will be on the schedule as well but closer to the CBRM area so that everyone can get an opportunity to participate. The rules for World Walking Day have changed so that we can do it on a weekend.


[3] LIGHTHOUSE EVENT IN BASS RIVER

LOCATION OF WALK BOX CHANGE

The Central Nova Volkssport Club is sponsoring the Bass River Lighthouse Walk as a Short Seasonal walk from June 2-Sept 30.

The walkbox location is currently listed as the Dominion Chair Co. Store in Bass River. Unfortunately, they have reneged on our agreement and a new walkbox location had to be established. The Masstown Market has agreed to keep it there.It will be located on the shelf under the Free Acess Computer in the restaurant section of the Market. The hours, parking and washroom availability are basicially the same as listed in previous information. The Masstown Market is a great place to visit, featuring a grocery market, bakery, greenhouse, gift shop and restaurant for light dining. The actual Bass River walk is about 15-20 minutes from the Market. Follow the same road directions, just stop at Masstown Market after coming off the ramp at Exit 12.

I hope this change does not cause any problems for walkers and that enjoy both the Masstown Market and their Bass River experience.

Tanya McNutt
Prsident-Central Nova Volkssport Club