Come join us for a nice leisurely walk along the west coast of Cape Breton, the Creignish Rail Trail a part of the trans Canada Trail system.
The leaders for this event will be Jim and Rilla McLean of Port Hawkesbury.
Sunday 26 Sep 1:00PM
Start Point: Creignish Community Hall
From Sydney take the 105 Trans Canada Highway to Port Hastings and turn right onto Highway 19 travelling for approx. 10-15 Min, the Creignish Hall is on the left.
NORTH RIVER FALLS! WOW!!!
On Sunday 12th of Sept at 10:00 am we started out on the longest walk/hike for this season.We reached the falls at about 1:15pm and after following the entire east side of the North River crossing over only small streams(the river bridges have been eliminated), walking along reasonabley good trails and along a couple of passable rock faces we suddenly came upon the North River Falls. Due to the roar of the water we were forced to holler to each other. This was our challenge walk for the year and was very wothwhile though that maybe understated.
The St Ann's Development group should be congratulated for their work on this trail and I must agree with the signs along the trail "Trail> Keep it Wild."
The walk leader stamped the books at the falls and due to the distance small groups headed out on their own for the return trip while the Trails Master and his aides stayed at the rear not allowing others to stay on the trail alone, Thank you Bill a job well done.
Please note Bill and his group were 1 1/2 hours behind the main group and no Hoppers were left on the trail and all 25 members made it back, tired, sore muscles but happy to meet the challenge. Three other walkers opted to do a return 5ks to the first small falls.
Want to do this walk/hike, again this year, then join "Hike the Highlands from 17-26 Sept, North River Falls is on their agenda for Saturday 25 Sept at 09:30 and for further details contact:
Angela Lauffer
wlauffer@ns.sympatico.ca
phone toll-free at 1-888-897-4094. Local callers can dial 902-285-2289.
Bus Trip to Fundy National Park Sept 3-6, 2005 and possible future Bus Tours
A group of bleary eyed but enthusiastic members of The Cape Breton Island Hoppers boarded the Unique Charters bus at various locations starting in Glace Bay at 0440 am and picking up the last passangers at 0550 in North Sydney.There was one stop over for breakfast at Auld's Cove and we continued on into New Brunswick, having lunch at the Moncton Mall.
The first walk for the Weekend was Friday 2pm and we were all happy that the bus had very comfortable coach seating as we soon had to stretch our legs straight up the Shepody Mtn trail. There were splendid views from the top of the mountain overlooking the Petticodiac River and its low lying valleys and we then proceeded to another lookoff with a view of the Bay of Fundy.After this walk we again boarded our bus and headed for the small community of Alma and our motel rooms and most if not all settled in for a goodnights rest.
On Saturday at 0800 we found ourselves motoring through the Fundy Park following Bill Mayo from the Moncton Outdoors Enthusiast Club, who guided us to the Lafferty Falls Trail; here the group had the choice of a 5K, 10K and 17K walk events. Most of our mbrs opted for the 10K while Lucy Nardini and Bill Hopkins ventured to take the 17K walk. The Lafferty Falls Trail is very rugged with a very nice falls and after 6kms this walker was wondering why he didn't opt for the 5K. This was a very challenging affair but we were all satisfied that we were able to complete this challenge.
In the afternoon our group headed out to the Hopewell rocks for a tour of the Fundy tides and with a change in weather we did not participate in the Volksswim!
There was a bus group dinner that night at the Tide Dining Room, an excellent dinner with great sevice, though Alma has very limited restaurants and some staff had been layed off due to the Parks Canada strike, the servers did excellent work in looking after our group.
Sunday morning at 0800am we again headed into the park for a 10k walk through a series of trails, featuring a small covered bridge, a walk to a former copper mine another short walk on the beach and a view at Pointe Wolfe and then onto Victoria Falls, a short 1K and delightfull boardwalk stroll.
The second walk of the day was completed by six of our members with the rest of us relaxing for the afternoon and preparing for the banquet that night.
An excellent hot Turkey dinner was served at the banquet; there were plenty of speeches and your club president was given a chance to speak about the 2005 combined Celtic Colours Walks Events with the Dartmouth Club and again in partnership with the International Celtic Colours Music Festival.
Monday morning we loaded up the bus and headed for Hillsborough and the Rail Road Museum where we were taken on a delightful walk to the Hillsborough Silo along the Petticodiac River and then along Grey Brook, through the Village of Hillsborough and the Preservation Park Trail.
Due to time restrictions our group continued onto Moncton for lunch not doing the afternoon walk at Riverview.
Overall the Bus Tour proved to be a great experience, with some minor glitches that we were able to overcome. Linda McRae the coordinator decided to accompany us at the last minute and she proved to be a great assest to us and Ed her husband and our bus driver was and is the most helpful driver I have encountered and kept the group in great spirits with his one liner puns.
Another Bus trip in the future?! You Bet! Iam Already planning for and need your help especially for 2006 during our 10th Anniversary!
The following is information recieved from Steve Anderson of Aquilla Tours regarding a proposed bus tour to Quebec for the CVF Annual General Meeting in May 2005:
Please contact Rollie if you would like to do any of these two tours or if you have suggestions!
----Original Message-----From: Rollie Coombes [mailto:rajcoombes@ns.sympatico.ca]Sent: September 15, 2004 2:01 PMTo: Steve AndersonSubject: AGM Bus Tour
Hi Steve,
Our club had an 18Km walk this weekend and I have asked my members to confirm if they are interested in going to Quebec as the club had discussed earlier this year.There is some mixed reaction, out of the 23 that had been interested, 5-6 maybe reconsidering.Cost? and Time? maybe the biggest factors!How can we proceed and how many pax would your company consider as worthwhile?I had been thinking about a maritime group going to the AGM. i.e.: pick up my group in CB and meet up with others from Hlfx/Dart in Truro and continue to F'ton for others in NB who maybe interested.Would this be feasible?
Return Message from Steve:
Any group of 10 or more people is worth our time & effort, however cost is driven by participation (also days & distance). Transportation is typically 25% or more of package price, and is a lump sum... so divide it by a few people and the per person price doesn't look nice. As a rule, you want 25 people minimum to make coach travel look like it is priced right. Full coach (i.e. 50+) to make it look really enticing. Smaller coaches cost a bit less but are few and far between in Atlantic Canada, and it would take everyone the whole time in Quebec to get their legs and backs straightened out (not very comfy for long-haul). They have some fine massage parlours up there though... it could be an excuse... Having a run from Sydney/Cape Breton with pick-ups along the way is a great idea. However, a coach driver couldn't operate all the way to Quebec in a day (legislated driving hours limit). It would need to be minimum two days each way, so you would need to overnight somewhere in NB. Grand Falls would be as far as you could go, legally. It would be a long day on the coach for Sydney folks. A shuttle could be arranged from Halifax to Truro for pick-up there, or even Acadian lines public transportation (round-trip ticket). Likewise for return. It will take two days, unless we look at a second driver (and everyone stays on the bus for like 18 hours straight through). Although school groups have been known to make midnight departures to arrive next day at suppertime. The above assumes no stops for credit walks along the way. To do this, you would need to add another day's travel for whichever direction you wish to add walks to. As you know, there are listed walks in Hartland, Trois Rivieres, Fredericton, and Moncton (not my favorite). And I know folks like you know how to set up walks wherever you want to... Grand Falls might be nice with its lovely falls & gorge (so many stairs... wicked!) As you know, we just operated a tour group from Quebec to Fredericton, and the timing of their Hartland walk was right at supper time. They ate afterward, but all felt grubby, and were very late arriving in Fredericton that night. Trois Rivieres might be a better timed walk (mid- or late-morning, depending on which end of the trip), if you were thinking of adding walks at all. Please be mindful of the fact that driver time regulations may change this very fall... possibly closer to the 10 hour maximum driving time that is now in force in the US for coaches. One might be wise to plan now on 3 days each way to/from Quebec City! Gosh... I hope this isn't overload! A suggestion I have for you is to contact some of your NS club colleagues and see if they think many people would be interested in a 2-day trip each way.... or what they would want i.e. more days to let them do walks along the way. Maybe many people would be okay with straight driving using 2 drivers... although I can't imagine adults ever wanting to do this. With 4 clubs on mainland Nova Scotia, getting 20 or 24 people shouldn't be too much of a stretch, wouldn't you think, to add to your 10 or 20 of your own from Cape Breton? I know that some folks down Halifax way do their own little touring arrangements, but I like to think that there is usually room for a few people to offer different things to folks with different needs and abilities. I'll stand by to see what thoughts or questions this prompts. Hope to hear from you soon! I think that if you can consider these things and check around a bit more to see where folks are at with the trip idea, then I will be able to answer more questions for you than raise questions. All in the name of finding something that will work for you! Thanks for your patience. Steve
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Friday, August 27, 2004
There's Time Between Our Regular schedule to Walk/Hike in the Highlands. This appears to be a very FUN activity, Meet new FRIENDS and continue to Develop our FITNESS. Contact wlauffer@ns.sympatico.ca
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Fundy National Park, Bus Tour
The bus tour will begin on Friday morning September 3rd, departing Glace Bay at 0440am.
Details of the trip have been published in a seperate News Letter to those participants going on our very first tour out of the province.
If you are booked on this trip and have not recieved the itenarary please call or email me
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Come Join Us for our annual challenge event, this year we will be going to North River Falls:
Sunday, 12 September 2004 @ 10:00am, Registration begins at 0930am.
This is an 18K Guided Walk, Rated at 4C and led by Bill Boutilier.
The walk begins at the North River Bridge Provincial Park.
Please Note: The St Ann's Bay Development had a reopening ceremony of the North River Falls Trail on Monday the 30th of August. Congratulations to the development group for maintaining this trail.
Hike The Highlands Festival Sept. 17th - 26th
This is a new Hiking Festival and is being organized by The Cape Breton Highlands Project.
For Information call Angela Lauffer 1. 888.897. 4094 or email wlauffer@ns.sympatico.ca
This looks like a worthwhile project and I have been in contact with Angela and I hope to meet with this group in the near future.
Our rules and regulations preclude us from having a Sanctioned IVV Walk Event this year and our schedule is completed for next year, therefore if we can work with the Highland Festival it will be an add-on to our schedule and I will work to get at least 2-3 events as a sanctioned walk so that you the membership can get a few new stamps for your books.
I will be going to this festival this year and will report to the membership during our Annual Meeting.
I encourage all members who can to join me or proceed on your own so that we get different views on the subject.
Please note that if you register with the Festival they have special offers, t-shirts, bandanas hiking kits etc.
Let the executive and myself know how you feel about this endeavor!!
Come Put Your Heel and Toe On Our Island!
The bus tour will begin on Friday morning September 3rd, departing Glace Bay at 0440am.
Details of the trip have been published in a seperate News Letter to those participants going on our very first tour out of the province.
If you are booked on this trip and have not recieved the itenarary please call or email me
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Come Join Us for our annual challenge event, this year we will be going to North River Falls:
Sunday, 12 September 2004 @ 10:00am, Registration begins at 0930am.
This is an 18K Guided Walk, Rated at 4C and led by Bill Boutilier.
The walk begins at the North River Bridge Provincial Park.
Please Note: The St Ann's Bay Development had a reopening ceremony of the North River Falls Trail on Monday the 30th of August. Congratulations to the development group for maintaining this trail.
Hike The Highlands Festival Sept. 17th - 26th
This is a new Hiking Festival and is being organized by The Cape Breton Highlands Project.
For Information call Angela Lauffer 1. 888.897. 4094 or email wlauffer@ns.sympatico.ca
This looks like a worthwhile project and I have been in contact with Angela and I hope to meet with this group in the near future.
Our rules and regulations preclude us from having a Sanctioned IVV Walk Event this year and our schedule is completed for next year, therefore if we can work with the Highland Festival it will be an add-on to our schedule and I will work to get at least 2-3 events as a sanctioned walk so that you the membership can get a few new stamps for your books.
I will be going to this festival this year and will report to the membership during our Annual Meeting.
I encourage all members who can to join me or proceed on your own so that we get different views on the subject.
Please note that if you register with the Festival they have special offers, t-shirts, bandanas hiking kits etc.
Let the executive and myself know how you feel about this endeavor!!
Come Put Your Heel and Toe On Our Island!
Louisbourg Walk Events Successfully Completed Whew!!!
The four L'Acadian walk events that were planned to celebrate the four hundred years of Acadians in the new world have been completed as have the L'Acadian Mondiale which was held in Clare, Nova Scotia.
Overall this has been a great success for our club, we had a chance to visit the Cheticamp area for two days of walking and touring that area plus some of the ladies in our club had the chance to shop as well; wherever there's a "going out of business sale" some of our favorite walkers can squeeze in some shopping between walk events as well.
The Lighthouse Walk
On Saturday, 21 August, registration began at 12:30 at the Hans Beck Sea products and by 1pm as planned 55 walkers from various location, such as the USA, Dartmouth, Truro, 'The Valley' and Ontario, strolled out of the parking lot under the direction of our walk leader for this event Phil Irons and assisted by Anne Irons.
This was an 11K walk to the lighthouse with a short detour along the Louisbourg waterfront and then the trek along Havenside Road with a stopover at the picnic area for a view of the Fortress Louisbourg, however today's view was obstructed by a blanket of fog and when we approached the lighthouse area the foghorn was giving off its strange eerie warbling sound into the fog.
Note: The sound of the foghorns seemed to have changed?? Or has my hearing finally detioriated....What!!
Iris Stevens who is with the Lighthouse society informs me that the light is not as bright as it once was and there is a project to restore one of the original generators and former lenses. The Lighthouse Society in Louisbourg has become bogged down with red tape as the LIGHT is on Parks Canada Property, the strings of bureaucracy are holding up much needed work on this historical site; The CBIH wish the Lighthouse society the best of Luck.
After arriving back at the parking lot, most of the walkers returned to the picnic site near the light for a bbq and socializing. The weather was overcast but comfortable for walking and we were able to enjoy Bill and Cals burgers and hotdogs, Thanks Guys.
A special thank you to our Ways and Means committee, Carol, Barb and Jean.
My special thank you to Shirley for coordinating the picnic area and overall supervisor and keeping me calm and in check throughout this experience.
The Fortress Walk (Fete d' St Louis)
Sunday, 22 of August was our planned 12K walk into the fortress; registration took place at the parking lot near the Information Centre and at approx 09:10 we stepped off, with a slight delay as Parks Canada would not prerequisite us due to the daily rotating strikes.
My sincere Thank You to the staff at the Information Centre for their professionalism in dealing with our group during their dispute with their employer; they worked with us in a very courteous and polite manner.
There were 48 walkers on this trek of Cape Breton history, of course as always there was rain and some fog as we began the march along the back roads leading to the No. 2 Gate but within 10-15 min the weather began to clear and we were soon shedding our raingear.
The commissionaire at the gate informed us that this was only "a light Louisbourg morning dew" and it would clear up shortly which proved to be correct and the rest of the walk along the ocean side and through the old ruins trail was indeed a very comfortable walking experience.
On this adventure we had several American visitors and many others from the "mainland" who had never been to Fortress Louisboug and I believe from my conversations with them that most will be back for more great walks in Cape Breton.
The remainder of this walk was through the Kings Bastion/Bastion du roi and along a portion of the fortresses high walls with the spectacular views of the areas where the advancing troops must once have stood looking at these majestic over bearing walls, we continued down into the town area of the fortress and allowed for a must needed break. While on this break many of the forts inhabitants made a point to introduce and talk to these strange visitors tramping through their streets. Some trading and bartering took place and we were on our way with local seeds for next years planting. We continued with the walk returning along the same road that we had entered the fortress and bid adieu to the security persons.
After reaching the parking lot and another needed run to the rest area, our books stamped, 12k marked in our distance books, all of the walkers for this event were directed to our bus and once again we entered the fortress "the easy way" and we spent the remainder of the day enjoying the spectacle of the "Fete d' St Louis".All the participants were now on their own to enjoy the day as they wanted and many of us headed for an authentic style meal at the Hotel de la Marine. Finishing a walk off with a good meal seems to be the tradition for this walker and most club members.
Louisbourg seems to be one of our most popular events and even with the Parks Canada Strike we were able to attract a total of 103 participants for the 2 day event with only a total of 6 cancellations.
There will be a walk next year to the lighthouse only, however the fortress will more then likely be on our agenda for our 10th anniversary.
The four L'Acadian walk events that were planned to celebrate the four hundred years of Acadians in the new world have been completed as have the L'Acadian Mondiale which was held in Clare, Nova Scotia.
Overall this has been a great success for our club, we had a chance to visit the Cheticamp area for two days of walking and touring that area plus some of the ladies in our club had the chance to shop as well; wherever there's a "going out of business sale" some of our favorite walkers can squeeze in some shopping between walk events as well.
The Lighthouse Walk
On Saturday, 21 August, registration began at 12:30 at the Hans Beck Sea products and by 1pm as planned 55 walkers from various location, such as the USA, Dartmouth, Truro, 'The Valley' and Ontario, strolled out of the parking lot under the direction of our walk leader for this event Phil Irons and assisted by Anne Irons.
This was an 11K walk to the lighthouse with a short detour along the Louisbourg waterfront and then the trek along Havenside Road with a stopover at the picnic area for a view of the Fortress Louisbourg, however today's view was obstructed by a blanket of fog and when we approached the lighthouse area the foghorn was giving off its strange eerie warbling sound into the fog.
Note: The sound of the foghorns seemed to have changed?? Or has my hearing finally detioriated....What!!
Iris Stevens who is with the Lighthouse society informs me that the light is not as bright as it once was and there is a project to restore one of the original generators and former lenses. The Lighthouse Society in Louisbourg has become bogged down with red tape as the LIGHT is on Parks Canada Property, the strings of bureaucracy are holding up much needed work on this historical site; The CBIH wish the Lighthouse society the best of Luck.
After arriving back at the parking lot, most of the walkers returned to the picnic site near the light for a bbq and socializing. The weather was overcast but comfortable for walking and we were able to enjoy Bill and Cals burgers and hotdogs, Thanks Guys.
A special thank you to our Ways and Means committee, Carol, Barb and Jean.
My special thank you to Shirley for coordinating the picnic area and overall supervisor and keeping me calm and in check throughout this experience.
The Fortress Walk (Fete d' St Louis)
Sunday, 22 of August was our planned 12K walk into the fortress; registration took place at the parking lot near the Information Centre and at approx 09:10 we stepped off, with a slight delay as Parks Canada would not prerequisite us due to the daily rotating strikes.
My sincere Thank You to the staff at the Information Centre for their professionalism in dealing with our group during their dispute with their employer; they worked with us in a very courteous and polite manner.
There were 48 walkers on this trek of Cape Breton history, of course as always there was rain and some fog as we began the march along the back roads leading to the No. 2 Gate but within 10-15 min the weather began to clear and we were soon shedding our raingear.
The commissionaire at the gate informed us that this was only "a light Louisbourg morning dew" and it would clear up shortly which proved to be correct and the rest of the walk along the ocean side and through the old ruins trail was indeed a very comfortable walking experience.
On this adventure we had several American visitors and many others from the "mainland" who had never been to Fortress Louisboug and I believe from my conversations with them that most will be back for more great walks in Cape Breton.
The remainder of this walk was through the Kings Bastion/Bastion du roi and along a portion of the fortresses high walls with the spectacular views of the areas where the advancing troops must once have stood looking at these majestic over bearing walls, we continued down into the town area of the fortress and allowed for a must needed break. While on this break many of the forts inhabitants made a point to introduce and talk to these strange visitors tramping through their streets. Some trading and bartering took place and we were on our way with local seeds for next years planting. We continued with the walk returning along the same road that we had entered the fortress and bid adieu to the security persons.
After reaching the parking lot and another needed run to the rest area, our books stamped, 12k marked in our distance books, all of the walkers for this event were directed to our bus and once again we entered the fortress "the easy way" and we spent the remainder of the day enjoying the spectacle of the "Fete d' St Louis".All the participants were now on their own to enjoy the day as they wanted and many of us headed for an authentic style meal at the Hotel de la Marine. Finishing a walk off with a good meal seems to be the tradition for this walker and most club members.
Louisbourg seems to be one of our most popular events and even with the Parks Canada Strike we were able to attract a total of 103 participants for the 2 day event with only a total of 6 cancellations.
There will be a walk next year to the lighthouse only, however the fortress will more then likely be on our agenda for our 10th anniversary.
Monday, August 16, 2004
Park Canada Strike (messages)
As of Last Thursday (12th of August) I have been in contact with persons from Parks Canada, they canot give me 100% assurance that the strike will affect the 'Fete du St Louis', it is a rotating strike situation, however they continue planning their events and are quite aware of our program as well, Parks Canada will do all it can to ensure that we will be allowed to use Fortress Louisbourg for both our events.
The walk event to the Lighthouse and the BBQ should not be effected, and as a further note to this situation, Han Beck Fish Products have assured us that we can use their parking lot, as planned, at 7595 Main Street Louisbourg on Saturday 21 Aug, there had been some question about the use of the parking lot due to the fact that it is on Saturday instead of the usual Sunday that we have used the lot in the past.
IF WE CANNOT GET INTO the Park on the day in Question, there will be a walk, at present I am looking into an alternate route with a new start point, those of you who were kind and considerate enough to prerigister for this event will get your money back in full at the event less the $2.00 for the IVV credit. Those who do not want to take the chance and drive to CB for our 2 day event will have their funds returned asap.
If you want up to date daily information about the strike call Parks Canada info line:
1. 888. 773. 8888
As of Last Thursday (12th of August) I have been in contact with persons from Parks Canada, they canot give me 100% assurance that the strike will affect the 'Fete du St Louis', it is a rotating strike situation, however they continue planning their events and are quite aware of our program as well, Parks Canada will do all it can to ensure that we will be allowed to use Fortress Louisbourg for both our events.
The walk event to the Lighthouse and the BBQ should not be effected, and as a further note to this situation, Han Beck Fish Products have assured us that we can use their parking lot, as planned, at 7595 Main Street Louisbourg on Saturday 21 Aug, there had been some question about the use of the parking lot due to the fact that it is on Saturday instead of the usual Sunday that we have used the lot in the past.
IF WE CANNOT GET INTO the Park on the day in Question, there will be a walk, at present I am looking into an alternate route with a new start point, those of you who were kind and considerate enough to prerigister for this event will get your money back in full at the event less the $2.00 for the IVV credit. Those who do not want to take the chance and drive to CB for our 2 day event will have their funds returned asap.
If you want up to date daily information about the strike call Parks Canada info line:
1. 888. 773. 8888
FROM LIONEL CONROD, DARTMOUTH CLUB
Hi Folks - I was speaking with Bill Mayo by phone this evening regarding our Labour Day weekend of walks in and around Fundy National Park. Bill does not expect the National Parks employee strike to adversely effect our planned activities even if the rotating strike should continue into September.
As previously announced, there is a Banquet on Sunday evening, September 5th that includes a turkey dinner and all the trimmings. Prior to the dinner there will be a complimentary wine and cheese 'happy hour' at the Fundy Highlands Inn and Chalets. There will also be a draw for many door prizes during the banquet.
If you are planning to participant in the banquet, please be sure to get your cheque, ($21 per person made payable to the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club) to Lily or myself by Sunday, August 29th. We have to give the number of participants to the banquet caterer one week in advance. Lionel
From Lynda Kanne Area Director Reference Bus Tours:
Lynda KanneAtlantic Region DirectorCanadian Volkssport Federation
(902)847-1772
'Walking makes for a longer, healthier life'
Thursday, August 12, 2004
IF THERE IS A STRIKE AT FORTRESS LOUISBOURG AND HOW IT WILL AFFECT OUR WALK EVENT!!??
I will be in contact with Park Officials on a daily basis after Thursday night the 12 of August and if there is any changes to our schedule I will inform all members and visitors by email, phones and any which way I can!!
Meanwhile the Walk(s) Continues and we ask that you register ASAP!
Louisbourg Walks!
Saturday 21st of August at 1pm, walk leader is Phil IronsStart Point is Hans Beck Sea Products, Main Street, Louisbourg
BBQ and Picnic after the walk at the Picnic area near the Lighthouse, Please register by calling 902. 849. 0747 or email rollie
REGISTRATION is a MUST for the walk event on Sunday 22nd of August
Start Point: Fortress of Louisbourg, Parking Lot at the Visitors Information Centre
A Parking Area has been reserved for this walk, please watch for our signs and follow directions of Park Staff.
Walk Leader is Rollie Coombes 902. 849. 0747
Please REGISTER NOW by calling Rollie or email,bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Cost for this event only, is $12.00, which includes your IVV STAMP and admission into the fortress and the Bus trip in and out of the fortress's facilities after the walk.
There is no seperate price for individuals who only wish to walk and then leave, sorry its all or nothing!!
Sign in at 08:30AM, Walk begins promptly at 09:00AM
Overview Of The Past 4 Weeks of Walking:
The Broad Cove Chapel Walk on the 11 July was led by Phil & Anne Irons.
Twenty-one (21) eager walkers showed up for this event along the Broad Cove Rd./Trail.
This is a great area for views of the ocean with fishing boats and whales off the coast.
However the day proved to be one of rain and more rain but our little troop of walkers pressed on and finished the 10K event.
Proving once again the die-hard volksmarcher will do anythng for that coveted IVV stamp and accumalation of distances in their books.
Our new friends from the USA, Kathleen and Phil Rice joined the group for this adventures.
The Rice Family are summering on the Island and have joined us for subsequent walks.
Welcome to our club folks, we hope your stay in CB will be a satisfactory and happy one despite some of our weather conditions!
A "tip of the hat" to all of you who Put Your Heel and Toe on our Island!
The walk event at Waddens Cove/South Head on Sunday 25 July had 18 walkers join our walk leader Shirley Pettigrew.
The sky was overcast but fortunately we had a great day for a walk to one of the oldest anglican churches on the Island; the plaque on the church was dated 1846.
This little white church fortunately or unfortunately is well hidden from the main road and with the well kept up cemetery could remind one of the song "Come to the little church in the glenn".If thats not the correct title then maybe someone can correct me.
During this walk we were to travel down "Sailor Dan's Road" and part way out to South Head, however the road was filled with very large puddles (small lakes) and over flowing streams that proved to be impassable or uncomfortable by foot.
Fortunately our walk leader had scouted out the area the previous day and had selected an alternate route which proved to be just as scenic with Scaterie Island looming across the bay at Main-A-Dieu.
Thank You Shirley for a great walk and foresight and proving again that the prewalk is very important or as we would say in the army "nothing is ever lost on a recce". ( the US army abbreviation would be "recon")
Sunday August 1st at 10:00am found 31 of our members and friends on the fishing craft BMW 2, heading out of the Main-A-Dieu wharf on a forty minute boat trip to Scaterie Island.
This adventure to Scaterie Island was organized by Bill Boutilier, originally Bill wanted to check out the island for a sanctioned IVV Event but as the word got around Bill found himself with a large contingent of members who wanted to go out as well.
Bill searched for a boat and capt. who would take us to the island and it was arranged to depart on Sunday 2 hours before the annual local pilgramage; this is the descendants of the original families who lived on the Island, they return each year for a BBQ, celebrate mass and explore the old homesteads.
Surprisingly this little 12Km Island had a school, a church and a thriving community at the turn of the last century. After reaching the island we were a little overwhelmed by the ruggedness of the landscape, the wonderful beaches, the thickness of the forest, there is a main trail to the lighthouse and we soon found out that one shouldn't wander to far off the trail.
On one of the beaches on the south side of the Island we came across the bones of a Fin Back whale and a large amount of drift woods and plenty of smooth shiney beach rock.
Walking towards the lighthouse which was shrouded in a light fog or haze there was the remains of a small gravesite which appeared to hold at least four persons, the names were no longer readable; from this point you could see the Atlantic to your left and right or is that port and starboard sides of the island with a strong wind in our faces.
The lighthouse guards a massive amount of reefs and shoals off the tip of the island. there are two homes next to the Light but have been abandoned for quite sometime and just beyond the doorway of one of the homes to the rear is a lone gravesite with most of the markings worn away by the weather.
We left the Island with fond memmories and we will try and put this on again as a sanctioned walk, however we will and must ensure that we are well prepared and organized, it will have to be an exclusive club activity as weather will definitely be a major factor in this trip.
A very hearty Thank You to Bill for the work he put into this exciting trip.
The Island Hoppers and their guests would like to thank Brian Wadden of the BMW 2 and his mate Tom Lahey for their professionalism, their guidiance while on the island, their overall devotion to the preservation of Scaterie Island. Thank You gentlemen!
Our favorite Trails Coordinator Bill Boutilier and the Club Vice President lead 20 walkers up to the Cape Clear Lookoff on Sunday 8th of August.
This was a 10K walk which was fairly easy except for one little (BIG) long hill. What a fabulous view overlooking Big Intervale and the river valleys and their tributaries, the highlands of the Margaree area and somewhere in the far distance was the Big Intervale Fishing Lodge.
A motorcyclist who met us at the lookoff showed a map with elevation of 400 ft??I will try to verify this in a future news letter, as a comparsion the information for Cape Smokey claim it to be 275m (900ft) and North River Falls at 32m (105ft).
Tuesday 10 of AUGUST
Five of our club members met with the bus tour "walking adventures international" and after leaving the Telegraph House at 8:15AM, we proceeded to Uisge Ban Falls for a 10K walk along the North Baddeck River Trail and then onto Uisge Ban Falls.
Our US visitors were very impressed with the trail, the scenery along the river, many were impressed with the prisitine condition of the forest and most of all the Falls.
There were 24 passengers on the bus and unfortunately one members was unable to make the trip due to an ankle injury, however he hobbled around the Village of Baddeck for the day.
Lee and Lorraine Dummer the tour guides for the group would like to return to our area, however their tour company has scheduled the maritimes for a two year hiatus, so with a bit of good luck we should see them again in 2007 during our clubs 10 year anniversary.
My personal thank you to Carmel Coffin, Lucy Nardini for leaving Sydney with me at 0620am, 20min earlier then planned, Thanks Ladies.
Many Thanks to Isabel and Robin Grant for joining us as well on such a wonderful morning and being great CB ambassadors.
The Acquilla Bus Tour out of NB with the "Bad Pennies", our tour group from the US as well were led by Matt Pernick. This group did a self-guided walk in the Village of Baddeck using our Year Round Event, located at the Telegraph House.They were in Baddeck on Saturday the 7th of August, my apologies to our visitors for not being able to meet with them, unfortunately our schedules could not be coordinated as well as we would have hoped.Hopefully the "Bad Pennies" will return and we can do a walk with both groups in the near future.
I will be in contact with Park Officials on a daily basis after Thursday night the 12 of August and if there is any changes to our schedule I will inform all members and visitors by email, phones and any which way I can!!
Meanwhile the Walk(s) Continues and we ask that you register ASAP!
Louisbourg Walks!
Saturday 21st of August at 1pm, walk leader is Phil IronsStart Point is Hans Beck Sea Products, Main Street, Louisbourg
BBQ and Picnic after the walk at the Picnic area near the Lighthouse, Please register by calling 902. 849. 0747 or email rollie
REGISTRATION is a MUST for the walk event on Sunday 22nd of August
Start Point: Fortress of Louisbourg, Parking Lot at the Visitors Information Centre
A Parking Area has been reserved for this walk, please watch for our signs and follow directions of Park Staff.
Walk Leader is Rollie Coombes 902. 849. 0747
Please REGISTER NOW by calling Rollie or email,bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Cost for this event only, is $12.00, which includes your IVV STAMP and admission into the fortress and the Bus trip in and out of the fortress's facilities after the walk.
There is no seperate price for individuals who only wish to walk and then leave, sorry its all or nothing!!
Sign in at 08:30AM, Walk begins promptly at 09:00AM
Overview Of The Past 4 Weeks of Walking:
The Broad Cove Chapel Walk on the 11 July was led by Phil & Anne Irons.
Twenty-one (21) eager walkers showed up for this event along the Broad Cove Rd./Trail.
This is a great area for views of the ocean with fishing boats and whales off the coast.
However the day proved to be one of rain and more rain but our little troop of walkers pressed on and finished the 10K event.
Proving once again the die-hard volksmarcher will do anythng for that coveted IVV stamp and accumalation of distances in their books.
Our new friends from the USA, Kathleen and Phil Rice joined the group for this adventures.
The Rice Family are summering on the Island and have joined us for subsequent walks.
Welcome to our club folks, we hope your stay in CB will be a satisfactory and happy one despite some of our weather conditions!
A "tip of the hat" to all of you who Put Your Heel and Toe on our Island!
The walk event at Waddens Cove/South Head on Sunday 25 July had 18 walkers join our walk leader Shirley Pettigrew.
The sky was overcast but fortunately we had a great day for a walk to one of the oldest anglican churches on the Island; the plaque on the church was dated 1846.
This little white church fortunately or unfortunately is well hidden from the main road and with the well kept up cemetery could remind one of the song "Come to the little church in the glenn".If thats not the correct title then maybe someone can correct me.
During this walk we were to travel down "Sailor Dan's Road" and part way out to South Head, however the road was filled with very large puddles (small lakes) and over flowing streams that proved to be impassable or uncomfortable by foot.
Fortunately our walk leader had scouted out the area the previous day and had selected an alternate route which proved to be just as scenic with Scaterie Island looming across the bay at Main-A-Dieu.
Thank You Shirley for a great walk and foresight and proving again that the prewalk is very important or as we would say in the army "nothing is ever lost on a recce". ( the US army abbreviation would be "recon")
Sunday August 1st at 10:00am found 31 of our members and friends on the fishing craft BMW 2, heading out of the Main-A-Dieu wharf on a forty minute boat trip to Scaterie Island.
This adventure to Scaterie Island was organized by Bill Boutilier, originally Bill wanted to check out the island for a sanctioned IVV Event but as the word got around Bill found himself with a large contingent of members who wanted to go out as well.
Bill searched for a boat and capt. who would take us to the island and it was arranged to depart on Sunday 2 hours before the annual local pilgramage; this is the descendants of the original families who lived on the Island, they return each year for a BBQ, celebrate mass and explore the old homesteads.
Surprisingly this little 12Km Island had a school, a church and a thriving community at the turn of the last century. After reaching the island we were a little overwhelmed by the ruggedness of the landscape, the wonderful beaches, the thickness of the forest, there is a main trail to the lighthouse and we soon found out that one shouldn't wander to far off the trail.
On one of the beaches on the south side of the Island we came across the bones of a Fin Back whale and a large amount of drift woods and plenty of smooth shiney beach rock.
Walking towards the lighthouse which was shrouded in a light fog or haze there was the remains of a small gravesite which appeared to hold at least four persons, the names were no longer readable; from this point you could see the Atlantic to your left and right or is that port and starboard sides of the island with a strong wind in our faces.
The lighthouse guards a massive amount of reefs and shoals off the tip of the island. there are two homes next to the Light but have been abandoned for quite sometime and just beyond the doorway of one of the homes to the rear is a lone gravesite with most of the markings worn away by the weather.
We left the Island with fond memmories and we will try and put this on again as a sanctioned walk, however we will and must ensure that we are well prepared and organized, it will have to be an exclusive club activity as weather will definitely be a major factor in this trip.
A very hearty Thank You to Bill for the work he put into this exciting trip.
The Island Hoppers and their guests would like to thank Brian Wadden of the BMW 2 and his mate Tom Lahey for their professionalism, their guidiance while on the island, their overall devotion to the preservation of Scaterie Island. Thank You gentlemen!
Our favorite Trails Coordinator Bill Boutilier and the Club Vice President lead 20 walkers up to the Cape Clear Lookoff on Sunday 8th of August.
This was a 10K walk which was fairly easy except for one little (BIG) long hill. What a fabulous view overlooking Big Intervale and the river valleys and their tributaries, the highlands of the Margaree area and somewhere in the far distance was the Big Intervale Fishing Lodge.
A motorcyclist who met us at the lookoff showed a map with elevation of 400 ft??I will try to verify this in a future news letter, as a comparsion the information for Cape Smokey claim it to be 275m (900ft) and North River Falls at 32m (105ft).
Tuesday 10 of AUGUST
Five of our club members met with the bus tour "walking adventures international" and after leaving the Telegraph House at 8:15AM, we proceeded to Uisge Ban Falls for a 10K walk along the North Baddeck River Trail and then onto Uisge Ban Falls.
Our US visitors were very impressed with the trail, the scenery along the river, many were impressed with the prisitine condition of the forest and most of all the Falls.
There were 24 passengers on the bus and unfortunately one members was unable to make the trip due to an ankle injury, however he hobbled around the Village of Baddeck for the day.
Lee and Lorraine Dummer the tour guides for the group would like to return to our area, however their tour company has scheduled the maritimes for a two year hiatus, so with a bit of good luck we should see them again in 2007 during our clubs 10 year anniversary.
My personal thank you to Carmel Coffin, Lucy Nardini for leaving Sydney with me at 0620am, 20min earlier then planned, Thanks Ladies.
Many Thanks to Isabel and Robin Grant for joining us as well on such a wonderful morning and being great CB ambassadors.
The Acquilla Bus Tour out of NB with the "Bad Pennies", our tour group from the US as well were led by Matt Pernick. This group did a self-guided walk in the Village of Baddeck using our Year Round Event, located at the Telegraph House.They were in Baddeck on Saturday the 7th of August, my apologies to our visitors for not being able to meet with them, unfortunately our schedules could not be coordinated as well as we would have hoped.Hopefully the "Bad Pennies" will return and we can do a walk with both groups in the near future.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Summary of Coming Events:
25th of July @ 2pm South Head
SATURDAY, 7th of August @ 08:00am Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
August 8th @ 1:00pm, at Cape Clear
Tuesday, 10 of August @ 08:00 Baddeck, Uisge Ban Falls
Louisbourg Lighthouse Walk, Saturday, 21 August @1:00pm
Fortress of Louisbourg, Sunday, 22 August @ 09:00am
PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW ON THESE EXCITING EVENTS
Last Walk For July:
On the 25th of July, 2PM Shirley Pettigrew will be the walk leader at South Head, From Glace Bay follow the Signs to Port Morien and then onto Waddens Cove.
From Sydney and area take Hwy 22 (Louisbourg Hwy) and turn left onto Rte 255, then left at stop sign (Mira Gut) and watch for signs to Waddens Cove and South Head. Our club sgns ["VOLKSSPORT"--->] will also be setup near the turnoff to Waddens Cove.
The Start Point is at the turnoff for "CHRIST CHURCH".
AUGUST Will Prove to be an Exciting Month of Walking Adventures and meeting Volkssporters from other areas of Canada, The USA and Europe!
There are TWO (2) UNSCHEDULED, Bus Tour WALKING EVENTS; Plus Two (2) ACADIAN EVENTS in Louisbourg and a VERY special 'VENTURE' into the Highlands of the Island.
Come out and meet the Group from Aquila Tours:
{This walk event is not on our regular schedule}
SATURDAY, 7th of August @ 08:00am
Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
We will begin the Walk at the Silver Dart Lodge and use the year round event (YRE) stamp for the Village of Baddeck.
The Walk Leader for this Event is Rollie, 849-0747.
The Tour Guide is:
Steve Anderson, from:
Aquila Group & Association Travel
Creating Moving Experiences - Expériences sans Pareil
Tel: 506-631-0149 Fax: 506-658-0969
PO Box 6895, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4S3
www.aquilatours.com
Our regular Scheduled Event for August 8th @ 1:00pm, at Cape Clear will be lead by Bill Boutilier, 727-2250.
E-Mail: Bill&Shirley Boutilier
From Sydney or Port Hawkesbury take the Trans Canada Highway (105) take Exit 7 at the "Red Barn" and continue to Hunters Mountain, Highland Road is on the Right, there is a Natural Resources wardens hut on the left, we will meet at this location to carpool to the Start Point which is located another another 45kms along the Highland Road.
The walk begins at 1:00pm and those of us who would like to carpool should meet at 12-12:15.
The view at Cape Clear is magnificient and the drive to the area is an adventure in its self.
A second Bus Tour coming to the island and not on our regular schedule will be here on:
Tuesday, 10 of August @ 08:00
We will meet this group at The Telegraph House at 0745am and then drive to Uisge Ban Falls for a 10K walk event, this will be a new and seperate stamp from our YRE stamp in the Village of Baddeck.
This group of walkers will arrive the previous night and some will do our walk event in the village that evening.
I plan on being the Walk Leader for this Event as well but would like to have club members join me for this event and meet some fellow Volkssporters.
The Tour Guides for this Group is:
Lee & Loraine Dummer
Walking Adventures, Tour Guides
Address:
Lee Dummer
14240 S. Canyon Ridge Dr.
Oregon City, OR 97045
USA
Our last Acadian Heritage Walks will be in Louisbourg:
Please register for these Events by filling out the forms which have been passed out at various walks or contact Rollie ASAP.
The Ways And Means have to know what supplies to order, and we must register with Parks Canada, The $12.00 fee includes your IVV Stamp and Admission fee to the Fortress.
YOU CANNOT WALK INTO THE FORTRESS WITHOUT PAYING THE REQUIRED FEE AND PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE REGISTERED AS A GROUP, WHICH MEANS A SMALLER FEE.
This is an all day event, however you do not have to stay, get on the return buses as you deem fit to do so.
[A] Louisbourg Lighthouse Walk, Saturday, 21 August @1:00pm
Start Point: Hans Beck Sea Products on Main Street, Louisbourg
After the walk event there will be a BBQ/picnic at the picnic park which is located near the lighthouse.
The Ways and Means Committee Carol and Jean will be coordinating the picnic and will be asking for help with deserts and sandwiches etc, there will be a nominal fee for hotdogs and hamburgers.
[B] Fortress of Louisbourg, Sunday, 22 August @ 09:00am
Start Point: Follow the Road and signs to The Visitors Information Centre at The Fortress, we will have a START POINT set up at a previous arranged Parking Lot reserved for THE IVV and Signed "VOLKSSPORT" and will be near the INFO CENTRE.
This is a 12K walk, and will cost $12.00, that includes your IVV stamp and entrance fee to the park, as well as the return bus trip to and from the fortress after the walk.
A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM was handed out for this event and if you have it please send to:
Cape Breton Island Hoppers
364 York Street
Glace Bay, NS
B1A 2N1
OR Contact Rollie at 849-0747
E-Mail: bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
25th of July @ 2pm South Head
SATURDAY, 7th of August @ 08:00am Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
August 8th @ 1:00pm, at Cape Clear
Tuesday, 10 of August @ 08:00 Baddeck, Uisge Ban Falls
Louisbourg Lighthouse Walk, Saturday, 21 August @1:00pm
Fortress of Louisbourg, Sunday, 22 August @ 09:00am
PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW ON THESE EXCITING EVENTS
Last Walk For July:
On the 25th of July, 2PM Shirley Pettigrew will be the walk leader at South Head, From Glace Bay follow the Signs to Port Morien and then onto Waddens Cove.
From Sydney and area take Hwy 22 (Louisbourg Hwy) and turn left onto Rte 255, then left at stop sign (Mira Gut) and watch for signs to Waddens Cove and South Head. Our club sgns ["VOLKSSPORT"--->] will also be setup near the turnoff to Waddens Cove.
The Start Point is at the turnoff for "CHRIST CHURCH".
AUGUST Will Prove to be an Exciting Month of Walking Adventures and meeting Volkssporters from other areas of Canada, The USA and Europe!
There are TWO (2) UNSCHEDULED, Bus Tour WALKING EVENTS; Plus Two (2) ACADIAN EVENTS in Louisbourg and a VERY special 'VENTURE' into the Highlands of the Island.
Come out and meet the Group from Aquila Tours:
{This walk event is not on our regular schedule}
SATURDAY, 7th of August @ 08:00am
Silver Dart Lodge, Baddeck
We will begin the Walk at the Silver Dart Lodge and use the year round event (YRE) stamp for the Village of Baddeck.
The Walk Leader for this Event is Rollie, 849-0747.
The Tour Guide is:
Steve Anderson, from:
Aquila Group & Association Travel
Creating Moving Experiences - Expériences sans Pareil
Tel: 506-631-0149 Fax: 506-658-0969
PO Box 6895, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4S3
www.aquilatours.com
Our regular Scheduled Event for August 8th @ 1:00pm, at Cape Clear will be lead by Bill Boutilier, 727-2250.
E-Mail: Bill&Shirley Boutilier
From Sydney or Port Hawkesbury take the Trans Canada Highway (105) take Exit 7 at the "Red Barn" and continue to Hunters Mountain, Highland Road is on the Right, there is a Natural Resources wardens hut on the left, we will meet at this location to carpool to the Start Point which is located another another 45kms along the Highland Road.
The walk begins at 1:00pm and those of us who would like to carpool should meet at 12-12:15.
The view at Cape Clear is magnificient and the drive to the area is an adventure in its self.
A second Bus Tour coming to the island and not on our regular schedule will be here on:
Tuesday, 10 of August @ 08:00
We will meet this group at The Telegraph House at 0745am and then drive to Uisge Ban Falls for a 10K walk event, this will be a new and seperate stamp from our YRE stamp in the Village of Baddeck.
This group of walkers will arrive the previous night and some will do our walk event in the village that evening.
I plan on being the Walk Leader for this Event as well but would like to have club members join me for this event and meet some fellow Volkssporters.
The Tour Guides for this Group is:
Lee & Loraine Dummer
Walking Adventures, Tour Guides
Address:
Lee Dummer
14240 S. Canyon Ridge Dr.
Oregon City, OR 97045
USA
Our last Acadian Heritage Walks will be in Louisbourg:
Please register for these Events by filling out the forms which have been passed out at various walks or contact Rollie ASAP.
The Ways And Means have to know what supplies to order, and we must register with Parks Canada, The $12.00 fee includes your IVV Stamp and Admission fee to the Fortress.
YOU CANNOT WALK INTO THE FORTRESS WITHOUT PAYING THE REQUIRED FEE AND PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE REGISTERED AS A GROUP, WHICH MEANS A SMALLER FEE.
This is an all day event, however you do not have to stay, get on the return buses as you deem fit to do so.
[A] Louisbourg Lighthouse Walk, Saturday, 21 August @1:00pm
Start Point: Hans Beck Sea Products on Main Street, Louisbourg
After the walk event there will be a BBQ/picnic at the picnic park which is located near the lighthouse.
The Ways and Means Committee Carol and Jean will be coordinating the picnic and will be asking for help with deserts and sandwiches etc, there will be a nominal fee for hotdogs and hamburgers.
[B] Fortress of Louisbourg, Sunday, 22 August @ 09:00am
Start Point: Follow the Road and signs to The Visitors Information Centre at The Fortress, we will have a START POINT set up at a previous arranged Parking Lot reserved for THE IVV and Signed "VOLKSSPORT" and will be near the INFO CENTRE.
This is a 12K walk, and will cost $12.00, that includes your IVV stamp and entrance fee to the park, as well as the return bus trip to and from the fortress after the walk.
A PRE-REGISTRATION FORM was handed out for this event and if you have it please send to:
Cape Breton Island Hoppers
364 York Street
Glace Bay, NS
B1A 2N1
OR Contact Rollie at 849-0747
E-Mail: bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
Sunday, July 04, 2004
CBIH GOING BACK TO INVERNESS COUNTY:
On Sunday, 1:00pm, July 11th the Islander Hoppers are going to Broad Cove Chapel.
This is a Guided 10K walk event rated at 3B and will be lead by Phil and Anne Irons.
The Start Point is at the rear of ST. Margaret's of Scotland Church off Hwy 19, Broad Cove Chapel.
This is an exciting and scenic route along the coastline, "for those of you who have walked this trail in the past", we will be walking in the opposite direction of our previous walk events in this area. This trail and its great scenery is worth the trip, this is a must see event!!
Come! Put Your Heel and Toe on Our Island!
On Sunday, 1:00pm, July 11th the Islander Hoppers are going to Broad Cove Chapel.
This is a Guided 10K walk event rated at 3B and will be lead by Phil and Anne Irons.
The Start Point is at the rear of ST. Margaret's of Scotland Church off Hwy 19, Broad Cove Chapel.
This is an exciting and scenic route along the coastline, "for those of you who have walked this trail in the past", we will be walking in the opposite direction of our previous walk events in this area. This trail and its great scenery is worth the trip, this is a must see event!!
Come! Put Your Heel and Toe on Our Island!
CANADA DAY, 1 JULY 2004
Thank You Barb and Cal for a great day at Petersfield, the weather was wonderful, sunny but not to hot.
There were 23 walkers on this event and all had a terrific time, the youngest walker was 10 year old Devin Sigut who completed the entire route, congratulations Devin.
Barb and Cal planned this walk so that we would leave at 0900. We did the walk event in three separate loops once through a portion of Westmount, a loop through the historical sights at Petersfield and then through the Coast Guard Campus and its walking trail.
We arrived back at the start point just as the Canada Day parade arrived at the park; what great timing, we were already parked and ready to celebrate for the day.
See the pictures below:
Happy birthday Canada!
Thank You Barb and Cal for a great day at Petersfield, the weather was wonderful, sunny but not to hot.
There were 23 walkers on this event and all had a terrific time, the youngest walker was 10 year old Devin Sigut who completed the entire route, congratulations Devin.
Barb and Cal planned this walk so that we would leave at 0900. We did the walk event in three separate loops once through a portion of Westmount, a loop through the historical sights at Petersfield and then through the Coast Guard Campus and its walking trail.
We arrived back at the start point just as the Canada Day parade arrived at the park; what great timing, we were already parked and ready to celebrate for the day.
See the pictures below:
Happy birthday Canada!
Thursday, July 01, 2004
More pictures from Cheticamp and "The Happy Hoppers".
The group that followed Elsie Buck along the Salmon Pool Trail on Sunday, 27 of June and some Photos of the Pot Luck on Friday night.
There are no pictures of the group on the L'acadien Trail, due to the fog we would have looked like 'ghost out of the mist'.
Photos submitted by Cal Thistle.
The group that followed Elsie Buck along the Salmon Pool Trail on Sunday, 27 of June and some Photos of the Pot Luck on Friday night.
There are no pictures of the group on the L'acadien Trail, due to the fog we would have looked like 'ghost out of the mist'.
Photos submitted by Cal Thistle.
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.
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
A GREAT Day FOR WALKING
Sunday the 18 of April proved to be a wonderful day for walking along the North Sydney/ Sydney Mines Harbour area.
A bright sunny day with a cool breeze blowing off the ice in the harbour and the Newfounland ferry in the background made it a picture postcard walk event for the 22 Island Hoppers who participated in this event.
The Event was led by Robin Grant and Isabel ensured we kept on the right trail through the community of Sydney Mines.
Alan Paruch and his son Jonathan joined us for this event and are looking forward to joining us for our next event and we are pleased to welcome them to to our club and Volkssporting.
Our next Event is Sunday 2nd of May at 2:00pm in Big Pond, this is a 10 Km walk led by Elsie Buck and the sweep for the event will be Joe MacKinnon, if you have questions about the walk call them at 562-3117.
Take Hwy 4 to Big Pond, turn left at Glengarry Road approx. 1Km to "Rear Big Pond Road" and East Bay Hills.
Did you get a brochure on our 1st Annual Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events? or Check out the website at:
Celtic Colours WALKS
Did you get the Application for our Louisbourg Events?
Want Information on our Bus Trip to Fundy National Park? Application forms should be filled out soonest!!!
Please Contact me for any of this important information:
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
or call me 902-849-0747
There are still a few copies of the Blue Book remaining:
Discouver Atlantic Canada Through VOLKSSPORTS
Excerpt from the "blue book"----
Volkssports Benefit:
The Individual-
through an increased level of non-competitive physcial activity, ideal for all ages
through a greater awareness of the community
by meeting new friends and sharing a common , enjoyable activity.
The family-
by providing an activity in which family members can participate together.
The community-
by attracting visitors to the community to participate in volkssport events
by showcasing their community to volksmarchers from other communities and countries
by providing a simple, inexpensive and healthy activity for their citizens.
Sunday the 18 of April proved to be a wonderful day for walking along the North Sydney/ Sydney Mines Harbour area.
A bright sunny day with a cool breeze blowing off the ice in the harbour and the Newfounland ferry in the background made it a picture postcard walk event for the 22 Island Hoppers who participated in this event.
The Event was led by Robin Grant and Isabel ensured we kept on the right trail through the community of Sydney Mines.
Alan Paruch and his son Jonathan joined us for this event and are looking forward to joining us for our next event and we are pleased to welcome them to to our club and Volkssporting.
Our next Event is Sunday 2nd of May at 2:00pm in Big Pond, this is a 10 Km walk led by Elsie Buck and the sweep for the event will be Joe MacKinnon, if you have questions about the walk call them at 562-3117.
Take Hwy 4 to Big Pond, turn left at Glengarry Road approx. 1Km to "Rear Big Pond Road" and East Bay Hills.
Did you get a brochure on our 1st Annual Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events? or Check out the website at:
Celtic Colours WALKS
Did you get the Application for our Louisbourg Events?
Want Information on our Bus Trip to Fundy National Park? Application forms should be filled out soonest!!!
Please Contact me for any of this important information:
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
or call me 902-849-0747
There are still a few copies of the Blue Book remaining:
Discouver Atlantic Canada Through VOLKSSPORTS
Excerpt from the "blue book"----
Volkssports Benefit:
The Individual-
through an increased level of non-competitive physcial activity, ideal for all ages
through a greater awareness of the community
by meeting new friends and sharing a common , enjoyable activity.
The family-
by providing an activity in which family members can participate together.
The community-
by attracting visitors to the community to participate in volkssport events
by showcasing their community to volksmarchers from other communities and countries
by providing a simple, inexpensive and healthy activity for their citizens.
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Special News about Our 1st Annual Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events:
During my term of office for the past several years, I have wanted to
produce an annual walk event during the Thanksgiving weekend with a Falls
Colour theme that would also incorporate the Celtic Colours International Music
Festival.
Your Walk Committee with myself and the encouragement of Max MacDonald the
Producer of Celtic Colours have come up with a Walk Schedule for the Fall of
(2004) from the 8 - 16 of October.
A brochure entitled 1st Annual Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events will be made
available on our next walk Event Sunday 18 of April @ 1:00pm, The Start
Point is Indian Beach, North Sydney on Purves Street near Rollie's Wharf.
The Celtic Colours Organization website has a very professional and exciting
website and they have given us a page on their site, please click on the
site below and go to EVENTS and RELATED - CELTIC WALKS:
Celtic Colours WALKS
During my term of office for the past several years, I have wanted to
produce an annual walk event during the Thanksgiving weekend with a Falls
Colour theme that would also incorporate the Celtic Colours International Music
Festival.
Your Walk Committee with myself and the encouragement of Max MacDonald the
Producer of Celtic Colours have come up with a Walk Schedule for the Fall of
(2004) from the 8 - 16 of October.
A brochure entitled 1st Annual Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events will be made
available on our next walk Event Sunday 18 of April @ 1:00pm, The Start
Point is Indian Beach, North Sydney on Purves Street near Rollie's Wharf.
The Celtic Colours Organization website has a very professional and exciting
website and they have given us a page on their site, please click on the
site below and go to EVENTS and RELATED - CELTIC WALKS:
Celtic Colours WALKS
Thursday, April 01, 2004
BUS Tour REMINDER!!
Please contact:
Elsie Buck at 562-3117
or Rollie Coombes 849-0747
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
We must have 20 or more participants to make this trip as inexpensive as possible
At the present time we do not have enough participants, who have given a deposit to ensure that the rooms and Bus are confirmed.
Some information is available on this web site dated Mon Mar 22, 2004 titled OUR BUS TRIP
What Colour IVV Record Book Should I Use??
The following article was originally submitted by Judy Everard of the DVC
Many members, especially the newer ones, find IVV Record Books rather confusing and don't really understand the various colours. Since another colour - RED - has recently been added, hopefully the following will simplify matters by giving a brief explanation of when to use the various books and at the same time answer many of your questions.
IVV Record Books are used to record both Distance and Events although not all members keep a record of both; some choose to record only one or the other.
The Distance Books come in Blue, Beige and Yellow and are used as follows:
BLUE - 500km increments up to 8000km (500 - 8000km)
BEIGE - 1000km increments up to 22,000km (9000km - 22,000km)
YELLOW - 3000km to bring your distance up to 25,000km and then 5000km increments thereafter.
The Event Books come in Green, Purple, Salmon and Red and should be used as follows:
GREEN - Your first book will record 10 events (5 on the "free sheet" and 5 in the book) and the next two books will each record 20 events for 30 and 50 events.
PURPLE - Increments of 25 events and used between 75 and 600 events. Thus, your first purple book will be for 75 events and will contain sanctions for event #51 to event #75.
SALMON - Increments of 50 events and used from 650 to 1500 events. Your first salmon
book will be 650 events and will contain sanctions for event #601 to event #650. This book looks like a "beige" colour but is officially referred to as "salmon".
RED - This is a relatively new book which records 100 events and used from 1600 onward. Thus, your first red book will be for 1600 events and will contain sanctions for event #1501 to event #1600.
There is also a Bicycle Distanc Book. Although it is permissable to enter the distance for a bicycle event in your regular distance book once per year, if you plan to participate in other bike events more often you should have a Bicycle Distance Book.
Regardless of which book you use, always remember that we walk for FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP!!!
To collect your Pins and Awards Send Your Books with the Passport Book to:
Anna McAnally
CVF Awards Coordinator
182 Ontario Street
Brighton, Ontario
K0K 1H0
Our First Walk for the Season!
On the 28 of March, 16 of our members braved the windy weather for our North Sydney Guided Walk Event, led by Robin Grant while Isabel looked after the back of the pack as our sweep.
Our newest member, Janice Wilson joined us for this event along with Joan Walsh, both have completed volksmarch events in Europe while there with the Canadian Armed Forces. Welcome to the club folks!
The TransCanada Trail was not readily accessible due to snow conditions, Robin scouted out a route around North Sydney which proved to be a great walk as all the sidewalks were clear of ice and snow and we were sheltered by the wind.
Check Your Schedule!
Our next EVENT is Sunday,18 April @ 1:00pm in Sydney Mines starting at Indian Beach near Rollie's Wharf
Stay Tuned For New Info to be Released Shortly on Our 1st Annual Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events
Please contact:
Elsie Buck at 562-3117
or Rollie Coombes 849-0747
bretonhoppers@hotmail.ca
We must have 20 or more participants to make this trip as inexpensive as possible
At the present time we do not have enough participants, who have given a deposit to ensure that the rooms and Bus are confirmed.
Some information is available on this web site dated Mon Mar 22, 2004 titled OUR BUS TRIP
What Colour IVV Record Book Should I Use??
The following article was originally submitted by Judy Everard of the DVC
Many members, especially the newer ones, find IVV Record Books rather confusing and don't really understand the various colours. Since another colour - RED - has recently been added, hopefully the following will simplify matters by giving a brief explanation of when to use the various books and at the same time answer many of your questions.
IVV Record Books are used to record both Distance and Events although not all members keep a record of both; some choose to record only one or the other.
The Distance Books come in Blue, Beige and Yellow and are used as follows:
BLUE - 500km increments up to 8000km (500 - 8000km)
BEIGE - 1000km increments up to 22,000km (9000km - 22,000km)
YELLOW - 3000km to bring your distance up to 25,000km and then 5000km increments thereafter.
The Event Books come in Green, Purple, Salmon and Red and should be used as follows:
GREEN - Your first book will record 10 events (5 on the "free sheet" and 5 in the book) and the next two books will each record 20 events for 30 and 50 events.
PURPLE - Increments of 25 events and used between 75 and 600 events. Thus, your first purple book will be for 75 events and will contain sanctions for event #51 to event #75.
SALMON - Increments of 50 events and used from 650 to 1500 events. Your first salmon
book will be 650 events and will contain sanctions for event #601 to event #650. This book looks like a "beige" colour but is officially referred to as "salmon".
RED - This is a relatively new book which records 100 events and used from 1600 onward. Thus, your first red book will be for 1600 events and will contain sanctions for event #1501 to event #1600.
There is also a Bicycle Distanc Book. Although it is permissable to enter the distance for a bicycle event in your regular distance book once per year, if you plan to participate in other bike events more often you should have a Bicycle Distance Book.
Regardless of which book you use, always remember that we walk for FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP!!!
To collect your Pins and Awards Send Your Books with the Passport Book to:
Anna McAnally
CVF Awards Coordinator
182 Ontario Street
Brighton, Ontario
K0K 1H0
Our First Walk for the Season!
On the 28 of March, 16 of our members braved the windy weather for our North Sydney Guided Walk Event, led by Robin Grant while Isabel looked after the back of the pack as our sweep.
Our newest member, Janice Wilson joined us for this event along with Joan Walsh, both have completed volksmarch events in Europe while there with the Canadian Armed Forces. Welcome to the club folks!
The TransCanada Trail was not readily accessible due to snow conditions, Robin scouted out a route around North Sydney which proved to be a great walk as all the sidewalks were clear of ice and snow and we were sheltered by the wind.
Check Your Schedule!
Our next EVENT is Sunday,18 April @ 1:00pm in Sydney Mines starting at Indian Beach near Rollie's Wharf
Stay Tuned For New Info to be Released Shortly on Our 1st Annual Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events
Monday, March 22, 2004
OUR BUS TRIP:
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers will be sponsoring our first Bus trip as a group off the Island.
Open to all Members of the Club and the General Public, the prime purpose of the tour is to walk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship, though we encourage people to walk, anyone can join us for a leisurely weekend in this very spectacular Park, there is no obligation to participate in the walking events, though you may enjoy a swim in a salt water pool or stroll around as you would like!
Some Tour Information:
Bus Tour To Fundy National Park
Sept. 3, 4, 5 & 6 2004
All prices include: 3 nights accommodations at the Alpine Motor Inn and all taxes, bus trip and driver, Fundy National Park daily passes; daily trips to Start Points & other locations as required for meals and shopping.
The Driver will be Ed MacRae from Unique Charter Tours, this is a local company from Glace Bay.
Deposit of $70.00 for each person is required ASAP to ensure you have a room and confirmation of the bus for the group.
The Balancing Owing must be paid by 1 July 2004.
4 persons per room - $250.00 per person.
3 persons per room - $285.00 per person.
2 persons per room - $315.00 per person.
All meals and IVV fees are the responsibility of each participant.
Sign in sheets will be made available on the bus before arriving at the daily Start Points.
Please contact Elsie Buck 562-3117/Rollie Coombes 849-0747 if you are interested in going on this great adventure.
On Sunday, Sept 5: A turkey dinner will be arranged by the Dartmouth Club for your enjoyment.
Please preregister by sending a cheque for $21.00 per person, cost includes taxes and gratuities.
Send To: Lionel and Lily Conrod, 17 Benview Avenue, Dartmouth NS, B2Y 1W6
Telephone: 902-466-4421, Emailag583@chebucto.ns.ca
The first Walk Event will be held at Hillsborough, NB on Friday Sept 3rd, at 2:00pm, so we should expect a very early start beginning in Glace Bay and making our way across the Island picking up passenger as we go. A detail of the trip will be published at a later date!!
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFO ON "Celtic Colours International Music Festival" and our "Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events" to be held 8 - 16 of October
The Cape Breton Island Hoppers will be sponsoring our first Bus trip as a group off the Island.
Open to all Members of the Club and the General Public, the prime purpose of the tour is to walk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship, though we encourage people to walk, anyone can join us for a leisurely weekend in this very spectacular Park, there is no obligation to participate in the walking events, though you may enjoy a swim in a salt water pool or stroll around as you would like!
Some Tour Information:
Bus Tour To Fundy National Park
Sept. 3, 4, 5 & 6 2004
All prices include: 3 nights accommodations at the Alpine Motor Inn and all taxes, bus trip and driver, Fundy National Park daily passes; daily trips to Start Points & other locations as required for meals and shopping.
The Driver will be Ed MacRae from Unique Charter Tours, this is a local company from Glace Bay.
Deposit of $70.00 for each person is required ASAP to ensure you have a room and confirmation of the bus for the group.
The Balancing Owing must be paid by 1 July 2004.
4 persons per room - $250.00 per person.
3 persons per room - $285.00 per person.
2 persons per room - $315.00 per person.
All meals and IVV fees are the responsibility of each participant.
Sign in sheets will be made available on the bus before arriving at the daily Start Points.
Please contact Elsie Buck 562-3117/Rollie Coombes 849-0747 if you are interested in going on this great adventure.
On Sunday, Sept 5: A turkey dinner will be arranged by the Dartmouth Club for your enjoyment.
Please preregister by sending a cheque for $21.00 per person, cost includes taxes and gratuities.
Send To: Lionel and Lily Conrod, 17 Benview Avenue, Dartmouth NS, B2Y 1W6
Telephone: 902-466-4421, Emailag583@chebucto.ns.ca
The first Walk Event will be held at Hillsborough, NB on Friday Sept 3rd, at 2:00pm, so we should expect a very early start beginning in Glace Bay and making our way across the Island picking up passenger as we go. A detail of the trip will be published at a later date!!
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFO ON "Celtic Colours International Music Festival" and our "Celtic Colours Fall Walk Events" to be held 8 - 16 of October
Saturday, March 06, 2004
The Fortress and The Lighthouse are waiting and calling for you!
This message was sent out to our Friends in the Halifax Regional Area, there is some interesting information for all of our members as well.
The executive and members of The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club would like to extend to our friends at the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club and to all in the Atlantic Area an invitation to walk with us in the community of Louisbourg and the historical sites at Fortress Louisbourg.
We will begin our activities on Saturday, 21 August with a registration time of 12:30 at the Hans Beck Sea Products, Main Street, community of Louisbourg. The Lighthouse Walk Event will begin promptly at 1:00pm led by Anne and Phil Irons. There will be a BBQ and picnic after the walk at Simon’s Point; this is the picnic area along the route, with a wonderful view of the fortress and Louisbourg harbour.
For those who are interested in IVV stamps, this is a great opportunity to walk in the morning, as the YRE starts at Peck’s Store on Wolfe Street, get our YRE stamp for basically the same walk event, then receive a different IVV sanctioned stamp in the afternoon for almost the same walk. What a bargain, only $2.00 for each walk event! Traditionally at our BBQ we provide hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks for $1.00 each; complimentary coffee, tea, water and a juice with homemade sandwiches and sweets are available as well. All Books will be stamped after the Walk Event at the picnic site.
Early Sunday morning on the 22 August, registration will begin at 08:30am; the walk begins at 09:00am. The registration and Start Point will be near the Visitors Information Area, our CBIH banner and other signs will indicate our location and for those who have been on our fortress walks in the past, please do not go to the traditional Start Point, you must turn right into the fortress Visitors Information area. This adventure into the fortress will be unlike any we have done in the past, there will be other visitors roaming the streets of the fortress as well as costumed historical characters, cannon and musket firing, children dancing in the streets.
We will try to stay together as a group but once we enter the main portion of the fortress your excitement will soar and you will want to see everything that is going on all a once, but remember this is an all day affair, we will complete the walk and by prior arrangements the transit system located at the Visitors Centre will “beam us back in time “to the site. Brochures and visitors passes will be available to return and enjoy the day. Do to the inherit problems that will more then likely happen we will stamp your books as quickly as possible so that you can enjoy the rest of the day. Please note that there is no group dinner for this event, there is traditional style restaurants on site plus a souvenir shop.
A registration form for this great walking experience is available by contacting your executive or Rollie Coombes at 902-849-0747 or email: bretonhoppers@hotmail.com and please register before July 20th 2004.
Stay tuned for details on our newest project with the Celtic Colours International Music Festival and the 1st Annual Celtic Fall Colours Walk Events to be held between 8-16 Oct.2004.
Come Put Your Heel and Toe on Our Island, for Fun Fitness and Friendship!
Our Bus Tour to New Brunswick's Fundy National Park:
Tour Date: September 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2004
There will be a special meeting of all those who want to attend the Fundy
National Park Walk Events with the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club and who would
like to travel with the TOUR BUS.
All members of the club are encouraged to attend this meeting as you may get
caught up in the excitement and decide to go with us.
MEETING will take place at: SOBEY'S COMMUNITY ROOM, Reserve Street, GLACE BAY
TIME: 2.00pm, Saturday, 20th of MARCH
We must confirm that we are going as a group NOW as the Sept Long weekend is
a very busy time for Bus Charters, hotels and the tourist industry as a
whole--We should have been working on this project sooner!!
Please be prepared to make a DEPOSIT for each participant to confirm your
Seat and Room, All cost will be detailed as much as possible at this
meeting.
Please contact myself or Elsie Buck if you want to go on this tour, but
cannot make it to this meeting, for special arrangements on your behalf.
We will briefly outline the schedule for the trip, cost, rooms required- you
will have to know whom you are going to room with before the meeting.
I will not deal with cost or personal type of arrangements through this
medium.
Details and question will be dealt with at the meeting on the 20th of March.
Bring a friend along who maybe just interested in Fundy Park and/or our walk
events.
GREAT NEWS ABOUT THE GLACE BAY YRE!
To All of our Volkssport friends I am very pleased to announce that the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club have a new friend and partner.
Tom Whiting of CO-OP Atlantic has agreed to allowing our club to use the Co-Op Gas Bar at 99 Reserve St. as our Start Point for our Year Round Event (YRE) in Glace Bay.
Starting the 15 March 2004
I have assured Tom that all Volkssporters using this facility, will respect the daily operations of the gas bar and will not be a hinderance to his staff and in fact will be contributing to the local economy/ tourist trade in our own modest way.
Any questions about the trail/walk the facilities, problems are to be directed to me and not the staff; we have had an excellent 6 year relationship with the Staff at Frasers Deli and I am sure it will be so at our new location.
New directions for the Start Point and a Brief Description of the trail can be found below:
GLACE BAY YRE-W CVF04/192 1/1/2004 - 12/31/2004 10, 12 km 2B
Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club
Rollie Coombes 902-849-0747 rajcoombes@ns.sympatico.ca
CO-OP Gas Bar
99 Reserve Street
Glace Bay, NS
[1] From the Trans Canada Highway (Route 105) take Exit 20E to Route 125, following the directions to Sydney, Louisbourg and Glace Bay.
[2] If coming from Rte 4, take Exit 6E onto Rte 125 [Sydney bypass, following signs to Glace Bay.
[3] Follow Exit 9E to the right [last Exit on Rte 125] onto Rte 4 and follow signs to Glace Bay.
[4] Rte 4 is a four lane hwy that narrows to two lanes through the community of Reserve Mines and enters Glace Bay as Reserve St.
[5] The CO-OP Gas Bar is located on the right handside of Reserve St., just before the Glace Bay Fire Hall.
[6] Please Park at the former CO-OP Store next door to the Gas Bar.
08:00 - 18:30 Ask for the Walk Box for self-registration and please use the picnic table outside to register and stamp your books.
[a] A moderately easy walk with few hills along the Glace Bay harbour, a wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean, a walk through parks with a chance to see the Glace Bay Miners' [coal] Museum, contrasting with the new 'high tech' areas developing in this 'old town' and a new redeveloped downtown core.
[b] The alternate route has been discontinued. Walkers can still continue to get 12Kms by using the additional trail behind the Miners' Museums - a walk through the harbour area and along a coastal trail to 'Big Glace Bay Beach' and a bird sanctuary.
This message was sent out to our Friends in the Halifax Regional Area, there is some interesting information for all of our members as well.
The executive and members of The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club would like to extend to our friends at the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club and to all in the Atlantic Area an invitation to walk with us in the community of Louisbourg and the historical sites at Fortress Louisbourg.
We will begin our activities on Saturday, 21 August with a registration time of 12:30 at the Hans Beck Sea Products, Main Street, community of Louisbourg. The Lighthouse Walk Event will begin promptly at 1:00pm led by Anne and Phil Irons. There will be a BBQ and picnic after the walk at Simon’s Point; this is the picnic area along the route, with a wonderful view of the fortress and Louisbourg harbour.
For those who are interested in IVV stamps, this is a great opportunity to walk in the morning, as the YRE starts at Peck’s Store on Wolfe Street, get our YRE stamp for basically the same walk event, then receive a different IVV sanctioned stamp in the afternoon for almost the same walk. What a bargain, only $2.00 for each walk event! Traditionally at our BBQ we provide hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks for $1.00 each; complimentary coffee, tea, water and a juice with homemade sandwiches and sweets are available as well. All Books will be stamped after the Walk Event at the picnic site.
Early Sunday morning on the 22 August, registration will begin at 08:30am; the walk begins at 09:00am. The registration and Start Point will be near the Visitors Information Area, our CBIH banner and other signs will indicate our location and for those who have been on our fortress walks in the past, please do not go to the traditional Start Point, you must turn right into the fortress Visitors Information area. This adventure into the fortress will be unlike any we have done in the past, there will be other visitors roaming the streets of the fortress as well as costumed historical characters, cannon and musket firing, children dancing in the streets.
We will try to stay together as a group but once we enter the main portion of the fortress your excitement will soar and you will want to see everything that is going on all a once, but remember this is an all day affair, we will complete the walk and by prior arrangements the transit system located at the Visitors Centre will “beam us back in time “to the site. Brochures and visitors passes will be available to return and enjoy the day. Do to the inherit problems that will more then likely happen we will stamp your books as quickly as possible so that you can enjoy the rest of the day. Please note that there is no group dinner for this event, there is traditional style restaurants on site plus a souvenir shop.
A registration form for this great walking experience is available by contacting your executive or Rollie Coombes at 902-849-0747 or email: bretonhoppers@hotmail.com and please register before July 20th 2004.
Stay tuned for details on our newest project with the Celtic Colours International Music Festival and the 1st Annual Celtic Fall Colours Walk Events to be held between 8-16 Oct.2004.
Come Put Your Heel and Toe on Our Island, for Fun Fitness and Friendship!
Our Bus Tour to New Brunswick's Fundy National Park:
Tour Date: September 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2004
There will be a special meeting of all those who want to attend the Fundy
National Park Walk Events with the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club and who would
like to travel with the TOUR BUS.
All members of the club are encouraged to attend this meeting as you may get
caught up in the excitement and decide to go with us.
MEETING will take place at: SOBEY'S COMMUNITY ROOM, Reserve Street, GLACE BAY
TIME: 2.00pm, Saturday, 20th of MARCH
We must confirm that we are going as a group NOW as the Sept Long weekend is
a very busy time for Bus Charters, hotels and the tourist industry as a
whole--We should have been working on this project sooner!!
Please be prepared to make a DEPOSIT for each participant to confirm your
Seat and Room, All cost will be detailed as much as possible at this
meeting.
Please contact myself or Elsie Buck if you want to go on this tour, but
cannot make it to this meeting, for special arrangements on your behalf.
We will briefly outline the schedule for the trip, cost, rooms required- you
will have to know whom you are going to room with before the meeting.
I will not deal with cost or personal type of arrangements through this
medium.
Details and question will be dealt with at the meeting on the 20th of March.
Bring a friend along who maybe just interested in Fundy Park and/or our walk
events.
GREAT NEWS ABOUT THE GLACE BAY YRE!
To All of our Volkssport friends I am very pleased to announce that the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club have a new friend and partner.
Tom Whiting of CO-OP Atlantic has agreed to allowing our club to use the Co-Op Gas Bar at 99 Reserve St. as our Start Point for our Year Round Event (YRE) in Glace Bay.
Starting the 15 March 2004
I have assured Tom that all Volkssporters using this facility, will respect the daily operations of the gas bar and will not be a hinderance to his staff and in fact will be contributing to the local economy/ tourist trade in our own modest way.
Any questions about the trail/walk the facilities, problems are to be directed to me and not the staff; we have had an excellent 6 year relationship with the Staff at Frasers Deli and I am sure it will be so at our new location.
New directions for the Start Point and a Brief Description of the trail can be found below:
GLACE BAY YRE-W CVF04/192 1/1/2004 - 12/31/2004 10, 12 km 2B
Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club
Rollie Coombes 902-849-0747 rajcoombes@ns.sympatico.ca
CO-OP Gas Bar
99 Reserve Street
Glace Bay, NS
[1] From the Trans Canada Highway (Route 105) take Exit 20E to Route 125, following the directions to Sydney, Louisbourg and Glace Bay.
[2] If coming from Rte 4, take Exit 6E onto Rte 125 [Sydney bypass, following signs to Glace Bay.
[3] Follow Exit 9E to the right [last Exit on Rte 125] onto Rte 4 and follow signs to Glace Bay.
[4] Rte 4 is a four lane hwy that narrows to two lanes through the community of Reserve Mines and enters Glace Bay as Reserve St.
[5] The CO-OP Gas Bar is located on the right handside of Reserve St., just before the Glace Bay Fire Hall.
[6] Please Park at the former CO-OP Store next door to the Gas Bar.
08:00 - 18:30 Ask for the Walk Box for self-registration and please use the picnic table outside to register and stamp your books.
[a] A moderately easy walk with few hills along the Glace Bay harbour, a wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean, a walk through parks with a chance to see the Glace Bay Miners' [coal] Museum, contrasting with the new 'high tech' areas developing in this 'old town' and a new redeveloped downtown core.
[b] The alternate route has been discontinued. Walkers can still continue to get 12Kms by using the additional trail behind the Miners' Museums - a walk through the harbour area and along a coastal trail to 'Big Glace Bay Beach' and a bird sanctuary.
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Cross-country skiing, snow shoes and walking!
On Sunday the 29th of February at 1:00 pm, we will be holding our second Event for 2004.
This will be the first time that we will use the new SK+ stamp in our Distance and Event Books.
Due to changing weather conditions the SK+ has been introduced for winter/spring Events,
If we had planned a snow shoe and xc-ski event and the weather turned mild, the snow melted etc, we can now continue with the Event as walkers as long as we use the same Start Point.
In the past we would have had to cancel or postpone the event, the only thing stopping us now is extreme weather or our inability to get off the couch.
Hope to see as many of you as possible at MIRA PROVINCIAL PARK located on the Brickyard Road off HWY 22.
After the Event, Shirley and Bill Boutilier will be hosting a Pot Luck at their home.
Follow Trout Brook Road to BenGeorge Road then onto Sherwood Drive.
Note: There were 10 members of the CBIH plus 57 members of the XC club at Ski Ben Eoin on the 15 Feb.
It was cold but fun and many thanks to Micheline, Jacques and Sinclair for organizing this event.
Thank You Martine for keeping the ten of us on the right track up the hill, down and up the hill.
The goal for the day was 1000kms, we finished at 837kms, a bit short but it was fun and we introduced our club to
potential new members when the snow has melted.
An observation or statement (the theory of walking with a group):
#1. I went out walking with you guys once and I thought you were walking too fast, I couldn't keep up, I felt embarassed and didn't go back again!
#2. I went out walking with your club, you walk too slow for me, I was walking on the heels of the guy in front, that's why I never went back!
Answer/my opinion:
The simplest answer I can give (but not a simple solution) or statement that can be made about this situation is that Volkssporting is a non-competitive sport, and maybe we should not use the word sport and emphaze the NON in "non-competitive".
We have adopted the IVV motto, "Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship", everyone who participates in our Events should and will be made welcomed no matter what your degree of fitness.
The Annual Schedule of Events details the Ratings for each Walk and I encourage everyone to make themselves aware of our rating system, which should help in determining if an event is suitable for you.
The schedule also takes us to different and wonderful parts of our Island, this is the "Fun" in the motto, exploring the trails and the scenery; the walking at any speed and the distance gives you the exercise or "Fitness" and while doing these two things you are conversing with a fellow walker who is enjoying the outdoors with you, therefore you are making a new "Friend".
Those of us who want to be power walkers, fast walkers can do so seven days a week, the CBIH schedule allows for only two or three Guided Events each month, surely we can slow down a bit once or twice a month and enjoy this beautiful Island with some very friendly people.
If this is not satisfying to the faster walker then consider selecting our higher rated events of 3 or more, remembering our events are 10kms or more or another suggestion is to prewalk the Event with the Walk Leader or become a Walk Leader, selecting trails for us, assisting the Trails Coordinator; other things you could do, try out our 5 Year Round Events (YRE's) on your own or with a friend.
To those of us who are slower but steady paced walkers, those who want to rest along the trail, DO NOT try to keep up with the person ahead of you, enjoy the walk, you are not competing with anyone, there is no blue ribbon at the end of the trail, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you completed the event and enjoyed the scenery around you and the friends along the trail.
The Trails Coordinator or a designated member is always at the rear as the 'sweep' to assist you if help is needed; these are called Guided Walks for that purpose and if a trail is fairly complicated it is usually marked with our signs or trail tape. A quote from Bill, "remember if you come to a fork in the road, Take It "!
Some of the other CVF and Atlantic Clubs have tried different approaches to this problem, (a) a fast group, (b) a slower group, (c) starting at different times for each group; none of these are real solutions nor is there a firm way to resolve this, other then to make all of our Walk Events, Volksmarches/Map Walks.
We would set up a Start Point, you would sign in, get a map of the walk and proceed on your own and ensure you get a stamp at a designated check point before receiving your Events and Distance Stamps.
Many of our U.S.A. and Euro. friends use this method for many of their Walk Events, the draw back is that you don't get to meet people, you are concerned about reading a map; a good point is you can run into a pub whenever you want to, if there's a pub available!
Folks! Lets get out and walk and have fun, enjoy the day,observe a waterfall in the forest, smell the roses along the way or the manure on the Trans Canada Trail.
If we have lost new or potentially new walkers due to the statements of #1 and #2 above, then it is up to you the members to help bring them back or introduce newer walkers to our foal.
It is ashame that we have lost people to our style of walking, we all have our own philosphy on how to approach this situation and I invite you to express your opinion in this forum, unedited except for offensive language.
Walking For Fun, Fitness and Friendship!
Volksmarchers Walk for the Health of IT!
On Sunday the 29th of February at 1:00 pm, we will be holding our second Event for 2004.
This will be the first time that we will use the new SK+ stamp in our Distance and Event Books.
Due to changing weather conditions the SK+ has been introduced for winter/spring Events,
If we had planned a snow shoe and xc-ski event and the weather turned mild, the snow melted etc, we can now continue with the Event as walkers as long as we use the same Start Point.
In the past we would have had to cancel or postpone the event, the only thing stopping us now is extreme weather or our inability to get off the couch.
Hope to see as many of you as possible at MIRA PROVINCIAL PARK located on the Brickyard Road off HWY 22.
After the Event, Shirley and Bill Boutilier will be hosting a Pot Luck at their home.
Follow Trout Brook Road to BenGeorge Road then onto Sherwood Drive.
Note: There were 10 members of the CBIH plus 57 members of the XC club at Ski Ben Eoin on the 15 Feb.
It was cold but fun and many thanks to Micheline, Jacques and Sinclair for organizing this event.
Thank You Martine for keeping the ten of us on the right track up the hill, down and up the hill.
The goal for the day was 1000kms, we finished at 837kms, a bit short but it was fun and we introduced our club to
potential new members when the snow has melted.
An observation or statement (the theory of walking with a group):
#1. I went out walking with you guys once and I thought you were walking too fast, I couldn't keep up, I felt embarassed and didn't go back again!
#2. I went out walking with your club, you walk too slow for me, I was walking on the heels of the guy in front, that's why I never went back!
Answer/my opinion:
The simplest answer I can give (but not a simple solution) or statement that can be made about this situation is that Volkssporting is a non-competitive sport, and maybe we should not use the word sport and emphaze the NON in "non-competitive".
We have adopted the IVV motto, "Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship", everyone who participates in our Events should and will be made welcomed no matter what your degree of fitness.
The Annual Schedule of Events details the Ratings for each Walk and I encourage everyone to make themselves aware of our rating system, which should help in determining if an event is suitable for you.
The schedule also takes us to different and wonderful parts of our Island, this is the "Fun" in the motto, exploring the trails and the scenery; the walking at any speed and the distance gives you the exercise or "Fitness" and while doing these two things you are conversing with a fellow walker who is enjoying the outdoors with you, therefore you are making a new "Friend".
Those of us who want to be power walkers, fast walkers can do so seven days a week, the CBIH schedule allows for only two or three Guided Events each month, surely we can slow down a bit once or twice a month and enjoy this beautiful Island with some very friendly people.
If this is not satisfying to the faster walker then consider selecting our higher rated events of 3 or more, remembering our events are 10kms or more or another suggestion is to prewalk the Event with the Walk Leader or become a Walk Leader, selecting trails for us, assisting the Trails Coordinator; other things you could do, try out our 5 Year Round Events (YRE's) on your own or with a friend.
To those of us who are slower but steady paced walkers, those who want to rest along the trail, DO NOT try to keep up with the person ahead of you, enjoy the walk, you are not competing with anyone, there is no blue ribbon at the end of the trail, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you completed the event and enjoyed the scenery around you and the friends along the trail.
The Trails Coordinator or a designated member is always at the rear as the 'sweep' to assist you if help is needed; these are called Guided Walks for that purpose and if a trail is fairly complicated it is usually marked with our signs or trail tape. A quote from Bill, "remember if you come to a fork in the road, Take It "!
Some of the other CVF and Atlantic Clubs have tried different approaches to this problem, (a) a fast group, (b) a slower group, (c) starting at different times for each group; none of these are real solutions nor is there a firm way to resolve this, other then to make all of our Walk Events, Volksmarches/Map Walks.
We would set up a Start Point, you would sign in, get a map of the walk and proceed on your own and ensure you get a stamp at a designated check point before receiving your Events and Distance Stamps.
Many of our U.S.A. and Euro. friends use this method for many of their Walk Events, the draw back is that you don't get to meet people, you are concerned about reading a map; a good point is you can run into a pub whenever you want to, if there's a pub available!
Folks! Lets get out and walk and have fun, enjoy the day,observe a waterfall in the forest, smell the roses along the way or the manure on the Trans Canada Trail.
If we have lost new or potentially new walkers due to the statements of #1 and #2 above, then it is up to you the members to help bring them back or introduce newer walkers to our foal.
It is ashame that we have lost people to our style of walking, we all have our own philosphy on how to approach this situation and I invite you to express your opinion in this forum, unedited except for offensive language.
Walking For Fun, Fitness and Friendship!
Volksmarchers Walk for the Health of IT!
Monday, February 23, 2004
Message From our Atlantic Director
ATLANTIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Sorry I missed you all on the 17th of January. However, we cannot predict the weather this time of year. In May of this year I accepted the position of Atlantic Region Director. To date it has been interesting, just a little bit of work but fun and I am sure it will be worthwhile.
In June the Vice President of CVF attended the AVA Biennial convention in Colorado Springs. With the help of clubs in the Atlantic Region I gathered varies pieces of information together and forwarded them to the convention site for him to have on hand to pass out to those interested in Volksmarches in Canada.. Our Blue Books, in particular went over well. I have had various requests about walking events in the Maritimes as well as notification that there are Volkssporting bus tours from the United States planning on visiting Atlantic Canada this year.
We have nine active clubs to date in Atlantic Canada:
÷ The newest of these clubs is the Fundy Volkssport Club in Saint John NB. They have taken over the year round and seasonal walk in Saint John from the Oromocto Club.
÷ The Oromocto Club has changed its name to the River Valley Trail Blazers.
÷ The Sou’wester Volkssport Club in Cornerbrook NF changed its name to Humber Valley Volkssport Club
÷ Unfortunately, the Moncton Club has stood down until such time as there is an interest in starting the club up again. The Moncton Year Round will still be there as a Director’s walk
Convention 2004 will be held in Vancouver, May 21,22 & 23. If anyone is interested in attending please get your registrations in. They have also planned post convention tours for those interest in seeing the area while it BC. There is a cruise to Alaska planned, a one day bus trip to Whistler and 5-day bus trip to Vancouver Island. If you require further information I’m sure your club president can help you.
Convention 2005 will be held in Quebec City, May 27,28 & 29. Anyone who attended the convention in Quebec in 1998 can agree that it was a great time and excellent convention. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
By now your club has received copies of the Atlantic Region’s Guide to Year Rounds/ Seasonal Events and Guided Walks (Blue Book). The Atlantic Region has a wide variety of walks and events through out this year. There is a total of 163 scheduled walks, 42 year rounds/seasonal walks and one bike seasonal. Be sure to get a copy. Elizabeth Nifort, a Dartmouth Club member, goes to a lot of work each year to have this book made ready for print. Elizabeth does a great job on the book and we should all take the time to thank her for her work.
This year will be a busy year for the Acadian Festival and special events are being put on by various clubs in the Atlantic Region. Elinor Mahar has put a lot of work into the special walk schedule so let’s all make sure we get a copy of it and get out their and learn more about the Acadian Heritage, enjoy the walking and have fun.
The Fundy Volkssport Club also has a walk on the 19th of June. Champlain landed in Saint John on June 19, 1604. The club is planning a walk to coincide with the reenactment and parade put on by the city of Saint John. A separate brochure will be coming out on this.
Keep in mind for your 2005 calendar of events – the River Valley Trail Blazers (formerly the Oromocto Volkssport Club) will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary. They are making plans now for the weekend of July 1st – 4th to hold various walks around and through covered bridges in the Sussex area of New Brunswick complete with a dinner in a covered bridge.
The Valley Trekkers will be taking part in the Port Royal 400th Anniversay year in 2005. They are planning on doing 400 kms of walking in the Annapolis Valley over the year. Special awards will be made available to Volkssporters as they complete the various walks in the Annapolis Valley. A weekend of events will be held in Annapolis Royal and surrounding area the first weekend in August. 2005.
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I am planning on joining you for your walks in Cheticamp in June and Louisbourg in August, and who knows I might get down to Cape Breton for other events.
If I can be of any assistance at all to anyone of you please do not hesitate to contact me. If you have questions and I’m not sure of the answer I will definitely find out for you. I look forward to being the Atlantic Region Director for the next couple of years.
See you on the trails,
Lynda Kanne
Atlantic Region Director
Canadian Volkssport Federation
ATLANTIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Sorry I missed you all on the 17th of January. However, we cannot predict the weather this time of year. In May of this year I accepted the position of Atlantic Region Director. To date it has been interesting, just a little bit of work but fun and I am sure it will be worthwhile.
In June the Vice President of CVF attended the AVA Biennial convention in Colorado Springs. With the help of clubs in the Atlantic Region I gathered varies pieces of information together and forwarded them to the convention site for him to have on hand to pass out to those interested in Volksmarches in Canada.. Our Blue Books, in particular went over well. I have had various requests about walking events in the Maritimes as well as notification that there are Volkssporting bus tours from the United States planning on visiting Atlantic Canada this year.
We have nine active clubs to date in Atlantic Canada:
÷ The newest of these clubs is the Fundy Volkssport Club in Saint John NB. They have taken over the year round and seasonal walk in Saint John from the Oromocto Club.
÷ The Oromocto Club has changed its name to the River Valley Trail Blazers.
÷ The Sou’wester Volkssport Club in Cornerbrook NF changed its name to Humber Valley Volkssport Club
÷ Unfortunately, the Moncton Club has stood down until such time as there is an interest in starting the club up again. The Moncton Year Round will still be there as a Director’s walk
Convention 2004 will be held in Vancouver, May 21,22 & 23. If anyone is interested in attending please get your registrations in. They have also planned post convention tours for those interest in seeing the area while it BC. There is a cruise to Alaska planned, a one day bus trip to Whistler and 5-day bus trip to Vancouver Island. If you require further information I’m sure your club president can help you.
Convention 2005 will be held in Quebec City, May 27,28 & 29. Anyone who attended the convention in Quebec in 1998 can agree that it was a great time and excellent convention. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.
By now your club has received copies of the Atlantic Region’s Guide to Year Rounds/ Seasonal Events and Guided Walks (Blue Book). The Atlantic Region has a wide variety of walks and events through out this year. There is a total of 163 scheduled walks, 42 year rounds/seasonal walks and one bike seasonal. Be sure to get a copy. Elizabeth Nifort, a Dartmouth Club member, goes to a lot of work each year to have this book made ready for print. Elizabeth does a great job on the book and we should all take the time to thank her for her work.
This year will be a busy year for the Acadian Festival and special events are being put on by various clubs in the Atlantic Region. Elinor Mahar has put a lot of work into the special walk schedule so let’s all make sure we get a copy of it and get out their and learn more about the Acadian Heritage, enjoy the walking and have fun.
The Fundy Volkssport Club also has a walk on the 19th of June. Champlain landed in Saint John on June 19, 1604. The club is planning a walk to coincide with the reenactment and parade put on by the city of Saint John. A separate brochure will be coming out on this.
Keep in mind for your 2005 calendar of events – the River Valley Trail Blazers (formerly the Oromocto Volkssport Club) will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary. They are making plans now for the weekend of July 1st – 4th to hold various walks around and through covered bridges in the Sussex area of New Brunswick complete with a dinner in a covered bridge.
The Valley Trekkers will be taking part in the Port Royal 400th Anniversay year in 2005. They are planning on doing 400 kms of walking in the Annapolis Valley over the year. Special awards will be made available to Volkssporters as they complete the various walks in the Annapolis Valley. A weekend of events will be held in Annapolis Royal and surrounding area the first weekend in August. 2005.
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I am planning on joining you for your walks in Cheticamp in June and Louisbourg in August, and who knows I might get down to Cape Breton for other events.
If I can be of any assistance at all to anyone of you please do not hesitate to contact me. If you have questions and I’m not sure of the answer I will definitely find out for you. I look forward to being the Atlantic Region Director for the next couple of years.
See you on the trails,
Lynda Kanne
Atlantic Region Director
Canadian Volkssport Federation
Sunday, February 08, 2004
Highlights of Our Annual Club Meeting:
There were no changes to the Executive, Rollie Coombes remains as President, Shirley Boutilier remains as Vice President.
Barbara MacDonald continues in her second year as Secretary and Elsie Buck continues as Treasurer.
Bill Boutilier continues doing a great job as our Trails Coordinator and has taken on the added responsibility of being our Club Historian. If you have pictures, newspaper clippings, pins or other items that you would like to donate, please contact Bill.
Carol Butts and Jean MacPherson will carryon with the Ways and Means Committee.
Phil Irons is Past President and will continue looking after our website.
Wayne Howie who has been a Past President will look after publicity, Our Vice President will assist him as required.
Cal Thistle has taken on a new post as telephone coordinator; he and a number of volunteers will begin calling members to inform them of weekly and monthly acivities within the club. ie: the next walk event.
The Trails Coordinator will work with a new Walk Committe to include Joe MacKinnon and Elsie Buck.
We agreed to setup an Annual Falls Colour Walk Event during the Celtic Colours which will be held 8-16 of October 2004. Our walk events will be held on the Thanksgiving long weekend on 9-10-11 October 2004.
More details of this event will be published at a later date.
Rollie is looking into the possibility of a bus tour to Fundy National Park on the Labour day weekend with the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club. Details to follow.
Lynda Kanne our Atlantic Area Director has sent her greetings and an e-mail of activities was read to the meeting.
Come Put Your Heel and Toe On Our Island
Did you Know "That Volksmarchers Walk For The Health Of It!"
There were no changes to the Executive, Rollie Coombes remains as President, Shirley Boutilier remains as Vice President.
Barbara MacDonald continues in her second year as Secretary and Elsie Buck continues as Treasurer.
Bill Boutilier continues doing a great job as our Trails Coordinator and has taken on the added responsibility of being our Club Historian. If you have pictures, newspaper clippings, pins or other items that you would like to donate, please contact Bill.
Carol Butts and Jean MacPherson will carryon with the Ways and Means Committee.
Phil Irons is Past President and will continue looking after our website.
Wayne Howie who has been a Past President will look after publicity, Our Vice President will assist him as required.
Cal Thistle has taken on a new post as telephone coordinator; he and a number of volunteers will begin calling members to inform them of weekly and monthly acivities within the club. ie: the next walk event.
The Trails Coordinator will work with a new Walk Committe to include Joe MacKinnon and Elsie Buck.
We agreed to setup an Annual Falls Colour Walk Event during the Celtic Colours which will be held 8-16 of October 2004. Our walk events will be held on the Thanksgiving long weekend on 9-10-11 October 2004.
More details of this event will be published at a later date.
Rollie is looking into the possibility of a bus tour to Fundy National Park on the Labour day weekend with the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club. Details to follow.
Lynda Kanne our Atlantic Area Director has sent her greetings and an e-mail of activities was read to the meeting.
Come Put Your Heel and Toe On Our Island
Did you Know "That Volksmarchers Walk For The Health Of It!"
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