SERVICES FOR BILL HOPKINS

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club has lost a good friend, and we extend our sincere condolences to Marion Hopkins and the  family of Bill Hopkins.

ON THE LEFT IS BILL HOPKINS

William (Bill) Tracy Hopkins a member and good friend to the Cape Breton Island Hoppers VC passed away on 18 Dec. 2016.

Bill was very active with the CBIH and enjoyed many outdoor activities before his illness.

Bill is survived by his wife Marion R. (MacLean) who participated in our walk events as well.

The Cape Breton Post reports that visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, May 6 from 7-9 pm.

Funeral services will take place at the United Protestant Church  of Sydney River on Saturday, May 7 at 2pm., with  Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Internment at Black Brook Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

CBIH will make a donation to the Hospice Palliative Care Society, Cape Breton County 
rfc for Cal Thistle, President Cape Breton Island Hoppers VC

CVF - ATLANTIC DIRECTORS MEETING AND WALK EVENTS

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers had the privilege of hosting the Canadian Volkssport Federation's Annual Atlantic Director's Meeting.

The weekend events included  three group guided walks in Sydney (Baille Ard Trail*), Peters field's NS Provincial Park and New Harris Road that included a 2Km stretch on the Kelly's Mountain Trail.

The weekend meeting also included lunch for those attending the scheduled meeting. An evening dinner was held for all members at the Swiss Chalet in Sydney.

Barb and Cal Thistle hosted the meeting and lunch at their home in Coxheath.
Members of the Social Committee provided the lunch.

The Social Committee includes Dianna MacDonald, Carmel Coffin, Julie Dzaich and Judy Lorway Thank you folks we enjoyed everything you provided.

Going up the Kelly's Mountain Trail off New Harris Road

In attendance for the Atlantic Directors Meeting:

"Thank you for visiting our community and we hope to see you all again".

Phillip Longmire - CVF Atlantic Director

Julie Benson - Representing Dartmouth Volksmarch Club [DVC]

Heather MacLeod - President Central Nova Volkssport Club [CNVC]

Karen Illsley - President Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club [VTVC]

Deborah White - Trails Coordinator for VTVC

Cal Thistle - President Cape Breton Island Hoppers [CBIH]

Rollie Coombes - Trails Coordinator CBIH

On Monday, May 2, 2016 6:16 PM, Phillip wrote:

 Hi Cal.

Please pass  my thanks to the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club for hosting what I believe was a very enjoyable weekend. A special thanks to you and Barb for opening your home for our Atlantic Director’s meeting and providing us with a hearty lunch. Thanks to Rollie for organizing and leading us on some beautiful walks with spectacular views.

Our visitors take sometime to enjoy Cape Breton hospitality!

Salute, Cheers!

Karen Illsley

Barb Thistle! So who is going to wash the dishes?......"Cal"!

A Special Thank You to Barb Thistle who opened up her home, and a warm welcome, as our meeting area and provided us with a great meal and good tea!


A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING:


One of the important subjects to come out of the AD Meeting for the CBIH was to inform the other Nova Scotia Volkssport clubs that our 20th Anniversary will be held in 2017.

The Island Hoppers will hold 6 walking events and dinner during the July 1st weekend.
We are in the final planning stages to host a series of walk events in Ingonish, The Highlands National Park and Cape North areas.

2017 is also the 150th anniversary of Canada and the National Park service has indicated that Park entrance fees will be suspended for the year.

The 2017 Nova Scotia Volkssport marathon event will be hosted by the Central Nova Volkssport Club 16 September 2017. CNVC will also host the next Atlantic Directors Meeting 29 April 2017.

We were reminded that the Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year in Shelburne, NS during the July 1st weekend.

The Dartmouth Volksmarch Club will be hosting the 2016 Marathon in September.

BROCHURES  HAVE BEEN SENT OUT TO ALL CBIH MEMBERS!
If you need a paper copy or require an updated electronic brochure on these or any events, please email and I will send it to you as soon as possible.

Baille Ard Trail

When on the trail, I was asked, "what does Baille Ard mean in English? 
While in Ireland the English had a habit of writing phonetically when they encountered local place names.
The only answer I could find and I may be corrected if wrong.
Baille is Irish for "townland" and Ard is "hill or height".
Therefore I will surmise that it is "townland on the hill" !

First walk of the weekend, Phillip Longmire AD 3rd from right

Petersfield Trail

A wonderful weekend for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!

Thank you to all members of the Island Hoppers who attended the walk events and gave our Volkssport friends a warm welcome to Cape Breton.

Below: Don and Maurena MacKenzie 

"It was a beautiful day for a walk--great company, too!"

UPCOMING WALKS AND SOCIAL EVENTS:

CBIH WALK AND SOCIAL EVENTS:

Registration is requested for the dinner event on April 30, 7:00pm, at Swiss Chalet, see below for more information :

A. Next Scheduled Walk Event:

Open Hearth Park,109 Ferry St., Sydney B1P 6A4 
Guided Walk Sunday 17 April, 2016
Registration begins at 1:30pm
Walk starts at 2:00pm
Rated 1A - very little hills or inclines, well groomed pathways
Walk event will take place in and around the Open Hearth Park and trails
Walk Leaders Maurena and Don MacKenzie

B. Weekend of Walks/AD Meeting/Dinner :

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers will host the CVF Atlantic Directors Meeting with Philip Longmire from 29 April to 1 May 2016.

The AD meeting starts Saturday 30 April at 1:30pm and includes all Atlantic club presidents, trails coordinators and/or their representatives.

The weekend of activities will also include 3 guided walk events, a luncheon and an evening dinner event.

ALL Club Members are encouraged to attend the walk events and the evening dinner.

Registration and/or confirmation of attendance is requested for
the evening dinner on Saturday 30 April, 7:00pm, at Swiss Chalet 482 Grand Lake Road, Sydney B1P 5S8.
(Menu can be found on-line)
Contact Dianna Macdonald at 902-567-2298 or Judy Lorway 902-567-0017

WEEKEND WALK EVENTS: (29, 30 April and 1 May)

1.
Cambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade, Sydney B1P 1B1
Sydney Permanent Trail (Baille Ard Trail)
Guided Walk Friday 29 April 2016
Registration 3:30pm
Walk Starts 4:00pm
Walk Leaders Maurena and Don MacKenzie

2.
Petersfield Provincial Park, Westmount NS
1188 Westmount Road, B1R 2J6
Guided Walk Saturday 30 April 2016
Registration 8:30am
Walk Starts 9:00am
Walk Leader Elsie Buck
Directions to Start Point: Take Exits 5 or 5A from Hwy 125 following signs to Westmount Rd and the nearby Canadian Coast Guard College

3.
New Harris Road/Seal Island Bridge
3779 New Harris Road, B1X 1T1 - adjacent to KOA parking lot
Guided Walk Sunday 1 May 2016
Registration 8:30am
Walk Starts 9:00am
Walk Leader Rollie Coombes

Directions to Start Point: From North Sydney continue west on Hwy 105, after crossing the Seal Island Bridge turn left on New Harris Road.

Re:PLEASE NOTE:

Registration and/or confirmation of attendance is requested for
the evening dinner on Saturday 30 April, 7:00pm, at Swiss Chalet 482 Grand Lake Road, Sydney B1P 5S8. (Menu can be found on-line)
Contact Dianna Macdonald at 902-567-2298 or Judy Lorway 902-567-0017

FIRST GROUP GUIDED WALK EVENT FOR 2016

COME WALK FOR FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THE CAPE BRETON ISLAND HOPPERS VOLKSSPORT CLUB.

Elsie Buck leads the CBIH Walk Event in Sydney, CVF Convention 2010

Get your walking shoes or boots ready, "It's time to Start the 2016 walking season". 

Spring is in the air, the clocks sprang ahead this past weekend on Sunday 13 March.
This was our first hint that the walking season has begun for the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club

And

Most of the snow has begun to melt away, the brooks and streams are flowing.
Its time to get out and walk in the fresh air and hopefully sunshine.

Sunday 20th March is the first day of spring and the first Group Guided Walk Event for the Island Hoppers.

Meet-up and Register at the Cambridge Suites, 380 Esplanade, Sydney, B1P 1B1.

Registration Takes Place between 1:30 and 1:55 PM

The Walk Leader along with the Group will step off at 2:00 PM

This will be a 10k walk with an optional 5k for those wanting a shorter walk experience.

A Group Guided Walk Event using our Sydney Permanent Trail:  Rotary Park - Green Links Trail and portions of Wentworth Park, the downtown and board walk areas of Sydney.

The walk event is rated at 2B - some minor hills, a mixture of sidewalks, gravel trails, pathways with some roots, boardwalks

All CBIHVC walk events are sanctioned by the Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) and the International Federation of Sports (IVV)

Please "Be prepared" for all weather conditions, as we do not normally cancel walk events for rain or other adverse weather conditions unless there is immediate danger.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Note: if you want to bring your pet! Pets must be on a leash at all times during our group walk events.

Any questions about CB Island Hoppers, this walk event or our 2016 schedule please contact the Trails Coordinator Rollie Coombes, 902-849-0747 or email bretonhoppers@hotmail.com

CB Island Hoppers - Snow Shoe Event

Barb and Cal Thistle invite all members and guest to join the Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club for a snow-shoeing adventure in Petersfield Provincial Park.

Location and Time:

1188 Westmount Road, Westmount
Sunday 24 January at 2:00pm

Great weather for having fun in the outdoors along the unique trails within Petersfield Park.

Participants can follow the leader Cal Thistle for a 1-2 hour snow - shoe jaunt.
Bring a friend plus your snow-shoes for fun, fitness and friendship!

CBIH out on a winter walk in Sydney

OUR FRIEND - BILL HOPKINS

Bill Hopkins with friends from CB Island Hoppers

It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the passing of a good friend and former  CBIH club member William (Bill) Tracy Hopkins.

Bill passed away at home on Friday, 18 December 2015 at the age of 81.

Bill is survived by his wife Marion ((MacLean).

Condolences, words of comfort to Marion and to Bill's family can be sent to www.sydneymemeorialchapel.ca or email sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca

Funeral and visitation will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

The path will be lonely without you, but we shall meet again when the trails meet again at the end of the woods...

 

Annual General Meeting, Awards, End Of Season Party Christmas Lights Walk

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 21 November.
This years meeting was held in Cantley Village and was hosted by our President and Vice President Cal and Barb Thistle.

Most executive members will remain in place however Don MacKenzie will take over as Club Secretary and Margaret Kingsbury will take on the responsibility as chair of the Membership Committee. Thank you to these members who will volunteer their time to assist the club.

Our sincere thank you to our former Secretary Bibiane Lessard, and to Carmel Coffin who has looked after the Membership Committee. A job well done, thank you very much for your service.


Carmel Coffin has been with the club since its beginnings - An Original - and has worked on many committees and has always been available to assist where possible. Carmel has finally received and overdue,  "The Canadian Volkssport Federations Volunteer Award for exceptional service".

Club President Cal Thistle invited Rollie Coombes to present the awards to Carmel Coffin and Judy Lorway: Philip Longmire our CVF Atlantic Director has sent his regards to the club and the award recipients.

Rollie Coombes, Carmel Coffin

Judy Lorway has also  been with the club since its beginnings - An Original - and has worked on many committees, walk leader, and has always been available to assist where possible. Judy has hosted many club gatherings at her home and has worked on the executive in many capacities over the years. Judy has  received the 10 Year award from   "The Canadian Volkssport Federations 10 Year Volunteer Award for exceptional service."

Rollie Coombes, Judy Lorway

End Of Season Party - Pot Luck Event -  will be held on Saturday 28 November.

More details to follow.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALK EVENT:

This will be the last walk event for the 2015 Season
Date and Time: Saturday 12 December at 6:00 PM
Starting on The Esplanade at Cambridge Suites
A 5k walk event led by Don Mackenzie highlighting Christmas Lights and decorations.
Hot beverages will be available after the walk event.
Hosted by Judy Lorway, More Details and location to Follow

SNOWSHOEING AND/OR CROSS COUNTRY SKIING !!

Do you want to go snowshoeing or cross country skiing this coming winter? 
Send an email or phone and put yourself on the Vice Presidents, Barb Thistle's list of interest.
We will send out emails when the snow and the group  are ready to go!!!

CB Island Hoppers Volkssport Club, Walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!

CBIH WALK EVENTS, ANNUAL MEETING, PARTY TIME

Please join The Cape Breton Island Hoppers on Sunday 1 November:

Group Guided Walk Event.

Location: Uisge Bahn Falls

Registration begins at 1:30 PM

Group Guided Walk Starts at 2:00 PM

Walk Leaders: Don and Maureen MacKenzie

Directions to Start Point:

Traveling west on Hwy 105, turn right at Exit 9 and continue 14.5k to Forks Baddeck and watch for Uisge Bahn Falls Provincial Park & CBIH walk signs to the Start Point at 715 North Branch Road. B0E 1B0 

Upcoming Events for the remainder of the season and please note changes to the Annual General Meeting:

1. The Lakes Golf Course, Ben Eoin - Sunday, 15 November,  Walk Start Time 2:00 pm 

2. Annual General Meeting - Saturday, 21 November, 10:00 am - 12 noon

Location: Barb and Cal Thistle's home at 9 MacKinnon Avenue, Cantley Village

3. Leitches Creek Walk Event - Sunday 22 November, Walk Start Time 2:00 pm

4. End Of Season Party - Saturday 28 November - 7:00 pm - A Pot Luck Event

Location: 364 York St., Glace Bay Hosts: Ann and Rollie Coombes 

5. Christmas Lights Guided Walk - Saturday 12 December @ 6:00 pm, Start Point: Cambridge Suites, Esplanade, Sydney

WALK EVENT - COXHEATH NATURE TRAIL

Please join The Cape Breton Island Hoppers on our next walk event:

http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/calendar.cfm

http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=482


The Start Point for our walk event will be The Access Trail 1330 Coxheath Road, B1L IB3 - Please do not block the private driveway located on the same road leading to our SP and trail.


Sunday, 25 October
Registration: 1:30pm
Walk Time: 2:00pm
GW: 5/10k
TR: 3C

Walk Leaders: Diane Clarke and Bruce Clarke: 

 The Coxheath Trail System:

THE SUMMIT WALK EVENT

Please join the CB Island Hoppers on Sunday 18 October for a 5K and/or 10K walk event at "The Summit" on Daley Road, New Victoria/ New Waterford area.

Registration begins at 1:30 PM

Walk Start Time: 2:00 PM

The Start Point for our walk event begins at or near the intersection of Daley Road and 3-5 May Street, Scotchtown, at the NEW parking lot known as "The Summit."

Driving from Sydney, you may enjoy the scenic view along coastal Rte 28 (Sydney/New Waterford Hwy) then turn  right on Daley Road to the Start Point.

An alternate route is Hwy 4 (the Sydney/Glace Bay Hwy) turn left on Gardiner Road and follow signs towards Scotchtown/New Waterford then left on May Street (in Scotchtown) to the Start Point.

Start Point: NEAR THE Intersection of Daley Road and 3-5 May Street B1H 1C9 - "The Summit" Parking Lot

Information on our website:
http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=839

ADVENTURE IN THE HIGHLANDS OF CAPE BRETON - 9 -12 OCTOBER 2015

Christina and John Saremba (BC) at Corney Brook, CB Highlands National Park

The Cape Breton Island Hoppers along with other Atlantic Volkssport Club spent an excellent Thanksgiving weekend in Cheticamp and The Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Attending the event were walkers from Dartmouth Volksmarch Club, Valley Trekkers VC and Central Nova VC.
In addition to the 60+ volkssport members who had registered we were pleased to have Christina and John Saremba from BC join us for all of the walk events and entertainment events as well.

The weekend started with a cloudy windy day but the rain held off until after our walk event.
The first event began in downtown Cheticamp and continued out along the Gypsum Mine Trail (former rail line to the gypsum mine). This was an alternate route as the Salmon Pools Trail had been closed do to a recent flash flood in the area.

Tanya McNutt - Central Nova and Lionel Conrad Dartmouth VC stop for a breather along the Cap-Rouge Trail 

 

 

 

On Saturday morning the group headed out on the Corney Brook Trail that runs parallel along the brook of the same name to a waterfall at the end of the trail.

Barb and Cal Thistle alternated between Walk Leader and Sweep for the Corney Brook Event


In the afternoon we headed out on to the Cap-Rouge Trail. A slightly more challenging event with what seemed like a continuous uphill walk event but with great views or vistas of the Cap - Rouge headlands and the ocean. During the hike the weather took a somewhat downward spiral of cold air along with a brief interlude of hail but the hills helped to warm us up as we proceeded to the look-off at the end of the trail.

Cap Rouge was led by Norm Johnson and Janice Johnson as the Sweep or Ender, ensured that all made it up the hiills and returned safely to the finish point.

On Sunday, participants had the chance to select one of  the two walk events that took place at L'Acadien Trail and La Buttreau.

A short 8K event with less strenuous hills became a much more pleasant walk near the ocean for those participants who wanted to relax and enjoy the scenery around the Highlands National Park and have more time to take in some of the Celtic Colours Festival Events.
Cheryl MacKinnon took over and led this walk event.

While 25 other walkers opted for the 10K hike and to take in the views and the trail system up Burnt Mountain along L'Acadien Trail. A slow steady climb along a well used track with all of the bridges in place made this a very worthwhile and pleasant walk event. Walk Leader Rollie, and Lionel Conrod volunteered to be the Sweep

View of Cheticamp from the top  L'Acadien Trail/Burnt Mountain

THE SKYLINE TRAIL - Led by Don Mackenzie and the Walk Sweep Maurena Mackenzie. The most popular trail with grand views, moose and other wildlife and a unique board-walk along the apex of French Mountain and the most popular among our groups has once again inspired the largest turn out for the weekends event with 62 volkssporters stepping off at 9am for a walk event that we will not soon forget.

Walk Leader Don Mackenzie of the CBIH steps out front to get the well enthusiastic group out on to the trail

 

 

On the Right Barb Thistle VP for CBIH  and Cal Thistle President for CBIH - looking after the Skyline Trail Start Point and ALL of the other SP's for the weekend

Thank You to all volunteers and particularly to Dianna MacDonald who coordinated the Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday night. Barb and Cal Thistle who arranged entertainment and prizes and a lot of other detailed events that made this a very successful weekend.

MORE PHOTOS IN OUR PHOTO GALLERY AND ON OUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT.
Additional pictures will be published as they become available!

 

ANNUAL SHIRLEY BOUTILIER WALK EVENT

Left Bill Boutilier, Rollie Coombes, and Far Right Shirley Boutilier receiving one of many awards throughout the years

ANNUAL SHIRLEY BOUTILIER WALK EVENT 

DATE: Sunday 20 September, 2015

TIME: Registration begins at 1:30 pm - Walk begins at 2:00 pm 

WALK DISTANCES: 5K and 10K

IVV RATING: 2C

LOCATION:  Mira Pastures - MacKeigan Road

DIRECTIONS TO START POINT:


From Sydney Hwy 125 take Exit 7 to Route 327 (Gabarus Hwy) and continue to Marion Bridge.
After crossing over Marion Bridge continue past Trout Brook Road and the highway begins to curve slightly to the left, MacKeigan Road is on the left (east side) of the highway.

"CBIH WALK SIGN" will be posted near the "T"- junction near house #4144

NOTE: From the roundabout, at the top of Alexander Street, following Hwy 327 to MacKeigan Road is 15.1K 

Continue on MacKeigan Road to the Start Point.


 http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=687


Shirley had been a founding member of the Cape Breton Island Hoppers, a dedicated Walk Leader, a Vice President and member of the Walk Committee from the origins of the club, and Assistant Trails Coordinator. Volunteering for many of our Barbecues, at her home "Out on the Mira".  Along with husband Bill, her walking partner, both spent many hours and many weekends exploring and pre-walking the hiking trails of the island.
Many of the walk events we have done over these many years and continue to walk have been the result of the work and dedication of Shirley and Bill to the CB Island Hoppers and our /their  commitment to walk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship.

"The walk starts at 2:00pm, stop talking and get walking!" OK Shirley I'm going"...

LEWIS MOUNTAIN TRAIL - CVF WEBSITE - VOLKSSPORT CANADA

CB Island Hoppers, a reminder:

1.

Lewis Mountain Trail: A former road/trail to Lake Ainslie.

http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=679

The trail follows or runs parallel to McPherson Brook.

The Trail is a very gradual incline and not very steep as the name may suggest, it hugs the side of the mountain it is named after

CBIH Walk Event will take place on Monday 7 September

Registration takes place at 12:30 and we Step Off at 1:00 PM

For further details go to our website EVENTS CALENDAR:

http://www.capebretonislandhoppers.com/event.cfm?eid=679

2.

Please note that our national organization The  Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF) have established a new or revised website, please see the link below:

http://www.walks.ca/index.html

Within the CVF site you will find the CVF Newsletter "VOLKSSPORT CANADA" and the latest edition features CBIH on the front cover. Follow the links in the black banner "What is Volkssport" and click on "Volkssport Canada". If you do not have "Drop Box" you will be instructed to sign up,(this is free)  if you do, simply log on and the newsletter will open

http://www.walks.ca/index.html

3.

Don't forget to sign up for our October long weekend (9-12) of events in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cheticamp area.

If you can't make it for the entire weekend then how about coming out for one or two walk events to help support your club.

Pick up a copy of the brochure at the next walk event or simply request at this email address and I will send out to you as .pdf as soon as possible.

There may be one trail change: Salmon Pools Trail has been closed because of recent flooding and Parks Canada officials have promised to let me know about the trail as soon as they can to determine the amount of damage and if the trail will reopen by October. 

An alternate trail will be selected if we cannot use Salmon Pools Trail.
Lets get out and walk for fun, fitness and friendship!

BBQ AND WALKING TOUR IN WASHABUCK(T)

Maurena and Don MacKenzie invited the Cape Breton Island Hoppers out to Washabuck for a BBQ and a walking tour of the surrounding area.

A great BBQ with great "Chef Don" who did not let a little rain spoil the day.

A little wine and wonderful food and good friends helped to make a rainy day bright and cozy!

Maurena organized and kept the food line going, making sure everyone had enough burgers and hotdogs and plenty of wonderful deserts.

Hot drinks and wine were shared amongst the crowd.

Thank you Don and Maurena for the wonderful hospitality you have shown throughout your time with the CBIH. Much appreciated.

See our photo Gallery for more of the scenic views of Washabuck and note the old and proper spelling is Washabuckt as seen on a monument. http://cbislandtrailphotos.blogspot.ca/

After a great walk - Shirley helps prepare the refreshments!

Overlooking the Washabuck area along the Bras d"Or Lakes

MIDDLE HEAD TRAIL - UPDATES

INGONISH BEACH/MIDDLE HEAD TRAIL

The Social Committee has suggested the following:

" Hi, Some of our club members plan to take their supper with them on Sun., July 12, and enjoy a picnic in the park before heading home. Everyone going is invited to do the same. Please let our members know. Thanks, Dianna".

Sunday 12 July

Registration 1:30pm

Start Time: 2:00pm

From Hwy 105 take Exit 11 going passed the Gaelic College and continue on the Cabot Trail to Ingonish. The Start Point for the walk event is Ingonish Beach (Google Maps show our Start Point as 90 Beach Road!!)

Note: English Town Ferry is operating at this time, however (CBIH) will not be responsible for cost or if not operating, so please give yourself plenty of driving time to be on time for the walk event!

Distance Calculator for Cape Breton Island:
 http://capebretonisland.com/

http://capebretonisland.com/cape-breton-information/cape-breton-distance-calculator/

143 k from Sydney to Ingonish, 1Hr 48 minutes


CB Island Hoppers,

Our next walk event on Sunday 12 July is Middle Head Trail.

Registration begins at 1:30 pm and we step off at 2:00 pm

The Start and Finish Point is Ingonish Beach - 
 Beach Road Ingonish

Note also that the Englishtown Ferry located off Hwy 105 Exit 12 is a slightly shorter route/driving time to Ingonish, however the trip across the ferry, one-way is $7.00 ($3.50 with a Coupon, a book of coupons cost $35.00) with a possible wait time during the weekend, especially on the return trip.

If you take Exit 11 off 105, continuing passed St Ann's College and the Community of North River Bridge you can expect to add about 15 minutes more or less to your driving trip. The hgwy to North River has been upgraded but after the bridge expect some minor rough sections in the Tarbot area!

EXPLORE OUR ISLAND FOR FUN, FITNESS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THE

CAPE BRETON ISLAND HOPPERS!

HEARTLAND TOUR 2015

On Monday July 6, Heartland Tour Core Team 2015 will host an all day events in the CBRM -Sydney area.
A fun filled informative day of activities for all ages and abilities, healthy snacks, a free t-shirt for registered participants.
Participation is Free!

Come out and do your part to help promote a fun and healthy lifestyle for all Nova Scotians

CB Island Hoppers President Cal Thistle and Vice President Barb Thistle along with the Trails Coordinator will be at "Open Hearth Park" at 09:00 promoting the Cape Breton Island Hoppers during this event.
 Members of the club are encouraged to meet-up with Cal (help promote our club by wearing a CBIH t-shirt or jacket) and we will do a walk about through the surrounding park area.

Some of our event participants this year include:

• Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volksport Walkers
• NS Heart and Stroke Foundation Cape Breton
• Cross Fit Perardua (Crossfit for kids & adults)
• CBRM Firefighters (Firetruck and equipment demonstrations)
• Canadian Armed Forces Sydney
• EHS (Blood Pressure checks & Glucose Testing)

Heartland Tour Mission

To promote healthy, active living through education, inspiration, and role modeling; recognizing the need to improve the cardiovascular risk profile of Nova Scotians of all ages.

Heartland Tour Vision

An optimally active and healthy Nova Scotia population.

Heartland Tour Tag Line

Create a healthier you, one kilometre at a time.

For additional information on the Annual Heartland Tour Group:

Name: Elaine Swartz

Phone: 9025672256

Email: edithswartz@ns.sympatico.ca

Website: http://heartlandtour.ca/communities/sydney-july-6th/