Listed in Geographical order from East to WestNova Scotia
Dartmouth Volksmarch Club Walk ScheduleSunday, August 1stTrail/Event Name: Pennant Point Trail
Leader: John Murley (902-477-3217)
Time: 10:00 am
Length: 11/12 km
Rating #: 3C
Meeting Place: 223 Sambro Creek Road, Crystal Crescent Beach Parking Lot HWY 349
Wednesday, August 4thTrail/Event Name: Point Pleasant Park Year Round
Leader: Sue Banks (902-443-0365)
Time: 6:30 pm
Length: 10km
Rating #: 2B
Meeting Place: YMCA, 1565 South Park Street
Sunday, August 8thTrail/Event Name: BLT Rails to Trails
Leader: Loretta Kent (902-462-2743) & Lionel Conrod (902-466-4421)
Time: 10 am
Length: 12 km & 6 km
Rating #: 1B & 1B
Meeting Place: Trail parking lot next to Coca Cola Plant Lakeside Industrial Park (turn right at traffic lights) approximately 1.5 km past Bayers Lake Park on Hwy. 3.
Wednesday, August 11thTrail/Event Name: Sackville Short Seasonal
Leader: Michelle Clark (902-864-5308)
Time: 6:30 pm
Length: 10 km
Rating #: 2C
Meeting Place: Sackville Sports Stadium Parking Lot, 409 Glendale Drive
Sunday, August 15thTrail/Event Name: Blueberry Run Trail
Leader: Lionel Conrod (902-466-4421) & Pierre Proulx (902-443-1271)
Time: 10 am & 11 am
Length: 10 km & 5 km
Rating #: 1B & 1B
Meeting Place: 5909 Hwy 207, parking lot across from beach at Seaforth
Sunday, August 22ndTrail/Event Name: 27th Annual International Volksmarch
Leader: Vice President
Time: 8-11 am
Brochure to follow
Sunday, August 29thTrail/Event Name: Charles MacDonald Sportspark Walk
Leader: Elaine Dawson (902-883-1364) & Karen Dawson (902-883-1557)
Time: 10 am
Length: 10 km
Rating #: 3B
Meeting Place: 1390 Cobequid Road, Waverley Sportspark parking lot (no dogs allowed in park)
Prince Edward Island
Island Trails Recreational Cycling Events On
Tuesday August 3 2010 at 6:00 pm, in St. Peter's, Island Trails will hold another of their popular Recreational Cycling Events. This event is free of charge and is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Certified Trail Officers will accompany cyclists to provide support and assist participants as required.
For more information contact
Grace at 902-583-2412 or Frank at 902-658-2801.
Evening recreational rides are held weekly at various locations across the province through September. All rides begin at 6:00 pm - it is suggested that cyclists show up a few minutes early to register. Cost: free!
See the full schedule.
4th Annual Island East Fall Cycling Event - October 1-3A scenic social recreational cycling event for all ages on the Confederation Trail. Registration fees are $10 per day or $25 for all three days. Contact Grace at 902-583-2412 for more information or
click here.
Ontario
Ontario Trails Council Events Listing - find an activity near you!There's a lot happening on Ontario's Trails. Search by City, Date or Event Type at
OTC events.
Elora Cataract Trailway - Hike the Trail! seriesDates and themes:
August 8th 10 am – Butterflies & Asters
September 12th 10am – Apples & Berries
October 3rd 10am – Cornstalks & Goblins
November 7th 10am – Poppies & Memories
December 5th 10am – Jingle Bell Hike
Sudbury - Rainbow Routes Association Ride the Road Less Travelled! Celebrate cycling in Sudbury and join members of the Bicycle Advisory Panel for a ride around Ramsey Lake. Meet at the train station on Elgin St. downtown at 10:00 am.
This event will be held on the
third Saturday of each month through October. Visit
Active Living Events for more information and to see the hiking schedule.
Hastings - The Tony Edwards 5-km Challenge Oct. 2 on the Trans Canada Trail. For runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Starts at 10:00 am.
Register here.
Manitoba
Winnipeg's Windy City Wanderers Volkssport Club holds weekly 10k walks on Sunday mornings, starting at 9:30. See the city and make some new friends. [
Info and schedule]
Alberta
Push to Open Nature Initiative - Challenges in Kananaskis Country Find out about this unique adaptive program taking place over three weekends in August. Information for participants and volunteers
here. "Nature has no building codes."
British Columbia
Victoria Heritage Tour ride on Sunday, August 22. Learn about heritage buildings in Victoria and join the GVCC on a guided tour co-organized with the Hallmark Society. The ride begins at the fountain at Centennial Square at 10:00 a.m. and ends at the same location at around 2:00 p.m. Be sure to bring a lunch. The ride is approximately 15 easy kilometres with several stops of interest. For more information, contact the
Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition at 250-480-5155.