Events Across Canada

Listed in Geographical order from East to West

Nova Scotia

Dartmouth Volksmarch Club Walk Schedule

Sunday, August 1st
Trail/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 4th
Trail/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 8th
Trail/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 11th
Trail/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 15th
Trail/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 22nd
Trail/Event Name: 27th Annual International Volksmarch
Leader: Vice President
Time: 8-11 am
Brochure to follow

Sunday, August 29th
Trail/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 1-3
A 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! series
Dates 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.


New Trail Care Crew Program announced
Trans Canada Trail is partnering with Parks Canada and IMBA. A new Trail Care Cr...
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Celebrate 125 years of national parks in Canada
Trans Canada Trail is proud to join in the celebration of Parks Day, Saturday, J...
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2km of Ottawa’s Trans Canada Trail closed for upgrades
The section of the Ottawa River Recreational Pathway from east of Carling Avenue...
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Trans Canada Trail honours founders on International Trails Day
On Saturday June 5, Dr. Pierre Camu and the late William (Bill) Pratt will be ...
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The Trans Canada Trail and Alexandre Bilodeau – forever linked in Rosemère
Rosemère, Québec native Alexandre Bilodeau
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Discover Biodiversity on the Trans Canada Trail
In association with Environment Canada, Trans Canada Trail is proud to
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Raleigh Canada, official bike sponsor of the TCT, launches “Made in Canada” campaign
Raleigh Canada’s new national marketing campaign
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He’s walking across Canada on the Trans Canada Trail
Dana en route to Granby, Quebec On Friday April 30, Prince George forester Da...
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The Globe and Mail – Our new national media partner
Trans Canada Trail is pleased to announce that the Globe and Mail has agreed to ...
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Trans Canada Trail signs MOU with Parks Canada
November 20, 2009. Trans Canada Trail and Parks Canada have formalized an agreem...
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