Scheduled Events in Ontario from June ~ July, 2018
Updated JUNE 14, 2018
Please note: In the case of discrepancy between printed walks information and the website, the WEBSITE shall have priority and any changes will be highlighted in RED
Jun 06
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Eastside Marios, 1861 Robertson Road, Ottawa K2H 9N5
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 18:00 - 18:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jun 09 UPDATED
ALMONTE, ON
Start Point: Barley Mow, 79 Little Bridge St, Almonte K0A 1A0
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2A Registration: 09:30 - 10:00
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jun 10
CALLANDER, ON Callander by the beach
Start Point: Callander by the beach, Main St, Callander P0H 1H0
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1A Registration 10:00 - 10:30
Gateway Walkers Club Michelle Michael 705-478-9339 rmichael@vianet.ca
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Parking Lot
Jun 13
OTTAWA, ON Blackburn Hamlet
Start Point: Blackburn Arms Pub & Restaurant, 2586 Innes Rd., Ottawa K1B 4Z6
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1A Registration 18:00 - 18:30
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: This walk kicks off the Ottawa Voyageurs summer evening walks. Explore Blackburn Hamlet which is surrounded by the National Capital Commission greenbelt which provides Blackburn Hamlet residents and visitors with over 250 km of hiking and cross country skiing trails. Join us for drinks or a meal, at the Blackburn Arms Pub, after the walk.
Jun 16 UPDATED - START POINT CHANGE
OTTAWA, ON Honouring French & Indigenous Heritage
Start Point: Royal Oak Pub, 1 Beechwood, Ottawa K1M 2H9
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration 09:00 - 10:00
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Karen Venema 613-731-5417 mkarenvenema@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Get to know the French and indigenous heritage of the Vanier community and discover historic homes and monuments. Vanier is an historically francophone neighbourhood and a hub for 60% of Ottawa's aboriginal people.
Jun 23
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: The Burbs Pub & Eatery, 501 Hazeldean Road, Ottawa K2L 1V6
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 09:00 - 09:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jun 27
OTTAWA, ON A Tale of Two Cemeteries
Start Point: The Works, 363 St Laurent Blvd., Ottawa K1K 2Z7
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 18:00 - 18:30
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Karen Venema 613-731-5417 mkarenvenema@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Notre-Dame Cemetery, established in 1872, is Ottawa's oldest and largest Catholic Cemetery. It is the burial place for Wilfred Laurier, a Canadian Prime Minister and other well-known Canadians. Beechwood Cemetery is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. In addition to being Canada's National Cemetery, it is also the National Military Cemetery of Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Memorial Cemetery. Our walk will take us through this beautiful woodland cemetery.
Jun 30
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Heart & Crown , 353 Preston St, Ottawa K1S 1V6
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2A Registration 17:30 - 18:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jul 01
OTTAWA, ON Canada Day Crush
Start Point: Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa K1A 0M8
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 09:00 - 10:00
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Marion Boom 613-224-6880 walking4fun2@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Celebrate Canada's birthday and explore what's happening in downtown Ottawa & Jacques Cartier Park. Books will be stamped at the beginning of this walk to encourage walkers to enjoy the festivities. Entry to the Canadian War Museum is free today.
Jul 04 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT WARNING
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Greenfields Gastro Public House, 900 Greenbank Road, Ottawa K2J 4P6
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 17:30 - 18:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jul 07
STITTSVILLE, ON UPDATED
Start Point: Hurley's Bar and Grill, 1261 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 08:45-10:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jul 08
STURGEON FALLS, ON Leisure Farm Walk
Start Point: Leisure Farm, 744 Quesnel Rd, Sturgeon Falls P2B 2W3
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1A Registration 09:00 - 09:30
Gateway Walkers Club André Tardif 705-495-2242 tardifandre@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Parking Lot
Jul 11 UPDATED
OTTAWA, ON Riverside Pub Ramble
Start Point: Riverside Pub, 3673 Riverside Dr., Ottawa K1V 1G8
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration 18:00 - 18:30
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Karen Venema 613-731-5417 mkarenvenema@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Explore the streets and trails of the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club community and enjoy a meal or drinks at the reknowned Riverside Pub after your walk.
Jul 18 UPDATED
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Nepean Sailing Club, 3529 Carling Ave, Ottawa K2H 1A6
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration: 17:30 - 108:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jul 21
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Royal Oak, 800 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa K1V 1C3
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration 09:00 - 09:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Jul 25 START POINT CHANGE
OTTAWA, ON Historic Lowertown & Sandy Hill
Start Point: Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St., Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration 18:00 - 18:30
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Karen Venema 613-731-5417 mkarenvenema@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Join us for an evening walk through Sandy Hill and historic Lowertown, the oldest part of the city. Lowertown's diverse population makes it one of the city's more interesting neighbourhoods. Sandy Hill is home to a number of embassies which we will pass by on our walk. Social Activity: Please join your fellow walkers at the Clubhouse Public Eatery at the Rideau Sports Centre.
Jul 28
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Fitz's Classic Grill BBQ Smokehouse, 250 Greenbank Road, Ottawa K2H 8X4
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration 09:00 - 09:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com