Scheduled Events in Ontario from August ~ September, 2018
Updated June 19, 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
Aug 04
OTTAWA, ON Walkfest
Start Point: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa K1P 1J1
Distances: 5, 10, 21 Difficulty: 1B Registration 09:00 - 10:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Aug 05
OTTAWA, ON Walkfest
Start Point: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa K1P 1J1
Distances: 6, 11 Difficulty: 1B Registration 09:00 - 10:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Aug 08
OTTAWA, ON Petrie Island Promenade
Start Point: Royal Canadian Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr., Ottawa K1C 1T1
Distances: 6, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 18:00 - 18:30
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Marion Boom 613-435-0568 walking4fun2@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Petrie Island is situated in the Ottawa River and is well-known for its relatively pristine natural environment, diversity of species and two sandy beaches. The 6 K walk explores the community of
Aug 12 Start point changed! Registration times updated!
BATH, ON Anniversary Walk
Start Point: Water Treatment Plant, 329 Main Street, Bath K0H 1G0
Registration for 10km from10 am to10:30 am. Group Walk starts at 10:30 UPDATED
Registration for 5km 10:30 am - 11:00 am. Group Walk starts at 11:00 UPDATED
Group Walk starts at 10:30 UPDATED
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1A
King's Town Trekkers Volkssport Club Sue Osborn 613-634-4239 osbornjs@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: From Kingston, Follow Bath Road westbound which becomes Loyalist Parkway Hwy 33 to Bath, ON. Treatment Plant is just before the lights. From Hwy 401 West, take Exit 593 County Road 4. Go south to Millhaven to Hwy 33. Right on Hwy 33 /Loyalist Parkway to Bath.
WALK DESCRIPTION: Bath was first settled by the Empire Loyalists in 1784. Walk is through the old and new parts of town. Please join us for lunch at 12:30 pm at J&P Family Restaurant 352 Main Street Bath, Bath, ON K0H 1G0. RSVP osbornjs@gmail.com by Monday August 6, 2018. UPDATED
Aug 15
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Greenfields Gastro Public House, 900 Greenbank Road, Ottawa K2J 4P6
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration 17:30 - 18:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Aug 18 UPDATED
CARP, ON
Start Point: Carp Market, 3790 Carp Road, Carp K0A 1L0
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 2B Registration: 09:30 - 10:00
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Aug 22
OTTAWA, ON Rothwell Heights Hike
Start Point: Lunergans Pub & Eatery, 1661 Montreal Rd, Ottawa K1J 9B7
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 18:00 - 18:30
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Benoit Pinsonneault 613-746-9071 benoitpinson@rogers.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Rothwell Heights is one of Ottawa's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Custom homes, some with grand views of the Ottawa River, are nestled among mature trees and parkland.
Aug 25
CASSELMAN, ON More Days Walk
Start Point: Microtel Inn & Suites Casselman, 17 Industriel St, Casselman K0A 1M0
Distances: 50-55 Difficulty: 2B Registration 08:30 - 09:00
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Benoît Pinsonneault 613-746-0971, 613-290-2652 benoitpinson@rogers.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: The Trail traverses the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and crosses through five of the eight municipalities, East Hawkesbury, Champlain, La Nation, Alfred-Plantagenet, and Clarence-Rockland. Pasture lands and farms provide a tranquil and leisurely backdrop.
Aug 25
CASSELMAN, ON More Days Cycle
Start Point: Microtel Inn & Suites Casselman, 17 Industriel St., Casselman K0A 1M0
Distances: 100-125 Difficulty: 2B Registration 08:30 - 09:00
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Benoît Pinsonneault 613-746-9071, 613-290-2652 benoitpinson@rogers.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: The Trail traverses the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and crosses through five of the eight municipalities, East Hawkesbury, Champlain, La Nation, Alfred-Plantagenet, and Clarence-Rockland. Pasture lands and farms provide a tranquil and leisurely backdrop.
Aug 25
NORTH BAY, ON Kinsmen Trail
Start Point: Comfort Inn, 1200 O'Brien St, North Bay P1B 6G2
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1A Registration 10:00 - 10:30
Gateway Walkers Club Louise Dietrich 705-474-6716 sartoviola@hotmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Rear Parking Lot of Comfort Inn
Sep 08
OTTAWA, ON
Start Point: Hog’s Back Park Pavilion, Hog's Back Rd, Ottawa K1A 0M2
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 09:00 - 09:30
Nepean Nomads Walking Club Lorna Giles 613-224-1332 sassyg@rogers.com
Sep 14
NORTH BAY, ON End of summer Walk
Start Point: Rotary Shelter at the waterfront, Memorial Dr, North Bay
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1A Registration 15:30 - 16:00
Gateway Walkers Club André Tardif 705-495-2242 tardifandre@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Rotary Shelter at the waterfront
Sep 15
OTTAWA, ON 34th Annual Ottawa Voyageurs Walk
Start Point: Jonny Canuck's Bar & Grill, 900 Watters Rd., Ottawa K4A 0B4
Distances: 5, 10 Difficulty: 1B Registration 09:00 - 10:00
Ottawa Voyageurs d'Ottawa Walking Club Claire Goulet 613-590-7870 clairegoulet@rogers.com
DIRECTIONS TO START POINT: Click here
WALK DESCRIPTION: Join us and discover Princess Louise Falls, an Orleans gem that towers in clear view from St. Joseph Blvd. This walk follows the walking trails that lead to this very accessible and scenic waterfall.