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WALKS PLANNED AROUND THE CONVENTION
… 8 walks in 5 days …
Plan your stay in North Bay during the '09 Convention for plenty of good walks in town and surrounding communities. We hope that you will join us by extending your visit by participating in our organized Cenotaph & Falls walks before, during or after the Convention. We have exciting activities for you to enjoy while attending the Convention, the AGM and the Post Convention Tour. You can find more details on our website at www.gatewaywalkers.ca.
Do as many walks for… Fun, Fitness & Friendship
Short Stay… Arrive early in North Bay…
Thursday May 21st 2009 - North Bay
Walk No. 1 - YRE - The Traveler’s Walk (5/10/15 Km)
Starts (walker’s choice) - Travelodge 718 Lakeshore Dr. You will walk to the historical site of Champlain Park where the La Vase River flows into Lake Nipissing. (Route of the Voyageurs)
Walk No. 2 - SEAS - Tim to Tim to Tim Walk (5/10km)
Starts (walker’s choice) - Tim Horton, 368 Lakeshore Dr. Tim to Tim Walk brings you along the famous Kate Pace Way & Kinsman and on to North Bay's charming downtown.
Additional special activity
M. Chris Mayne, city counsellor has offered to take delegates who would be interested in walking and canoeing in the Footsteps of the Voyageurs on a short excursion of approximately 3 hours. As places are limited, please take steps to get more details and visit the website at www.lavaseportages.com or contact Michelle Michael at 705-752-1327.
Friday May 22nd, 2009 - Callander
Visit & walk friendly Callander on the shores of Callander Bay (Lake Nipissing). From North Bay it is approximately a 15 minute drive.
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If you are interested in participating in either walks in Callander kindly contact M. André Tardif, walks coordinator before April 30th in order to organize a luncheon. You can email André at tardifandre@gmail.com . |
Walk No. 3 - MUDW - La Vase River & the Cranberry Trail (6/12 km)
Starts at 9:30 - James Kerr Park, River Bend Rd. The trail will bring you along the most picturesque scenery of Callander.
Walk No. 4 - SEAS - Shore of Callander Bay (5-10 km)
Starts (walker’s choice) - Lucky 13 Store, Main St. Callander - Walk on the shores of Callander beach, visit gardens of master gardeners from the Callander Horticulture Society and complete your walk in the countryside & the Wasi Falls river.
Saturday May 23rd, 2009 – Nipissing University
Walk No. 5 - Event Walk - President’s Walk (5/10 km)
Starts 9:00 a.m. - Governors’ House - Nipissing University Campus North Bay
You will walk on the University campus trails.
Sunday May 24th, 2009 – North Bay & Mattawa
Walk No.6 - Event Walk - Convention Walk (5/10 km)
Start at 8:40 a.m. at Golden Mile Beach’s amphitheatre.
You will walk the beautiful Golden Mile Beach along Lake Nipissing then on to the charming North Bay downtown.
Walk No. 7 - Event walk - Post Convention Walk - Mattawa (5/10 km)
Start at 4:00 pm - Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park (55 km east of North Bay on your way to Ottawa) Participate in the schedule event walk, visit the Voyageurs Museum and the Ecology Center (admission fee $12 per car) or stay with fellow walkers for an evening meal and a campfire/sing a long.
Long Stay… Visit the Ecology Centre
Stay overnight at the Ecology Center in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park…Visit Mattawa & Surroundings… A unique experience in the ‘WILDERNESS’.
You can reserve your accommodation in a very modern cabin by phoning (705) 744-1715 or email Joyce Beam at joyce@canadianecology.ca. Visit their website at www.canadianecology.ca and come celebrate with fellow walkers at the Ecology Centre great walks, meals and campfire/sing a long.
Monday May 25th, 2009 - Mattawa
Walk No. 8 - SSEAS - Post Convention Tour Walk in Mattawa (5/10km)
Start 9:00 a.m. – Travel Information Centre in Mattawa. After a nourishing breakfast at the Ecology Center, drive to nearby Mattawa (direction Ottawa) and walk through town on the beautiful Ottawa & Mattawa Rivers. You will admire the life size wooden of 12 sculptures of the most famous Voyageurs.
Longer Stay… Join the Post Convention Tour ... for details navigate to Post Convention Tour
NOTICE
Please note that the trip now starts in Mattawa and ends in Sudbury with a visit and walk in Sturgeon Falls on our way back to North Bay. Those on the Post Convention Tour will be able to enjoy the company of friends who are participating in the overnight stay and will be walking in the Footsteps of the Voyageurs in the Mattawa area on Sunday and Monday. The revised schedule is now on our website at www.gatewaywalkers.ca under Post Convention Tour
YEAR ROUND AND SEASONAL WALKS
IN THE NORTH BAY SURROUNDING & AREAS
Please note: Before travelling any significant distance to do any of these Year Round and Seasonal walks, walkers should always contact the 'Contact Person' or club shown with each walk. If any of these walks is unavailable, please contact the appropriate Regional Director or the CVF office at cvffcv@bellnet.ca. The CVF makes every effort to keep this information up to date, but changes do occur from time to time that may inconvenience walkers who travel.
BRACEBRIDGE M-SEAS-MW CVF09/229 4/30/2009 - 10/31/2009 11 km 3A
CVF Ontario Director
Ole Olson 613-824-1583 oleolson@magma.ca
Bird Mill Mews Information Centre, #1 - 1 Manitoba St. 705-645-8121
From the south: Take Hwy 11 to Bracebridge and exit at the Hwy 118 West exit to Bracebridge. Continue to Ecclestone Dr. which will be on your right. Take Ecclestone toward town and turn right at the four-way blinking light at the intersection of Ecclestone, Entrance Rd. and Manitoba St. Turn immediately right into the parking lot of the Bird Mill Mews Info. Centre. From the north: Take Hwy 11 south to Bracebridge and exit at Rd. 42 West [Taylor Rd.]. Follow Taylor Rd. into town and turn left at the lights at Taylor and Manitoba Streets. Go one block to the four-way blinking light at the intersection of Ecclestone, Entrance Rd. and Manitoba St. Turn left at the light and then right into the parking lot of the Bird Mill Mews Information Centre.
Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; Sun.during tourist season.
Located on the Muskoka River, Bracebridge is a busy small town and has much to offer. The first part of the walk goes around the Falls and the bay below the dam, then into the older part of town where you will see many fine Victorian homes and trees on both sides of the road. Finally, you visit a covered bridge and then go through newer parts of the town before heading back to the start point.
This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:
Covered Bridges Walks
Natural Waterfall Walks
CALLANDER M-SEAS-MW CVF09/232 4/15/2009 - 10/14/2009 5, 10 km 1A
Gateway Walkers Club
Paulette Gibbens 705-752-5050 paulettegibbens@hotmail.com
Lucky 13, 102 Main St. North, 705-752-2410
From Ottawa: Exit Hwy 17 at Hwy 11 S (toward Toronto). Exit 11S at exit 329. At the stop sign turn right on Lake Nosbonsing Rd. Take the next right onto Callander Rd. (old hwy 11). The next left will take you into Callander. Lucky 13 will be on your right passed the Callander Plaza. Free parking at the plaza across the road.
From Toronto: Exit Hwy 11 at exit 329 (Callander / Astorville). At the stop sign turn right on Lake Nosbonsing Rd. Take the next right onto Callander Rd. (old hwy 11). The next left will take you into Callander. Lucky 13 will be on your right passed the Callander Plaza. Free parking at the plaza across the road.
08:00 - dusk. Restaurant hours may vary on week-ends or holidays. This route follows roadways, sidewalks and some gravel trails. There are no significant obstacles.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: P0H 1H0
This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:
Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks
Natural Waterfall Walks
HUNTSVILLE M-SEAS-MW CVF09/217 4/30/2009 - 10/31/2009 12 km 3B
CVF Ontario Director
Ole Olson 613-824-1583 oleolson@magma.ca
Mac’s at the corner of Centre and Minerva
From Highway 11 take Muskoka / Main Street exit, follow Main to lights at Centre. Right on Centre one block to start point.
From Highway 60 left on King William which becomes Main, continue through downtown to lights at Centre, left on Centre one block to start point.
Note: There are 2 Mac’s on Centre, the start point is at Centre & Minerva.
Mon-Sat 09:30-17:30, Sun 12:00-16:00
This trail will first take you to a promontory overlooking the town and lake and then to the far side of the river along country roads. Huntsville is in the heart of the Muskokas and is a major centre of activity during the summer tourist season.
HUNTSVILLE M-SEAS-MW CVF09/217 4/30/2009 - 10/31/2009 12 km 3B
CVF Ontario Director
Ole Olson 613-824-1583 oleolson@magma.ca
Mac’s at the corner of Centre and Minerva
From Highway 11 take Muskoka / Main Street exit, follow Main to lights at Centre. Right on Centre one block to start point.
From Highway 60 left on King William which becomes Main, continue through downtown to lights at Centre, left on Centre one block to start point.
Note: There are 2 Mac’s on Centre, the start point is at Centre & Minerva.
Mon-Sat 09:30-17:30, Sun 12:00-16:00
This trail will first take you to a promontory overlooking the town and lake and then to the far side of the river along country roads. Huntsville is in the heart of the Muskokas and is a major centre of activity during the summer tourist season.
MATTAWA M-SEAS-MW CVF09/189 5/1/2009 - 9/30/2009 5, 10 km 2B
Gateway Walkers Club
Michelle Michael 705-752-1327 rmichael@vianet.ca
Mattawa Travel Information Centre
Travel Information Centre is on Hwy 17. Follow signs.
08:00 - 18:00
Village of Mattawa is known for its chainsaw carvings.
NEW LISKEARD YRE-MW CVF09/65 1/2/2009 - 12/31/2009 5, 10, 15, 20 km 1A
Temiskaming Wanderers
Terry Smerdon 705-647-6225 smerdon@ntl.sympatico.ca
Pool Fitness Centre, 77 Wellington St. 705-647-5709 Front Desk
Going North on Highway 11, continue past the Wabi River, turn right to follow Highway 11B to New Liskeard. (Going south on Highway 11, continue past the Husky through the lights and turn left to follow Highway 11B to New Liskeard. Follow Highway 11B past MacDonald’s, past Temiskaming Square (on your left), follow curve left past Ford Dealer, follow curve right past Kentucky Fried Chicken. Continue over the bridge straight through the lights (this is Armstrong St.) to the Waterfront Inn. Turn right at Waterfront Inn’s parking lot. Pool Fitness Centre is on your left.
M-Th 08:00-22:00; Fri. 08:00-20:00; Sat 10:00-20:00; Sun 12:00-17:00. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Open all other statutory holidays - call ahead to confirm times.
Trail takes you through the residential area and New Liskeard’s waterfront.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: P0J 1P0
NORTH BAY YRE-MW CVF09/44 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009 10, 15 km 1A
Gateway Walkers Club
Rachelle Soulière 705-474-0688 chezchelle@hotmail.com
Travelodge, 718 Lakeshore Dr. 705-472-7171
As you enter North Bay from Ottawa or Toronto, follow the by-pass. At the 2nd traffic light, turn left on Fisher. Follow Fisher to Main St. [Hwy 11 B] and turn left on Main. Main will become Lakeshore after the overpass. Follow Lakeshore for about 4.5 km. The Travelodge will be on the left. From Sudbury [west], follow the by-pass up to the 5th traffic light. Turn right on Fisher and follow it to Main St. Turn left on Main [Hwy 11 B]. After the overpass, it will become Lakeshore Dr. Follow Lakeshore for about 4.5 km. The Travelodge will be on the left.
Dawn - Dusk daily. Travelodge is open every day of the year.
Two routes - 10k and 15k walks are available. These routes follow roadways, sidewalks and bike / walking pathways and have no significant obstacles. Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash and cleaned up after.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: P1A 2G4
NORTH BAY M-SEAS-MW CVF09/119 5/1/2009 - 9/30/2009 5, 10 km 1A
Gateway Walkers Club
Michelle Michael 705-478-9339 rmichael@vianet.ca
Tim Hortons, 368 Lakeshore Dr.
As you enter North Bay from Ottawa or Toronto, follow the by-pass. At the 2nd traffic light, turn left on Fisher. Follow Fisher to Main St. [Hwy 11 B] and turn left on Main. Main will become Lakeshore after the overpass. Follow Lakeshore for about 2 km. Tim Hortons will be on the left. From Sudbury [west], follow the by-pass up to the 5th traffic light. Turn right on Fisher and follow it to Main St. Turn left on Main [Hwy 11 B]. After the overpass, it will become Lakeshore Dr. Follow Lakeshore for about 2 km. Tim Hortons will be on the left.
08:00 - dusk. Restaurant hours may vary on week-ends or holidays.
This route follows roadways, sidewalks and some gravel trails. There are no significant obstacles.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: P1A 2C2
PARRY SOUND M-SEAS-MW CVF09/230 4/30/2009 - 10/31/2009 10 km 2B
CVF Ontario Director
Ole Olson 613-824-1583 oleolson@magma.ca
Traveller’s Motel, 36 Mary St. [at corner of Church] Toll-free number - 866-864-9821
Take Hwy. 69 to Parry Sound - take the Bowes Street exit towards Parry Sound. Follow Bowes Street until it changes to Seguin Street. Continue straight on Seguin Street until it forces you to turn right on Church Street. Turn right on Church and the Travellers’ Hotel is the yellow building on the corner of the first street to your right - Mary St.
Open daily dawn to dusk.
A nice walk on a well maintained pathway along the Sound and then through the town.
STURGEON FALLS S-SEAS-MW CVF09/13 5/2/2009 - 8/30/2009 5, 10 km 2A
Nickel City Walkers
Denise Beaudry 705-524-9481 dbeaudry0505@hotmail.com
Sturgeon River Inn, 30 Bay St.
Hwy 17 passes through Sturgeon Falls. From the East: Just past the bridge turn left on Pembroke St. Bay street and the Inn are at the T at the end of Pembroke St. From the West: Just past the junction of HWY 64 turn Right on Pembroke St. Bay street and the Inn are at the T at the end of Pembroke St.
M-F 07:00 - 18:00; S&S 10:30 - 18:00 Closed holidays.
An easy walk on quiet streets with a couple of moderate hills along river banks. A pleasant walk through a small French-Canadian village known as a ‘paper town’. An optional is a 5 km.walk in town and then a 10 km. min. drive to the Sturgeon House Museum to complete your 10 km. walk on nature trails. Bug protection may be required.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: P3B 3G6
SUDBURY YRE-MW CVF09/187 1/2/2009 - 12/30/2009 2x5, 10 km 2B
Nickel City Walkers
Denise Beaudry 705-524-9481 dbeaudry0505@hotmail.com
Travelodge Hotel, 1401 Paris St. 705-522-1100
Follow the signs to Science North. The Travelodge Hotel is 1 km. south of Science North on Paris St.
Dawn to dusk any day.
A pleasant walk through Science North and along Lake Ramsay. A visit to the Lourdes Grotto [significant hill climb, but optional route available], then trails along Junction Creek through the city.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: P3E 3B6
SUDBURY YRE-MW CVF09/249 1/2/2009 - 12/30/2009 2x5, 10 km 1A
Nickel City Walkers
Denise Beaudry 705-524-9481 dbeaudry0505@hotmail.com
Tim Hortons, 465 Barrydowne Rd. at Westmount, just off Kingsway. (across from Costco)
From the East remain on Hwy 17, which becomes Kingsway. Turn Right onto Barrydown. Tim’s is across from Costco, at Westmount. From the West or South: Enter Sudbury on Hwy 17 / 69 and continue on the SW Bypass to the junction with Kingsway. Follow Kingsway west to Barrydown. Turn Right onto Barrydown. Tim Hortons in across from Costco, at Westmount.
09:30-18:30 Please do not ask for walk box during the morning ‘rush hour’.
A walk on streets of ‘new’ Sudbury and a visit to the mall.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: P3A 3T4