Marches

Marches continuelles et saisonnières prévues pendant le congrès.

Possibilité de 8 marches en 5 jours

Pendant le Congrès 2009, planifiez votre séjour à North Bay afin de profiter de ses nombreuses marches au cœur de la ville et dans les régions avoisinantes. Ces marches ont été prévues avant, pendant et après le congrès. Profitez pleinement de votre visite en ajoutant quelques jours à votre séjour à North Bay. Si vous choisissez l’excursion qui aura lieu suite au congrès, vous pourrez trouver les détails des marches et des visites en cliquant sur Excursions 2009 sur le côté gauche de cette page. Mais si malheureusement vous ne pouvez pas vous inscrire à l’excursion suite au congrès, voici les randonnées auxquelles vous pourrez participer pour un séjour d’une plus courte durée :

Jeudi le 21 mai :

1.- Marche Travelodge, 718 Promenade Lakeshore. Marche continuelle. La promenade du Voyageur. Une marche au site historique du Parc Champlain où la rivière La Vase ( route des Voyageurs) se déverse dans le lac Nipissing.

2.- Marche D’un Tim à l’autre ..: Mardhe saisonnière : Depart de Tim Horton, 368 Promenade Lakeshore face au Nipissing Plaza (5 à 10 km.) Promenade sur le sentier Kate Pace et Kinsmen ainsi que dans les rues du centre ville.

Activité additionnelle : Un des conseillers de ville offre à un nombre limité de délégués une excursion de marche et canoë sur les sentiers et rivières utilisés par les Voyageurs (environ 3 heures d’excursion) Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez communiquer avec Michelle Michaël au (705 752 1327). Les places sont très limitées aussi faut-il agir rapidement afin de satisfaire votre esprit d’aventurier.

Vendredi le 22 mai :

Callander: Marchez dans le village pittoresque de Callander et admirez la vue panoramique sur la baie . Callander est situé à environ 10 à 15 km de North Bay.

Si vous avez l'intention de participer à 1 ou 2 des marches pré-congrès à Callander le 22 mai, veuillez en avertir le coordinateur des marches,M.André Tardif, ( au plus tard le 30 avril) à l'adresse suivante: tardifandre@gmail.com afin de pouvoir faire les arrangements nécessaires pour le lunch.

3.- Marche/événement : La rivière La Vase et les sentiers de Canneberges : Heure de départ 9h30, point de départ : Parc James Kerr sur le chemin Riverbend à North Bay.

4.- Marche saisonnière : 1h30 p.m. à partir du Lucky 13 sur la rue Main à Callander. Marchez sur les rivages de la baie de Callander et visitez les jardins d’horticulteurs renommés dans le village

Samedi le 23 mai :

5.- La marche du Président : Marchez sur les pittoresques sentiers du campus de l’université Nipissing.

Dimanche le 24 mai :

6.- Marche du Congrès : 8h30am. Marchez sur la magnifique plage Golden Mile du lac Nipissing à North Bay tout près du centre ville.

Une expérience mémorable en pleine nature !

Prolongez votre fin de semaine dans la ville de Mattawa et de ses environs pour encore plus de fun, de mise en forme et de fraternité. Pour clôturer votre visite, demeurer au Centre Écologique du parc Samuel de Champlain pour une nuitée. Vous pouvez réserver un chalet en composant le 705 744 1715 ou en visitant leur site à www.canadianecology.ca. Vous pouvez aussi écrire à Joyce Beam : joyce@canadianecology.ca.

7.- Marche événement au Parc provincial Samuel de Champlain : En après-midi, rencontre au parc provincial Samuel de Champlain à 55 km à l’est de North Bay. ( frais d’admission : $12. par véhicule).Venez visiter le musée des Voyageurs et participer à notre marche événement puis terminer votre séjour avec les amis autour d’un bon repas et un feu de camp en soirée.

Lundi le 25 mai :

8.- Marche saisonnière : Marche du Voyageur à Mattawa 9:00 am:

Après un copieux déjeuner au Centre Écologique, rendez-vous au Centre d’ Information Touristique de Mattawa pour une marche à travers les rues de la ville et venez admirer les 12 sculptures de bois de leurs plus célèbres Voyageurs.

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

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