CVF 25th Anniversary Walking Challenge
Défi de marche du 25e anniversaire FCV
BASS RIVER
S-SEAS-MW CVF12/276 2012-05-12 ~ 2012-09-11 5, 6, 10 km 1A
Central Nova Volkssport Club
Tanya McNutt 902-895-1231 tmmcnutt@tru.eastlink.ca
Masstown Market, 10622 Highway #2, Masstown
902-662-2816
Exit Hyw 104 at Exit 12, follow the signs for Route #2 to Masstown. The walk box is located on a shelf under the free access computer in the restaurant. Continue on Route #2 to Bass River after signing in. Park at the Heritage Interpretive Centre on the main street of Bass River (across from the Dominion Chair Company.
Daily 07:00-22:00
The walk follows Route #2 to quiet country roads leading to the Bass River Lighthouse. There is a lovely view of Cobequid Bay at the lighthouse and access to the beach. (Be careful of the tides which come in both high and fast.) Walk back through the village . The walk continues through a farm property, past cottages and back to the beach for another view of the lighthouse.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: B0M 1G0
This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:
Group Walks
Lighthouse Walking Program
BIBLE HILL
YRE-MW CVF12/172 2012-01-01 ~ 2012-12-31 5, 10 km 1B
Central Nova Volkssport Club
Sheila Wilson 902-895-2007 swilson@colchester.ca
Avery’s Farm Market, 175 Pictou Rd.
From Hwy. #104, take Exit #7, right to Pictou Rd. Follow Pictou Rd. 4 -5 km to reach Avery’s Market From Hwy. #102, take Exit #14. Turn east on Robie St. to end. Left on Queen St. at the lights. At 3rd set of lights, turn left on Walker St. and proceed over bridge to Able Hill. Turn right to Pictou Rd. and drive 2 km. Avery’s Farm Market is opposite Tim Hortons.
Daily 09:00-22:00 (May be closed on Christmas)
The trail is totally on sidewalks and pathways with no significant obstacles and is suitable for strollers. Seasonal alternate routes are offered to view spring flower gardens and for shady summer hikes along the Cobequid Trail [Rating: 1B]. 5 km routes: [1] features a Tulip Walk [in season] and [2] Cobequid Trail not suitable for strollers.
The Farmer’s Co-op cheese Factory is visible from the Salmon River Escarpment on the Cobiquid Trail
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: B2N 2S7
This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:
Group Walks
Scholar Walking Program
NEW GLASGOW
M-SEAS-MW CVF12/098 2012-04-14 ~ 2012-10-13 5, 10 km 1A
Central Nova Volkssport Club
Lyn-Sue Wice 902-752-1963 lynsuej@hotmail.com
New Glascow YMCA, 558 S. Frederick St., 902-752-0202
Exit 25 off Hwy #104. Turn left up the hill and past the hospital to McGregor St. Turn left onto McGregor and left onto S. Frederick.
Daily 07:00-20:00 (may be closed on holidays)
The trail is totally on sidewalks and roadways with no significant obstacles and is suitable for strollers. This trail is the Samson / Albion Trail which follows the East River and passes the site of former coal mines which were a major employer in the area. Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: B2H 3P5
This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:
Group Walks
TRURO
YRE-MW CVF12/028 2012-01-01 ~ 2012-12-31 5, 10 km 1A
Central Nova Volkssport Club
Dave Pearce 902-897-0147 pighaven@eastlink.ca
Holiday Inn, 437 Prince St. 902-895-1651
Exit 14 off Hwy #102. Turn right. At the second set of lights turn left. Again at the second set of lights turn left onto Prince St. Ample parking
Daily 08:00-21:00, except Christmas
The trail is totally on sidewalks and pathways with no significant obstacles and is suitable for strollers. Seasonal alternate routes [Rating: 2B] are offered May - Oct. Route goes through streets of Truro and paths of Victoria Park with over 1000 acres of woodland.
Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest: B2N 1E6
This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:
Group Walks
Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks
Natural Waterfall Walks
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