Please note: Before travelling any significant distance to do one of these Year Round and Seasonal walks, walkers should always contact the 'Contact Person' or club shown with each walk. If either of these are 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.

Avis important: Avant d'entreprendre un voyage d'une distance importante à l’une des marches suivantes, on devrait toujours contacter le responsable ou le club indiqué pour chaque marche. S'il est impossible de contacter l'un ou l'autre des ces deux, veuillez contacter soit le Directeur régional ou le bureau national de la FCV au cvffcv@bellnet.ca . La FCV fait de son mieux pour garder ces renseignements à jour, mais des changements importants peuvent survenir de temps à autre.

CVF 25th Anniversary Walking Challenge

Défi de marche du 25e anniversaire FCV

FREDERICTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/128    2012-01-01 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   1B / 2B / 3B

CVF Atlantic Director

Sue Banks  902-445-0365  sclb199@hotmail.com

Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook Hotel, 659 Queen St. 506-451-1803

From Trans-Canada Highway, take Fredericton exit, then Regent St. North exit.  Go to bottom of hill to King St. Turn right, then left on St. John St. Hotel is straight ahead on Queen.

08:00 - 19:00  Ask for Volksmarch box / self-registration kit at front desk.

There are several route choices. One walk goes through Victorian section of city, through the Fredericton campus of theUniversity of New Brunswick (UNB) and utilizes portions of the trail system through Odell Park and the waterfront. One significant hill. There are other flatter routes using alternate trails.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  E3B 1C3

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Capital Cities Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

HARTLAND   S-SEAS-MW   CVF12/285    2012-06-12 ➞ 2012-09-30   11 km   1A

CVF Atlantic Director

Louis Myre / Susan Banks  506-208-1314 / 902-443-0365  louismyre@hotmail.com / sclb199@hotmail.com

Dr. Walter Chestnut Public Library, 395 Main Street

Take Exit 170 from the TransCanada Highway into Hartland. 

M-F 10:00 to 17:00. Closed Sat and Sun.

The trail takes you through town, out on the TransCanada & Rail Trail along the St. John River and through the Longest Covered Wooden Bridge in the world.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  E7P 2N1

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Covered Bridges Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

MONCTON   YRE-MW   CVF12/048    2012-01-03 ➞ 2012-12-30   5, 6, 11 km   1A

Tri City NB Volkssport

Louis Myre  506-208-1314  louismyre@hotmail.com

Crowne Plaza, 1005 Main St.  506-854-6340 

From the east take exit 474 to Moncton City Centre - Champlain Street becomes Main Street.  The Crowne Plaza is on your right.

From the west take exit 450 - Mountain Road to King Street - King Street to Main - right on Main Street.

Daylight Hours

This walk takes you through the streets of downtown Moncton.  Through the Tidal Bore Park and around Jones Lake. Two alternate routes available following through downtown and along the TransCanada Trail.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  E1C 1G9

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

SAINT JOHN   S-SEAS-MW   CVF12/170    2012-06-13 ➞ 2012-09-29   5, 7, 8, 9, 13 km   2B

CVF Atlantic Director

Sue Banks  902-445-0365  sclb199@hotmail.com

Circle K Irving, 783 Fairville Blvd.

Walk box is located at The Circle K Irving, open 24/7.

From NB Hwy. 1 take Exit 119 (Catherwood Drive). Proceed to the intersection of Catherwood and Fairville Blvd. Turn Left onto Fairville Blvd. The Irving is located on the left just past the Burger King.

08:00 - 20:00

The Nature Park,  just 5 minutes from the city centre, features the world’s highest tides, a rare Acadian forest, beaches, salt water marsh, varied well groomed trails, sea birds and mammals as well as excellent look-outs.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  E2M 5T9

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Lighthouse Walking Program

SAINT JOHN   S-SEAS-MW   CVF12/245    2012-06-13 ➞ 2012-09-29   6, 13 km   3B

CVF Atlantic Director

Sue Banks  902-445-0365  sclb199@hotmail.com

Saint John Visitor Information Centre, Shoppes of City Hall, Brunswick Square  506-658-2990

Currently there is construction on the Harbour Bridge. Consult local maps and be prepared for changes and delays. Cruise Ship Info:

FROM LONG WHARF follow the Harbour Passage trail bearing right as you exit the wharf. Follow the trail / board walk with the water on your right, Hilton on left to arrive at Market Square and the Atrium.

FROM SAINT JOHN CRUISE TERMINAL: When exiting the Pugsley Terminal / Park turn left on Water St. and proceed about 500 m to Market Square and proceed to the Atrium.

CLOSED SUNDAYS, other times call ahead.

The world’s highest tides create a unique phenomenon reversing the flow of the St. John River over an impressive set of rapids, twice a day.

Trinity Royal route includes many national historic / heritage and green areas including Victorian homes and businesses.

The Harbour Passage route is an award winning waterfront walk of a working port. Many amenities in this route. Digby Wharf Light and the Partridge Island Light are visible from this walk.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  E2L 4Z6

This walk qualifies for credit under the following program[s]:

    Lighthouse Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

    Natural Waterfall Walks

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