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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL   S-SEAS-MW   CVF12/099    2012-06-01 ➞ 2012-09-28   5, 10 km   1B

Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club

Philip Longmire  902-678-8278  philip.longmire@bellaliant.net

Cozy Internet Café, 324 St. George Street

Take exit 22 from Hwy 101 to Annapolis Royal. You will be on St. George St.

08:00-dusk

Stroll through the centuries and step into Canada’s beginnings. The walk takes you through the streets of Annapolis Royal, past beautiful historic gardens, along the scenic boardwalk, and past numerous historic buildings and museums.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B0S 1A0

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

    Lighthouse Walking Program

BADDECK   M-SEAS-MW   CVF12/247    2012-05-06 ➞ 2012-10-15   5, 10 km   2A

Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club

Elsie Buck  902-562-3117  bretonhoppers@hotmail.com

Telegraph House Motel, 379 Chebucto St.  902-295-1136

From Hwy. 105 take Exit 9 or 10 to Chebucto St., in the Village of Baddeck.  Telegraph House is located at 379 Chebucto St. on left side of street. Parking is available on the street as well as at a public area across the street at the Visitors Information Centre. Ask for the walk box. located to the right in the Main Lobby of the Telegraph House.

08:00 - 18:00 daily

The Village of Baddeck is the former summer home of Graham and Mabel Bell who continue to watch over Baddeck Bay and the lighthouse on Kidston Island from their park bench on the shores of the Bra d'Or Lakes. This is a very pleasant and easy walk through the village. The walk event takes you through or past the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. The village of Baddeck is an idyllic location for shopping & restaurants as well as numerous hotels and B&B’s.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B0E 1B0

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

    Group Walks

    Lighthouse Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

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

    Brewery, Winery & Cheese Factory Walks

    Scholar Walking Program

COLE HARBOUR   YRE-MW   CVF12/62    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   6, 10 km   2A

Dartmouth Volksmarch Club

Lily Conrod  902-466-4421  benview@eastlink.ca

Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkway - Admin. Desk 902-464-5100

When approaching Halifax / Dartmouth via Hwy #102, exit at 118 to 107 bypass and proceed to Forest Hills Parkway.  If approaching from #101 or #103, follow signs to Dartmouth / Cole Harbour to Forest Hills Parkway and Cole Harbour Place.  Free parking.

Dawn to dusk.

Trail is totally on sidewalks and roadways with no significant obstacles.  Suitable for strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B2W 6C6

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

    Group Walks

COLE HARBOUR   S-SEAS-R   CVF12/248    2012-05-15 ➞ 2012-09-14   R32, 50, 52, 70 km   2B

Dartmouth Volksmarch Club

Dan Haycock  902-479-2817  haycocd@halifax.ca

Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkway - Admin. Desk 902-464-5100

When approaching Halifax / Dartmouth via Hwy #102, exit at 118 to 107 bypass and proceed to Forest Hills Parkway.  If approaching from #101 or #103, follow signs to Dartmouth / Cole Harbour to Forest Hills Parkway and Cole Harbour Place.  Free parking.

Dawn to dusk.

Bicycle event - Trail is totally on sidewalks and roadways with no significant obstacles.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B2W 6C6

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

    Group Walks

DARTMOUTH   YRE-MW   CVF12/36    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10, 16, 20 km   2A

Dartmouth Volksmarch Club

Lionel Conrod  902-466-4421  benview@eastlink.ca

MicMac Quality Inn, 313 Prince Albert Rd at Lawrence St, Dartmouth

Dawn to dusk.

The trail is totally on sidewalks and roadways with no significant obstacles.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B2Y 1N3

EASTERN PASSAGE   S-SEAS-MW   CVF12/184    2012-05-15 ➞ 2012-09-14   5, 10 km   2A

Dartmouth Volksmarch Club

Lily Conrod  902-466-4421  benview@eastlink.ca

Irving Circle K S.S./store, 72 Cow Bay Rd. 902-494-5592

When approaching the Halifax/Dartmouth area from all major provincial highways including 101, 102 / 118 and 107 or from Halifax via the MacKay Bridge, proceed to the Micmac Parclo (traffic circle).  Upon reaching the Parclo, proceed towards Eastern Passage.  Turn left at the end of the highway and continue to Cow Bay Boad.  Free Parking available.

Dawn to dusk.

The trail is totally on sidewalks, roadways and boardwalks with no significant obstacles.  It may be difficult in part for those pushing strollers.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B3G 1A2

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

    Lighthouse Walking Program

GLACE BAY   M-SEAS-MW   CVF12/192    2012-05-06 ➞ 2012-10-15   5, 10 km   2B

Cape Breton Island Hoppers Volkssport Club

Rollie Coombes  902-849-0747  bretonhoppers@hotmail.com

CO-OP Gas Bar, 99 Reserve St.

[1] From the Trans Canada Highway (Route 105) take Exit 20E to Route 125, following the directions to Sydney, Louisbourg and Glace Bay. [2] If coming from Route 4, take Exit 6E onto Route 125 [Sydney bypass, following signs to Glace Bay. [3] Follow Exit 9E to the right [last Exit on Rte 125] onto Route 4 and follow signs to Glace Bay. [4] Rte 4 is a four lane Highway that narrows to two lanes through the community of Reserve Mines and enters Glace Bay as Reserve St. and terminates at Reserve and Union Streets. [5] The CO-OP Gas Bar is located on the right (south) side of Reserve St., just before the Glace Bay Fire Hall. [6] Plarking is available between the CO-OP gas bar and the fire hall. Do not block the Credit Union Entrance. There is additional parking areas nearby. Gas Bar operates 08:00-18:30 Ask for the walk box for self registration.

08:00 - 18:30 daily

[a] A moderately easy walk with few hills along the Glace Bay harbour, a wonderful view of the coastline. The walk event goes through three local parks. The event also features two of the four museums located in Glace Bay. The Glace Bay Miners’ Museum and Miners Village, plus the Glace Bay Heritage Museum on McKeen Street.

NB: Inclement.Weather can affect trail conditions along the coastline.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B1A 4W3

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

    Group Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

HALIFAX   YRE-MW   CVF12/35    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2A

Dartmouth Volksmarch Club

Sue Banks  902-443-0365  sclb199@hotmail.com

YMCA 1565 South Park St. [across from Public Gardens] 902-423-9622

Follow posted directions to downtown Halifax. Parking is available in the area for a nominal fee.

Dawn to dusk.

This walk you takes you through the Victorian style Public Gardens; over the campus of Dalhousie University and St. Mary’s University; along residential streets with unique older homes, and down to the waterfront of Halifax Harbour where there are many shops, cafes and restaurants. The Capital City optional routes visit Titanic Grave sites, or the Regatta Point / Halifax Explosion Monument.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B3J 2L2

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

    Capital Cities Walks

    Group Walks

    Lighthouse Walking Program

    Scholar Walking Program

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

HALIFAX   YRE-MW   CVF12/203    2012-01-02 ➞ 2012-12-31   5, 10 km   2B

Dartmouth Volksmarch Club

Sue Banks  902-443-0365  sclb199@hotmail.com

YMCA 1565 South Park St. [across from Public Gardens] 902-423-9622

Follow posted directions to downtown Halifax. Parking is available in the area for a nominal fee.

Dawn to dusk.

This walk take you a short distance along a residential street and into a peaceful natural wooded park, past the busy container peir, along the shore road (no traffic), through another natural wooded area and back to the street.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  B3J 2L2

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

    Group Walks

    Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

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