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.

BRACEBRIDGE   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/229   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   6, 10 km   3A / 3A

CVF Ontario Director

Andre Tardif  / Susan Osborn  705- 495-2242 /  613-634-4239  josborn@cogeco.ca

Bird Mill Mews Information Centre, #1 - 1 Manitoba St.  705-645-8121 / 1-866-645-8121

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 Dr. toward town and turn right at the four-way blinking light at the intersection of Ecclestone Dr., Entrance Rd. and Manitoba St. Turn immediately right into the parking lot of the Bird Mill Mews Informaion 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 Rd. and Manitoba St. Go one block to the four-way blinking light at the intersection of Ecclestone Dr., 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.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  P1L 1S4

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

Covered Bridges Walks
Scholar Walking Program
Natural Waterfall Walks

BRIGHTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/146   1/2/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10, 20 km   2A

Argosy Rovers Volkssport Club

Ray McAnally  613-475-5588  walkalot@sympatico.ca

Brighton YMCA, 170 Main St.  Second floor registration desk.

Take Hwy 401 - Exit 509; south for 5 km to the first set of lights in Brighton. Turn right.

08:00 to 18:00 daily

The 10 km trail is level, mainly on paved roads and side walks. The 20 km trail is  mainly on paved roads into Presqu’ile Park.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  K0K 1H0

Special note / attraction: If you wish to do the 20km walk register and then drive to 182 Ontario St. to start the route.

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

     Cenotaph / War Memorial Walks

BROCKVILLE   YRE-MW   CVF10/038   1/4/2010 - 12/30/2010   5, 10 km   1B

King’s Town Trekkers Volkssport Club

Doug Chase  613-395-2676  bdchase@sympatico.ca

Brockville and Area YMCA, 345 Park St. 613-342-7961

From Hwy. 401 take exit 696 (Stewart Blvd.) south to Central Ave.  Left on Central Ave.  to Park St., left on Park St. - YMCA is on the right. Registration at Front Desk. Parking available at or near the YMCA.

M-F and Sun 07:30 - dusk
Sat 07:30 - 17:00

Through the City of Brockville and along the waterfront. An easy walk, mostly on pavement with no significant hills.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  K6V 5Y7

Special note / attraction: Ask for box at the main desk.

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

     Scholar Walking Program

CALLANDER   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/232   4/15/2010 - 10/14/2010   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

CAMPBELLFORD   SEAS-MW   CVF10/297   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   5, 10 km   1B

CVF Ontario Director

Doug Chase  613-395-2676  bdchase@sympatico.ca

Trent Hills & District Chamber of Commerce, 51 Grand Rd. 705-653-1551

From Ottawa:  Take Hwy #7 to Havelock;  Turn Left on Hwy #30 to Campbellford.
Just before crossing the bridge in Campbellford over the river, Turn Right on Grand Rd. The Start Point at Chamber of Commerce is on the immediate left.
From Hwy #401:  Take Hwy #30 north to Campbellford where it becomes Grand Rd.
The Chamber of Commerce is on right  just before the traffic lights at Bridge St.
From Belleville:  Take Hwy #62 to Hwy #14 to Stirling.  Continue straight ahead at Stirling traffic lights for approximately one km, Turn Right on Hwy #8 to Campbellford.  Turn Left at second stop sign in Campbellford on Bridge St.E.;  Follow Bridge St  over river and Turn Left on Grand Rd.  Start Point at Chamber of Commerce is on immediate left.

09:00 - 17:00 daily

The 5 km walk is on a gravel pathway and paved roads or sidewalks. 1B.
The 10 km walk is on gravel pathways, steel suspension bridge, and paved roads and sidewalks with some slight hills.  Rating is 2B

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  K0L 1L0

CFB BORDEN   YRE-MW   CVF10/261   1/4/2010 - 12/31/2010   5, 10 km   1A

CVF Ontario Director

Susan Osborn / Kim Schaffer  613-634-4239 / 705-424-7546  josborn@cogeco.ca

Commissionaire’s Desk, Buell Gym, 122 Ramillies Rd.,

Enter CFB Borden via the Angus Gate. Proceed straight on Cambrai, continue to a T-junction. Turn right onto Ramillies Rd. The Buell Gym is on your right, parking on your left.

M-F 06:00 – 22:00  Sat. 08:00 – 22:00  Sun 09:00 - 22:00

This walks highlights the historical elements of the Canadian Forces Base Borden as well as the natural beauty of the Trillium Trail.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  L0M 1C0

CORNWALL   YRE-MW   CVF10/190   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   5, 11 km   1A

CVF Ontario Director

Susan Osborn  613-634-4239  josborn@cogeco.ca

Aquatic Centre, Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water St.    613-933 3586

From Hwy. 401, take the Brookdale Rd. exit south into the city. Bear right through the Brookdale Rd. traffic circle, then along the side of the International Bridge to the corner where Brookdale Rd. becomes Water St. Continue along Water St. past the plane to the entrance to the Cornwall Civic Complex.

M-F 06:00 -22:00  S-S 07:00 – 21:00

Most of the walks  follows 6 km. of recreational pathway along the Cornwall Canal, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the through the downtown core.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  K6H 6G4

Special note / attraction: 5km route is Scholar program.

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

     Scholar Walking Program

GUELPH   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/239   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   5, 10 km   2A

CVF Ontario Director

Susan Osborn  613-634-4239  josborn@cogeco.ca

Travelodge Inn & Suites 106 Carden St. 519-836-1331 / 1-800-578-7878

From east take 401 Hwy to exit 295 for ON 6 toward Guelph Merge onto Hanlon Expressway, take ramp to Wellington St. W, Turn Right at Wellington St W. Turn left at Wyndham St. S and then turn right on Carden St. Destination on the left.

From the west take Hwy 401 to exit 282 for County Rd 24/ Hespeler Rd. Turn left at Hespeler Rd. and continue onto Guelph Ave. Continue on County Rd 124/ County Rd 24. Continue to follow County Rd 24. Turn left at Wyndham St. S, turn right at Carden St. Destination on the left.

07:00 – dusk

The route for this walk will take you briefly through the downtown core, into neightbourhoods with stately Victorian Homes, along 2 km of urban trail, over the Speed River ino the area of Guelph’s original homes and then back over the Speed River on a remarkable pedestrian bridge.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  N1H 3A3

HUNTSVILLE   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/217   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   12 km   3B

CVF Ontario Director

Andre Tardif  / Susan Osborn  705-495-2242 / 613-634-4239  josborn@cogeco.ca

Mac’s at the corner of Centre St. and Minerva St. 1 Minerva St. E.     705-789-4588

From Highway 11 take Muskoka / Main St. exit, follow Main St. to lights at Centre St.  Right on Centre St. one block to start point.

From Highway 60 left on King William which becomes Main St., continue through downtown to lights at Centre,St. left on Centre one block to start point.
Note: There are 2 Mac’s on Centre St., the start point is at Centre St. &  Minerva St.

Daily 07:00 – 23:00

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.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  P1H 1P2

KINCARDINE   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/057   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   10 km   1A

CVF Ontario Director

Marvin Doran  519-797-3102 / Sue Osborn  613-634-4239  josborn@cogeco.ca

Mac’s, 960 Queen St.      519-396-2134

Follow Hwy. 21 to Broadway St. Follow Broadway St. to Queen St. Turn left on Queen St. to Mac’s.

08:00 - 18:00

The trail goes along the shore of Lake Huron and through the town.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  N2Z 2Y2

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

     Lighthouse Walking Program

KINGSTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/024   1/4/2010 - 12/30/2010   5, 10 km   1A / 1B

King’s Town Trekkers Volkssport Club

Doug Chase  613-395-2676  bdchase@sympatico.ca

Kingston Family YMCA, 100 Wright Cres.  613-546-2647

Hwy. #401 to Sir John A. MacDonald  Blvd. exit  #615 South to Bath Rd. Left on Bath  Rd. one block to Palace Rd.  Right on Palace Rd. one block to Wright Cres. Right to YMCA.  Obtain walk box at Front Desk. Parking available at or near the YMCA.

M-F 07:00 till dusk
Sat 0800 till dusk
Sun 0800 - 17:00
Closed major holidays. If in doubt call.

Main route plus alternate routes. Some of the route will take you along the waterfront, Kingston Penitentiary, and Lake Ontario Park.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  K7L 4T9

Special note / attraction: Ask for box at the main desk.

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

     Scholar Walking Program

KINGSTON   YRE-MW   CVF10/084   1/4/2010 - 12/30/2010   5, 10 km   1A / 1B

King’s Town Trekkers Volkssport Club

Doug Chase  613-395-2676  bdchase@sympatico.ca

Holiday Inn, 2 Princess Street  613-549-8400

Hwy. #401(Exit 623) to Hwy. #15. Exit south to Hwy. #2.  Right on Hwy. #2, over the causeway to Princess St. Left on Princess St. to the Holiday Inn.  There is parking at the hotel, however there is a fee. Check in at the Fitness Centre desk which is upstairs.  Enter front door, turn left, pass the elevators to the Fitness Centre which is at the end of the hall.

07:30 till dusk

Main route plus several alternate routes.  Some routes will take you along the waterfront, others past the historical  sites of Kingston.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  K7L 1A2

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

     Scholar Walking Program

KITCHENER-WATERLOO   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/238   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   5, 11 km   1A

CVF Ontario Director

Susan Osborn  613-634-4239  josborn@cogeco.ca

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr.     519 886-1177

From Hwy. 401 take Exit 278 North and follow Hwy. 8 to Hwy. 85. Follow Hwy. 85 to University Ave. W. then to Erb St. Turn left on Erb St., then almost immediately right onto Father David Bauer Dr. to the Waterloo Memorial Recreation complex. 

Mon.-Thurs. - 07:30 . to 22:15 / Fri. -  07:30  to 21:15 / Sat. & Sun. - 08:30 to 20:30 p.m.

A walk through urban and rural vistas.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  N2J 4A8

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

     Scholar Walking Program

KITCHENER-WATERLOO   M-SEAS-MW   CVF10/241   5/1/2010 - 10/31/2010   11 km   2B

CVF Ontario Director

Susan Osborn  613-634-4239  josborn@cogeco.ca

RIM Park Manulife Financial Fitness Centre, 2001 University Ave.     519-884-5363

From Hwy. 401, take Exit 278 North and follow Hwy. 8 North toward Kitchener-Waterloo. Follow Hwy. 8, exit right onto Hwy. 7 East, which becomes Hwy. 86. Exit east at University Dr. East to Manulife Financial Fitness Centre.

Mon - Sat 08:00 - 23:00 / Sunday 08:00 - 22:00

Trail includes 4.5 km. along the Grand River and 5.5 km. of quiet country roads.

Postal Code for Google Maps / MapQuest:  N2K 4K4

Special note / attraction: Ask for the walk box at the Customer Services Desk, inside the building to your far right. Building entrance is at the flagpoles off parking lot.

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