International Trails Day - June 4, 2011

International Trails Day 2011

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International Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails to promote trail development, the use of trails and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. It is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in June. This year we celebrate International Trails Day on June 4, 2011.
Interest is growing world wide, and international trail groups are promoting events in their own countries. We invite and encourage the public and the world's trail groups to celebrate and help develop an awareness of trails by posting events in their communities to this site. If you have an event you would like to post, please email the details and your contact information to NS Trails: nstrails@sportnovascotia.ca.

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Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails to Trails

Family Fun Day - Everyone Welcome

Satruday, June 4th - 10:00 am

Bikers start a 25 km ride at the trailhead by the cola plant in Lakeside Industrial Park to the end of the trail and back to km 5.

Walkers, Runners & Nordic Walkers start a 5 km trip at the trailhead or at Lake of the Woods to km 5. (extra Nordic poles available)

Meet around 11:15 a.m. for lots of fun at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church parking lot in Timberlea.

Bouncy Castle, Jelly Bean Count, Face Painting, barbecued hotdogs, drinks, children’s prizes and more at the church.

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Cole Harbour Parks & Trails Association

A Walk Along the Salt Marsh Trail

Saturday, June 4th - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Event Direction: Meet at the large parking lot on Bissett Rd where the big red barn used to be prior to the fire. The parking lot is on the left approx 1.3 km from Cole Harbour Rd aka 207 highway in Cole Harbour, and across from the old rehab property. We will discuss the future of the barn site and our hope to rebuild our beloved big red barn before strolling down the Heritage Trail to the Salt Marsh Trail. Once on the Salt Marsh Trail we will explain the work being done to protect the trail and the marsh. This is a family friendly walk. Dogs must be on lead at all times along all the trails.

Event Sponsored: Outdoor Retailer; Friends of Group; Local Park/Agency; Trail Club/Organization

Event Description: Please be prepared for the weather, bring water and snacks if not a light lunch. Stopping to bird watch, enjoy the wildflowers or stare at ladybugs for any length of time is encouraged. When young people are allowed to enjoy their surroundings - they also enjoy coming back again. We do enjoy many varities of flora and fauna along the trails. You will be traveling through woods to come out on the salt marsh where the coastal winds can pick up and be chilly.

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Musquodoboit Trail Association

2011 Bike and Hike Extravaganza

Saturday, June 4th - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

*Please arrive at approx. 9:30 am

JOIN US: Fun-for-the-family Bike ‘n Hike with Bar-B-Que.
AT: Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S. – Park Rd parking lot, behind our local arena.

GET OUTSIDE AND BE MORE ACTIVE during HRM’s Bike Week (May 27th to June 5th) by participating in the BIKE ‘N HIKE EXTRAVAGANZA sponsored and organized by the Musquodoboit Trailways Association (“MTA”)

Bike/Cycle Ideas: 30 km ride our entire converted rail (level) rail from the start point north to Gibraltar Rock and back (15 km each way) – OR a 15 km ride: stop half way at the very picturesque Kelly’s Meadow picnic shelter. Relax and walk about as there is plenty of beautiful scenery. You are on the banks of the Musquodoboit River. A winding brook exits Kelly’s Meadow a short distance away– with a sturdy wooden bridge structure allowing our rail trail to continue on toward Gibraltar Rock. You may be lucky enough to see deer, turtles, or fish !! Washrooms are located nearby. – OR a 7 km ride to Turtle Creek Bridge – on the shores of Bayer (not Bayers) Lake. Same as above – lovely scenery, picnic shelter, washrooms. There is even a small beachy area where children are known to splash along the shoreline of Bayer Lake.

Hiking Ideas: There’s lots to chose from: Bayer Lake Loop (Level 1); Admiral Lake Loop (Level 2-3) and demanding Wilderness hiking trails. Call Christian Ruel for more information. Guided hikes can possibly be arranged, on request. For maps & more info re our hiking trails, see our website. Just Google our association name (above).

Walk or Stroll: Prefer just a short walk ? The steel truss bridge over the river is just a few steps from the parking lot; there are scenic rest spots with benches every so often – and the first (southerly) 4 km of our rail trail is wheelchair and stroller friendly !!

Big Bar-B-Que: back at the parking lot (start) at 1:00 thru 2:00 pm. Join other hikers and bikers and share your experiences ! We plan to supply, for a small fee, refreshments, hamburgers, veggie-burgers and possibly some draw prizes !

Bring: plenty of water, snacks & fruit, proper gear, as well as bug dope. For any questions, contact Mr. Christian Ruel at (902) 889-9223, or kamarad@eastlink.ca

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St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails
International Trail Day Community Barbecue

Saturday, June 4 - 10:00 am-2:00 pm

(Trailhead in Hubley & Jerry Lawrence Park)

The St. Margaret’s Bay Trail will be celebrating Bike Week with its 5th Annual International Trail Day Community Barbecue. An organized bike ride will start at the trail head in Hubley – get in touch with us to reserve a free bike rental!

An organized walk will go from Jerry Lawrence Park to the Trolley Station Stables, where there will be free refreshments and hamburger barbecue 11:45am–2pm. Come out for the ride, walk, food, prizes, and free bike bells. If it rains, find us in the barn at the Trolley Station Stables.

Bill Wiggins, bwigginsbaytrail@eastlink.ca, www.stmargaretsbaytrails.com

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Friends of First Lake
(Kinsman Beach, Lower Sackville)
Saturday, June 4 - 10:00 am

Join us for International Trails Day! Bring your bike or walking sneakers to explore the scenic First Lake Trail! www.firstlake.ca

This can all be found at http://www.halifax.ca/bikeweek/scheduleofevents.html

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St. Margaret's Bay Trail

5th Year Ramblers Ride

Saturday, June 4th

Arrangements are in place for a wonderful ITD ride, thanks to Bill Wiggins and the St. Margaret's Bay Trail Team. I am reminded this will be the 5th year the Ramblers have participated.

It is a fun ride, open to Ramblers, guests, including children (must be with parents to supervise). There will be a (free, thanks to the Bike Week Committee) BBQ - hamburgers and veggie burgers as well as soft drinks at rides end, along with bike prizes.

We will meet at 9:45, in the Mariposa parking lot, across from the Irving (washrooms) which is also at the intersection of the # 333 (road to Peggy's Cove) and the # 3 highway, This is located about 400 meters from the Bike & Bean, on the Halifax side. We ask you NOT to park at the Bike & Bean, as this ties up their limited parking over lunch hour - thank you for your consideration.

We will depart at 10am and head towards Hubbards. Each of us will bike at a pace that is comfortable for ourselves. You may return at any time (when you are half tired - ha), or no later than 1 hour and 15 minutes into the ride. In this way we will all be back between 12 and 12:30, our staggered arrival will help the chefs keep up with the demand of "starving" bicyclists. We will also have lots of draw prizes.

Rambler Terry Norman, will serve as your EC for the day. Terry of course has extensive knowledge on the trails of NS, as well as all Canada, having presided over NS Trails for a decade and the past two year with the Canadian Trails Coalition. Terry will also have two friends / guests on the ride - Wendy and Hal Hickey from BC. Wendy and Hal are recently retired, and have started a major bike trip across Canada, using trails only, when available. As I type, they have completed Newfoundland and Cape Breton, and are between Harbour Bouche and Antigonish. Please be sure to extend a hearty Rambler welcome to Hal and Wendy - such fun!

Terry made the following footnote:

"By the way, Hal Hickey has a blog where he posts the highlights from each day of their journey. You can access it at http://www.amicanadian.ca/ "

This ride is doable by all Ramblers - bring a guest or two - the more the merrier! This is a great trail and a fun event.

See you on Saturday and HAPPY BIKE WEEK and IT DAY

Bob White,
Prez, NS Ramblers.

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NSORRA

GRAND RE-OPENING -
Hiltz Road Family Riding Park

Friday, June 3 & 4

Come join NSORRA for the re-opening of the Hiltz Road Family Ride Park. The park now includes a kids riding area next to the parking area so that parents can supervise their children more easily. The events will include trail maintenance Friday June 3 with a barbeque in the evening sponsored by NSORRA and of course trail rides. Friday evening there will be camping on site, no services.

Saturday, International Trails Day, may include some maintenance in the morning with more riding all day.

Bring the kids and have some fun!

More details and directions to follow.

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McNabs & Lawler Islands Beach Cleanup

Sunday, June 5th - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

(Rain Date: June 12th)

Help the Friends of McNabs Island Society cleanup McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park on World Environment day!

Location: Meet at Murphy's on the Water, Cable Wharf, on the Halifax Waterfront before 10:00 am Space on the boat is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Bring: work gloves, drinking water, a lunch and ENTHUSIASM. We will supply the garbage bags and FREE transportation to the island for volunteers willing to clean up the beaches.

Groups of more than ten persons must pre-register with the Friends of McNabs Island by calling Cathy at 434-2254 (evenings) or Faye (443-1749) or by emailing mcnabs@chebucto.ns.ca. Visit www.mcnabsisland.ca or our Facebook page for more details.

Over the past 20 years, volunteers have collected a staggering 9,500 bags of garbage and recyclables from the beaches of McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial park.

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2010 International Trails Day Photos

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2010 International Trails Day Photos

Beechville Lakeside and Timberlea

Coastal Connections

Official Opening of the Louisbourg Lighthouse Lake Trail

Pictou County

Fitzpatrick Mountain

South Shore Annapolis Valley Trails Association

Recreational Trail Offical Opening of 65 km of trail.

International Trails Day - June 5, 2010

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International Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails to promote trail development, the use of trails and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. It is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in June. This year we celebrate International Trails Day on June 5, 2010.
Interest is growing world wide, and international trail groups are promoting events in their own countries. We invite and encourage the public and the world's trail groups to celebrate and help develop an awareness of trails by posting events in their communities to this site. If you have an event you would like to post, please email the details and your contact information to NS Trails: nstrails@sportnovascotia.ca.

2010 INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY EVENTS
NOVA SCOTIA

MEC invites you to the 2nd Annual Bikefest - June 6th, 2010 11:00am – 3:00pm - Central Commons (near playground), Halifax

Last year’s event was a huge success and we would like you to help celebrate cycling with us. This is an opportunity for cyclists to connect with local clubs, bike shops, retailers and advocacy groups. Bikefest is a celebration of bikes and cycling culture. The festival will feature learning opportunities for amateurs, experts and kids. There will be local retailers, advocacy groups, bike clinics, a charity bike drop-off, yummy food,
buskers, prizes, and countless giveaways. Plus our new "Bike Swap".

•Please register for Bikefest early - registration guarantees prime event placement and promotion.

•For registration or questions please email halifaxbikefest@mec.ca

•Please complete the registration form by May 3rd.

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HIKE THE BLUFF WILDERNESS TRAIL HIKING SYSTEM

International Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails to promote the use of trails, a healthy lifestyle, and an awareness and appreciation of our natural surroundings. It takes place each year on the first Saturday in June.

To join in this worldwide celebration, the board members of the Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organisation (WRWEO) invite hikers and walkers in our community to hike a loop or two of The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail system on Saturday June 5th 2010. Why not participate in International Trails Day by hiking one of the newly marked, easy-to-follow wilderness trails and experience the pristine natural beauty of a few hours on The Bluff Trail, named one of the best eight urban escapes in Canada by the prestigious magazine, Explore: Canada’s Outdoor Magazine?

Weather permitting, a WRWEO volunteer will be available from 9-11 am to greet hikers at The Bluff Trailhead with maps of the trail system and to answer any relevant questions about hiking in the area.

For directions to The Bluff Trail parking lot, the trailhead and a detailed description of the trail system, go to http://www.wrweo.ca/ and click on Bluff Trail. Enjoy your hike!

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ST. MARGARET'S BAY TRAIL RIDE

Saturday, June 5th (International Trails Day) - The Ramblers and the St. Margaret's Bay Trail Assoc. will again host to its members and the public a trail ride starting at French Village where highway # 3, intersects the Peggy's Cove Road, or about 350 meters towards Halifax from the Bike & Bean. Park at the community parking lot or other public spot and be careful not to adversely effect small businesses by taking prized customer parking. We will, as a group head towards Hubbards, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, then head back to a lovely reception / BBQ and PRIZES. This will be a very social, relaxed paced ride and will showcase the Ramblers and SMB trail Groups to the public.

June 5th is International Trails Day and the St. Margaret’s Area Bay Rails to Trails Association is encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy the trail with your friends & family. Walk, run, bicycle or join the N.S. Ramblers Bicycle Club on a trail ride. The St. Margaret’s Area Bay Rails to Trails Association in partnership with that N.S. Ramblers Bicycle Club will be having an open barbeque for all to enjoy just west of the Bike and Bean off the trail in Tantallon at the Trolley House Stables from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (signage will be post on the trail).

The N.S. Ramblers Bicycle Club has organized a bicycle ride starting from the Parking Lot on Highway #3 across from Peggy’s Cove Road (beside the Mariposa). They call this a "go 'til you are half tired" ride as they will leave as a group, at your own comfortable speed, heading towards Hubbards on the beautiful and scenic SMB Trail. After one hour (or less if you choose) they will return to the Trolley House Stables and enjoy refreshments, hamburgers / veggie burgers as well as a few draw prizes. The N.S. Ramblers Bicycle Club will be meeting at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. departure and ALL ARE WELCOME to join them!

Contact Bob White bikebob@eastlink.ca or Bill Wiggins bwigginsbaytrail@eastlink.ca for more details on this ride or barbecue.

Go to www.halifax.ca/bikeweek for more details.

Hope to see you on the Trail!

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Cole Harbour Parks & Trails Association Hosts Salt Marsh Trail Guided Walk

Event City: Cole Harbour NS Canada
Event Date: 06/05/2010
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Direction: Meet at 9:30 am at the Big Red Barn on Bissett Rd. We will leave promptly at 10:00 am walking along the Heritage Trail to the Salt Marsh Trail. Both are easy walking trails, clearly marked and you may encounter strollers and bicycles along the way.
Event Sponsored: Volunteer Group that built and maintain the trail;

Events Planned: Hike/Walk: 14 KMS
Pre Registration: No

Event Description: Meet at 9:30 am at the Big Red Barn on Bissett Rd. We will leave promptly at 10:00 am walking along the Heritage Trail to the Salt Marsh Trail. Both are easy walking trails, clearly marked and you may encounter strollers and bicycles along the way. Bring water and a lunch, be prepared for open ocean breezes and woodland. Everyone is welcome. Stopping to view wildlife Piliatted Woodpeckers, Great Blue Herons, or simple Lady Bugs etc is encouraged. View the repair work and get an explaination of storm surge damage along the Salt Marsh Trail.

For more info contact:
Holly Woodill
Phone: 902 434 4870
Email: weebitwit@hotmail.com

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SOUTH SHORE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY TRAIL OPENING

FROM RAILS TO A TRAIL

JOIN US FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF 65KMS OF THE SOUTH SHORE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY RECREATIONAL TRAIL

INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY, JUNE 5TH, 2010
11AM @ CHERRYFIELD STATION TRAILHEAD 12KMS North of New Germany on Hwy#10

DYNAMITE TRAIL ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE BY INSTALLING BENCHES

The Dynamite Trail Association is celebrating Trails Day June 5th by installing some park benches which were donated by the Municipality of Lunenburg. The event will take place starting at 9:00 AM. Benches are to be installed at Geoff's Landing overlooking Oakland Lake, by the Commons Lake, and overlooking the Narrows Bridge off the Oakland Road. The spots chosen for the benches will allow trail users pleasant surroundings from which to enjoy the scenic trail. Everybody is invited to join us and be the first to enjoy the scenes from a new perspective.

Contact Laura @ 541-1352, Corey @ 547-2702
Or Vern @ 644-2352 for more details

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COASTAL CONNECTIONS TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Trails Day in Louisbourg

The official opening of the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail, will take place on International Trails Day, Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m. The Coastal Connections Trail Committee has been sprucing up parts of the trail and making plans for the day itself.
Interpretive panels briefly describing the history of this part of the coastline, as well as describing local geology, flora and fauna are also now installed. New benches are being strategically placed along the trail.

Saturday's opening festivities will include a fundraising barbeque by the Youth in Motion Louisbourg youth group, an 18th-century military demonstration, a display on the history of the Louisbourg Lighthouse, an archaeology Q&A, a commemorative geocach outing and a special children's program from NS Dept. of Natural Resources. Everyone is welcome!

Follow route 22 to Louisbourg. Take the first left (Havenside Road) to Lighthouse Point.

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NATIONAL PARK HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL GEOCACHE DAY - CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK
2nd Annual Geocashing Day

To celebrate International Trails Day and the 125th anniversary of Canada’s national parks system, Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association are hosting the 2nd Annual Geocaching Day, June 5, 2010.

Activities begin on at 10 am at the Cheticamp Visitor Center at the western entrance to the national park with “how to geocache” and wilderness safety workshops. Co-ordinates for the newest park geocache will be released at noon at the event and on the national geocaching association website www.geocaching.com.TheWith the newest addition, Cape Breton Highlands National Park now offers 14 geocaches on 7 trails, in two campgrounds & at a lookoff:

1. Boomer’s Kid Cache is a fun way to discover geocaching while learning about our native tree species in the campgrounds at Chéticamp and Broad Cove.

2. The EcoCache is a series of 5 geocaches located along 17 km of park trails, helping visitors discover places & species of ecological significance in northern Cape Breton.

3. The Middle Head Multi-cache, developed with the Keltic Lodge Resort & the Highlands Links, takes visitors to culturally significant places on the Middle Head peninsula.

4. An Earth Cache is offered in association with the American Geological Society and is accessible to Cabot Trail sightseers along the scenic highway.

Visitors can place their own geo-cache and can find out how on the Parks Canada website (www.pc.gc.ca) or talk to park staff. Special guidelines are in place in consideration of the importance of national parks to all
Canadians.

Geocaching is a modern day “treasure hunt” – a new sport that is growing in popularity with people of all ages. Given the latitudinal and longitudinal co-ordinates, participants use their GPS (Global Positioning System) uni to locate the hidden “cache” – a small box with a logbook to record their visit.

Geocachers need their own GPS unit and a park pass to participate in the event. Park passes give access to Cabot Trail sightseeing within the park, hiking trails, visitor centres, exhibits, beaches, picnic areas,
playgrounds, clean washrooms and more. Early bird annual passes are available until June 30 at 50% off.

Information:
Mariève Therriault
Heritage Presentation Coordinator
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Parks Canada Agency
902 224-4225
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Annual McNabs Island Beach Cleanup

The Annual McNabs Island Cleanup is Sunday, June 6. The more volunteers that help out, the easier it will be to cleanup the beaches of our favourite island. Hope to see you there!

McNabs Island Beach Cleanup
Sunday June 6 (rain date- June 13)
Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm

Join the Friends of McNabs Island Society in celebrating our 20th Anniversary by helping out with the annual Environment Week cleanup of McNabs Island.

Location: Meet at Murphy’s on the Water, Cable Wharf, Halifax Waterfront before 10 a.m. Space on the boat is limited to 190 people and available on First Come, First Served basis.

Bring work gloves, drinking water, a lunch and ENTHUSIASM. We will supply the garbage bags and FREE transportation to the island for volunteers willing to clean up the beaches.

Groups of more than ten persons should pre-register with the Friends of McNabs Island by calling Cathy at 434-2254 (evenings) or Carolyn (477-0187) or by e-mailing mcnabs@chebucto.ns.ca. Visit http://www.mcnabsisland.ca/ for more details.

Since 1991, volunteers have collected nearly 9,000 bags of garbage and recyclables from the beaches of McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park.

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NEW BRUNSWICK

International Trail Day celebration at Blueberry Hill Nature Preserve

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick, and the Friends of Blueberry Hill are holding an event on June 6th, at 1:00 to celebrate International Trail Day. It is being held at our Blueberry Hill Nature Preserve, and meet up will be in the parking lot of the Workers’ Rehabilitation Centre, 3700 Westfield Road, Saint John. Our Blueberry Hill property is right next door. There will be participation from local organizations, and activities for the entire family. More information will be available on our website http://www.naturetrust.nb.ca/, by emailing staff@ntnb.org or by calling (506) 457-2398.

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

GREATER VERNON CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY

Trail Discovery Challenge
Win a handheld GPS by discovering the Grey Canal Trail and BX Creek Trail! Visit www.rdno.ca for more information.

Free On-Trail Performance

Christine Pilgrim, a performer and educator who specializes in history based theatre, will be performing as Lady Aberdeen on the Silver Star Foothills section of the Grey Canal Trail- at 10:30 a.m. There will be some walking involved in this interactive performance, don’t miss it!

Interpretive Trail Walk at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park

Come learn about the flora and fauna of Kalamalka Provincial Park on a guided interpretive trail walk, courtesy of Friends of Kalamalka Society. Meet at the main parking lot of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park at 10:00 a.m.

Tannis Nelson, Community Development Coordinator
Parks, Recreation and CultureRegional District of North Okanagan
Phone: 250.550.3700
Direct: 250.550.3689

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