2008 Connecting with Communities Events
These are events that provide opportunities to explore small town and cities, and experience the fine folk and hospitality of those communities.
5th Annual Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour
Saturday September 6th, 2008
This community non-competitive cycling event is a great experience for everyone. There are 25km, 50km, 100km, 160km routes ensuring that there is something for everyone. So come out and enjoy the 5th annual Kawartha Classic Cycling tour, and help raise funds for A Place Called Home more...
Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
To heighten cancer prevention and awareness, provide education and raise money for breast cancer research. It is a fun event and participants can hike a short trail or take a longer, more challenging hike through Wellington. more...
Sandbanks Fall Getaway Fun Run
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Discover Sandbanks Provincial Park located on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario with a 5Km or 10Km run that also qualifies for the Terry Fox Run. more...
Quinte Geocaching Adventure Challenge
Friday - Sunday, September 26th-28th, 2008
This event is a great opportunity for avid geocachers and families to participate in geocaching competitions and activities in the City of Quinte West. There will be competitions for individuals and teams or families and child friendly activities for outdoor fun and exercise. more...
Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Take a scenic walk through gorgeous downtown Marmora to support a good cause. The purpose of the walk is to heighten awareness of cancer prevention and to raise money for breast cancer research. more...
Heroes and Rails, Bridges and Trails
Sunday, September 28th, and Sunday, October 19th, 2008
A heritage bike tour through Peterborough – a fundraiser for Trent Valley Archives. Join us as we bike Peterborough’s historic rail trails to discover some fascinating places and people who have made our City great. Explore the bridges that once carried the people and freight that helped build our area. Listen as tour guide Bruce Fitzpatrick regales you with entertaining tales of the history of rail and water transport in this region as you enjoy a leisurely paced afternoon. Half-way point stop at the Silver Bean Café. more...
Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Explore the scenic road ways of Prince Edward County by bicycle while playing a game of cards - cribbage. Collect tokens at check points to turn in for cribbage hand. Prizes for best cribbage hands at the end of the event. Form more information visit www.pictonkiwanis.homestead.com more...
Tony Edwards 5km Challenge
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
A fun recreational 5km event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities on the beautiful Trans Canada Trail. Free 2km junior jog for kids 12 and under. Lots of prizes. Proceeds to go to the Hastings Revitalization Committee for community projects. more...
Woof Walk
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Take your dog for a walk and enjoy a beautiful 10km hike along the Hastings Heritage Trail. The hike will be followed by a barbeque and dog show. HART’s 3rd Annual “Woof Walk” is a pledge walk with funds earned going to support rescue of dogs/cats in Hastings County and beyond to Barry’s Bay, Wilno and Whitney. more...
Northumberland Trail Fest
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Explore the beautiful trails of Northumberland County. The Health for Life Trails Promotion Committee is hosting various trail hikes throughout the County. Come one and all and get active for the health of it. Be sure to check back for more information on the individual hikes as it becomes available. more....
Walk for Heart
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Walk for the health of it. Step out for a walk around Head Lake Trail in the village of Haliburton. This event is sponsored by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Haliburton and is a 1km to 5km pledge walk with funds raised going to support heart and stroke research. more...
Hike Haliburton Festival
Friday - Sunday, October 17-19th, 2008
The Hike Haliburton Festival is a three day hiking event involving approximately 35 guided hikes, a school program, a barbeque, concert, auction sale and a blister ball (dance). Hikes are held throughout the county. more...
