2008 Events for Hastings County
The Evolve Challenge
Friday, September 12th, to Sunday, September 14th, 2008
The Evolve Challenge is a 3-day outdoor adventure challenge for high school students in the York Region District School Board and the rest of Ontario. The program will be held on the weekend of September 12-14th, 2008 at Camp Walden, located near Bancroft, Ontario. The event will feature an adventure race comprised of mountain biking, navigating, paddling and other components. more...
Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
The 3rd Annual Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred, billed as “Ontario’s Toughest Century Ride”, is a cycling event that weaves its way through the hills and valleys of the Canadian Shield from Bancroft, Combermere, Wilno, Barry’s Bay and back. Participants can choose from 4 distances, approximately 60k, 80k, 160k, and 240k. The terrain is a mix of gentle country paved roads, limited highway riding, and “breathtaking” hills carved through ancient granite bedrock. Riders will travel through some of Ontario’s most beautiful landscapes, pristine lakes and colourful hardwood forests. 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...
Friends of the Trail Hiking Day
Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Experience and support the beautiful Lower Trent Trail in Hastings County by participating in a 5 km and 10 km walk. Come out and meet the Friends of the Trail. more...
Deep Roots Relay
Saturday, October 4th,2008
A family fundraiser event where team members complete different legs of the 25 km relay that starts at Maynooth Railway Station in the north and ends at Bancroft Railway Station in the south. Participants will discover clues to the past along the route to win prizes. Fund raised will go towards the restoration of the Maynooth Railway Station, Bancroft Railway Station, and local youth projects. Prizes for the team with the best time, youngest member and oldest participant. Refreshments at finish line. more...
Woof Walk
Saturday, October 4th,2008
Take your dog for a walk and enjoy a beautiful walk along the Hastings Heritage Trail in "solidarity" for animal welfare. 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...
Egan Chutes Provincial Park
Sunday, October 5th,2008
We will hike to spectacular Egan and Farm Chutes, along a bush road, enjoying lunch by the falls. Some great sites to see. Bring your camera. Actual hike will be approx. 3-4 hours return. This is an undeveloped Provincial Park. Proper footing is advised. more...
