Monarchs and Migrants Weekend
August 30th and 31st, 2008
Discover the world of Monarch Butterfiles and migrant birds by taking part in nature walks, bird banding, monarch tagging and much more at Prequ’ile Provincal Park. 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...
Gems Beneath Your Boots
September 17th and 24th, 2008
Haliburton Rocks! This hike offers a once-in-a-lifetime tour of undisturbed deposits of fluorrichterite, orthoclase, tremolite, actinolite, apatite and quartz. Hosts Sandra and Mark Bramham, will interpret the geological history and reveal the unspoiled beauty of this extraordinary site. Find out how the rocks and minerals below can influence the plants and trees above. This is a non-collecting tour, for viewing only – cameras welcome, hammers are not. more...
Paul's Dirty Enduro
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
A terrific event for the whole family on the trails at the Ganaraska Forest near Cobourg, Choose either 100km, 60km, 30km or 15km course. There is a kids race too, and the Bike Olympics! This event is fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association more...
Peterborough Family Cycling Adventure
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
A lovely cycle ride along the Scenic River Road Trail between Peterborough and Lakefield. Participants receive healthy treats at checkpoints along the trail. At each checkpoint, participants get their Cycling Adventure Passport stamped. When they complete their ride, participants submit their passport to be entered in a draw for prizes. Cyclists start at Trent University and follow the river along the trail to just before Lakefield. The distance of the ride is approximately 8 km each way. You decide how far you want to ride. more...
Tour de Greenbelt
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Grab your bike and get ready to enjoy rural hospitality, savour fresh, local food and explore all that Ontario's Greenbelt has to offer – natural beauty, cultural diversity and engaging recreation. Discover the Greenbelt from Newmarket to Lake Simcoe on this 55km cycling point-to-point tour with shuttle return. 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...
Cataraqui Trail Bike and Hike
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Join us to hike, bike or run sections of the beautiful Cataraqui Trail. Choose from one of four bicycle trips or one hike and collect pledges to raise money for trail development and maintenance. Participate as an individual or family. more...
Click on Trails
Saturday, September 27th - Sunday, October 26th, 2008
Hike, bike, or canoe, snap some photos, and submit your favourites for any of the following categories: Fair weather family, Fair weather friends/colleagues, Foul weather family, Foul weather friends/colleagues, Wildlife. Prizes. Watch and listen for more information in local media and www.kflapublichealth.ca 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...
The Cameco Ganaraska Forest Open House and Members Day
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Everyone is welcome to this fun-filled afternoon in the Ganaraska Forest. A variety of activities are offered including guided hikes, historical tours of the forest, activities for children, horse drawn wagon rides, scavenger hunt, crafts, campfire, and snacks and refreshments. more...
Fall Forest Festival
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the York Regional Forest. Learn about wildlife management including hunting, conservation and habitat. Discover why leaves change colour and see the variety of seed fond in the Forest. 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...
Salmon River Canoe Paddle
Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Join local naturalist and canoeing/kayaking enthusiast Terry Sprague as he guides you on an interpretive paddle up the Salmon River, from Roblin to Croydon. This scenic quiet stretch of the river is full of colour in the fall and a delight to paddle. Rub shoulders with some of the river's inhabitants and learn about the wildflowers along the way, as well as the river's history. Look at some of the incredible flora and fauna along the way - great blue herons, water willow, painted turtles, and buttonbush. We will have lunch near an old bridge ruins where the river is but a trickle, before returning back to our cars. Please bring your own canoe. more...
3rd Annual Fall Festival Run
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
This is the Maniac's 3rd Annual Fall Festival Run. Every year this event gets better and better. Our Goody bag is second to none!! 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...
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...
Steppin' out on the Butternut Loop
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Take a walk in a neighbourhood that makes it easy for people of all ages and abilities to get out and move everyday of the year in the great outdoors. In this mixed-use area, you’ll appreciate the benefits that families, employees, and sports teams share in the same area of Kingston. 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...
Official Opening of Kawartha Trans Canada Trail
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
A day long community celebration of the opening of the section of the Trans Canada Trail between Peterborough and Lindsay. more...
Haunted Trails
October 14th -19th, 2008
A haunted walk through forest trails! Come and see if you can find "the lady of the lantern" who has been sighted 5 times in the past 6 years! The walk can take half an hour to an hour and a half to complete.
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