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2010 Family Fun Events Frontenac Challenge September 1st 2010 - October 31st 2010 The Frontenac Challenge involves hiking all 160 km of Frontenac Provincial Park’s trail network between September 1st and October 31st. To meet the challenge, all participants have to do is pick up a registration form and the Frontenac Provincial Park Office, obtain a park permit and then set out to hike through the autumn splendor of Frontenac Provincial Park. Participants will receive a certificate at an awards BBQ on November 7th at the Park.
Monarchs and Migrants Weekend Saturday September 4th and Sunday September 5th 2010 10:00AM - 5:00PM Discover the world of Monarch Butterflies and migrant birds by taking part in nature walks, bird banding, monarch tagging and much more at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. more...
York Regional Forest Festival "Nature's Creations" Saturday September 11th, 2010 Local artisans and wood crafters will demonstrate their art; lovely, local, hand-crafted wood products. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the Regional forest or walk the trails on guided hikes at 11 am and 1 pm. more...
Paul's Dirty Enduro Saturday, September 18th, 2010 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...
8th Annual Hike Haliburton Festival Friday, September 24, 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010 Come out and enjoy the beautiful fall colours in the Haliburton Highlands. With a variety of hikes to choose from there is truly something to suit all interests, ages and abilities! All hikes are guided and free. Donations are appreciated. more...
Ganaraska Forest Open House and Members Day - In partnership with Cameco Saturday September 25, 2010 A fun-filled afternoon of activities; including horse drawn wagon rides, food and refreshments, crafts, face painting, music, and informative hikes through the Ganaraska Forest. more...
Friends of the Trail - Fall Hike Sunday, September 26th, 2010 We'll meet at Station Park in Frankford (corner of Wellingotn & Mill St) at 2:00 pm and spend a fun day exercising and enjoying nature, join us! 5 km and 10 km lengths. Dogs welcome but must be on leashes and we request that owners pick up after them. more...
2010 Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day Saturday, October 2, 2010 This free event will be a fun day for kids of all ages and riding abilities. We’re taking our kids out of the city and into the forest - off of the side walks and onto a real mountain bike trail! They will experience the thrill of riding along rolling dirt trails in small groups for about an hour. Experienced guides for each group will offer tips and techniques on how to safely handle the new challenges of trail riding. A bike mechanic will be on site to help with minor mechanical issues and ensure everyone gets a safe start on their ride. Rides will be leaving about every 10 minutes and groups will be organized according to the kids’ ages and riding abilities so everyone will have an enjoyable trail riding experience. Free lunch and hot chocolate will be provided for all the kids and available to parents at a nominal cost. more...
Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride Saturday, October 2rd, 2010 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. more... Autumn Trail Walk Thursday, October 7, 2010 Take a stroll on the trails while enjoying the beautiful fall colours with your personal guide Bart Carswell. more...
Halloween Howl Saturday, October, 30, 2010 Join Orillia Parks and Recreation in partnership with Special Olympics Orillia for the scariest run/walk you will ever attend. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place runners in each category. Don't think the run/walk is too serious though, as prizes will also be awarded to those with the best costumes. Come out, get active, dress up, and support a great cause at the 3rd Annual Halloween Howl Fun Run/Walk! more...
Halloween X-Country 5k Run Sunday October 31st 2010 A Halloween 5K race through the beautiful trails of Ganaraska Forest—costumes strongly encouraged! more...
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