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2008 Looking for Adventure Events
These events are for the adventurous, those who are looking for something other than the well worn path.
The Frontenac Challenge
September 1st - October 31st, 2008
The Frontenac Challenge involves hiking all 160 km of the 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 from the Frontenac Provincial Park Office, obtain a park permit and then set out to hike through the autumn splendour of Frontenac Provincial Park. Participants will receive a certificate at an award BBQ on November 9th at the park. more...
Haliburton Forest Trail Race
September 7th, 2008
The Haliburton Forest Trail Race offers runners a choice between 25k, 50k, 50 mile and 100 mile runs through some of the most beautiful scenery the area has to offer. This is the 15th annual year for this event, with runners coming from all over North America & Europe. 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...
McGillen, Ayotte, Dupuis (MAD) 10km
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Enjoy this roller coaster 10km run. This course is an out and back on a paved road over rolling hills. This is an age graded race where all athletes compete at a level playing field. more...
Depot in the Fall
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
The 9 km hike gets you up close and personal with lakes, granite outcrops, polyploidy ferns, beaver dams, logging history and interior campsites in the Depot Lakes Conservation Area. This conservation area is 3,000 acres in size and contains Second, Third and Fourth Depot Lakes. Hiking time is approximately 5 hours with stops and lunch. more...
Gems Beneath Your Boots
September 14th & 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...
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...
Crank the Sheild
September 19th-21st, 2008
This Signature competitive event is sure to test your mountain biking abilities! With 3 stages over 250 KM between Muskoka and Haliburton, and great accommodations along the way, Crank the Shield will provide riders with both great riding and a truly memorable experience. Pre registration is required so visit www.cranktheshield.com for more information. 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...
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...
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...
South Algonquin Ride and Camp
Saturday, September 27th - Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Enjoy the adventure, enjoy the breath taking beauty. Bring your own horse, camp overnight and ride the trails in the South End of Algonquin Park. 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...
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...
Kawartha Rube-Eh?
Saturday, October 4th,2008
A bicycle adventure ride on varying types of road surfaces, from pavement, to gravel road to rail trail to forest tract. You have your choice of two distances - 60km. and 35 km. This is a fundraiser for the Kawartha Lakes Food Source a food bank serving the residents of the City Of Kawartha Lakes. Participants can try for their own Personal Best Time or simply survive the course. 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...
Professor Hossenfeffer's FAUX PAS
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
At the 2007 Halloween Geocaching Event Cache “In Pursuit of a Repulsive Potion” unsuspecting Geocachers endured the horrifying hunt for repulsive potion ingredients; the treacherous journey through the Cemetery of Chaos and Corruption; and the incessant, cackling of the wild and wacky Witches of Wilberforce only to become the unwitting accomplices to the horrendous, gut wrenching, disembowelment of Professor Hossenfeffer who fell victim to the witches “SPILLING YOUR GUTS” spell. This October 2008 join fellow Geocachers in the search for suitable donor organs and assist a renowned medical team of Cracker-Jack-Doctors as they perform radical reconstructive surgery on Professor Hossenfeffer. This activity does not require an in-depth knowledge of anatomy but you should know your left arm for your right ventricle. Rated “G” this outing is suitable for all ages so kids it’s all right to bring your parents as long as they promise to behave. Dress for the weather (we have yet to have good weather but we’ve always had a good time)Bring flashlights, sterilize your GPS and make sure you sign your Organ Donor card. more...
Holloween-X-Country Run
Sunday, October 26th, 2008
Come and enjoy this 5km cross-country endeavour. A challenging route with a mixture of paved and gravel road and woodland trails. A gorgeous race with great prizes. more...
Dirty Duathlon
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Join us November 8th for the Dirty Duathlon, don’t miss it. 3.8km trail run/10 km mountain bike/3.8km trail run and a Rookie Wave that is half the distance. This race has been true to its name “Dirty”. This is a race for all you who love to mountain bike and run. All abilities welcome. A great experience lots of fun and excitement for the whole family. more...
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