Celebration of Trails Walking & Hiking Events

Monarchs and Migrants Weekend

Saturday, August 30th & Sunday, August 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...

Hike the Ganaraska

September to December, 2008

Tighten up your laces and join the hike leaders of the Ganaraska Hiking Association as they explore the Ganaraska Trail and other trails in the region. You have over 30 hikes to choose from: more...

The Frontenac Challenge

Monday, September 1st - Friday, October 31st, 2008

The Frontenac Challenge involves hiking all 160 km of the Frontenac Provincial Park’s trail network between September 1^st and October 31^st.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 9^th at the park. more...

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...

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...

Depot in the Fall

Sunday, September 14th, 23008

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...

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

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...

Gems Beneath Your Boots

Wednesday, September 17th & Wednesday, September 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...

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...

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 3^rd 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...

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....

PFN Sunday morning bird walks last about 2 hours and are sure to please novice and expert birders alike with good opportunities to hear and see interesting local birds in different locations each week. Every Sunday in October. more...

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...

A day long community celebration of the opening of the section of the Trans Canada Trail between Peterborough and Lindsay. more...

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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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...

Enjoy an exhilarating run or walk through the scenic Cavan countryside, then visit our hospitality tent for delicious treats. Medals and prizes will be awarded, and all registered participants will receive a gift bag. The Cavan Hills Country Run is organized and hosted by St. John's Anglican Church, Ida, as a fundraiser in support of many local, national and international community projects more...

Enjoy a brisk walk with ecologists to a forest stream to learn how and why we protect forest aquatic resources which provide habitat for brook trout. Learn about the mushrooms in the forest with our fun-guy. more...

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...

A free evening hike for families to celebrate Hallowe’en. Wear your costume and enjoy a short hike, campfire, prizes, refreshments and much more! Bring your flashlight and your carved pumpkin to enter in a contest. The festivities start at 6:00 pm, and the hike begins at 6:30pm. more...

Walk or run a great trail for a great cause. Your choice a 5km walk, 5 km run, or 10 km run. Participants of all ages and levels are invited to attend. A post-run reception will be held at the Otonabee College Dining Room at Trent University and participants will receive a race kit. more...

Join other merry walkers along a 2km forest path. Learn about the holiday tradition of bells, Christmas tree traditions and the benefit of natural Christmas trees. Bells will be provided to help decorate a coniferous tree for the birds. more...


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