National Capital Region Events

Apr
3
Thu
[Spring Hike] Morris Island Conservation Area 7+/- km
Apr 3 @ 10:30 am
[Spring Hike] Morris Island Conservation Area 7+/- km

Name of Hike :  Morris Island Conservation Area

Date : Thursday April 3, 2025

Hike Leaders: Linda Graupner and Tim Musclow  linda.graupner@sympatico.ca

Start : Morris Island Conservation Area, 156 Morris Island Dr., Fitzroy Harbour. 

NOTE:  there is a $7 parking fee – you may wish to carpool!

Start Time : 10:30 AM

Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38053432

Distance : The walk will be approx. 7 kms depending on trail conditions.  

Group Size : 20

What to bring:  Bring a snack or picnic lunch for the trail.

Other information :  This is an easy and scenic walk along a beautiful section of the Ottawa River.  Parts of the trail have rocks and tree roots, so hiking boots and poles are recommended, and you may wish to bring spikes in case there is still ice on the trails. 

Sign up between Saturday March 29, 9am and Wednesday April 2 noon.

Sign Up Link : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UPM2c3EpORLBac3pjSbJWoIrUqJUfuC2?usp=sharing

Apr
8
Tue
[Spring Hike] Riviere Blanche Trail from Ferme Dalton 7+/- km
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am
[Spring Hike] Riviere Blanche Trail from Ferme Dalton 7+/- km
ame of Hike : Riviere Blanche Trail from Ferme Dalton
 
Date of Hike :   Tuesday April 8, 2025 (Thursday April 10 is our potluck social )
 
Time : 10:30 AM 
 

Hike Leader : Barbara Wilson barbarawilson142@yahoo.ca  613-837-2377 (h) 613-355-2377 (c)

Start Location :  Mnt Dalton off Blvd. Saint-Rene East, Gatineau.  There is a small parking area at the entrance to the farm

Distance :  7+/- km

Group size :  20

Route detailshttps://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/riviere-blanche-trail-f7696a9

Lunch plans : Bring snack/sandwich for a stop en route

Other Information :  Wear appropriate clothing and footwear ; Depending on weather, spikes  might be required.   Poles might be helpful.  Mostly flat but there are a couple of steep bits.  Walking surface is street and trail  walking with a couple of surprise structures
 
Apres-Hike :  For those interested, a social stop at  Loca Moca Cafe, 799 Blvd. de la Gappe https://mocalocacafe.com/menu/
 
Sign up : Saturday, April 5 @ 9 AM – Monday April 7@ 3 PM (Please honour the deadline for signup)
 
Apr
10
Thu
Potluck Dinner and Social
Apr 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Potluck Dinner and Social

Come and join your fellow cycling friends for an evening of fine food and comeraderie

Refer to the poster sent to you by email.

Confirm your attendance and what dish you will bring with Dale Featherstonhaugh at dfeatherstonhaugh@gmail.com