walking alberta - Volkssport Association of Alberta

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Honourary Patron: His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.,
Governor General of Canada; Président d'honneur: Son Excellence le très honorable David Johnston,
C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Gouverneur général du Canada
WHAT IS VOLKSSPORTING?
Volkssporting, translated from German is “the sport of the people”.
Promoting physical fitness and good health, all events are non-competitive, with volkssporters themselves,
choosing the sport, the distance and the pace. In Canada, walking events are by far the most popular of all
the volkssport activities.
Walk events are conducted along a pre-measured trail usually through scenic or historic areas. Walks usually
offer a short distance (5-6 km) and a longer distance (10-11 km). The four types of walking events in Canada
are:
Guided Walks: Participants meet at a specified place and all start at the same registration time. A member
of the host club usually heads the group as a guide.
Map Walks: Participants meet at a specified place and registration time. Maps are provided and
volkssporters proceed along the route at their own pace.
Annual Volksmarch Events: Generally, the event has a longer registration time. Participants proceed along
the route at their own pace.
Year-Round/Seasonal Events: Self-guided walks enjoyable during daylight hours every day of the year or
applicable season. After self-registering, volkssporters retrieve instructions from a Walk Box and then
proceed along the route at their own pace. Walkers may complete the distance as often as desired during
the course of the year or season. All distances can be recorded but only two events may be recorded, one
from 1 January to 30 June and one from 1 July to 31 December.
Clubs have Group Year-Round/Seasonal Event walks; some are listed in the Calendar. Check with each
Club to see if there are walks in their area.
HISTORY OF VOLKSSPORTING
Volkssport evolved from public running races (Volkslauf) sponsored by sporting clubs in southern Germany
which were held in the early 1960’s. In 1963, the Sports Club of Bobingen, a small town near Augsburg,
Germany, organized the first Volkslauf or "run of the folks" to stir interest in the club among the general public.
The idea caught on quickly in Bavaria and within a couple of years, Volkslaufs were being sponsored by
sports clubs throughout Southern Germany. In 1968, the Internationaler Volkssportverband (IVV) was
founded by West Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria and their crests are on the IVV emblem.
Since then, many countries have joined and are now participating.
The IVV originally sponsored only volksmarches but has steadily grown to include other sport contests:
bicycling, skiing, snowshoeing, swimming, and inline skating.
Volkssporting made its debut in Canada in the early 1980’s and has grown steadily ever since. The Canadian
Volkssport Federation (CVF) was formed in 1986 and now has over 30 member clubs throughout most
regions of Canada, plus provincial organizations in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Hundreds of
volkssporting events are sponsored each year in Canada.
—some excerpts prepared by the Canadian Volkssport Federation
VOLKSSPORT ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
Box 131, 3-11 Bellerose Drive
St. Albert AB T8N 5C9
www.walkalberta.ca
VAA PRESIDENT
Kathleen Parr
[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Please note change in VAA
Calendar format – Scheduled
events precede Year Round
or Seasonal events.
2012 EVENTS: see page 5
YEAR ROUND & SEASONAL
EVENTS: see page 25
WHAT IS VOLKSSPORTING?
HISTORY OF VOLKSSPORTING
VOLKSSPORT ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE ....................... 1
WALKING ADVISORY ............................................................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................... 2
CVF TRAIL RATING GUIDELINES ......................................... 2
CVF NEWS
25TH ANNIVERSARY PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE ..... 3
CONVENTION .................................................................. 3
JOIN A CLUB ........................................................................... 3
VAA SALES ITEMS ................................................................. 3
VAA CONTEST ....................................................................... 3
PROGRAMS ............................................................................ 4
2012 EVENTS ......................................................................... 5
VAA AGM REGISTRATION FORM ......................................... 6
PHILLIPS AWARD ................................................................... 9
VAA CONVENTION ................................................................. 9
VAA AWARDS ....................................................................... 10
CVF AWARDS ....................................................................... 15
JANUARY 2013 EVENTS ...................................................... 24
YEAR ROUND & SEASONAL EVENTS ............................... 25
SPECIAL THANKS
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE
Before starting, all participants are simply asked to register.
The first five events are free for everyone. If a person wants to participate in the event without receiving the
event award or IVV credit after completing the free events, the person may be allowed to participate for free,
or, depending upon the sponsoring club, pay the Club's stated fee not exceeding $2.00 (to help cover the cost
of the event, insurance and other expenses). Check at the event registration desk for the fees charged by the
sponsoring club.
Year Round & Seasonal Events, within Alberta, cost from $1 to $2. Check the registration information sheet
for the required fee.
A person may enroll in the IVV International Individual Achievement Awards program by purchasing IVV
Event and/or Distance record books at $7 per book. The first event book is available free of charge from your
club or the VAA. These awards are based on a person's progressive record of the number of events and
distance in kilometres completed. Membership in a volkssport club is not required, but encouraged. Record
books are stamped at each event for those participating in the program.
WALKING ADVISORY
Extreme weather conditions could also raise the difficulty of routes, thus volkssporters should take caution
when this occurs. When walking in the mountains, it is advisable to:
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Wear sturdy footwear.
Bring clothing items for sudden change in weather.
Carry water.
Walk in groups of no less than six.
Use a walking stick(s).
Carry edibles in sealed containers.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ALL EVENTS ARE CVF SANCTIONED
START/FINISH TIMES
Start and finish times vary. Check individual walk
information.
AWARDS
An IVV Credit is given for each event. Certificates may
be available for special events and programs.
REGISTRATION DESK
Registration points are noted on each event description
under “Start Point”. Look for walk / volkssport signs
and/or the IVV / CVF logo on a banner or flag.
Each participant should be at the Start Point prior to
stated Start time. All participants must register for
liability insurance.
WEATHER
All events are held regardless of most weather
conditions. However, during severe weather conditions,
check with Event Contact Person prior to the walk. Bring
suitable clothing for conditions and, as always,
comfortable footwear.
REGISTRATION FEES
See EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE on
page 1.
REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments are available at start and/or finish. Some
special events may have food available at nominal cost.
DISTANCE
Each event is noted as to distance. Distances may vary
from Event Calendar information, when the route is
finalized. You will receive credit for the actual distance.
PETS
Pets are not allowed in some areas. If in doubt, please
check with the contact person. If allowed, they must be
leashed and cleaned up after. If in an off-leash area,
they are to be under control at all times.
ELIGIBILITY
The events are open to everyone. Children under 12
must be accompanied by an adult. The walks are
conducted under the rules of the IVV/CVF and
participants agree to abide by these rules.
DISCLAIMER
The sponsors of this event cannot be held responsible
for any lost or stolen items, accidents or injuries at any
time. All participants must sign a release Waiver and
indemnity before starting the event.
CVF TRAIL RATING GUIDELINES
The following two-part rating system was designed to indicate to Volkssporters an estimation of the difficulty of a
trail for a CVF-sanctioned walk in Canada. The sponsoring Federation member decides what rating to assign the
trail(s). The first part uses a number to refer to the difficulty of the incline while the second part uses a letter to refer
to the nature of the terrain (indicated within each event information under “RATING”).
PART 1 – INCLINE
1. very little hill or stair climbing
2. some moderate hill or stair climbing
3. some significant hill or stair climbing
4. a good deal of significant hill or stair
climbing
5. many steep hills or high altitude trails
2C in Nordegg
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PART 2 – TERRAIN
A. almost entirely on pavement, probably suitable for baby strollers
B. a significant part of the walk takes place on well-groomed trails
with very little more difficult terrain
C. a significant part of the walk takes place on somewhat difficult
terrain (rocky, rooted paths)
D. a significant part of the walk takes place on very difficult terrain
E. the majority of the walk takes place on very difficult terrain
1A in St. Albert
2B in Lacombe
CVF NEWS
25TH ANNIVERSARY PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE (2012 only) – To commemorate the
25th Anniversary of the Canadian Volkssport Federation, CVF is sponsoring the Anniversary
Participation Challenge, a special program that replaces the Winter Exercise Program for
2012. The program starts 1 January 2012 and lasts until the end of the year. The challenge
will consist of having everyone in a Club walk, skate, bike, etc. or volunteer (one hour
minimum) 25 times during the year 2012, in Canada only. It is free to participate. A certificate
will be awarded to those who complete the challenge. The form is available online at
www.walks.ca or ask your Club President for a copy.
2012 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION – 18-20 May in Ottawa. Rooms may be booked
at Algonquin College for $84.95/room per night. For reservations, call 1-866-921-5763 and
state the Group Code 49855. For registration form and more information, go to
www.walks.ca.
JOIN A CLUB!!
Barrhead Walkie Talkie Volkssport Club
5914-56 Street, Barrhead AB T7N 1C8
Margaret Attrill, 780-674-4403
[email protected]
Chinook Country Pacers Volkssport Club
Box 1166, Cardston AB T0K 0K0
Sherri McDonald, 403-653-3824
[email protected]
Devon Discovery Walkers
Irene Miller, 780-462-0726
[email protected]
Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
Box 781, Fox Creek AB T0H 1P0
Cindy Tillapaugh
[email protected]
St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
www.trekkerswalks.ca
25 Lincoln Crescent
St. Albert AB T8N 3M9
David Hall, 780-951-2882
[email protected]
Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
2973 Hull Way N.E.
Medicine Hat AB T1C 1R1
Dan Weatherbee, 403-526-8104
[email protected]
Wetaskiwin Volkssport Walking Club
RR 1 Site 11 Box 5
Millet AB T0Z 1Z0
Alda W. 780-361-5530
VAA SALES ITEMS
20th Anniversary pin
2 cm (¾ inches high)
Alberta Volkssport
20 Years
License plate
VAA pin
3 cm (1¼ inches high)
$1.00 each
$5.00 each
VOLKSSPORT
ASSOCIATION
ALBERTA
$2.50 each
Available for purchase at most walks sponsored by the
VAA. Items may also be ordered by contacting
Phyllis May at 780-487-3570 or [email protected]
VAA CONTEST
The VAA is holding a contest to select a YRE or Seasonal in the province.
Tell us what
you think!
The prize is that the event fee will be reimbursed to the winning club.
We need your help to find the winner. Please fill out the "Alberta
YRE / Seasonal Contest" form located in each walk box and then place
the completed form in any walk box afterwards.
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PROGRAMS! PROGRAMS! PROGRAMS!
All programs listed below are officially sanctioned by IVV and CVF. Some CVF programs have time limits, see
below. When stamping your program booklet, watch for events that are registered for more than one program
and therefore, may have more than one stamp.
ALBERTA CHALLENGE (no time limit) – All
Year round / Seasonal events in Alberta.
Four levels of achievement with certificate
awarded for each. For registration, contact
your Alberta Club President or VAA to receive your free
program booklet. Booklet is also available in walk boxes.
CANADA CUP (no time limit) – Any event
in each of the provinces & territories, Two
levels: 10 and 13 provinces and / or
territories. For registration, contact CVF; cost $10 for
certificate, $25 t-shirt and certificate.
CAPITAL CITIES (no time limit) –
Designated Year round / Seasonal events.
a) any 10 cities designated as provincial or territorial
capitals plus the capital city of Canada; and b) all 10
cities designated as provincial capitals, the 3 territorial
capitals plus the capital city of Canada. For
registration, contact CVF; cost is $10.00 for patch and
certificate.
WALK ALBERTA (no time limit) – supports
the VAA program for walking with Alberta's
Volkssport Clubs throughout the Province,
locations listed on Alberta website or contact
VAA President for current list. For booklet,
contact your Alberta Club President or VAA; certificate
awarded upon completion. Booklet is also available in
walk boxes.
WATERFALL (ending 31 December 2013) –
Designated Year round / Seasonal events that
pass within sight of a Natural Waterfall. This is
a joint program with CVF and the American
Volkssport Association. For registration, contact CVF;
cost is $5.00 for pin and certificate.
WINERY, CHEESE & BREWERY (ending
31 December 2012) – Designated Year
round / Seasonal plus special events, that
pass within sight of a Winery, Cheese Factory or
Brewery in Canada. Three levels of achievement. For
registration, contact CVF; cost is $5.00 for pin and
certificate.
CENOTAPH / WAR MEMORIAL ( ending
31 December 2013) – Designated Year round /
YELLOWHEAD (ending 31 December 2012) –
Seasonal events and walks on November 11
Designated Year round / Seasonal events on
that pass within sight of a Cenotaph / War
the Yellowhead Highway in British Columbia,
Memorial. Canada is divided into three zones and
Alberta,
Saskatchewan and Manitoba; 2 of the
there are 3 levels of achievement. For registration,
designated
walks per province must be completed.
contact CVF; cost is $5.00 for pin and certificate.
For registration, contact CVF; cost is $5.00 for
LIGHTHOUSE (no time limit) – Designated Year certificate.
round / Seasonal events. Canada is divided
into three zones and there are 3 levels of
achievement. For registration, contact CVF;
cost is $5.00 for pin and certificate.
RIVER & RAVINE (yearly) – Twelve
designated Tuesday evening events focused
around a scenic River or Ravine in the Edmonton
area, maximum scenery and enjoyment of nature's
beauty. Booklet is available free at any of the
designated walks. Three levels of certificate awarded.
SCHOLAR (5 years ending 31 December
2012) – Designated Year round / Seasonal
events that pass within sight of a formal
educational institution in Canada. For registration,
contact CVF; cost is $5.00 for pin and certificate.
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Register for CVF programs by contacting:
Canadian Volkssport Federation
PO Box 2668, Station D
Ottawa ON K1P 5W7
(613) 234-7333, [email protected]
OR obtain registration forms at: www.walks.ca
VAA program booklets available by contacting:
Volkssport Association of Alberta
Box 131, 3-11 Bellerose Drive
St. Albert AB T8N 5C9,
www.walkalberta.ca
VAA President, Kathleen Parr
780-998-1033, [email protected]
2012 EVENTS
1 JANUARY 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
NEW YEAR’S DAY GUIDED WALK
JANUARY 2012
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EDMONTON, AB
MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Irene Miller 780-462-0726
[email protected]
START POINT
West Edmonton Mall, Gold’s Gym
Entrance 8, Lower Level,
Suite 1764, 8882-170 St. NW
T5T 4J2
DISTANCE
6, 7 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION 8:00 AM
START 8:30 AM
TRAIL Mall walk.
DIRECTIONS Entrance 8 is off 90 Ave. on the
ground level (covered parking), directly below the
Palace Casino.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Dave Luscombe 780-475-7211
[email protected]
START POINT
St. Albert Inn & Suites
156 St. Albert Rd., T8N 0P5
Front desk, 780-459-5551
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Streets of St. Albert.
MISC. New Year's Day Walk. Dress warm. Social
and Smorg after the walk in the St. Albert Inn
"Heritage Room". Seniors' rates. NOTE: If
temperature is below -20 C, an indoor walk will be
available.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take St. Albert Tr. to
St. Albert. Just past the St. Albert Inn, left turn onto
Gate Ave. and immediately turn left again into the
Inn parking lot.
Frosty Friend
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MEDICINE HAT, AB
VCMH PRESIDENT’S GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Sharon Petrick 403-526-7407
[email protected]
Dan Weatherbee 403-526-8104
[email protected]
START POINT
Royal Canadian Legion
702-2 St. SE, T1A 0E1
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
2B
WALK START TIME 1:00 PM
TRAIL Residential streets, red shale and asphalt
trails.
DIRECTIONS From the Trans Canada Hwy. take 1 St.
SW and proceed a few kilometres past City Hall to
Maple Ave. Take right at Tim Hortons. Follow signs to
Legion.
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ST. ALBERT, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Sharon Tchir 780-458-5769
[email protected]
START POINT
Kingswood Park Shelter
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION 12:30 PM
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Trails and paths of St. Albert.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, turn east (right) onto
Sturgeon Rd. Left turn on Sir Winston Churchill Ave.
Watch for signs to parking lot on the left.
Happy New Year!
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On the brink
in Nordegg
Flashy Leaders
VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA AGM VAA
2012 VAA AGM
4-6 MAY IN DEVON
Devon Golf & Country Club, 1130 River Valley, Devon AB T9G 1Z3
Phone: 1-866-660-3039, 780-987-3477; www.devongolf.ca
ACCOMMODATIONS: If you wish, you may contact the following to make your own accommodation.
Key West Inn in Devon - 71 Superior St. Devon AB T9G 1K9. There will be a block of rooms reserved for
Volksmarchers. Rates per room include tax: seniors $83.00, adults $94.00. Contact information: 780-987-2511,
www.keywestinn.ca, [email protected]; Rooms can also be booked at www.booking.com.
Devon Lions Campground - 1140 Saskatchewan Ave. E; mailing address: #5, 20 Haven Avenue, Devon AB T9G 2B9. For
campsite with 30 amp. power, water, sewer $36.00, rates vary depending on services. Contact information:
780-987-4777, www.devonlionspark.com.
Hotels in Leduc are about 15 minutes away.
REGISTRATION:
Please send registration form with your cheque made
payable to the Devon Discovery Walkers to:
PHYLLIS MAY
220 COUNTRY CLUB PT
EDMONTON AB T6M 2J6
Or call Phyllis at 780-487-3570 for more details.
Join us!
Walk for your health
and get to know other
participants from
across Alberta.
Registration will be accepted until APRIL 27th.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REGISTRATION FORM FOR 2012 VAA AGM
Name:
Address:
City:
Province:
Postal Code:
E-mail:
Saturday Lunch
Telephone: (
$15.00 includes GST & tip 
Attend Convention (no charge) 
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Saturday Dinner Buffet
)
$29.00 includes GST & tip 
Amount enclosed: $_____________
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EDMONTON, AB
MAP WALK
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SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Suite 1764, 8882-170 St. NW
T5T 4J2
DISTANCE
6, 7 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 8:30 AM
TRAIL Mall walk.
Palace Casino.
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MEDICINE HAT, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
702-2 St. SE, T1A 0E1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
DIRECTIONS From the Trans Canada Hwy. take 1 St.
Legion.
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EDMONTON, AB
GROUP YRE WALK #133
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Phyllis May 780-487-3570
[email protected]
START POINT
Husky Convenience Store
at Wolf Willow
6827-170 St., T5P 4W4
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Trail winds through beautiful Wolf Willow and
a wooded ravine.
MISC. Washrooms at start.
DIRECTIONS Drive south on 170 St. to 69 Ave.
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ST. ALBERT, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Sharon Tchir (780) 458-5769
[email protected]
START POINT
St. Albert Place, west door
5 St. Anne St., T8N 3Z9
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Streets and trails of St. Albert.
MISC. A Winter Walk Celebration.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton on Hwy. 2 (St. Albert
Rd.), turn left (west) onto St. Anne Street. St. Albert
Place will be on your right. Start Point is the far west
door.
NOTE: Park in public parking lot in front. Walk
across street, follow sidewalk (right side) along river
to back of building to registration desk.
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10 MARCH 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
GUIDED WALK
3 MARCH 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
GROUP YRE WALK #132
MARCH 2012
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Walkers Have Perfect Form!
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Kathleen Parr 780-998-1033
[email protected]
START POINT
Best Western St. Albert
460 St. Albert Tr., T8N 5J9
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL On paved trails and sidewalks.
St. Albert. Take St. Albert Tr. north past McKenney
Ave. / Bellerose Dr. Best Western is on the left.
Turn left onto Lennox Dr., left onto Liberton Dr.,
and left into parking lot.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
702-2 St. SE, T1A 0E1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL Shale, sidewalk and paved trail.
DIRECTIONS From the Trans Canada Hwy., take 1 St.
Legion.
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17 MARCH 2012
EDMONTON, AB
CVF PROGRAM: YELLOWHEAD
GROUP YRE WALK #226
The
Marathoners
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Dave Luscombe (780) 475-7211
[email protected]
START POINT
Castle Downs YMCA
11510-153 Ave., T5K 6A3
Meet inside YMCA for group walk.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 2:00 PM
TRAIL Trail goes around a beautiful lake and
through some residential areas.
MISC. Washrooms available inside the YMCA.
Parking available.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Yellowhead Tr.,
then north on 127 St. and east on153 Ave.
From St. Albert, take 127 St. south, then east on
153 Ave.
The YMCA is on the corner of Castle Downs Rd.
and 153 Ave.
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MEDICINE HAT, AB
SAAMIS HEIGHTS COULEE MAP WALK
APRIL 2012
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WALKING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Are you planning a trip to British
Columbia in 2012?
If so the
Volkssport Association of British
Columbia and its member clubs
offer you a warm welcome to walk
with us. Please check VABC`s
website, www.volkssportingbc.ca
for information on times and
locations of group walks.
You are also cordially invited to
try out any of our mail-in walks in
scenic locations ranging from
Mount Robson to Tofino.
Any questions? Contact Beverley
Cattrall at [email protected].
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SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Tourist Centre
8 Gehring Rd. SW, T1B 4W1
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
1A & 2A
WALK START TIME 10:00 AM
TRAIL Sidewalks, paved trails and shale.
MISC. Refreshments and washrooms available at
start and finish.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy., exit at
College Ave. Take College Ave. south to Gehring
Rd. Turn right on Gehring Rd. to Tourist Centre
(near Saamis Teepee).
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SHERWOOD PARK, AB
CVF PROGRAM: SCHOLAR
EVENING GROUP YRE WALK #314
SPONSOR
CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
Franklin’s Inn
2016 Sherwood Dr., T8A 3X3
780-467-1234
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 6:30 PM
TRAIL Walks across a covered bridge, winds down a
natural ravine trail and passes seven public schools.
MISC. Ample parking.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, via Sherwood Park
Freeway, turn left onto Brentwood Blvd. and turn right
on Sherwood Dr. Turn right at the first light into the
Inn’s parking lot. From Edmonton, via Baseline Rd.,
turn right onto Sherwood Dr. and left turn onto
Festival Ave. and into the Inn parking lot.
14 APRIL 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
St. Albert United Church
20 Green Grove Dr., T8N 5H6
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 2:30 PM
TRAIL Trails and streets of St. Albert.
MISC. This walk will precede a Trekkers’ potluck
supper at the Church Hall at 5:00 PM and the
Annual General Meeting immediately following the
potluck. You are welcome to join us for any part of
the day. Food can be left in the Hall while on the
walk as there are full facilities. Please bring your
own plates and utensils. Come out and socialize.
Fun for the whole family.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, go north on Hwy. 2
(St. Albert Rd.) to St. Albert. Turn left on Green
Grove Dr. United Church is on the left.
21 APRIL 2012
BEAUMONT, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Joe Sombach 780-458-4667
[email protected]
START POINT
Beaumont Regional Activities Centre
5303-50 St., T4X 1A1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Paved trails around beautiful Beaumont and
Don Sparrow Lake.
MISC. Walk by a most beautiful church on The Hill
overlooking the busy town of Beaumont.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take 50 St. south,
which turns into Hwy. 814 and then into 50 St. in
Beaumont. Turn left at 5303-50 St. to the Activities
Centre.
From QE2 Highway, go east on Hwy. 625 to
Beaumont. Turn north on 50 St. to 5303-50 St. and
turn into the Activities Centre.
28 APRIL 2012
ST ALBERT, AB
GUIDED WALK
24 APRIL 2012
MORINVILLE, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Lou Arsenault 780-249-5860
[email protected]
START POINT
Shell Station, 107 St. & 100 Ave.
T8R 1A2
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 6:30 PM
TRAIL Trails and residential streets of Morinville.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 2 north to the
main Morinville exit, which takes you to 100 Ave. Turn
right on 100 Ave. to 107 St. and the Shell Station is on
your right.
PHILLIPS AWARD
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Lacombe Park Shelter
McKenney Ave.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 10:30 AM
TRAIL Residential streets and trails in St. Albert.
DIRECTIONS From St Albert Rd, turn west on
McKenney Ave. and follow it to Morgan. Turn right
into Lacombe Lake Park parking lot. Registration is
at the park shelter.
Pauline Mann of the Volkssport Club of Medicine
Hat and Richard Parr of St Albert Volkssport Club
received the Phillips Award from Kathleen Parr, VAA
President, for having a history of performing
outstanding service for Volkssport in Alberta.
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5 MAY 2012
DEVON, AB
VAA PRESIDENT'S WALK
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
www.walkalberta.ca
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Devon Golf & Country Club.
1130 River Valley, T9G 1Z3
780-987-3477, www.devongolf.ca
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
3B
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Streets and trails within Devon.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 60, take north entrance into
Devon. At 4-way stop, turn left then right onto
Saskatchewan Ave. W. Follow to end and continue
down the hill on Saskatchewan Ave. E. Turn left at
Devon Golf and Country Club sign.
VOLKSSPORT ASSOCIATION
OF ALBERTA
4 MAY 2012
CLIFFORD E. LEE BIRD SANCTUARY, AB
VAA AGM WELCOME WALK
GUIDED WALK
Robert Duncan 780-963-4145
[email protected]
START POINT
Clifford E. Lee Bird Sanctuary
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1B
START 6:30 PM
TRAIL Along country roads and through the
sanctuary. Bring your binoculars.
MISC. This walk begins the Volkssport Association of
Alberta Convention weekend. Water provided.
Snacks available at the finish.
DIRECTIONS Take Hwy. 60 north from Devon or
south from Hwy. 16 or 16A to Woodbend Rd. Turn
west for 1.6 km, turn south for 1.6 km. Watch for
Clifford E. Lee signs.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Saturday, 5 May 2012
DEVON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
1130 River Valley, Devon, AB
WALK:
LUNCH:
AGM:
BANQUET:
10:00 AM
Between 12:00 & 1:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
Lunch
Banquet
Total cost
$15.00, GST & tip included
Registration form is on page 6, also available from the
Devon Discovery Walkers or the Volkssport Association
of Alberta.
EVERYONE IS INVITED
TO ATTEND THE WALKS
AND MEETING
SEE VAA SALES ITEMS
ON PAGE 3.
6 MAY 2012
DEVON , AB
VAA AGM CONVENTION WALK
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Bob Duncan, 780-963-4145
[email protected]
START POINT
Devon Golf & Country Club
1130 River Valley, T9G 1Z3
780-987-3477, www.devongolf.ca
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
3B
START 9:00 AM
TRAIL Residential streets and trails around Devon.
MISC. Parking and washrooms available at start.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 60, take north entrance into
Devon. At 4-way stop, turn left then right onto
Saskatchewan Ave. W. Follow to end and continue
down the hill on Saskatchewan Ave. E. Turn left at
Devon Golf and Country Club sign.
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VAA AWARDS
Level Achieved
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Level Achieved
Gold
Silver
Bronze
WELL DONE!
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ALBERTA CHALLENGE
Participants
Lou Arsenault, Niels Breum
Lou Arsenault, Niels Breum, Myrna O'Neil, Evelyn Rogers, Sharon Tchir
Lou Arsenault, Niels Breum, Myrna O'Neil, Kathleen, Parr, Sharon Pomeroy,
Evelyn Rogers, Sharon Tchir
Lou Arsenault (twice), Niels Breum, David Hall, Myrna O'Neil, Kathleen Parr,
Sharon Pomeroy, Evelyn Rogers, Sharon Tchir
RIVER & RAVINE
Participants
Niels Breum, Peter & Sonja Van Bostelen
David Robinson, Jennie Ruim, Johanna Snoek
David Hall, Vicki Robinson, Sharon Tchir
WALK ALBERTA
Participants
Evelyn Rogers
Peter & Sonja Van Bostelen
Phyllis May
Lou Arsenault, Iris Campbell, Sharon Pomeroy
David Hall, Myrna O'Neil
Niels Breum, Sylvia Fisher, Ethel Hanson, Dave Luscombe, Pauline Mann, Sara McEwan,
Edna McKelvie, Kathleen & Richard Parr, Willem & Johanna Snoek, Joy Tomek
January 1 – November 15, 2011
VAA HONOURARY MEMBERS
The VAA is pleased to add the following members to our list of Honorary Members in 2011.
Helen Rousseau of the
St. Albert Trekkers has
done volunteer work for
26 years.
12 MAY 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
WORLD WALKING DAY
PRAIRIE RIVER VOLKSMARCH
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Gas City Campground
DISTANCE
7 & 14 km
RATING
2A
TRAIL Asphalt trail.
MISC. World Walking Day Event. Meet for brunch
after walk, place TBA.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy. east or west,
take 7 St. SW and follow Gas City campground
signs.
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Bob & Billie Collins were
founding members of the
in 1992.
12 MAY 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
WORLD WALKING DAY
MAP GUIDED WALK & MARATHON
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
5 St. Anne Street, T8N 3Z9
DISTANCE
5, 10, 11, 20, 21, 22, 31, 42 km
RATING
2A
START TIMES
The Registration / Stamping desk
is open from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Participants
walking the complete marathon are advised to
start at 6:00 AM.
TRAIL World Walking Day Event. Annual
marathon.
MISC. Walkers may walk any or all of the distances
offered.
DIRECTIONS From Edmont on on Hwy. 2
(St. Albert Rd.), turn left (west) onto St. Anne
Street St. Albert Place will be on your right. Start
point is the far west door. Park in public parking lot
in front. Cross street and walk along sidewalk on
river side to back of building and registration desk.
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CONTACT
2010
HONOURARY MEMBERS
Jean & Jock Archer
Margaret & Norm Fraser
Dr. Charles Godberson
June & Bill Hughes
Doreen Lawrence
Grace & Gord Newman
Sandra & Bob Pass
David Phillips
Pat & Phil Sturges
15 MAY 2012
DEVON, AB
RIVER & RAVINE PROGRAM
EVENING GUIDED WALK
[email protected]
START POINT
Dale Fisher Arena, 32 Haven Ave.
T9G 1H8
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Paved roads, sidewalks and trails. Some hills,
strollers not recommended. Views of the river valley.
MISC. First of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 60, take the north entrance
(Athabasca Ave.) into Devon. Immediately turn right
onto Superior St. After 2 blocks, turn left onto Haven
Ave. Arena is 2 blocks down on the left.
22 MAY 2012
SPRUCE GROVE, AB
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
How did Wayne
get so lucky?
CVF
26 MAY 2012
REDCLIFF, AB
ANNIVERSARY WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Redcliff Riverview Golf Course
700 Redcliff Way SE, T0J 2P0
DISTANCE
7 & 11 km
RATING
1A & 2B
TRAIL Asphalt trail, sidewalk and red shale.
MISC. To celebrate CVF’s 25th Anniversary.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy., take
Redcliff Exit, turn right into town and then left on
Mitchell St.
31 MAY 2012
EDMONTON, AB
EVENING GROUP YRE WALK # 318
SPONSOR
26 MAY 2012
EDMONTON, AB
GROUP YRE WALK #222
25TH
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
William Lutsky South YMCA
1975-111 St., T6J 7C6
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Trails and sidewalks around Twin Brooks and
the Blackmud Creek.
Parking available.
DIRECTIONS From the north, travel down 111 St.,
crossing 23 Ave. YMCA is on your left.
From Anthony Henday Dr., exit at 111 St. and
drive north. YMCA is on your right.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Sobey's, Claireview Shopping Centre
137 Ave. & Victoria Tr., T5A 5C9
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Trails through Hermitage Park in the river
valley.
MISC. Washrooms at start and at midpoint.
DIRECTIONS Travel east on 137 Ave. to Victoria Tr.
Turn right on Victoria Tr. and then right into
Claireview Shopping Centre.
CONTACT
David Hall 780-464-6932
[email protected]
START POINT
Tri Leisure Centre
221 Campsite Rd., T7X 4J5
DISTANCE
5 &10 km
RATING
1A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Through residential streets and walking trails.
MISC. Water and snacks at finish.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 16 west
past Spruce Grove to Jennifer Heil Way. Turn left to
Centre.
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29 MAY 2012
EDMONTON, AB
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Sara McEwan 780-426-7748
[email protected]
START POINT
Kinsmen Sports Centre
9100 Walterdale Hill, T5J 2R7
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Mostly paved pathway, but some dirt trails.
MISC. Second of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series. Washrooms available inside the Kinsmen
Sports Centre. Parking available.
DIRECTIONS This Sports Centre is in the middle of
Edmonton in the river valley just south of downtown.
Take Walterdale Hill Rd. down into the river valley
and at the bottom of the hill turn left into the Kinsmen
Centre. Or, take Queen Elizabeth Park Rd. down
into the river valley and at the bottom of the hill go
straight ahead into the Kinsmen parking lot.
Mural
Time in
Millet
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2 JUNE 2012
THUNDER LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK, AB
GUIDED WALK
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CONTACT
Margaret or Jeff Attrill 780-674-4403
[email protected]
START POINT
Thunder Lake Provincial Park, Booth
at top of hill as you enter the Park
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL A dirt and gravel path around the Lake and
through bush trails.
MISC. Hot dogs and refreshments after the walk.
DIRECTIONS Thunder Lake Provincial Park is located
117 km NW of Edmonton. Take Hwy. 33 to Barrhead
then turn left onto Hwy. 18 for 12 km to Provincial
Park.
2 JUNE 2012
WESTLOCK, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Margaret or Jeff Attrill 780-674-4403
[email protected]
START POINT
At the lights (Westlock Inn), turn north
1 km to Recreation Centre. Watch for
signs.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 1:30 PM
TRAIL Around the outskirts of Westlock, mostly paved
trails.
MISC. Snacks and refreshments at finish.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 2 north
50 km then west 11 km on Hwy. 18.
From Barrhead, drive 39 km east on Hwy. 18.
5 JUNE 2012
EDMONTON, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Rundle Park, 2909-113 Ave.
T5W 0P3
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Paved and dirt trails through Hermitage Park.
MISC. Third of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series.
DIRECTIONS From Yellowhead Hwy., take 118 Ave. /
Victoria Tr. exit south. Follow 118 Ave. a short
distance, then left turn into Rundle Park. Follow road
through golf course to first parking lot on left.
Presidents' Lunch in Stony Plain, hosted by the Fox Creek Wilderness Club
9 JUNE 2012
ELKWATER, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Elkwater Landing Restaurant
T0J 1C0
DISTANCE
6 & 12 km
RATING
4C
TRAIL Through wooded areas and meadows. A
steep hill, then coast down along a stream.
MISC. Beautiful scenery. Refreshments and
washrooms available at start and finish.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy., turn south
on Hwy. 41 to Elkwater. Follow Elkwater signs to
parking lot.
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CARDIFF, AB
GUIDED WALK
9 JUNE 2012
MORINVILLE, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Helen Rousseau 780-939-2394
[email protected]
START POINT
Rousseau’s Farm, T8R 1S1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL An easy flat walk using some of Morinville's
walking trails.
MISC. A good family outing. Pets welcome. This
walk will be followed with the now famous "Lunch
With Helen" for a nominal fee of $5. Hoping for a
GREAT turn-out!
Remember there is a walk after the lunch in
Cardiff. A Year Round Event is also available in
Morinville.
DIRECTIONS North on Hwy. 2 from Edmonton to
the Morinville exit. Go east on 100 Ave. to Sobeys
and then a further 2 km east (straight) to the farm.
Watch for signs.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Cardiff Park
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1B
START 1:30 PM
TRAIL Very picturesque.
MISC. A short 5-minute drive from the lunch to the
start of the afternoon walk
DIRECTIONS North on Hwy. 2 (13 km north of St.
Albert). Turn right on Cardiff Rd. Travel 3.2 km east,
turn right for 1.2 km (south) to parking lot at east
end of soccer field. Registration in parking lot.
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EDMONTON, AB
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
Rainbow Valley Campground
13204-45 Ave., T6H 5K3
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Paved and dirt trails with some residential
streets.
MISC. Fourth of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series. “Port-a-potti” only at start.
DIRECTIONS From Whitemud Dr., take 122 St. /
119 St. exit south for short distance. Right turn
onto Snow Valley Ski Hill road and follow to Ski Hill
parking lot.
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EDMONTON, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
6 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Beautiful river valley trail with great views of
the city and goes through the University of Alberta
Campus.
MISC. Lots of parking at the Kinsmen Centre.
Washrooms available.
Edmonton in the river valley just south of
downtown. Take Walterdale Hill Rd. down into the
river valley and at the bottom of the hill turn left into
the Kinsmen Centre. Or, take Queen Elizabeth
Park Rd. down into the river valley and at the
bottom of the hill go straight ahead into the
Kinsmen parking lot.
VAA AGM Lacombe Participants, hosted by the Wetaskiwin Walking Club
16 JUNE 2012
VILLAGE OF PIGEON LAKE, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
Village of Pigeon Lake, T0C 2V0
Southeast Parking lot
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2C
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL Through wooded paths and lakeside roads
and trails
MISC. Bring a picnic lunch or frequent close-by
restaurants.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, take Hwy. 13 west.
Drive about 15 minutes and right onto Norris Beach
Rd. Immediately left into the Village of Pigeon Lake
parking lot.
16 JUNE 2012
PIGEON LAKE PROVINCIAL LAKE, AB
MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Niels Breum 780-984-8638
[email protected]
START POINT
Pigeon Lake Provincial Park
T4N 6V4, Concession Area
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1B
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Groomed lakeside and woodland trails.
MISC. Water and snacks after walk.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, take Ma-Me-O Beach
exit onto Hwy. 13 west. Turn right (north) onto Hwy.
771. Once inside park, take first right turn to
concession area.
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EDMONTON, AB
SUMMER SOLSTICE
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
Look! That's the way we go!
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Emily Murphy Park
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL West end of Edmonton, Old Glenora and part
of the river valley. Beautiful walk.
MISC. The Trekkers annual Summer Solstice Walk.
Fifth of 12 events in the River & Ravine series.
DIRECTIONS From north, on Groat Rd. cross North
Saskatchewan River and take exit to Parks Area.
Slight left on Emily Murphy Park Rd. Park on left.
From south, take Gateway Blvd. to Whyte Ave.
(82 Ave.), turn right to 110 St., turn right and
continue to Saskatchewan Dr., turn left. Continue
onto Emily Murphy Park Rd. Park on right.
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22 JUNE 2012
HORSE CREEK RANCH, AB
EVENING GUIDED WALK
HORSIN’ AROUND AT
HORSE CREEK RANCH 2012
SPONSOR
CONTACT
3 GUIDED WALKS
In the beautiful Sand Hills Wildland Park
and by the meandering Athabasca
River. Some hills, bush walks through
pine and spruce trees. These walks will
be guided by Fred & Janice Godberson.
Fred Godberson is the president of the
Klondike Trail Association.
Horse Creek Ranch
Trailer parks and cabins have been
reserved.
Cabins:
Trailer parks:
$40.00/person/night
$6.00/person/night
$6.00/unit/night
Meals will be provided at $6.00 per
meal, $30.00 per person/weekend.
Saturday: Breakfast, lunch & supper
Sunday: Breakfast and lunch
Call by May 15 to make a booking:
Margaret Attrill (780) 674-4403
Tracey Pandachuk (780) 674-6414
Jeff & Margaret Attrill 780-674-4403
[email protected]
START POINT
Horse Creek Ranch
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
3C
START 8:00 PM
TRAIL In the beautiful Sand Hills Wildland Park.
MISC. Washrooms available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 33 north to
Fort Assiniboine. Horse Creek Ranch is 10 km east
(right). Follow HCR signs. Two-hour drive northwest of
Edmonton.
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GUIDED WALK
23 JUNE 2012
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Horse Creek Ranch
DISTANCE
5, 10 & 20 km
RATING
3C
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Trail system through Sand Hills Park.
Edmonton.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Horse Creek Ranch
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
3C
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL Trail system through Sand Hills Park.
Edmonton.
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26 JUNE 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
EVENING GUIDED WALK
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
5 St. Anne Street, T8N 3Z9
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Mostly paved pathway, but some dirt trails.
MISC. Sixth of 12 events in the River & Ravine series.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton on Hwy. 2 (St. Albert
Rd.), turn left (west) onto St. Anne Street. St. Albert
Place will be on your right. Start Point is the far west
door.
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ST. ALBERT, AB
CONTACT
Kathy Parr 780-998-1033
[email protected]
START POINT
Bellerose River Trail Parking Lot
Corner of Bellerose Rd. & Starkey Rd.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Walks through beautiful Sturgeon County
Trails & homes, led by Johanna and Willem.
MISC. Will use the St. Albert Inn “Big Lake” YRE
#002 stamp.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take 127 St. north.
Drive 8 km past 137 Ave. Turn right on second road
past railway crossing (Starkey Rd., also RR 351).
Turn left at first road past the bridge (Bellerose Rd.).
Park at “Bellerose River Trail” sign on your left.
From St. Albert, drive east on Bellerose Rd. to
Bellerose River Trail sign.
30 JUNE 2012
EDMONTON AB
CVF 25TH ANNIVERSARY WALK
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Fort Edmonton Park, T5J 2R7
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
3B
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Trail crosses the new Fort Edmonton Foot
Bridge across the North Saskatchewan River.
MISC. Ample parking. Washroom available at start.
Picnic after this walk. Trekkers will supply hot dogs
and potato salad at a nominal cost.
DIRECTIONS From Queen Elizabeth Hwy. 2, take
Whitemud Dr. to the Fox Dr. exit. From Fox Dr., left
turn onto Fort Edmonton Park Rd., and follow it to
parking lot.
CVF AWARDS
Recognition is given by the Canadian Volkssport Federation for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of ongoing and
exceptional service to the CVF, a Regional Association, or a Club (but need not be continuous).
10-YEAR
DIANE HOSKINS AWARD
5-YEAR
RON COLPITTS AWARD
Sara McEwan
St. Albert Trekkers
Volkssport Club
Margaret Attrill
Dagmar Lietz
Barrhead Walkie Talkie St. Albert Trekkers
Volkssport Club
Volkssport Club
Rose Ramsum
St. Albert Trekkers
Volkssport Club
JULY 2012
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FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
7 JULY 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
ST MARY’S MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Tourist Centre
8 Gehring Rd. SW, T1B 4W1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
TRAIL Mostly paved trails and sidewalks.
MISC. Refreshments and washrooms available at
start and finish.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy exit at
College Ave. Take College Ave. south to Gehring
Rd. to Tourist Centre (near Saamis Teepee).
15-YEAR
AWARD
www.walkalberta.ca
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Turner Park
Corner of River Rd. & 104 St.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Streets and trails within city.
MISC. Seventh of twelve events in the River &
Ravine series.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 15 and 21, turn left (west)
onto 101 St. Follow to end. Right turn on River Rd.
Turner Park will be on your right.
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10 JULY 2012
EDMONTON, AB
GUIDED WALK
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Dawson Park,
10213-92 St., T5H 1T2
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Mostly paved trails.
MISC. Eighth of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series.
DIRECTIONS From north side of river: From Jasper
Ave. south on 95 St., left on Rowland Rd. Left on
89 St.
From south side of river: From 106 Ave. or 84 St.
west, down Rowland Rd. Cross bridge, right on
89 St.
Robert Duncan
Devon Discovery
Walkers
7 JULY 2012
STONY PLAIN, AB
ALBERTA PRESIDENTS REUNION LUNCH
MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Evelyn Rogers 780-622-3578
[email protected]
START POINT
Multicultural Heritage Centre
5411-51 St., T7Z 1X7
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 10:00 AM
MISC. Lunch is at 12:00 noon at the Multicultural
Heritage Centre, pay for your own. Walk is stroller
friendly.
DIRECTIONS Hwy. 16X west to Hwy. 779 to Stony
Plain. Continue to 52 Ave., right to 51 St., left to
parking lot at end of 51 St. past Multicultural Centre.
14 JULY 2012
BLACKFOOT RECREATION AREA, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Recreation
Area, Waskahegan Staging Area
DISTANCE
5 & 12 km
RATING
2B
START 9:00 AM
TRAIL Hot dogs and drinks will be available for a
nominal fee at finish point.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 16 east to
Range Road 210. Turn south on RR 210 for about
7 km. Staging area on your left. Watch for signs.
Waskahegan is directly south of Elk Island Park.
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15 JULY 2015
WHITECOURT, AB
GUIDED WALK
15 JULY 2012
CARSON-PEGASUS PROVINCIAL PARK, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park
Day Use Area
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
3B
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Not suitable for strollers, some stairs.
MISC. Refreshments at start and finish. Pets must
be leashed and cleaned up after.
DIRECTIONS Hwy. 16 west to Hwy. 43 through
Whitecourt to Hwy. 32. Watch for Carson-Pegasus
Provincial Park sign toward Swan Hills. Volksmarch
signs will be posted in Park. If camping, reservation
in advance is recommended.
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SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Information Centre, 3002-33 St.
T7S 1N9. Signs will be posted at
entrance to Information Centre.
DISTANCE
5 or 10 km
RATING
2A
START 2:00 PM
TRAIL Suitable for strollers.
MISC. Lunch served at “Information Center” parking
lot 12:30 PM. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up
after.
DIRECTIONS Entering Whitecourt, follow Information
Centre signs to Start Point.
Bagpipes leading walkers out to celebrate Morinville's 100th Birthday
21 JULY 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
ANNUAL TRIATHLON
VOLKSMARCH, VOLKSCYCLE, VOLKSSWIM
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Kingswood Park Shelter, Sturgeon Rd.
DISTANCE
Walk (W) 5, 10, 20 & 30 km
Cycle (R) 30 km, Swim (S) 300 m
RATING
2A
START TIMES
7:00 AM - 12:00 noon. The
registration / stamping desk closes at 2:00 PM.
Participants undertaking the complete triathlon are
advised to start at 7:00 AM.
Swim lanes open 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
TRAIL Mostly on the Red Willow Trail System, some
residential streets. Suitable for strollers.
MISC. Swim will be held at Fountain Park Pool.
Flotation devices are available for non-swimmers.
Lifeguard in attendance.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, turn east (right) on
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Here is your
chance to stretch!
The only
scheduled event
to include a bike
and a swim!
WALK
and/or
BIKE
and/or
SWIM
17 JULY 2012
EDMONTON, AB
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Petro Can on the northwest corner of
51 Ave. & 122 St.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Gravel and paved trails.
MISC. Ninth of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series.
DIRECTIONS From Whitemud Dr. to the 122 St.
turnoff, proceed north. The Petro Can is on the
northwest corner of 51 Ave. and 122 St.
Registration is behind (west of) the Petro Can.
Out of Sight!
21 JULY 2012
Help celebrate a great day of Volkssport activities
at the Annual Barbeque.
Bring a friend!
The Club will supply meat dishes, tea and coffee.
BBQ at 2:00 p.m.
BBQ Location: Kingswood Park Shelter
Directions: From Hwy. 2, turn east (right) on
Sturgeon Rd. Left turn on Sir Winston
Churchill Ave. Watch for signs to parking lot
on the left.
Note: Please remember to bring lawn chairs,
plates and cutlery and a salad or dessert to
share.
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31 JULY 2012
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& RAVINE PROGRAM
EVENING GUIDED WALK
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Carol McEachren 780-970-4416
William Hawrelak Park
9330 Groat Rd., Picnic site #2
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Paved and dirt trails beside river and through
parks.
MISC. Tenth of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series.
DIRECTIONS From Groat Rd. north or south, take
park exit, just south of river. Follow signs to William
Hawrelak Park. Picnic site #2 is on the right, threequarters of the way around the park perimeter road.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
Sir Wilfred Laurier Park
13315 Buena Vista Rd.
DISTANCE
6 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Mostly dirt trails, but some paved pathways.
MISC. Eleventh of 12 events in the River & Ravine
series.
DIRECTIONS From Whitemud Dr., exit onto 149 St.,
right onto 87 Ave. to the traffic circle. Take the
Buena Vista Rd. turn. Follow Valley Zoo signs. Start
Point is in the SW corner of the Zoo parking lot near
the Park entrance.
En garde! The Flag fighters!
7 AUGUST 2012
4 AUGUST 2012
GIBBONS, AB
GUIDED WALK
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[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Interpretive Centre
Police Point Park
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL Mostly paved trails and residential streets.
MISC. Police Point, Ranchlands. Refreshments and
washrooms available at start and finish.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy. east or
west, take 3 St. NW and follow Police Point Park
Interpretive Centre signs. Upon entering Park, follow
road to parking lot in front of Interpretive Centre.
EVENING GUIDED WALK
[email protected]
START POINT
Gibbons Museum
4723-48 Avenue, T0A 1N0
789-923-3503
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Streets and trails within Gibbons.
MISC. Washrooms available at start. Free parking
on street. Picnic to follow.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 28 take Gibbons entrance.
Left on 47 St. Right on 48 Ave. Museum on left.
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Mill Creek Swimming Pool
8200–95A St., T6C 0Z7
large parking lot
DISTANCE
6 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Mostly dirt trails, but some paved pathways and
residential streets.
MISC. Twelfth (last) of 12 events in the River &
Ravine series.
DIRECTIONS From Whyte Ave. (82 Ave.), turn north
onto 95A St. Start Point in first parking lot.
11 AUGUST 2012
RED DEER, AB
GUIDED WALK
11 AUGUST 2012
RED DEER, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
11 AUGUST 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
POLICE POINT VOLKSMARCH
SPONSOR
CONTACT
AB
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& RAVINE PROGRAM
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Alda W. 780-361-5530
Kerry Wood Nature Centre
6300–45 Ave., T4N 3M4
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL Nature trails with Viewpoints overlooking
Gaetz Lake Bird Sanctuary.
MISC. Water and snacks after walk. Picnic tables
available. Bring your own Picnic Lunch.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2 take 67 St. exit. Take 67
St. east. Right at Gaetz Ave. (50th). Left at 55 St.
Left at 45 Ave. Follow 45 Ave. to Kerry Wood Nature
Centre.
SPONSOR
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Alda W. 780-361-5530
Heritage Ranch, 25 River View Park
T4N 1E3
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Wooded trails along Red Deer River and
through Bower Pond Recreation Area.
MISC. Water and snacks after walk.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, take 32 St. exit. Take
32 St. east. Left turn on Webster Dr. (immediately
after crossing overpass). Right turn on Walker Blvd.
Left turn on Cronquist Dr. Follow to Heritage Ranch.
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Red
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Roundup!
14 AUGUST 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
PRESIDENTS WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
St. Albert Inn & Suites, side door
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL YRE Walk #002 to Big Lake.
Gate Ave. and immediately turn left again into the Inn
parking lot.
16 AUGUST 2012
EDMONTON, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
at Wolf Willow
6827-170 St., T5P 4W4
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Trail winds through beautiful Wolf Willow and
a wooded ravine.
DIRECTIONS Drive south on 170 St. to 69 Ave.
25 AUGUST 2012
CHICKAKOO LAKE, AB
GUIDED WALK
21 AUGUST 2012
EDMONTON, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
6 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 7:00 PM
TRAIL Beautiful paved river valley trail with great
views of the city.
MISC. Lots of parking at the Kinsmen Centre.
Washrooms available. This walk goes by the
Legislature.
Take Walterdale Hill Rd. down into the river valley
and at the bottom of the hill turn left into the Kinsmen
Centre. Or, take Queen Elizabeth Park Rd. down into
the river valley and at the bottom of the hill go straight
ahead into the Kinsmen parking lot.
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CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
Chickakoo Lake main parking lot
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Grass and woodland trails.
MISC. One of the highlight walks of the year if you
like wilderness trails.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 16 west to
Hwy. 779, north to Twp. Road 534, west to Range
Road 13, and follow signs to main parking lot.
SPONSOR
18 AUGUST 2012
MILLET, AB
WETASKIWIN’S 25th ANNIVERSARY
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Niels Breum 780-984-8638
[email protected]
START POINT
Lions Hall, 5023-49 Ave., T0C 1Z0
DISTANCE
10 km
RATING
1B
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL Pathways through park system, (shale-paved)
through downtown and residential. Not suitable for
strollers.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 2 south to
the Millet exit or Hwy. 2A to Wetaskiwin exit.
28 AUGUST 2012
BEAUMONT, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Shell Service Station, 6500-50 St.
T4X 1A1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 6:30 PM
TRAIL Paved trails around town and around Don
Sparrow Lake.
MISC. Washroom at midpoint.
Beaumont. Turn right into the Shell Service Station.
Beaumont and turn left onto 50 St. Drive through
town to the Shell Service Station on your left.
1 SEPTEMBER 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
ALBERTA MAJESTY GUIDED WALK
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CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Echo Dale Park Concession Bldg.
DISTANCE
7 & 14 km
RATING
2A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Paved trail with some hills.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 1 in Medicine Hat travel
southwest on Hwy. 3 to the Holsom Rd. Turn right on
the Holsom Rd. and right again on the Echo Dale Rd.
Continue down into the Park.
ALBERTA MAJESTY
23rd ANNIVERSARY
1 - 3 SEPTEMBER
Plan to join the
Medicine Hat Club for supper
at approximately 5:00 PM, after
the walk on 1st September.
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2 SEPTEMBER 2012
ELKWATER, AB
ALBERTA MAJESTY GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
6 & 12 km
RATING
1A & 4C
START 9:00 AM
TRAIL Through wooded area and meadows up a
steep hill, then coast down to the lake. 1A is flat and
along the lake.
MISC. Restrooms at start and finish. Many along the
lake route.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy. turn south
on Hwy. 41 to Elkwater. Follow Elkwater signs to
parking lot.
2 SEPTEMBER 2012
ELKWATER, AB
ALBERTA MAJESTY MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
6 & 12 km
RATING
1A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Paved path, board walk and dirt trail
MISC. Washrooms and Restaurant available at start
and finish.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy. turn south
on Hwy 41 to Elkwater. Follow Elkwater signs to
parking lot.
Bright as Sunshine in Medicine Hat
3 SEPTEMBER 2012
REDCLIFF HAT, AB
ALBERTA MAJESTY MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Redcliff Riverview Golf Course
700 Redcliff Way SE, T0J 2P0
DISTANCE
7 & 11 km
RATING
1A & 3B
START 9:00 AM
TRAIL Red shale, asphalt trails and sidewalk.
MISC. Refreshments at start and finish.
Washrooms available.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy., take
Redcliff exit, turn right and then turn left on Mitchell St.
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8 SEPTEMBER 2012
MULHURST BAY, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Judy Zimmel 780-352-7407
[email protected]
START POINT
Mulhurst Bay Memorial Park
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL Paved roadways by residential area and
lakeshore trails.
MISC. Water and snacks after walk. Restaurants
close by.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, take Hwy. 616 west. At
Hwy. 795, turn left (south). Turn right onto Hwy. 616
again after passing Pipestone Store. Follow highway
onto Lake Dr., then turn right on 49 St. to Mulhurst
Bay Memorial Park.
Cooking those Dogs with the Barrhead Walkie Talkie Club
15 SEPTEMBER 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
HISTORICAL MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
702-2 St. SE, T1A 0E1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL Sidewalk and paved trail
MISC. Washrooms available at start and finish point.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy., take 1 St.
SW and proceed a few kilometres passing City Hall
to Maple Ave. Take right at Tim Hortons. Follow
signs to Legion.
15 SEPTEMBER 2012
ATHABASCA, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Muskeg Creek Chalet
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Town site and area.
MISC. Picnic Time between this walk and the one in
the afternoon. Trekkers will supply smokies, salad,
and cookies at a nominal cost.
DIRECTIONS Travel north on Hwy. 2 into Athabasca.
Turn left on 50 Ave. Turn left on 56 St. Drive one
block and Muskeg Creek Chalet is on your left.
Muskeg Creek Chalet is a log building at the trail
head of the Muskeg Creek trails.
20 SEPTEMBER 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
FALL EQUINOX
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Dave Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 6:30 PM
TRAIL River Valley trails of St. Albert.
MISC. This will be a group walk. A nice family social
gathering. Pets welcome. Annual Fall Equinox
Guided Walk. Bring a flashlight.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, turn east (right) onto
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15 SEPTEMBER 2012
ATHABASCA, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Muskeg Creek Chalet
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 1:30 PM
TRAIL Bush trails.
MISC. Picnic Time between this walk and the one in
the morning. Trekkers will supply smokies, salad,
and cookies at a nominal cost.
DIRECTIONS Travel north on Hwy. 2 into Athabasca.
Turn left on 50 Ave. Turn left on 56 St. Drive one
block and Muskeg Creek Chalet is on your left.
Muskeg Creek Chalet is a log building at the trail
head of the Muskeg Creek trails.
22 SEPTEMBER 2012
LAKE WABAMUN, AB
MAP GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Wabamun Lake Provincial Park
Day Use Area
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Gravel trails, residential streets in the Village
of Wabamun and Park area.
MISC. For a nominal fee, walkers are welcome to a
BBQ lunch after the walk. Parking and washrooms
available at Start Point. Joins us for a second walk in
the afternoon at Stony Plain.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, west on Hwy. 16,
south at Intersection 327, Lake Wabamun Park /
Kapasiwan turnoff. Follow road to Park entrance.
Turn right and follow Day Use Area signs to
registration point.
22 SEPTEMBER 2012
STONY PLAIN, AB
MAP GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Stony Plain Rotary Park
By Dog Rump Creek Station
4815-44 Ave., T7Z 1V5
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 2:00 PM
TRAIL Sidewalks, paved trails, and shale.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, west on Hwy. 16A
(Stony Plain Rd.) to Stony Plain overpass and turn
south. Turn right at first intersection and then right
into Stony Plain Rotary Park.
29 SEPTEMBER 2012
EDMONTON, AB
OKTOBERFEST MAP GUIDED WALK
29 SEPTEMBER 2012
EDMONTON, AB
OKTOBERFEST MAP GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Dawson Park
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
START 9:30 AM
TRAIL Mainly the Edmonton River Valley Trail
System.
MISC. Ideally, come and walk the morning route, eat
a hearty meal and then walk the afternoon route.
Meal consists of bratwurst and sauerkraut and
dessert. Food supplied at a nominal cost.
DIRECTIONS North side of river in river valley: From
Jasper Ave., south on 95 St., then left on Rowland
Rd. at 90 St.
From the south of the city: North down Rowland
Rd., cross bridge, right at 90 St. Watch for signs.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Dawson Park
DISTANCE
6 & 12 km
RATING
2B
START 12:30 PM
TRAIL Mainly the Edmonton River Valley Trail System.
MISC. Ideally, come and walk the morning route, eat a
hearty meal and then walk the afternoon route. Meal
consists of bratwurst and sauerkraut and dessert.
Food supplied at a nominal cost.
DIRECTIONS North side of river in river valley: From
Jasper Ave., south on 95 St., then left on Rowland Rd.
at 90 St.
From the south of the city: North down Rowland
Rd., cross bridge, right at 90 St. Watch for signs.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Corner of Range Rd. 212 and
Township Rd. 530 (Baseline Rd.)
DISTANCE
5 & 11 km
RATING
2B
START 1:30 PM
TRAIL The walk is on gravel and grass wilderness
trails. Not suitable for strollers.
MISC. The Sherwood Park #052 YRE stamp will be
used for this walk. Refreshments will be provided. A
food contribution to the food bank is appreciated.
DIRECTIONS Travel east on the Yellowhead Hwy.
16 and exit at Range Rd. 212. Drive south to
Township Rd. 530.
From Sherwood Park, exit onto Baseline Rd.
east to Range Rd. 212 and turn south into the
Centre.
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MEDICINE HAT, AB
MAP GUIDED WALK
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[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Cypress Centre (Stampede
Grounds), 2055-21 Ave. SE
T1A 7N1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL Sidewalk, paved trail and stairs.
MISC. Refreshments at start and finish. Washrooms
available.
DIRECTIONS Exit Trans Canada Hwy. at Dunmore
Rd going north to 28 St. SE. Turn right on 28 St.,
which curves to the left and becomes 21 Ave. Enter
the large parking area at the Stampede Grounds.
13 OCTOBER 2012
LEDUC, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Doug & Mary Wright 780-980-1826
Leduc Recreation Centre
4330 Black Gold Dr., T9E 3C3
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 12:30 PM
TRAIL Paved trails.
MISC
Registration will be inside the Leduc
Recreation Centre.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, take City Centre exit
(50 Ave.). Travel east to 50 St. Turn right (south) to
Black Gold Dr. (42 Ave.). Turn left and follow to
Leduc Recreation Centre on left.
20 OCTOBER 2012
MIQUELON LAKE, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Go past Park gate. Parking lot at
"Park Centre - Info Exhibit"
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Along Miquelon Lake, on rolling hills, among
the trees, around smaller lakes.
MISC. Parking and washrooms available. Water and
snack at finish.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 14 to
Hwy. 21 (to Camrose). South on Hwy. 21 to
Hwy. 623, then east on Hwy. 623 to Miquelon Lake.
From Calgary, take Hwy. 2 to Leduc. Turn east
on Hwy. 623. Proceed to Park entrance.
Those Sculptures are Great!
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ST. ALBERT, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
St. Albert United Church
20 Green Grove Dr., T8N 5H6
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 2:30 PM
TRAIL Trails and streets of St. Albert.
MISC. Guided walk followed by a potluck supper at
the Church Hall in a friendly family social gathering.
Food can be left in the Hall while on the walk as
there are full facilities. Please bring your own plates
and utensils. Supper starts at 5:00 PM or as soon as
the last walkers are back.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, go north on Hwy. 2
(St. Albert Rd.) to St. Albert. Turn left on Green
Grove Dr. United Church is on the left.
Donning the Mosquito Veils in Waskahegan
3 NOVEMBER 2012
EDMONTON, AB
GROUP YRE WALK #318
NOVEMBER 2012
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CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
William Lutsky YMCA, 1957-111 St.
T6J 7C6
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
START 10:00 AM
the Blackmud Creek.
crossing 23 Ave. YMCA will be on your left.
drive north. YMCA will be on your right.
10 NOVEMBER 2012
EDMONTON, AB
GROUP YRE WALK #226
SPONSOR
Watch for those flags
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CONTACT
David Luscombe 780-475-7211
[email protected]
START POINT
Castle Downs YMCA
11510-153 Ave., T5X 6A3
Meet inside YMCA for group walk.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Trail goes around a beautiful lake and through
some residential areas.
then north on 127 St. and east on 153 Ave.
153 Ave.
and 153 Ave.
3 NOVEMBER 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
POLICE POINT PARK MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Interpretive Centre
Police Point Park
DISTANCE
6 & 12 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL Paved trails and sidewalks.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy., east or
west, take 3 St. NW and follow Police Point
Interpretive Centre signs. Upon entering the park,
follow road to parking lot in front of Interpretive
Centre.
17 NOVEMBER 2012
ST. ALBERT, AB
GROUP YRE HERITAGE WALK #131
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 1:00 PM
TRAIL Historical walk around downtown St. Albert
and along the Red Willow trails.
MISC
Washrooms at start.
Gate Ave. and immediately again into the Inn
parking lot.
1 DECEMBER 2012
EDMONTON, AB
MAP WALK
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CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Suite 1764, 8882-170 St. NW
T5T 4J2
DISTANCE
6, 7 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 8:30 AM
TRAIL Mall walk.
DIRECTIONS Entrance 8 is off 90 Ave. on the ground
level (covered parking), directly below the Palace
Casino.
Diggin' in!
Ready
to Roll!
6 DECEMBER 2012
MEDICINE HAT, AB
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
47 Palliser Way NE, T1C 1R6
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL City sidewalks.
MISC. Refreshments after walk.
DIRECTIONS From the Trans Canada Hwy., east or
west, exit on 1 St. SW. Follow 1 St. SW which
becomes 1 St. SE to Maple Ave. Turn left on Maple
Ave. to Parkview Dr., and right on Parkview Dr. to
Prairie Dr. Turn right on Prairie Dr. and left on
Porcupine Ave. Turn right on Palliser Way.
8 DECEMBER 2012
EDMONTON, AB
MAP GUIDED WALK
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Commerce Place
10150 Jasper Ave., T5J 1W4
next to Atrium in Centre
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 8:30 AM
TRAIL Edmonton downtown pedways.
MISC. Christmas decorations in downtown stores
will be in full display.
DIRECTIONS Drive to downtown Edmonton and park
in the vicinity of Jasper Ave. and 103 St. Commerce
Place is on the north side of Jasper Ave. Start point
is just inside Commerce Place beside Tim Hortons.
Take the LRT to downtown and exit at the Bay
Station. Exit at Jasper Ave. and 103 St. and walk
east on Jasper Ave. to Commerce Place.
SPONSOR
15 DECEMBER 2012
EDMONTON, AB
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
EVENING GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Westmount Mall, T5M 3L7
northeast corner of parking lot
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 6:30 PM
TRAIL Various streets of Edmonton.
MISC. Enjoy the gastronomic excursion commonly
known as the St. Albert Christmas Lights Walk. Hot
spiced apple cider will be provided by the club. Bring
some Christmas Goodies to share with other
participants. Bring your singing voice for carolling.
Vegetarian snacks appreciated also.
DIRECTIONS From Yellowhead Hwy. 16, exit at St.
Albert Tr. and drive south to Westmount Mall which
will be on your right. Park in northeast corner of Mall
parking lot. Look for the bus.
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JANUARY 2013 EVENTS
1 JANUARY 2013
ST. ALBERT, AB
GUIDED WALK
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CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 10:00 AM
TRAIL Streets of St. Albert.
MISC. New Year's Day Walk. Dress warm. Social
and Smorg after the walk in the St. Albert Inn
"Heritage Room". NOTE: If temperature is below 20C, an indoor walk will be available.
DIRECTIONS
From Edmonton, take St. Albert Tr. to
Inn parking lot.
What now?
5 JANUARY 2013
EDMONTON, AB
MAP WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Suite 1764, 8882-170 St. NW
T5T 4J2
DISTANCE
6, 7 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 8:30 AM
TRAIL Mall walk.
DIRECTIONS Entrance 8 is off 90 Ave. on the ground
level (covered parking), directly below the Palace
Casino.
5 JANUARY 2013
MEDICINE HAT, AB
VCMH PRESIDENT’S GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
Medicine Hat Legion
702-2 St. SE, T1A 0E1
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
2B
DIRECTIONS From the Trans Canada Hwy., take
1 St. SW and proceed a few kilometres past City Hall
to Maple Ave. Take right at Tim Hortons. Follow signs
to Legion.
Robust Ring
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ST. ALBERT, AB
GUIDED WALK
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
START 1:30 PM
TRAIL Trails of St. Albert.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, turn east onto Sturgeon
Rd. Left turn on Sir Winston Churchill Ave. Watch for
signs to parking lot on the left.
YEAR ROUND & SEASONAL EVENTS
BANFF, AB
YRE - WALK #112
CVF PROGRAM: CENOTAPH
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
www.walkalberta.ca
[email protected]
Jump Start Coffee & Sandwich Place
210 Buffalo St. at Banff Ave.
TOL 0C0, 403-762-0332
Some routes require driving to Start
Point.
5, 6, 10, 11 & 12 km
1A, 1B, 3B & 5C Extreme (depending
DISTANCE
RATING
on trail)
REGISTRATION 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
TRAIL Choice of trails. Town stroll, Vermillion Lakes,
Sundance Canyon, or Sulphur Mountain challenge.
Enjoy the scenic walks through Canada’s oldest
National Park and Town.
MISC. National park pass required. Walk Box is kept
on top of the fridge. Public washrooms available
across street. Free parking.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 1, follow Banff Ave. to centre
of town. Right turn on Buffalo St. before bridge
crossing Bow River.
Medicine Hat Christmas
Clubs have Group YRE walks; some listed in the Calendar. Check with each Club to see if there are walks in their area. All distances
can be recorded but only two events may be recorded, one from 1 January to 30 June and one from 1 July to 31 December.
LOCATIONS OF YEAR ROUND & SEASONAL EVENTS
BARRHEAD, AB
YRE - WALK #114
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Jeff or Margaret Attrill 780-674-4403
[email protected]
START POINT
Barrmart Foods, 5108-55 St.
T7N 1E6
5 blocks west of lights
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL Around the outskirts of the Town of Barrhead
on paved & gravel trails, ravine and along the river.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton 117 km NW on Hwy. 33.
BEAUMONT, AB YRE - WALK #316
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Marlene Kubbernus 780-929-9275
[email protected]
START POINT
Shell Service Station, 6500-50 St.,
T4X 1A1
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2A
TRAIL Walk on paved trails around town and Don
Sparrow Lake.
MISC. Washrooms available at start.
Beaumont. Turn right into the Shell Service Station.
Beaumont and turn left onto 50 St. Drive through
town to the Shell Service Station on your left.
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CALGARY, AB
YRE - WALK #060
(Closed: December 25)
SPONSOR
www.walkalberta.ca
Joe Hollman 403-241-3965
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Talisman Centre, 2225 MacLeod Tr. S.
T2G 4B6, 403-233-8393
5 & 11 km
DISTANCE
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Mon. - Fri.: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM;
Sat.: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM;
Sun. & holidays: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MISC. Plenty of free parking. Ask for the walk box at the
service desk opposite the indoor track. Washrooms
available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS
From Deerfoot Tr. (Hwy. 2), exit
Memorial Dr. west. Follow signs to City Centre, crossing
bridge onto 4 Ave. SE. Left turn on 1 St. SE. Talisman
Centre on right.
CANMORE, AB
YRE - WALK #075
CVF PROGRAM: WINERY / BREWERY
SPONSOR
www.walkalberta.ca
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Grizzly Paw Pub Restaurant &
Brewing Co., 622-8th (Main) St.
T0L 0M0, 403-678-9983
DISTANCE
5 & 11 km
RATING
1B
REGISTRATION 11:00 AM to dusk.
MISC. The Walk Box is kept behind the DJ’s desk
under the stairs. Why not stop after the walk and
sample some of their award winning beer while having
something to eat? Washrooms available at the Start
Point.
DIRECTIONS From Calgary go west on the Trans
Canada Hwy. (Hwy. 1) to Canmore. Take the second
exit into Canmore. At the corner of Railway Ave. and
8th (Main) St. turn left. Go across the bridge. You will
find the Grizzly Paw Pub, Restaurant and Brewing
Company located on your right. (Across the street from
white church).
CARDSTON, AB
YRE - WALK #144
WALK #1
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Chinook Country Pacers
Sherri McDonald 403-653-3824
[email protected]
START POINT
Chief Mountain Husky
60-1 Ave., west (at Hwy. 5)
T0K 0K0, 403-653-1146
DISTANCE
10 km
RATING
1B
REGISTRATION 5:00 AM to dusk. Walk daylight
hours only.
TRAIL Trail features several of Cardston's main
points of interest as well as taking you for a walk
down Main Street. You will get a great view of Chief
Mountain. Trail takes you alongside Lee Creek on a
paved path. (Due to some rainstorm damage, trail
not suitable for wheelchairs.)
MISC. Ask for Walk Box. Parking and washrooms
available at Start Point.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, on 1 Ave., west at Hwy.
5. (Hwy. 2 turns into Main Street).
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CALGARY, AB
YRE - WALK #061
SPONSOR
www.walkalberta.ca
CONTACT
Joe Hollman 403-241-3965
[email protected]
START POINT
Eau Claire YMCA, 101-3rd St. SW
T2P 4G6, 403-269-6701
DISTANCE
11 km
RATING
1A to 2A depending on trail
REGISTRATION Mon. - Fri.: 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM;
Weekends & holidays: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
TRAIL Choice of two trails. Stroll along the Bow River or
past beautiful scenic views of downtown Calgary and the
Bow River.
MISC. Ask for Walk Box at entry desk. Ample parking in the
area (NOT FREE). Washrooms available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS From Deerfoot Tr. (Hwy. 2), exit Memorial
Dr. west. Follow signs to City Centre, crossing bridge onto
4 Ave. SE. Right turn on 4 St. SW to end. YMCA on right.
CAMROSE, AB
YRE - WALK #033
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Alda W. 780-361-5530
7-Eleven, 5010-48 Ave.
T4V 0J5, 780-672-1126
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL Takes you through three parks on summer walk
directions, past historical buildings (visit when open)
and farm implements.
MISC. PLEASE DO NOT PARK at 7-Eleven. Parking
available at north end of Co-op parking lot across the
street from Guardian Drugs. (Turn at the first set of
lights west of Main Street by the 7-Eleven and continue
past the Co-op Gas Bar to parking lot on the left.)
DIRECTIONS On north side of 48 Ave. (Hwy. 13) at 51 St.
ADDRESS FOR SENDING IN
RECORD BOOKS TO CVF
LEA TOCHER
450 ROUGE RD
WINNIPEG, MB R3K 1K4
204-885-5212
[email protected]
Way to go, Pauline!
Contact information may change
after the CVF Convention. Please
check with your Club President,
the VAA President, or the CVF
before sending books in after
May.
Make sure your name, home
address, and e-mail address are
on the front of all record books.
Cardston Chums
CARDSTON, AB
YRE – WALK #145
WALK #2
(Closed: Easter, Christmas, New Year's Day)
[email protected]
START POINT
Remington Carriage Museum
623 Main St., T0K 0K0
Call toll free 310-0000,
then 403-653-5139
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1B
REGISTRATION 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Open year
round. Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
MISC. Ask for Walk Box at registration desk. Parking
and washrooms available at Start Point.
5. (Hwy. 2 turns into Main Street). Museum is at
south end of Main Street.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
CARDSTON, AB
YRE – WALK #014
WALK #3
(Closed: January 1 and December 25)
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Reddi Mart, 364 Main St.
T0K 0K0, 403-653-4880
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Monday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sundays & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MISC. Ask for Walk Box. Parking and washrooms
available at Start Point.
5. (Hwy. 2 turns into Main Street).
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
COLD LAKE, AB
YRE - WALK #076
SPONSOR
www.walkalberta.ca
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Mail in registration, form available at
www.walkalberta.ca
DISTANCE
10 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL You must drive to the Provincial Park just out
of town. Walk goes through the park following trails
through the park and campsite.
MISC. Mail in registration, form available at
www.alberta.ca. No fee to enter park. Camping
available.
DIRECTIONS Take Hwy. 28 through town to
intersection of Hwy. 55 and 16 Ave. Right onto 16
Ave. and follow to end at Provincial Park. Left into
Day Use area inside park gates.
EDMONTON, AB
YRE - WALK #115
(Closed: January 1)
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
West Edmonton Mall, Gold's Gym
Entrance 8, Lower Level
Suite 1764, 8882-170 St., T5T 4J2
780-484-4653
DISTANCE
6 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Open 24 hours.
TRAIL Mall walk.
MISC. Ask for Walk Box at registration desk.
Palace Casino.
DEVON, AB
YRE - WALK #047
Bob Collins 780-987-3335
[email protected]
START POINT
House at 1 Pembina St., T9G 1C6
DISTANCE
5 &10 km
RATING
Town 1A, Valley 3B
REGISTRATION 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
MISC. Walk Box located at front door.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 60, take north entrance
into Devon. At 4-way stop, turn left then right onto
Saskatchewan Ave. Follow to Pembina St., turn left
to #1 (on your right) at River Dr.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
EDMONTON, AB YRE – WALK #118
CVF PROGRAMS: SCHOLAR, YELLOWHEAD
SPONSOR
St Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
6 & 10 km
RATING
2B
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week
TRAIL Beautiful river valley trails and the campus of
the University of Alberta.
MISC. Ample parking. Washrooms and some food
services available inside Sports Centre.
Take Walterdale Hill Rd. down into the river valley and
at the bottom of the hill turn left into the Kinsmen
CVF PROGRAMS: CAPITAL CITY,
CENOTAPH, SCHOLAR, YELLOWHEAD
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Sara McEwan (780) 426-7748
[email protected]
START POINT
DISTANCE
6 & 10 km
RATING
2B
REGISTRATION Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week.
TRAIL Walk takes you by the Legislature and
through the river valley.
MISC. Ample parking. Washrooms and some food
services available inside Sports Centre.
Take Walterdale Hill Rd. down into the river valley and
at the bottom of the hill turn left into the Kinsmen
CVF PROGRAMS: YELLOWHEAD
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
at Wolf Willow
6827-170 St., T5P 4W4
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk, Ask staff for Walk
Box
TRAIL Trail on city streets takes you around scenic
Wolf Willow, primarily in residential areas.
MISC. Water & washrooms available at Start Point.
DIRECTIONS Proceed south on 170 St. to 69 Ave.
Walking Whistler at the CVF Mini-Convention, Sharing the Trail
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SPONSOR
CONTACT
Duane Spurrier 780-475-8976
[email protected]
START POINT
Sobeys, Clareview Shopping Centre
137 Ave. & Victoria Tr., T5A 5C9
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. Walk Box at
customer service desk.
TRAIL Heritage Park Walk. Residential streets into
the River Valley Trail.
MISC. Not stroller friendly.
DIRECTIONS Travel east on 137 Ave. to Victoria Tr.
Turn right on Victoria Tr. And then right turn into
Clareview shopping Centre.
CVF PROGRAMS: SCHOLAR
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Castle Downs YMCA
11510-153 Ave., T5K 6A3
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk,
TRAIL Trail goes around a beautiful lake and through
some residential areas.
Parking available.
then north on 127 St. and east on 153 Ave.
153 Ave.
and 153 Ave.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Marlene Kubbernus 780-929-9275
[email protected]
START POINT
William Lutsky South YMCA
1975-111 St., T6J 7C6
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk, Ask staff for Walk
Box
the Blackmud Creek.
Parking available.
crossing 23 Ave. YMCA is on your left.
drive north. YMCA is on your right.
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB YRE – WALK #312
WALK #2 SOUTHWEST
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB YRE – WALK #311
WALK #1 NORTHEAST
CVF PROGRAMS: CENOTAPH, SCHOLAR
SPONSOR
Alberta Director
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Pineview Shell, 9761-90 St.
T8L 1K5, 780-998-3700
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION
Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL
Mainly paved trails around town and river
valley.
MISC.
Free parking behind Shell in Westview
Plaza. Walk Box located in closet beside bathroom.
DIRECTIONS From north or south on Hwy. 15, take
access to 99 Ave. Left to 90 St. Left to parking
behind Pineview Shell.
SPONSOR
Alberta Director
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Pineview Shell, 9761-90 St.
T8L 1K5, 780-998-3700
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL Mainly paved trails around town and river
valley.
MISC. Free parking behind Shell in Westview Plaza.
Walk Box located in closet beside bathroom.
DIRECTIONS From north or south on Hwy. 15, take
access to 99 Ave. Left to 90 St. Left to parking
behind Pineview Shell.
FOX CREEK, AB
YRE - WALK #116
CVF PROGRAMS: CENOTAPH, SCHOLAR
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Petro Canada Service Station
52 Highway Ave., T0H 1P0
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL Walk through the residential area on paved
trails and sidewalks. Suitable for strollers.
MISC. Pets must be leashed and picked up after.
Park facing Kaybob Dr. on left side of Station front
door.
DIRECTIONS Hwy. 16 west to Jct. 43 to Fox Creek.
Take northwest entrance to Highway Ave. & Petro
Canada Service Station.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
FRANK, AB
YRE - WALK #224
MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS
SPONSOR
www.walkalberta.ca
CONTACT
Pauline Mann 403-527-9642
[email protected]
START POINT
Mail in registration, form available at
www.walkalberta.ca
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
1A & 2C
TRAIL Choice of in-town and wilderness trails.
MISC. Washrooms available at start points.
DIRECTIONS Included with walking directions.
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Canada Day Parade!
Cold in Cardston
All seasonal walks that span June 30
to July 1 qualify for two event stamps
per year.
January 1 – June 30 with the plus (+)
July 1 – December 31 without the plus
Grande Cache
Grande Prairie
Hinton
Sylvan Lake
Waterton Village
William Switzer Provincial Park
Wildlife in Whitecourt
GRANDE CACHE, AB
SHORT SEASONAL - WALK #320
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
[email protected]
START POINT
Tourist & Interpretive Centre
9701-100 St. (Hwy. 40), T0E 0Y0
780-827-3365
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL Streets and sidewalks.
MISC. Ask attendant for Walk Box. Washrooms
available at Start Point. If camping, reservations
are recommended. Pick up after pets.
Hwy. 40 north.
From Grande Prairie, take Hwy. 40 south.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Muskoseepi Park Pavilion
10236-102 Ave., T8V 1C1
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
2A
REGISTRATION Weekdays 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
Weekends and Holidays 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
TRAIL Paved trail and some sidewalk.
MISC. Ask for Walk Box at counter. Stroller friendly.
All facilities at Pavilion. Ample parking on weekdays,
more parking to the south if necessary.
DIRECTIONS Upon entering Grande Prairie, take
100 St. to 102 Ave. Turn west to 102 St., straight
ahead into Muskoseepi Park and Pavilion.
LEDUC, AB
YRE - WALK #016
JASPER, AB
YRE - WALK #315
CVF PROGRAMS:, BREWERY, CENOTAPH,
SCHOLAR, YELLOWHEAD
JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2012
SPONSOR
www.walkalberta.ca
CONTACT
David Prowse 780-852-3241
[email protected]
START POINT
Totem Ski Shop / Totem Sports
408 Connaught Dr.
(Jasper's front street), T0E 1E0
DISTANCE
5, 10 & 11 km
RATING
1A or 2B
REGISTRATION Spring & fall: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM;
Summer & winter/ski season: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
TRAIL Three routes available except for winter and
elk calving season when only in-town routes
available.
MISC. National park pass required. Free parking on
street.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 16, take either Jasper exit
(Connaught Dr.). Start Point on west side of road.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
Alda W. 780-361-5530
Leduc General Hospital
Emergency Entrance, 4210-48 St.
T9E 5Z3, 780-986-7711
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. The Walk Box is at the
admitting desk counter.
TRAIL Around town on sidewalks and paved trails of
park area.
MISC. Free parking available on 48 St. or in hospital
parking lot.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, take Hwy. 2A Exit #516 at
south end of Leduc. Left turn on 50 St. Right turn on
42 Ave., left on 48 St.
HINTON, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
Tourist Information Centre
START POINT
309 Gregg Ave., T7V 2A7
780-865-2777
5 & 10 km
DISTANCE
RATING
2A
REGISTRATION 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TRAIL Paved trails, boardwalk, and some packed
paths.
MISC. Ask attendant for Walk Box if not readily
available. Washrooms available at Start Point. Pick
up after pets.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton, take Hwy. 16 west.
Gregg Ave. runs parallel to Hwy. 16.
LETHBRIDGE, AB
YRE - WALK #225
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Pauline Mann 403-527-9642
[email protected]
START POINT
Fort Whoop-Up (Indian Battle Park)
Register at Days Inn, 100-3 Ave. S.
T1K 4J4
NOTE: Register at Inn and drive to
Start Point.
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
5 km - 1A, 10 km - 3C
Alternate route at Henderson Lake is rated as 1A.
TRAIL In river valley. 10 km walk includes stairs.
MISC. Ask for Walk Box at Inn registration desk.
DIRECTIONS From east on Hwy. 3, follow signage
for Scenic Drive S. exits. Take Scenic Drive S. to
3 Ave. S. and turn right. In a short distance, make a left
into Days Inn parking lot. From west take the City
Centre exit which will take you to Scenic Dr. Turn right
on Scenic Dr. and right at 3 Ave. In a short distance
turn left into Days Inn.
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MEDICINE HAT, AB
YRE - WALK #117
WALK #1
CVF PROGRAM: CENOTAPH
(Closed: January 1)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fas Gas Service Station
START POINT
802 Kingsway Ave., T1A 8G5
403-527-9538
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL Residential streets, red shale and asphalt trails
and parks.
MISC. Trail goes through some of the most scenic
parks in Canada. Expect an abundance of wildlife.
turn north on College Ave. to Kipling St. Right on
Kipling St. to Kingsway Ave. Left on Kingsway Ave. to
Fas Gas.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
MEDICINE HAT, AB
YRE - WALK #074
WALK #2
(Closed: January 1)
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
403-527-9538
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
2A
trails.
MISC. Enjoy the trails and streets of historic
Medicine Hat. Note of Interest: downtown streets
are lit by gas lamps.
DIRECTIONS From Trans Canada Hwy. east or
west, turn north on College Ave. to Kipling St. Right
on Kipling St. to Kingsway Ave., left on Kingsway
Ave. to Fas Gas.
SPONSOR
CONTACT
MEDICINE HAT, AB YRE - WALK #040
WALK #3
(Closed: January 1)
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
403-527-9538
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
2B
trails, stairs, and parks.
MISC. Trail goes along the river and through several
parks.
Kipling St. to Kingsway Ave. Left on Kingsway Ave.
to Fas Gas.
Cooking
and
Eating
MEDICINE HAT, AB YRE - WALK #333
WALK #4
(Closed: January 1)
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
[email protected]
START POINT
403-527-9538
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL Sidewalks and asphalt trails through parks and
urban areas. Some shale and stairs.
MISC. Pick up directions from Walk Box and then
drive to Crescent Heights Leisure Centre (2000
Division Ave. N.). Washrooms available at start and
finish points. Plenty of parking.
Kipling St. to Kingsway Ave., left on Kingsway Ave. to
Fas Gas.
Giant Dragonfly!
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MILLET, AB
YRE - WALK #078
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Alda W. 780-361-5530
PetroCan Service Station
5003 - 45 Ave., T0C 1Z0
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL Along shale paths in park and along streets of
Millet.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2 take Millet exit or take
Hwy. 2A exit. Walk Box at PetroCan Service Station
on 45 Ave.
MORINVILLE, AB
YRE - WALK #141
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Shell Station
107 St. & 100 Ave., T8R 1A2
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. Ask staff for Walk File.
TRAIL Mainly trails and residential streets.
the main Morinville exit, which takes you to 100 Ave.
Turn right to the Start Point at the gas station.
Golden Colours at Lake Wabamun
RED DEER, AB
YRE - WALK #223
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Alda W. 780-361-5530
Black Knight Inn
2929-50 Ave. (Gaetz), T4R 1H1
403-343-6666
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1B
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk. At front desk, ask
staff for Walk Box (under front counter).
TRAIL Along paved paths through parks and some
city streets.
DIRECTIONS East side of 50 Ave. (Gaetz), between
28 St. and 30 St.
SHERWOOD PARK, AB YRE - WALK #052
SPONSOR
CONTACT
David Hall 780-951-2882
[email protected]
START POINT
Franklin’s Inn
780-467-1234
DISTANCE
5 & 11 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Dawn to dusk with ample parking.
TRAIL This walk takes you on the Sherwood Park
multi-use trails and crosses Ball Lake to an Island
and by some very nice residential homes. Finally,
you pass beside Heritage Hills wetlands which a
wide variety of birds call home.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton via Sherwood Park
Freeway, turn left onto Brentwood Blvd. and turn
right onto Sherwood Dr. Turn right at the first light
into the Inn’s parking lot. From Edmonton via
Baseline Rd., turn right onto Sherwood Dr. and turn
left onto Festival Ave. into the Inn’s parking lot.
SHER WOOD PARK, AB YRE - WALK #314
SPONSOR
David Hall 780-951-2882
CONTACT
[email protected]
Franklin’s Inn
START POINT
780-467-1234
5 & 10 km
DISTANCE
RATING
2A
TRAIL Walk crosses a covered bridge, a natural
ravine trail and passes 5 public schools.
MISC. Ample parking.
DIRECTIONS From Edmonton via Sherwood Park
Freeway, turn left onto Brentwood Blvd. and turn right
onto Sherwood Dr. Turn right at the first light into the
Inn’s parking lot. From Edmonton via Baseline Rd.,
turn right onto Sherwood Dr. and left turn onto
Festival Ave. into the Inn's parking lot.
Hitting the Mountain Trails
ST. ALBERT, AB
YRE - #002
SPONSOR
Peter Van Bostelen 780-459-6653
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Front desk, 780-459-5551
5, 10, 11 & 25 km
DISTANCE
RATING
2A
REGISTRATION Ask staff for Walk Box. Everyone
must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL Around the city and along the trails of Red
Willow Park. Some small hills. Suitable for stroller.
MISC. This walk takes you to Big Lake.
Inn parking lot.
ST. ALBERT, AB
YRE - #131
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Front desk, 780-459-5551
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL This walk will take you past some historical
points of interest around the city and along the trails
of Red Willow Park. Some small hills. Suitable for
strollers.
MISC. This is the St. Albert HISTORICAL walk and it
passes by 5 public schools.
parking lot.
SPONSOR
ST. ALBERT, AB
YRE - #132
WALK & SEASONAL SKI
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Best Western St. Albert
460 St. Albert Tr., T8N 5J9
780-470-3800
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL On paved trails and sidewalks. Separate
directions available in Walk Box for ski.
DIRECTIONS Continue north on St. Albert Tr. past
the intersection with McKenney Ave. / Bellerose. Dr.
The Best Western is on the left. Turn left on Lennox
Dr., left on Liberton Dr. and left into parking lot.
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ST. ALBERT, AB
YRE - CYCLE #032
SEASONAL BIKE
MAY 1 - OCTOBER 30, 2012
SPONSOR
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Front desk, 780-459-5551
DISTANCE
13 km & 25 km
RATING
2B
TRAIL Residential areas and along the trails of Red
Willow Park.
MISC. Take time to visit City Hall, St. Albert Place
designed by Douglas Cardinal, and the original
Mission on the hill.
parking lot.
STONY PLAIN, AB YRE – WALK #113
CVF PROGRAMS: SCHOLAR, YELLOWHEAD
(Closed: January 1)
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Erna Bitner 780-968-2880
[email protected]
START POINT
Safeway Store, Safeway Service
Counter, 4202 Southpark Dr.
T7Z 1L1
DISTANCE
5 & 11 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to dusk,
Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Go to service desk. A
self-registering Walk Box will be there. Completed
envelopes should be sealed and dropped at back of
Walk Box.
TRAIL An easy walk through town to view murals and
on park trails. Stroller friendly.
DIRECTIONS Take Hwy. 16A to lights at Safeway /
Southpark Dr. Please park well away from store.
SYLVAN LAKE, AB
SHORT SEASONAL – WALK #313
CVF PROGRAMS: LIGHTHOUSE, SCHOLAR
MAY 19 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
SPONSOR
Alberta Director
CONTACT
[email protected]
START POINT
Sylvan Lake Information Centre
4719-50 Ave., T4S 1C5
403-887-5050
DISTANCE
5 & 10 km
RATING
1A
REGISTRATION Mon. to Thurs.: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fri. to Sun.: 10.00 AM – 8:00 PM
TRAIL Trails and sidewalks.
MISC. Washrooms and ample free parking at Start
Point.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 2, take exit #405 west on
11A, 15 km to Sylvan Lake. Left on 50 Ave. through
town to Information Centre on left.
WATERTON VILLAGE, AB
CVF PROGRAM: WATERFALL
MAY 19 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
SPONSOR
Alberta Director
CONTACT
Jutta Wood 403-653-3106
[email protected]
START POINT
Waterton Sports & Leisure Shop
214 Mount View Rd.
Tamarack Outdoor Outfitters
T0K 2M0
DISTANCE
10 km
RATING
2C
REGISTRATION May 19 – June 30: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
July 1 – September 3: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
TRAIL Paved and gravel trails along lakeshore through
woods and town. Watch for wildlife.
MISC. National Park pass required. Free parking on
streets. Public washrooms available throughout park.
DIRECTIONS From Hwy. 5, enter Waterton Lakes
National Park and continue to town site. Left on Mount
View Rd. Store on right.
Now, that's a Puzzler!
WETASKIWIN, AB
YRE - WALK #017
SPONSOR
CONTACT
START POINT
Alda W. 780-361-5530
Wayside Inn, 4103-56 St.
T9A 1V2, 780-420-1665
DISTANCE
6 & 11 km
RATING
1A
TRAIL Suitable for strollers.
MISC. Ask at reception desk for Walk Registration.
Please clean up after dogs.
DIRECTIONS Located on east side of 56 St.
between 40 Ave. and 47 Ave. Parking available.
Casual in Cardston
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WILLIAM SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK, AB
SPONSOR
CONTACT
Scott Sunderwald 780-817-3797
[email protected]
START POINT
William Switzer Provincial Park
Visitors Centre, 780-865-5600
DISTANCE
6 & 12 km
RATING
2B
REGISTRATION Tuesday and Wednesday: closed;
Sunday, Monday, and Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
Friday and Saturday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TRAIL Some gravel, packed or grassy paths, well
maintained.
MISC. Walk Box at Visitors Centre. It is recommend
to call ahead. Washrooms at Kelly's Bathtub.
Hwy. 40 north.
From Grande Prairie, take Hwy. 40 south to Park
Visitors Centre.
to the following BUSINESSES who supported the Volkssport Association of Alberta for
the past year by allowing us to use their Place of Business as a START POINT for
YEAR ROUND and/or SEASONAL WALKS.
BANFF Jump Start Coffee & Sandwich Place, 210 Buffalo Street
BARRHEAD Barrmart Foods, 5108-55 Street
BEAUMONT Shell Service Station, 6500-50 Street
CALGARY
Eau Clair YMCA, 101-3 Street SW
Talisman Centre, 2225 MacLeod Trail S
CAMROSE 7-Eleven, 5010-48 Avenue
CANMORE Grizzly Paw Pub Restaurant & Brewing Co., 622-8 (Main) Street
CARDSTON
Chief Mountain Husky, 60-1 Avenue, West (Hwy. 5)
Reddi Mart, 364 Main Street
Remington Carriage Museum, 623 Main Street
DEVON Bob & Billie Collins, 1 Pembina Street
EDMONTON
Castle Downs YMCA, 11510-153 Avenue
Gold's Gym, West Edmonton Mall, Upper Level Gate #57, Suite 2445, 8882-170 Street
Kinsmen Sports Centre, 9100 Walterdale Hill
Sobeys, Clareview Shopping Centre
William Lutsky South YMCA, 1975-111 Street
Husky Convenience Store at Wolf Willow, 6827-170 Street
FORT SASKATCHEWAN Pineview Shell, 9761-90 Street, for two walks
FOX CREEK Petro Canada Service Station, 52 Hwy. Avenue
GRANDE CACHE Tourist & Interpretive Centre, 9701-100 Street
GRANDE PRAIRIE Muskoseepi Park Pavilion, 10236-102 Avenue
HINTON Tourist Information Centre, 309 Gregg Avenue
JASPER Totem Ski Shop / Totem Sports, 408 Connaught Drive
LEDUC Leduc General Hospital, Emergency, 4210-48 Street, for two walks
LETHBRIDGE Days Inn, 100-3 Avenue S.
MEDICINE HAT Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, for four walks
MILLET PetroCan Service Station, 5003-45 Avenue
MORINVILLE Shell Service Station, 107 Street & 100 Avenue
RED DEER Black Knight Inn, 2929-50 Street
SHERWOOD PARK Franklin’s Inn, 2016 Sherwood Drive, for two walks
ST. ALBERT
Best Western, 460 St. Albert Trail
St. Albert Inn, 156 St. Albert Road, for two walks and one bike
STONY PLAIN Safeway Store, 4202 Southpark Drive, for two walks
SYLVAN LAKE Sylvan Lake Information Centre, 4719-50 Avenue
WATERTON VILLAGE Waterton Sports & Leisure Shop, 214 Mount View Road
WETASKIWIN Wayside Inn, 4103-56 Street
WILLIAM SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK Visitors Centre, William Switzer Provincial Park

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