2023
December
OVO Tuesday Trails - Convent Glen South OVO PT # 018
Date: December 5, 2023
Type of Walk: This is an Ottawa Voyageurs Permanent Trail. We offer group walks for the 5 and 10 km distances (routes attached). You are welcome to bring a friend. If you choose not to walk with the main group, please let us know when you register. Please bring a smal flashlight as some streets are dark.
Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Start Point: Bob MacQuarrie Rec. Complex, 1490 Youville Dr, Orléans
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/uYWUFYFdAjzzRWSd9
Meeting Location: We will meet at the tables in the upstairs hallway (go up the stairs)
Routes: 6 km and 10 Km routes available
Cost: $1 for Ottawa Voyageurs members. $2 for all others. Children 12 and under walk for free!
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Parking: Free Parking
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails - Sandy Hill PT50
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Start Point: Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St., Ottawa
Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/P6Sp92EyZ4CK3kFh7
Meeting Location: On the verandah to the left of the entrance doors
Parking: Free Parking. We are allowed to park in either RSC parking lot as well as the public angle parking beside the RSC building and sports dome.
Routes: 6 km route and10 km route
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish (RSC) and along the route.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Community Connections: Military Families
The Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club invites all military families for a walk in the outdoors to view the Christmas lights in the Beacon Hill Community. This an opportunity to connect with other military families in your community and a Program Specialist from Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services.
OVO Event Walk - Christmas Lights Walk CVF
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
Location: Smoky's, 902 Shefford Rd, Ottawa, ON K1J 6X4
Registration: 10KM 16:00-16:25 6KM 16:30 to 16:55
Routes: Will be announce on the Wednesday before the walk
Cost: $2 for everyone as this is an event
Washrooms: a
Parking: available at the start and on side streets as well as across Shefford at the medical building and mini mall.
Social: Stay and support Smoky's with a meal after the walk
Point of Contact: Jim M
OVO Tuesday Trails - Repeat of the Christmas Lights Walk CVF
(No lights)
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Registration: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Location: Smoky's, 902 Shefford Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 6X4
Adress Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5TAEvcTZBcKGiz8c9
Routes:
Cost: $2 for everyone as this is an event
Washrooms: At the restaurant
Parking: available at the start and on side streets
Social: Stay and support Smoky's with a meal after the walk (they have a great breakfast)
Point of Contact
Archives for 2023
January
Tuesday Group Walk - Beacon Hill, PT# 195
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Time: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walks start at 9:45.
Route: Ottawa - Beacon Hill, PT# 195
Start Point: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 9M7
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/XmupZQzq4XmnbhqNA
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, near the street.
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: New 5 km route. 10 Km Winter route
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking! Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles.
- Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability.
- Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
- If it doesn't feel safe, don't attempt it
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available inside the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Tuesday Group Walk Convent Glen Ultramar PT213
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
NEW Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Route: OTTAWA – CONVENT GLEN NORTH, PT# 213
Start Point: Convent Glen Shopping Centre, 6469 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N, Ottawa, ON
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/xeNGoAj8HCh89g6c7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, right-hand side. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 & 10 km routes are attached
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside the gas station, UltraMar Gas Bar, Shoppers Drug Mart or Metro
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking!
- Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles
- made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles. Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
Point of Contact: Karen V
Blackburn Hamlet, PT 233
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 31
NEW Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Routes: 5 km and
10 km routes
Start Point: Shoppers Drug Mart, 2638 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/RzawWrcGXB4xgKWM7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 km and 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
WAIVERS: if you haven’t signed your OVO waiver for 2023 please use the link to the form at the top of the page and bring it to the walk.
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking!
- Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles
- made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles. Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
Point of Contact: Karen V
Winterlude 2023 CVF 16045
Date: Sunday 5 Feb 2023 (Please note change from original date of 4 Feb)
Join the Ottawa Voyageurs on this first weekend of Winterlude 2023. After a couple of Arctic days, it looks like we will have a lovely day for our walk on Sunday afternoon
You will be walking on some snow covered paths so please wear appropriate footwear as there could be some icy/slippery spots.
Location: Upper floor of the Market Building, 55 Byward Market Square
Registration: 1-1:15PM for the 10km walkers and 1:15-1:30PM for the 5km walkers. Group walk starts at 1:30 PM
Cost: $2 for everyone
Distance: 5km and 10km, routes are attached
IVV Credit: Event Labels will be available when you register
Washrooms: available near the registration area as well as several locations on the routes
Parking: Limited free parking in the Byward Market and on side streets (Cumberland St north of St Patrick, Guiges, St Andrew and Bruyere - north of St Patrick, east of Parent St), and a number of paid parking garages in the area. Transit: Another option is to take the LRT to Rideau and walk across the street (free for seniors on Sunday)
Note: If you have not already signed the OVO Waiver for 2023, please print the attached form and bring to the walk on Sunday.
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Tuesday Trails - repeat of the Winterlude Event Walk
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
NEW Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Start Point: Market Building, 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/he4D3mntwipm58iQ6
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, right-hand side. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 & 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking!
- Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles
- made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles. Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
Point of Contact: Karen V
Group Walk: Ottawa - Downtown – Canal & University, PT 268
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00
NEW Start Point: Minto Sports Complex Fitness Centre, 801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/9tkwrkw9WCDq4uGh7
Meeting Location: Inside the main lobby
Parking: Free parking at the Sandy Hill Arena (a block east and across the street) 60 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y5
Address Link for Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/W9yCfasMsCt6Lp4N6
Washrooms: Available at the Minto Sports Complex and on the 10 km route at the Sunnyside Library, 1049 Bank St. (open Tuesday 10 am)
Routes: 10 km route, 8 km route, or 5 km route
All three routes take you along the shore of the Rideau River, past various parks, through the Ottawa East neighbourhood and along the Rideau Canal before passing through part of uOttawa. Note: The paths connecting the streets along the Rideau River are well-traveled but snow-covered so be aware of possible uneven areas and slippery spots.
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking!
- Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles
- made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles. Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balanceCost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Point of Contact: Darlene B
OVO Saturday Group Walk: PT 152 Gloucester East, Chapel Hill
Date: Saturday 18 Feb 2023
Event: PT 152 Gloucester East, Chapel Hill
Location: Start from Heritage Park, 6160 Orleans Blvd (DO NOT GO TO THE CIRCLE K)
Registration: 09:45-10:00
Distances: The group walk will be either 6 and 10 km route however for those who would like something shorter, I have attached a 5km route (all will start from the same location)
Cost: $1 for OVO members, $2 for all other walkers
Parking: Plenty of free parking at the start location
Washrooms: If open, available at the start
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking!
- Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles
- made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles. Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balanceCost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
OVO Tuesday Trails
Are either a group walk of the Club's Permanent Trails or repeats of the most recent Club Event.
Group Walk: Convent Glen South, PT 018
Date: Feb. 21
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00
Start Point: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Centre, 1490 Youville Dr., Orléans
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZqrwofdEgUgDNeu4A
Meeting Location: We will meet inside the building in the main lobby (go up the stairs)
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 & 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking!
- Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles
- made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles. Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
Point of Contact: Darlene B
Group Walk: Chapel Hill, PT 152
Date: Feb. 28
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00
Start Point: Heritage Park, 6160 Orleans Blvd, Orléans
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/S8kwsoCGGFGRCzzj8
Meeting Location: In the parking lot at Heritage Park. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 6 & 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Washrooms: Not available at the start/finish point but a few blocks away at the Circle K Convenience Store, 1600 Forest Valley Dr., Orleans
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking!
- Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles
- made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles. Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability. Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
Point of Contact: Darlene B
Group Walk - Beacon Hill, PT# 195
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walks start at 9:45.
Start Point: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 9M7
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/XmupZQzq4XmnbhqNA
Meeting Location: Inside the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, main entrance at the bench in front of The Hill Bakehouse & Deli
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: New 5 km route. 10 Km Winter route
Washrooms: Available inside the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, entrance to the right of the Shoppers Drug Mart entrance from the mall.
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking! Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles.
- Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability.
- Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
- If it doesn't feel safe, don't attempt it
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available inside the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre.
Point of Contact: Jim C
Group Walk: Convent Glen - Bob Mcquarrie, PT PT 018
Date: Saturday, Mar. 18
Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Start Point: Bob MacQuarrie Rec Centre, 1490 Youville Dr, Orleans, K1C 2X8
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/U6o3XswvJpa1TY1v7
Meeting Location: Inside on the upper level
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5, 6 and 10 km
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking! Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles.
- Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability.
- Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
- If it doesn't feel safe, don't attempt it
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available at the start and finish
Point of Contact: Karen V
Group Walk: OTTAWA – CAPITAL CITY WALK, PT277
Date: Tuesday, March 21
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Meeting Location: In front of the Lowertown Pool entrance doors.
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km, 7 km & 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside Lowertown Pool and at various points along the 10 km route.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Have you signed your 2023 waiver? Download a waiver, fill it out and bring it to a walk.
March
OVO Tuesday Trails
Are either a group walk of the Club's Permanent Trails or repeats of the most recent Club Event.
Group Walk - Convent Glen South, PT# 018
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00 a.m.
Route: Ottawa - Convent Glen South, PT# 018
Start Point: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans, 1490 Youville Dr, Orléans,
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/V9UUJscGqkPXDT2P7
Meeting Location: We will meet in the main lobby (go up the stairs)
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: All Season 5 and 10 km (Apr22)
Safety: Outfit yourself for safe walking! Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Footwear with flat soles made of rubber and neoprene composite provide better traction than plastic and leather soles.
- Ensure boots can be done up properly to provide foot stability.
- Ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice. But be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces like stone or tile.
- Use a cane, a pair of ski poles or walking sticks to help with balance
- If it doesn't feel safe, don't attempt it
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available inside the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre.
Point of Contact: Karen V
April
OVO Tuesday Trails Group Walk - Chapel Hill PT152
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Route: 6 and 10 kmroutes
Start Point: Heritage Park, 6160 Orléans Blvd, Orléans, ON
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/aLZjzRiCTX3Q1gRf8
Meeting Location: Left side of the entrance road
Parking: free parking
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members / $2.00 for everyone else
Washrooms: NOT available on-site. Closest facilities are at: Circle K Convenience, 1600 Forest Valley Dr, Orléans or Tim Horton's, 3869 Innes Rd, Orléans, ON K1C 1T1
Point of Contact: Darlene B & Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails Group Walk - Beacon Hill, PT# 195
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Time: Registration will be from 9:45 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Start Point: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 9M7
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/XmupZQzq4XmnbhqNA
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, near the street.
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km route. 10 Km Winter route
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available inside the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Group Walk of OTTAWA – CONVENT GLEN NORTH, PT# 213
Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Start Point: Convent Glen Shopping Centre, 6469 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N, Ottawa, ON
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/xeNGoAj8HCh89g6c7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot near the sign with gas prices
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 km route & Route 10 km
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; Non-Members: $2.00 first time, $1.00 subsequent
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside the gas station, Shoppers Drug Mart or Metro
Point of Contact: Karen V
2023 AGM Event CVF16046
The AGM walk is a multi day walk that can be walked between April 19th and 25th.
The group walk is on Sat the 22nd Apr (AGM day).
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:30-10:00 a.m. in the parking lot facing Clarence St E.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Meeting Location: In front of the Lowertown Pool entrance doors.
Parking: Plenty of free street parking as well as in the parking lot at the Pool
Routes: 5 km route with map or 10 km route and map
Cost: $2.00
Walk Credit: Labels will be available at registration
Washrooms: Available at Rideau Hall Visitor's Centre
Point of Contact: Marion B
Note: If you are unable to be at the walk on Sat, it will be repeated on Tues 25 Apr
OVO Tuesday Trails
Are either a group walk of the Club's Permanent Trails or repeats of the most recent Club Event
Group Walk of the AGM Event CVF16046
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:30-10:00 a.m. in the parking lot facing Clarence St E.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km, 7 km & 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 all others / $1.00 for OVO Members and those who walked on Saturday or volunteered.
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside Lowertown Pool and at various points along the 10 km route.
Point of Contact: Marion B
Cleaning the Capital - Spring
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023 - Rain date Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Location: UltraMar Gas Station at the corner of Orléans Blvd and Jeanne D'Arc Blvd (North - home of the UltraMar PT).
Time: Meet at 9:00 hrs.
Equipment: Please bring your own gardening gloves, plastic pail, pick-up stick (if you have one) masks and hand sanitizer
Group Lunch: To be determined
Walkers will receive 5 km in their distance books and an event stamp.
Contact: Kathy
OVO Tuesday Trails Group Walk of Event CVF16046
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Meeting Location: In front of the Lowertown Pool entrance doors.
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km, 7 km & 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside Lowertown Pool and at various points along the 10 km route.
Point of Contact: Karen V
CANCELLED - Charity Walk in aid of Épingle à linge / Clothespin
OVO Group Walk Sandy Hill PT50
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Start Point: Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St., Ottawa
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/P6Sp92EyZ4CK3kFh7
Meeting Location: On the verandah to the left of the entrance doors
Parking: Free Parking. We are allowed to park in either RSC parking lot as well as the public angle parking beside the RSC building and sports dome.
Routes: 6 km route and10 km route
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish (RSC) and along the route.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Tuesday Trails a Group Walk of Day 1 of the Tulip Festival
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Start Point: Carleton University Ice House
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/7HHB8DjfWucSx712A
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km route and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Karen V
Tulip Festival Walks - a 3 day walking Event
The Ottawa Voyageurs will be hosting three days of walking over the May long-weekend to show you the best of the tulips in and around the City of Ottawa. There will be two routes offered each day; a 5 or 6 km as well as a 10 or 11 km route. Everyone is welcome to walk with us - you do not have to be a member.
Tulip Festival Day 1, Event
This walk will start and finish at the Carleton University Ice House. Highlights along the routes include Dow's Lake and Commissioners Park for both distances and the Experimental Farm for the 10 km walkers
Date: May 20, 2023
Start Point: Carleton University Ice House
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/7HHB8DjfWucSx712A
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km route and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Jane
Tulip Festival Day 2
This walk will begin and end at the west door of Ottawa City Hall. Highlights on both routes (5km or 6km and 10 km) will include Majors Hill Park, Confederation Park, and around Parliament Hill. For the 10km walk highlights also include the Canadian War Museum and the Chaudiere Falls
Date:Sunday, May 21, 2023
Start Point: Ottawa City Hall, West Entrance
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AYHCDn6H5iXnLQVCA
Parking: Free Parking on the street
Routes: 5 km routes and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Jacinthe
Tulip Festival Day 3, Event
This walk will see you back at the Carleton University Ice House. Highlights for today's walks include the Rideau Canal for both routes.
Date: May 22, 2023
Start Point: Carleton University Ice House
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AYHCDn6H5iXnLQVCA
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 6 km route and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Marion B
Tulip Festival Walks - a 3 day walking Event
The Ottawa Voyageurs will be hosting three days of walking over the May long-weekend to show you the best of the tulips in and around the City of Ottawa. There will be two routes offered each day; a 5 or 6 km as well as a 10 or 11 km route. Everyone is welcome to walk with us - you do not have to be a member.
Tulip Festival Day 2
This walk will begin and end at the west door of Ottawa City Hall. Highlights on both routes (5km or 6km and 10 km) will include Majors Hill Park, Confederation Park, and around Parliament Hill. For the 10km walk highlights also include the Canadian War Museum and the Chaudiere Falls
Date:Sunday, May 21, 2023
Start Point: Ottawa City Hall, West Entrance
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AYHCDn6H5iXnLQVCA
Parking: Free Parking on the street
Routes: 5 km routes and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Jacinthe
Tulip Festival Day 3, Event
This walk will see you back at the Carleton University Ice House. Highlights for today's walks include the Rideau Canal for both routes.
Date: May 22, 2023
Start Point: Carleton University Ice House
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AYHCDn6H5iXnLQVCA
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 6 km route and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Marion B
Tuesday Trails a Group Walk of Day 3 of the Tulip Festival
Date: May 23, 2023
Start Point: Carleton University Ice House
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AYHCDn6H5iXnLQVCA
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Karen V
MAY
OVO Tuesday Trails Blackburn Hamlet, PT233
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Routes: 5 km route, 7 km route and 10 km routes
Start Point: Shoppers Drug Mart, 2638 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/RzawWrcGXB4xgKWM7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members
Social: Blackburn Arms Pub Restaurant, https://goo.gl/maps/kcsJ6LwuCgKJ5Pmf7
Point of Contact: Karen V
POSTPONED DUE TO AIR QUALITY
OVO Tuesday Trails - OTTAWA – DOWNTOWN – CANAL & UNIVERSITY PT 268
Date: June 6, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:15-9:30 a.m. Group walk starts at 9:30 – Summer Hours. You do not have to be part of the group walk. You may walk with a friend. Please register and let me know you will not be part of the group walk.
Start Point: uOttawa Minto Sports Complex, 801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Meeting Location: In the main lobby of the uOttawa Sports Complex
Parking: Sandy Hill Arena - 60 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y5
Washrooms: Available at the start point and on the 10K route (Sunnyside Library)
Routes: 5 km route, , 8 km route & 10 km route These routes take you along the shore of the Rideau River, past various parks, through the Ottawa East neighbourhood and along the Rideau Canal before passing through part of uOttawa.
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members / $2.00 all others
Point of Contact: Karen V
POSTPONED DUE TO AIR ADVISORY
OVO Wednesday Evening Walks - Greenboro West CVF 16052
Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023
Location: Greenboro Community Centre, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr, Ottawa, ON K1T 3P8
Registration: Will take place inside the Community Centre between 17:30-18:00. After registration you can start walking or wait for the group walk which will begin at 18:00
Distances: 5KM and 10KM routes Labels for CVF/IVV credit will be given at the registration
Cost: $2 for everyone as this is an event
Washrooms: Available at the start
Parking: Plenty of free parking - please use the parking lot at the back of the building.
Note: For those doing the 10km route, suggest bringing bug spray as part of the walk is on trails along the creek so there could be some mosquitos.
Point of Contact: Marion
NOTE: the westbound lane of Hwy 174 will be closed from Jeanne d'Arc to Montreal Rd from 9-12 Jun
OVO Event Walk - CVF 16053 Beacon Hill N
Date: Saturday 10 June 2023
Today's walk will be on paths and trails along the Ottawa River and on quiet streets in Beacon Hill N. and is a CVF Special Programs: Famous Canadians walk
Location: Smoky's 902 Shefford Rd, Ottawa, ON K1J 6X4
Registration: 09:15-09:45
Routes:5KM and 10KM, routes
Cost: $2 for everyone as this is an event
Washrooms: two stops available along the route and at the start/finish
Parking: available at the start and on side streets
Social: Stay and support Smoky's with a meal after the walk (they have a great breakfast)
Point of Contact: Marion B or Benoit
OVO Tuesday Trails - a repeat of Beacon Hill North, Event CVF 16053
Date: June 13, 2023
Start Point: Smokey’s, 902 Shefford Rd., Ottaw
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:15-9:30 a.m. Group walk starts at 9:30
Routes: 5 km and 10 km routes
Parking: available at the start and on side streets
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: two stops available along the route and at the start/finish
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails Ottawa - Capital City, PT 277
Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:25 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Meeting Location: In front of the Lowertown Pool entrance doors.
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km, 7 km & 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside Lowertown Pool and at various points along the 10 km route.
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Wednesday Night Walks - Greenboro West CVF 10631
Date: 21 Jun 2023
Location: Greenboro Community Centre / Public Library,363 Lorry Greenberg Dr, Ottawa, K1T 3P8
Registration: between 17:30-18:00 inside the Community Centre (at the back)
Routes: 5 and 10 Km routes
Cost: $2 for everyone
Washrooms are available at the start point.
Parking: Plenty of free parking at the Community Centre. Please park in the back parking lot (so paying customers can park near the front)
Point of Contact: Marion B
EVENT WALK - Honouring French Heritage CVF 16050
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Registration: Registration for 10K Walkers: 9:00-9:25 am 10K Group walk starts at 9:30. Registration for 5K Walkers: 9:45-10:10 am. 5K Group walk starts at 10:15
Start Point: Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Pères-Blancs Ave, Vanier, ON K1L 7L5
Registration Location: https://goo.gl/maps/qohZrPCiHqPK2rvU7
Cost: $2.00 - this is an event walk
Parking: in the spaces beside the Vanier Library, on the forest side of the parking lot
Washrooms: Available at the start point and along the route
Routes: 5K & 10K routes available5K & 10K routes available
Social: 11:30 am - Vanier Sugar Shack Group Breakfast (reservation required by 9 am Wednesday)
Reserve your space today!
The Vanier Sugar Shack has been reserved for our group breakfast after the Ottawa Voyageurs walk this Saturday, June 24th, at 11:30 am. Get Your Maple Fix in North America’s Only Urban Sugar Shack! Please email Karen V if you plan to have breakfast with us. The Sugar Shack requires our reservation by Wednesday morning. View the menu here. Please confirm numbers and your order with me no later than Wednesday, June 21 by 9:00 am. You do not need to be an OVO member to join us. Friends are welcome.
Less than 5 km from downtown Ottawa, the Vanier Sugar Shack is the only operating sugar shack in an urban setting in North America. Located in a 17.5-acre sugar bush in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Vanier Museopark keeps the tradition of maple syrup production alive, traditions established in Vanier by the White Fathers circa 1940.
The Vanier Sugar Shack is proud to offer quality food from local producers in an enchanting setting, where old-time charm blends with modernity. This is what you will experience at the new Vanier Sugar Shack!
OVO Tuesday Trails Repeat - Ottawa French Heritage Event CVF 16050
Date: June 27, 2023
Start Point: Richelieu-Vanier Centre, 300 Des Peres-Blancs Ave., Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/qohZrPCiHqPK2rvU7
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:25 am. Group walks start at 9:30 am
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes:
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms:
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT WALK - Canada Day - CVF 16056
Bring a lunch to enjoy after the walk with fellow walkers, and there will be a surprise
treat compliments of the Club. Be sure to wear Red and White
Date: Saturday, July 1st, 2023
Registration: Registration 09:00-10:00 am
Start Point: Rockcliffe Park Library, 380 Springfield Rd, Rockcliffe Park, ON K1M 0K7,
Address Location: https://goo.gl/maps/NrBdNvpruyFK343S7
Registration Location: look for the OVO signs
Cost: $2.00 - this is an event walk
Parking: in the Library parking lot
Washrooms: Available at the start point and along the route
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Social: 11:30 am -
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Tuesday Trails Repeat - Canada Day Event - CVF 16056
Date: July 4th, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:25 am. Group walks start at 9:30 am
Start Point: Rockcliffe Park Library, 380 Springfield Rd, Rockcliffe Park, ON K1M 0K7,
Address Location: https://goo.gl/maps/NrBdNvpruyFK343S7
Registration Location: look for the OVO signs
Cost: $2.00 - this is an event walk
Parking: in the Library parking lot
Washrooms: Available at the start point and along the route
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Point of Contact: Karen V
RESCHEDULE to August 30th
OVO Wednesday Night Walks - Ken Steele Park CVF 16057
Date: July 5, 2023
Start Time: Registration 17:30-18:00 Group Walks starts at 18:00 hrs
Start Point: Pat Clark Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr, Ottawa, K1J 8W6
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QDbtREezQM4W6vfU8
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Tuesday Trails Repeat - Ken Steele Park CVF 16057
Date: July 11, 2023
Start Time: Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:25 am. Group walks start at 9:30 am
Start Point: Pat Clark Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr, Gloucester
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QDbtREezQM4W6vfU8
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT WALK - Billings Bridge Estate - CVF 16054
Date: Saturday, July 15th
Start Time: Registration 09:00-09:30 am, Group Walks at 09:30 am
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: Billings Estate 2100 Cabot St, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/B26B6TsNTay8aDXm7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails Repeat - Billings Bridge Estate Event - CVF 16054
Date: July 18, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00 to 09:30, group walk starts at 09:30.
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: Billings Estate 2100 Cabot St, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/B26B6TsNTay8aDXm7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Wednesday Night Walks - Rideau River Walk CVF 16058
Date: July 19, 2023
Start Time: Registration 17:30-18:00 inside the Community Centre. Group Walks at 18:30 pm
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/B26B6TsNTay8aDXm7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Point of Contact: Karen V
July
EVENT WALK - Rideau River Walk CVF 16058
Date: July 25, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00 to 09:30, group walk starts at 09:30.
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/B26B6TsNTay8aDXm7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT WALK - Avalon Lakes CVF 16059
Date: July 29, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00 to 09:30, group walk starts at 09:30.
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/4QAU1f9aU2cErQ9E9
Meeting Location: Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Jacinthe
OVO Tuesday Trails Repeat - Avalon Lakes CVF 16059
Date: August 1, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:25 am. Group walks start at 9:30 am
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/4QAU1f9aU2cErQ9E9
Meeting Location: Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Wednesday Night Walks - - Greenboro East CVF 16055
Date: August 2, 2023
Start Time: Registration 17:30-18:00 inside the Community Centre. Group Walks at 18:00 pm
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: Greenboro Community Centre, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr, Ottawa, ON K1T 3P8,
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QgUjRZEX4oCWxU528
Meeting Location: Look for the OVO sign.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Marion B
August
Ontario Director Walk in Manotick
Join us for a walk on Monday (Civic Holiday) in MANOTICK, Ojibway for "Island in the River". Located on the Rideau River, just a few kilometres east of Highway 416, Manotick offers significant points of interest including the Dickinson Square Conservation Area which hosts Watson's Mill (a 19th century grist mill) and Dickinson House. Watson’s Mill and Dickinson House are open at 10:00 am Monday if you are interested. Free Admission.
WHEN: Monday, August 7
REGISTRATION: Register from 9:00-9:25 a.m. The group walks begin at 9:30 a.m.
ROUTE: Manotick ON Director PT #054 - 6 km and 10 km routes
START POINT: Macs, 5511 Manotick Main St, Manotick, ON
BATHROOMS: available at Creekside Bar & Grill, 5511 Manotick Main St.
PARKING: available behind the RBC. Please don’t park in front of the restaurant.
SOCIAL: Creekside Bar & Grill, 5511 Manotick Main St, Manotick
POINT OF CONTACT: Karen V
Do you want to know more about the Ontario Director walks? Check us out at [*www.walks.ca www.walks.ca] Select On-line Registration, then Ontario or follow this link https://walks.ca/ontario-online-registration-walks/https://walks.ca/ontario-online-registration-walks/
OVO Tuesday Trails Repeat - Greenboro East CVF 16055
Date: August 8, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:25 am. Group walks start at 9:30 am
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: Greenboro Community Centre, 363 Lorry Greenberg Dr, Ottawa, ON K1T 3P8,
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QgUjRZEX4oCWxU528
Meeting Location: Look for the OVO sign.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails - Ottawa - Downtown OVO PT # 268
Date: August 15, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:25 am. Group walks start at 9:30 am
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: uOttawa Minto Sports Complex, 801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZAFje3P4nD5v8qVW6
Meeting Location: Look for the OVO sign.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Wednesday Night Walks - Heron Park Area CVF 16060
Date: August 16, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 17:30-18:00 pm Group Walks at 18:30 pm
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Start Point: Overflow Brew Company 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 8B9
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/mNGMQALcRtzRAu478
Meeting Location: Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails - Heron Park Area CVF 16060
Date: August 22, 2023
Start Time: Registration will be from 09:00-09:30
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Start Point: Overflow Brew Company 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 8B9
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/mNGMQALcRtzRAu478
Meeting Location: Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5, 6, 7, and 11 km routes5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact:Karen V
EVENT WALK - Carson Grove Event Walk - CVF 16061
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00-09:30 am, Group Walks at 09:30 am
Location: Loblaws, Gloucester Centre, 1980 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa
Registration: upstairs on the second level at Loblaws between 09:00-09:30 with group walks starting at 09:30. Please plan on arriving a few minutes early so the groups can leave on time
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Routes: 6 & 10 km routes
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Social:
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Tuesday Trails - Carson Grove Event Walk - CVF 16061
Date: August 29, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00-09:30 am, Group Walks at 09:30
- *Location**: Loblaws, Gloucester Centre, 1980 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa
Registration: Upstairs at Loblaws from 09:00-09:25 with group walks starting at 09:30 am
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 & 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Wednesday Night Walks - Ken Steele Park CVF 16057
Date: August 30, 2023
Start Time: Registration 17:30-18:00 Group Walks starts at 18:00 hrs
Start Point: Pat Clark Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr, Ottawa, K1J 8W6
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QDbtREezQM4W6vfU8
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Tuesday Trails - Ottawa - Alta Vista PT 281
Date: September 5, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00-09:30 am, Group Walks at 09:30 am
Start Point: Alta Vista Shopping Centre, 1559 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/SbGf5FnGbNNvj8bW7
Meeting Location:
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails -Ottawa - Convent Glen South OVO PT # 018
Date: September 12, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00-09:30 am, Group Walks at 09:30 am
Start Point: Bob MacQuarrie Rec. Complex, 1490 Youville Dr, Orléans
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/uYWUFYFdAjzzRWSd9
Meeting Location:
Routes: 5 km and 10 km
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT WALK - Island Anniversary Event Repeat
Date: September 16, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00-10:00 am
Start Point: Petrie Island Park, 727 Trim Rd, Orléans
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/uYWUFYFdAjzzRWSd9
Meeting Location:
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Tuesday Trails - Petrie Island Anniversary Event Repeat
Date: September 19, 2023
Start Time: Registration Petrie Island Park, 727 Trim Rd, Orléans
09:00-09:30 am, Group Walks at 09:30 am
Start Point:
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/uYWUFYFdAjzzRWSd9
Meeting Location:
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails - Ottawa – Sandy Hill / Overbrook, PT # 050
Date: September 26, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00-09:25 am, Group Walks at 09:30 am
Start Point: Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/JBuxUuut4NEUyz758
Meeting Location: On the verandah to the left of the entrance doors
Routes: 5K/6K & 10K routes available. All routes go through Strathcona Park, along the Rideau River pathway and through the Sandy Hill neighbourhood. The 10K route takes you through uOttawa and its heritage buildings.
Parking: Parking available in either RSC parking lot as well as the public angle parking beside the sports dome.
Cost: $1.00 / $2.00 if you aren’t an Ottawa Voyageurs club member / Free for children under 12
Washrooms: Available at the Rideau Sports Centre and along the route at the Sandy Hill Arena and uOttawa Minto Sports Complex.
Point of Contact: Marion B
OVO Fall Foliage Walk CVF 16063
Join the Ottawa Voyageurs on their Fall Foliage Walk this coming Sat on trails 50 and 51 in Mer Bleue. Although we are at the end of Sep, the bugs could still be around so suggest you bring some spray. There is no rain in the forecast so the trails should be good for walking, however there is one small decline on the 5km and 7km so for anyone doing these routes, walking sticks might be a help.
Date: September 30, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:00-09:30- am, Group Walks at 09:30 am
Start Point: Mer Bleue, NCC P20 Anderson Rd
Address Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5R25zhqrQdgWymox5
Registration: in the NCC P20 parking lt between 09:00-09:30. Group walks start at 09::30 so plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Routes: 5, 7 and 10 km routes available
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $2.00 Children under the age of 12 walk for free
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point (Porta-potty)
Point of Contact: Marion B
We will be accepting donations for the Ottawa Food Bank at this walk. Both cash (or cheques) and food will be accepted. Receipts will be given for donations of $10 or more.
October
OVO Tuesday Trails - Fall Foliage Walk CVF 16063
Date: Tuesday October 3, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Start Point: Mer Bleue, NCC P20 Anderson Rd
Address Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5R25zhqrQdgWymox5
Meeting Location: In the parking lot at the south end
Routes: 5, 7 and 10 km routes available
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails - Chapel Hill PT-152
Date: Tuesday, October 10
Location: Start from Heritage Park, 6160 Orleans Blvd (DO NOT GO TO THE CIRCLE K)
Registration: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Distances: The group walk will be either 6 and 10 km route however for those who would like something shorter, I have attached a 5km route (all will start from the same location)
Cost: $1 for OVO members, $2 for all other walkers
Parking: Plenty of free parking at the start location
Washrooms: If open, available at the start
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Group Walk - Beacon Hill, PT# 195
Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Route: Ottawa - Beacon Hill, PT# 195
Start Point: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 9M7
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/XmupZQzq4XmnbhqNA
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, near the street.
Routes: New 5 km route. 10 Km Winter route
Cost: $1 for OVO members, $2 for all other walkers
Parking: Plenty of free parking at the start location
Washrooms: If open, available at the start
Point of Contact: Karen V
Community Connections: Military Families
The Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club invites all military families for a walk in the outdoors on October 21, 2023. This an opportunity to connect with other military families in your community and a Program Specialist from Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services.
Dates: October 21th, 2023
Time: 9:30- 11:00 am
Registration Time: 09:30- 10:00 am (Sign in and Waiver)
Meeting Location: Lois Kemp Arena (Blackburn Hamlet) 200 Glen Park Dr, Gloucester, ON K1B 5A3
Address Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yT2iiwTmoZXyL5kE8
Routes: 5 km, 7 km or 10 km routes to download or print
vailable in the arena
Parking: Free parking at the arena
This walk is a sanctioned Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club walk under the Canadian Volkssport Federation. www.walks.ca
OVO Tuesday Group Walk - Convent Glen Ultramar PT213
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
NEW Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Route: OTTAWA – CONVENT GLEN NORTH, PT# 213
Start Point: Cirle K, Esso Gas @ Convent Glen Shopping Centre, 6469 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N, Ottawa, ON
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/xeNGoAj8HCh89g6c7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, right-hand side. Look for the OVO sign next to the Esso Gas price sign
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5 km Summer route and 10 km Summer route
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside the gas station
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails Blackburn Hamlet, PT233
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Start Point: Shoppers Drug Mart, 2638 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/RzawWrcGXB4xgKWM7
Meeting Location: In the parking lot. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for others
Routes: 5 km route, 7 km route and 10 km routes
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point
Social: Blackburn Arms Pub Restaurant, https://goo.gl/maps/kcsJ6LwuCgKJ5Pmf7
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails - OTTAWA – DOWNTOWN – CANAL & UNIVERSITY PT 268
Date: November 7, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Start Point: uOttawa Minto Sports Complex, 801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Meeting Location: In the main lobby of the uOttawa Sports Complex
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XMop8ug9WduM2YS7A
Parking: Sandy Hill Arena - 60 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y5
Washrooms: Available at the start point and on the 10K route (Sunnyside Library)
Routes: 5 km route, , 8 km route & 10 km route These routes take you along the shore of the Rideau River, past various parks, through the Ottawa East neighbourhood and along the Rideau Canal before passing through part of uOttawa.
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members / $2.00 all others
Point of Contact: Pat
Remembrance Day Walk - PT 277 Tribute to the CAF
As this Sat is Remembrance Day, we will be doing PT 277 Tribute to the CAF. Benoit will be leading the group walk bringing us to the Cenotaph downtown in time for the ceremony. You can walk with the group or go on your own.
Please Remember to wear your Poppy
Date: Sat 11 Nov 2023
Event: PT 277 Tribute to the CAF
Location: Champagne Fitness Centre, 321 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 7M5
Address Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dkoyh5JFZXqJaS436
Registration: Will take place from 09:30-09:45 at which time the group walk will commence
Fee: $1 for OVO members, $2 for all others ($1 for non-members if you have previously done the walk). Children 12 and younger walk for free
Routes: There will be a choice of 5km, 6km or do both routes for 11KM. (The group will be doing Segment 1) - Please print a copy of the instructions if you wish to have one to follow the route. 5 & 12 km routes
Parking: Free parking on side streets. (Please do not use the parking lot for the Champagne Fitness Ctr as they will open after we start our walk)
Washrooms: Enroute (City Hall and the YMCA if open)
Point of Contact: Benoit or Marion
OVO Tuesday Trails Ottawa - Capital City, PT 277
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Meeting Location: In front of the Lowertown Pool entrance doors.
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: 5 km, 7 km & 10 km routes
Cost: $1.00 for OVO Members / $2.00 all others
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside Lowertown Pool and at various points along the 10 km route.
Point of Contact: Marion B
November
OVO Tuesday Trails - Ottawa - Alta Vista PT 281
Date: November 21, 2023
Start Time: Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am
Start Point: Alta Vista Shopping Centre, 1559 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/SbGf5FnGbNNvj8bW7
Meeting Location: in the parking lot outside of Shoppers Drug Mart
Routes: 5 km, 7 km and 10 km
Parking: Free Parking
Cost: $1.00 for OVO members; $2.00 for all others
Washrooms: Available at Tim Horton’s at the start/finish point.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Community Connections: Military Families
The Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club invites all military families for a walk celebrating St. Catherine Day, 2023. This an opportunity to connect with other military families in your community and a Program Specialist from Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services.
OVO Event - St Catherine's Day Walk
Date: November 25, 2023
Start Point: Larry Robinson Arena, 2785 8th Line Rd, Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Group walks start at 10:00.
Address Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkCz5DV19kNRYrQ59
Parking: Free Parking at the arena, fairgrounds next door and the high school across the street.
Routes:
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Jane
This walk is a sanctioned Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club walk under the Canadian Volkssport Federation. www.walks.ca
OVO Tuesday Trails - Exploring Metcalfe
Date: November 28, 2023
Start Point: Larry Robinson Arena, 2785 8th Line Rd, Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0
Start Time:Registration 09:30-09:55 am, Group Walks at 10:00 am.
Address Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkCz5DV19kNRYrQ59
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes:
Cost: $2.00 per person
Washrooms: At start/finish
Point of Contact: Karen V
