2023
Remember to check back a day or so before the walk for updates to the Group Walks or Events or join the club and get updates via direct emails.
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: 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
Group Walk - Beacon Hill, PT# 195
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 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
APRIL
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
MAY
Charity Walk in aid of Épingle à linge / Clothespin
Date: May 6th
Details to come
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Archives for 2023
January
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
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
OVO Tuesday Trails
Are either a group walk of the Club's Permanent Trails or repeats of the most recent Club Event.
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
