November
OVO Tuesday Trails
The Ottawa Voyageurs d’Ottawa (OVO) Walking Club will continue to hold Tuesday morning group walks through to the end of the year. Everyone is Welcome!
Ottawa - Capital City – ByWard Market, PT 277
Date: Tuesday, Nov 29
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Route: OTTAWA – CAPITAL CITY WALK, PT# 277
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St., Ottawa Ottawa, ON K1N 5N8
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Meeting Location: In front of the Lowertown Pool entrance doors
Routes: Route 5, Route 7 & route 10 km routes
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside Lowertown Pool
Social: To be confirmed.
Parking: Free parking in any of the three parking lots. Point of Contact: Benoît or Karen V
Event - King's Town Trekkers
Date: Saturday December 3rd
Location: Kingston East Community Centre, 779 15, Kingston, ON K7L 4V3
On the evening of Saturday December 3rd, the King's Town Trekkers will be having their annual Christmas Lights walk. This year, the walk will depart from the Kingston East Community Centre. Start times for the 5 km and 10 km walks will be staggered such that the whole group should finish around the same time.
Once the walk is finished, we will drive to the Renaissance Restaurant, 285 Queen Street, Kingston K7K 1B7
phone: 613-530-2550 for dinner. Here is a link for the restaurant for information:, https://foodandheritage.com/christmas/
Alta Vista – Riverview Park, PT 281
Date: Tuesday, Dec 6
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Alta Vista Shopping Centre, 1559 Alta Vista Dr., Ottawa
Parking: parking is free
Routes: The routes take you through the Alta Vista neighbourhood of Riverview Park.
Cost: $2.00 or $1.00 for repeat walkers (since July 1)
Washrooms: Available at Tim Horton’s at the start/finish point. For 7 km walkers, there are washrooms available at the Elmvale Mall at the halfway point of the walk
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT
Christmas Lights Event
Date: Saturday, Dec 17
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
** Start Point:** To be confirmed
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: To be confirmed.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Christmas Lights Event - a Tuesday repeat
Date:Tuesday, Dec 13
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
** Start Point:** To be confirmed
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: To be confirmed.
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT
Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club will be having their first 'Annual' Christmas Dinner since COVID started.
Date, Location and timings will be coming shortly.
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Archived 2022 Events:
January
Dear OVO Members,
With the Omicron variant now sweeping across all of Canada, and its exponential daily growth, the Ontario Government has imposed restrictions that include a maximum of 10 people gathering outside.
Please check for the list of restrictions/limits https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-ontario-jan-3-2022-ford-public-health-measures-1.6302531
While we can’t guarantee that we would get only 10 walkers at a walk, nor can we maintain a safe distance apart on sidewalks, we will be putting all scheduled walks on hold until further notice.
We do however, encourage you to continue to do your walks and log them into the Neighbourhood Walking Program, or email Karen Venema to join the virtual Round and Long Distance Walk that she has recently created and sent out information on to you all.
Stay healthy, and as active as you can throughout this time when we can’t get together. We look forward to being able to walk again as a group in the near future.
Jane Fawcett
President
February
Date: Sat 19 Feb 2022
Event: PT 195 Beacon Hill
Location: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa, K1J 9M7
Registration: 10:00 - 10:15 in the food court by the Hill Butcher. If you have not signed your 2022 OVO waiver, copies will be available at the start
Distance: 5KM and 10KM routes will be available. Routes are attached
Cost: $2 Please bring exact change
IVV Credit: PT labels will be available at the registrations
Washrooms are available in the Shopping Centre
Routes: You can print off a copy of the routes here http://ottawa-voyageurs.wikidot.com/cvf-195
March
Due to the high probability of rain forecast for tomorrow (Saturday), the Ottawa Voyageurs walk of PT 281 through the Alta Vista and Riverview Park neighbourhoods has been rescheduled.
Rain Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
Group Walk: Alta Vista and Riverview Park, PT 281, 5 km & 10 km group walks.
A waiver must be signed before joining the group walk. Please let us know that you plan to participate and we'll have a copy of the waiver ready for you to sign..
Start Location: Shoppers Drug Mart, 1577 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON (45°24'30.9"N 75°39'26.2"W)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/QdH94xN2wPugKaA17
Registration: 10:00-10:15 am
Cost: $2 p.p.
Routes: NEW 5 & 10 km routes
Social After the Walk: O'Brien's Roadhouse, 730 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, ON
We will walk in groups adhering to any suggested COVID protocols. Wearing a mask will be optional.
Two NEW walking routes are available - a 5 km (1 hour) and a 10 km (2 hours). These will be group walks.
NOTE: As conditions could be slippery after warm conditions and rain this week, use of either microspikes, poles or winter hikers is suggested.
For more information, contact Karen V
April
Join the Ottawa Voyageurs on our walk as we explore the Beacon Hill area. The forecast is looking good for Saturday.
Date: Sat 2 Apr 2022
Event: PT 195 Beacon Hill
Location: The Hill Butcher, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa, ON K1J 8M6
Registration: 10:00-10:15 in the Food Court (outside the Butcher shop).
Cost: $2 for first time walk, $1 for repeat walkers Please bring exact change
Distance: 5KM/10KM routes will be available. Instructions are attached
IVV Credit: labels will be available at registration
Washrooms are available inside the Shopping Ctr
Please note: While it is no longer mandatory to wear face a face mask/facial covering while inside, businesses can still require you to wear them while in their establishment
PT 018 Convent Glen South
Date: 5 April, 2022
Location: Meet in the parking lot at the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr, Orléans, ON K1C 2X8
Location Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/e8PW4AB7t6xaz9CF9
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes .
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch at Bad Alibi, 5935 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd. S, Orléans, ON K1C 2N1
PT 152 Chapel Hill
Date: Tuesday, 12 April - The Ottawa Voyageurs invite you to our Tuesday morning group walk. Bring a friend!
Alternate Start Point: Meet in the parking lot at Heritage Park, 6160 Orléans Blvd.
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/1dyWpzECdtR97B6y9
Time: Registration will begin at 10:00 am. The 6 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: Link to the 6 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Washrooms: Available on route at the Ultramar Gas Station at 3469 Innes Rd. (4 KM from start point).
Social: Lunch at Lorenzo's Orléans, 3621 Innes Rd, Orléans, ON K1C 1T1
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/o7xV4c4d76dNJA737
Point of Contact: Karen V
Ontario Director's Walk
Date: Saturday, 16 April
Location: Mac's 5511 Manotick Main St. Parking behind RBC
Time: Registration will be at 10:15-10:30am.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Annual General Meeting - Group Walk
Date: Tuesday, 19 April
Location: Rockcliffe Park, 380 Springfield Rd, Ottawa
Washrooms: Available in the Rockcliffe Park Library, 380 Springfield Rd.
Parking: There is street parking only on Tuesday soPLEASE DO NOT park in the Library parking lot as it is open and the parking lot is for their patrons.
Time: Registration will be at 9:30-10:00 am.
Routes: 2022 AGM Walk Routes 5 + 10 kms
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance)
Social: Social: Rockcliffe Boathouse Restaurant, Sir George-Étienne Cartier Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1M 0A2
Google Address Link https://g.page/Rockcliffe-Boathouse?sh
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Annual General Meeting - Event Walk
Date: Saturday, 23 April
Location: Rockcliffe Park, 380 Springfield Rd, Ottawa
Parkimg:** Parking is available on both sides of Springfrield Rd and on side streets. We have permission to use the parking spots by the Daycare Centre (340 Buena Vista Dr). The Library is open on Sat morning so once again, PLEASE DO NOT park in their parking lot.
Time: Registration will be at 9:30-10:00 am. $2.00 for non-members
Routes: 5 and 10 routes
Annual General Meeting is a Zoom call at 1:00 pm
AGM walk can be done any day from 17-23 April
PT 195 Beacon Hil
Date: Tuesday, 26 April
Location: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: New - 7 km 3 Seasonal Route and New 5 & 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch at Bad Alibi, 5935 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd. S, Orléans, ON K1C 2N1
Point of Contact: Karen V
PT 213 Convent Glen North
Date: Tuesday, 3 May
Location:** Ultramar Service Station, 6481 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd., Orléans
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/z43LReoCEqwNS2UR9
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: The Ottawa River Pathway is still flooded along the summer route so we will do the following. There will be 2 routes available – a 5 km & a second 5 km. The 5 & 10 km groups will stay together for the first 5 km. The 10 km group will walk the second 5 km once we return to the start point. 5 km route and 10 Km route
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch at Broadway Bar & Grill Orleans, 1615 Orléans Blvd, Orléans
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/qZ42YpaLHiN2gK8B9 Menu Link: http://www.broadwayorleans.ca/
Point of Contact:Karen V
PT 277 Tribute to the CAF
Date: Saturday, 7 May
Location:Champagne Fitness Ctr, 321 King Edward Ave, K1N 7M5
Time: Will take place in front of the Fitness Centre from 10-10:15
Routes: 5-6-11KM Route map for segmented 11 km
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
PT 277 Tribute to the CAF
Date: Saturday, 7 May
Location:Champagne Fitness Ctr, 321 King Edward Ave, K1N 7M5
Time: Will take place in front of the Fitness Centre from 10-10:15
Routes: 5-6-11KM Route map for segmented 11 km
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
PT 233 Blackburn Hamlet
Date: Tuesday, 10 May
Locaton:** Shoppers Drug Mart, 2638 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/PH343pRsQ8mwFkoFA
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15. The 7 km route cuts out part of the middle section but keeps all the great trails. The routes go through the NCC greenbelt, Hornets Nest Soccer Park and numerous trails through the community. The 7 & 10 km routes also go through the Gloucester Allotment Garden. All paths are dry.
Check out more walks and information on the Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club by using this link: http://ottawa-voyageurs.wikidot.com/
Routes: 5, 7 and 10 km routes
5 km Route- http://ottawa-voyageurs.wdfiles.com/local--files/cvf-233/PT%20233%20Route%204%20Blackburn%20Hamlet%205%20km%203-Season.pdf
7 km Route - http://ottawa-voyageurs.wdfiles.com/local--files/cvf-233/Route%205%20Blackburn%20Hamlet%207%20km%203-Season.pdf
10 km Route - http://ottawa-voyageurs.wdfiles.com/local--files/cvf-233/PT%20233%20Route%203%20Blackburn%20Hamlet%2010%20km%203-Season.pdf
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
Point of Contact:Karen V
Picton ON Kings Town Trekkers Walk
Date: Saturday, 14-May
Location: Picton, ON - exact location to be confirmed
Watch for email and updates.
Tuesday Group Walk of a Tulip Festival Event Walk
Bring your friends and come out to see the many tulips and other flowers in Ottawa. On todays two walks the 5km route goes through Commissionaires Park and around Dow's Lake and for the 10km walkers through the Canadian Experimental Farm.
Please Note: This walk is registered as a guy multi-day event meaning you can do the walk any/every day from 17-24 May and get credit each time you walk.
CVF Special Programs: Famous Canadians and Art in Public Places
Date: Tuesday, 17 May
Location: Brewer Park, 210 Hopewell Ave., Ottawa
Google Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/H5bGq9AEbLZ4i6KS6
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Directions: Link to printable routes
Cost: $2.00
Social: Lunch to be determined
Point of Contact: Karen V
Tulip Festival Event Walk-Saturday
Bring your friends and come out to see the many tulips and other flowers in Ottawa. On todays two walks the 5km route goes through Commissionaires Park and around Dow's Lake and for the 10km walkers through the Canadian Experimental Farm
Please Note: This walk is registered as a multi-day event meaning you can do the walk any/every day from 17-24 May and get credit each time you walk
CVF Special Programs: Famous Canadians and Art in Public Places
Date: Saturday, 21 May
Location: Brewer Park, 210 Hopewell Ave., Ottawa
Google Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/H5bGq9AEbLZ4i6KS6
Time: Registration will be at 10:00-10:30 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Directions: Link to printable routes
Cost: $2.00
Social: Lunch to be determined
Point of Contact: Jane
Tulip Festival Event Walk-Sunday
Bring your friends and come out to see the many tulips and other flowers in Ottawa. On todays two walks the 5km route goes through Commissionaires Park and around Dow's Lake and for the 10km walkers through the Canadian Experimental Farm.
Please Note: This walk is registered as a multi-day event meaning you can do the walk any/every day from 17-24 May and get credit each time you walk.
CVF Special Programs: Famous Canadians and Art in Public Places
Date: Sunday, 22 May
Location: Brewer Park, 210 Hopewell Ave., Ottawa
Google Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/H5bGq9AEbLZ4i6KS6
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: The combined 5 and 10 km routes
Directions: Link to printable routes
Cost: $2.00
Social: Lunch to be determined
Point of Contact: Jessie
Ontario Director's Walk
Date: Monday, 23 May
Location: Mac's 5511 Manotick Main St. Parking behind RBC
Time: Registration will be at 10:15-10:30am.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
Point of Contact: Karen Venema: moc.liamg|amenevnerakm#moc.liamg|amenevnerakm
PT 268 Ottawa Downtown
Date: Tuesday, 24 May
Location: (Start Point to be confirmed)
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
Point of Contact: Karen Venema: moc.liamg|amenevnerakm#moc.liamg|amenevnerakm
PT 268 Downtown Ottawa
Date: 4 June
Location: Courtyard corner of Laurier and Bank St's (by Eggspectation)
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
NEW DATE: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
REGISTRATION: 10:00 a.m. The group walks will depart at 10:15.
NEW START POINT: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5N8
Parking: FREE parking in any of the 3 the Lowertown Pool parking lots
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/5ht9fzYHt6doL4dX7
Route: PT 277 Tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces
Route Information: This historical and beautiful walk goes past many of Ottawa’s military monuments. Both the 5 & 10 km routes go to the spectacular Rideau Falls and on shaded paths along the Rideau River. The 7 & 10 km routes go through Ottawa’s 5 Secret Sussex Courtyards, the Bytown Market, and much more. We will see the Ottawa Angel across from the Notre Dame Basilica, some great public art and meet more Famous Canadians.
Routes: print 5 km route, print 7 km route & print 10 km route
Washrooms: Available at the Lowertown Pool. On the 10 km route there are also washrooms at Ottawa City Hall and the National Arts Centre.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Date: June 4 – PT?
Location: TBD
Google Map Link: TBD
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to be determined
Cardinal Creek
June 21
Start Point: Jonny Canuck’s Bar & Grill, 900 Watters Rd, Orléans, ON K4A 0B4
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/Ud9gRHcy21xUVFUH9
Meeting Location: In the parking lot outside Jonny Canuck’s
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: 5, 7 & 10 km routes take you along the trails in the Cardinal Creek neighbourhood. The 7 & 10 km are NEW routes for todays’ walk so if you already did the walk on Saturday, the route is different. The 7 & 10 km routes take you along the Cardinal Creek Karst Trail – karst is a type of landscape where the dissolving of the bedrock has created sinkholes, sinking streams and springs.
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start point
Lunch: Jonny Canuck’s Bar & Grill
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/CFNY7f6rFFNxzDS69
Menu Link: http://jonnycanucks.com/
Point of Contact: Karen V
June 2022
OVO Tuesday Trails
Strolling through the Sandy Hill Neighbourhood - DOWNTOWN OTTAWA CVF- PT 268
Date: Tuesday, 28 June
New Time:: Registration will be from 9:45-10:00 am. Group walks leave at 10:00.
Route: Ottawa Downtown PT# 268
Alternate Start Point: ** Sandy Hill Arena, 60 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y5
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/8G6V4ADsdshHHFteA
**Meeting Location: In the parking lot outside the Sandy Hill Arena.
Parking: Free Parking is available by special arrangement for this walk.
Routes: The 6 km Route with map, 8 km Route and 10 km Route with map take you along the shore of the Rideau River and on the Rideau River Nature Trail, past various parks, through the Ottawa East neighbourhood and along the Rideau Canal before passing through part of uOttawa. Routes are attached. The 8 km route will be available on Tuesday.
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point and on the route if city wading pools are open. On the 10 km route washrooms are also available at the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library.
Lunch: In’s Kitchen, 1-65 Templeton St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7P7
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/4BX3gHFrAsYB9VxPA
Menu Link: https://www.inskitchen.ca/
Check out more walks and information on the Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club using this link: http://ottawa-voyageurs.wikidot.com/
Point of Contact: Karen V
July
Celebrate Canada Day with the Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club by walking in Rockcliffe Park on Canada Day, July 1st.
Date:July 1 - Canada Day Event, Rockcliffe Park
Start point: P1 Parking lot off the Rockcliffe Parkway. Pass the Rockcliffe Pavilion and drive a little bit further to the larger P1 parking lot.
Google Map Link: Rockliffe park p1 https://goo.gl/maps/XLQ5rGuGU8TfyqAYA
Time: Registration will be at 9:30 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:00 am.
Routes: 5 km route and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 - We collect $2 per person to cover insurance and admin fees
Washrooms: Available at the Rockcliffe Pavilion and at Rideau Hall Grounds.
Social: Lunch after the walk: bring a lawn chair and your lunch and join your fellow walkers for a picnic in Rockcliffe Park
Point of Contact: Karen V
Tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces - CVF- PT 277
Date: Saturday, 2 July
START POINT: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5N8
Parking: FREE parking in any of the 3 the Lowertown Pool parking lots
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/5ht9fzYHt6doL4dX7
Route: PT 277 Tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces
Route Information: This historical and beautiful walk goes past many of Ottawa’s military monuments. Both the 5 & 10 km routes go to the spectacular Rideau Falls and on shaded paths along the Rideau River. The 7 & 10 km routes go through Ottawa’s 5 Secret Sussex Courtyards, the Bytown Market, and much more. We will see the Ottawa Angel across from the Notre Dame Basilica, some great public art and meet more Famous Canadians.
Routes: print 5 km route, print 7 km route & print 10 km route
Washrooms: Available at the Lowertown Pool. On the 10 km route there are also washrooms at Ottawa City Hall and the National Arts Centre.
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails
Repeat of our Canada Day Walk -
Join the Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club for a repeat of the walk in Rockcliffe Park done on Canada Day.
Date:July 5
Start point: P1 Parking lot off the Rockcliffe Parkway. Pass the Rockcliffe Pavilion and drive a little bit further to the larger P1 parking lot.
Google Map Link: Rockliffe park p1 https://goo.gl/maps/XLQ5rGuGU8TfyqAYA
Time: Registration will be at 9:30 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:00 am.
Routes: 5 km route and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Washrooms: Available at the Rockcliffe Pavilion and at Rideau Hall Grounds.Social: Lunch to TBD
Social: TBD
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesdays Trails
CONVENT GLEN SOUTH CVF- PT 018
Date: July 12
Start Point: Meet in the parking lot at the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr, Orléans, ON K1C 2X8
Location Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/e8PW4AB7t6xaz9CF9
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes .
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch at Bad Alibi, 5935 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd. S, Orléans, ON K1C 2N1
Date:July 30 – Gatineau, Quebec, start point Lady Grey Drive
Location: Parking Lot on your right, 10 Lady Grey Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G8
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/gN5CrMhTwk3g9keh6
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch to TBD
Sandy Hill Stroll, CVF Event #15433
Date:July 16 – Sandy Hill, start point Riverain Park
Location:
Time: Registration will be from 9:30-10:00 am. Group walks leave at 10:00.
Start Point: Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6
Meeting Location: On the verandah to the right of the entrance doors
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/P6Sp92EyZ4CK3kFh7
Parking: Free Parking. We have been given permission to park in either RSC parking lot as well as the public angle parking beside the RSC building and sports dome.
Routes: NEW 6 & 10 km routes available. Both routes go through Strathcona Park, along the Rideau River pathway and through the Sandy Hill neighbourhood. The 10 km also takes you through uOttawa and it’s heritage buildings
Route 10 km
Route 6 km
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish (RSC) and along the route at 3.5 km distance.
Social: We have a group reservation at the RSC Bridge Public House, 1 Donald St.
Menu Link: https://thebridgepublichouse.com/#menus
This event is sanctioned for 7 days. We will repeat the walk as a group walk on Tue. July 19 but you are also welcome to walk it on your own. Event and distance credit can be obtained for each day you walk it ($2).
Check out more walks, and information on the Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club, using this link: http://ottawa-voyageurs.wikidot.com/
Point of Contact: Karen V
Ontario Director Walks - Cornwall
To be Confirmed
Date: July 23
July 2022
PT 152 Chapel Hill
Date: Tuesday, July 26 - The Ottawa Voyageurs invite you to our Tuesday morning group walk. Bring a friend!
Alternate Start Point: Meet in the parking lot at Heritage Park, 6160 Orléans Blvd.
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/WDv8cQ19fzywqxUT6
Meeting Location: In the parking lot on the left-hand side of the entrance road. Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free at the park
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walks leave at 9:45.
Routes: The 6 & 10 km routes follow the paths and trails through the Orléans neighbourhood of Chapel Hill. Routes are attached below. Route 6 and the Route 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Washrooms: NOT Available on the ro*ute. Nearest coffee shop is at 1980 St. Joseph Blvd. (5 min. drive, 3 km) or at 3869 Innes Rd. (6 min drive, 3 km)
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/o7xV4c4d76dNJA737
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesdays Trails
PT 195 Beacon Hill
Date: Tuesday, 2 August
Start Point: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa, K1J 9M7
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/XmupZQzq4XmnbhqNA
Registration: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walks leave at 9:45
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, right-hand side. Look for the OVO sign
Routes: 5, 7 & 10 km routes are attached below. The 5 & 10 km routes are NEW! The 7 km route was new in April
Print Routes: 7 km route, 5 & 10 km routes
Cost: $2 Please bring exact change
IVV Credit: PT labels will be available at the registrations
Washrooms are available in the Shopping Centre
Social: to be determined
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside the shopping mall. There are also porta johns on the 7 & 10 km routes at the 3.5 km point.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Parking: Free Parking.
Gatineau Saunter CVF15434
CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT
Join the Ottawa Voyageurs on our walk as we venture across the river into Gatineau. This event qualifies for the Art In Public Places and Famous Canadians Special CVF Programs
Date: Saturday 6 Aug 2022
Location: City Hall 110 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa
Registration: 09:30-10 outside by the West door (Elgin St will be behind you if facing City Hall). The 10km group walk will start at 09:45 and the 5km group at 10 am
Cost: $2 Please bring exact change if possible
Distances: 10KM, 6KM and 5KM (Due to construction in Jacques Cartier Park, the scheduled 7KM has been changed to 6KM)
IVV Credit: Event labels will be available at the registration
Parking: Plenty of free parking on streets around City Hall. Paid parking available at City Hall.
Washrooms: Available at the start and various locations along the routes
Social: Join your fellow walkers for a social after the walk at Deacon Brodies, 247 Elgin St (corner of Elgin St and Cooper St)
OVO Tuesdays Trails
PT 213 Convent Glen North
Date: Tuesday, 09 August
Location: Ultramar Service Station, 6481 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd., Orléans
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/z43LReoCEqwNS2UR9
Meeting Location: In the parking lot, right-hand side. Look for the OVO sign
Time: Registration will be from 9:30-10:00 am. Group walks leave at 10:00..
Parking: Free Parking.
Routes: Print 5 km route, Print 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch at Broadway Bar & Grill Orleans, 1615 Orléans Blvd, Orléans
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/qZ42YpaLHiN2gK8B9 Menu Link: http://www.broadwayorleans.ca/
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside the Ultramar Gas station, Shoppers Drug Mart or Metro.
Point of Contact:Karen V
Kingstown Trekkers event (Sydenham)
Date: 14-August
PT 233 Blackburn Hamlet
Date: Tuesday, 16-August
Locaton: Shoppers Drug Mart, 2638 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet - Look for the Ottawa Voyageurs sign
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/PH343pRsQ8mwFkoFA
NEW Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The group walks will start at 9:45 a.m.
Routes: Print 5 km route
Print 7 Km route
Print 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point at the Tim Hortons or Shoppers Drug Mart. There is a portable toilet at the Hornet's Nest Soccer Club at 2.5 km
Social: Blackburn Arms Pub Restaurant, https://goo.gl/maps/kcsJ6LwuCgKJ5Pmf7
Menu Link: http://www.blackburnarms.com/
Point of Contact:Karen V
More Days Walk
Come for a weekend of walking or cycling
Date: Friday, August 19 to Sunday August 21, 2020
Full details on the More Days Walk
August
OVO Tuesday Trails
OTTAWA – CAPITAL CITY WALK - Tribute to the CAF, PT# 277
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walks leave at 9:45.
Start Point: Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5N8
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kx2qgLkpDeVSKBkv9
Meeting Location: Benoît will be in front of the Lowertown Pool entrance doors
Parking: Free Parking in any of the three parking lots.
Routes: print 5 km route, print 7 km route & print 10 km route
Cost: $2.00, $1.00 if you have done this PT since July 1.
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point inside Lowertown Pool
Point of Contact:Benoît
Mer Bleue Trail
Date: Saturday, August 27 –
Location: NCC Greenbelt P20, 2617 Anderson Rd, Orléans, ON K1A 0E7
Google Map Link: 2617 Anderson Rd, Orléans, ON K1A 0E7
Time: Registration will be at 10:00 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:15.
Routes: 5 and 10 km routes
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch TBD
OVO Tuesday Trails
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walks leave at 9:45.
Route: OTTAWA – DOWNTOWN – CANAL & UNIVERSITY, PT# 268 (Alternate Start Point)
Start Point: Sandy Hill Arena - 60 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y5
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/QkDdFsfZj2w5FhDx8
Meeting Location: In the parking lot outside the Sandy Hill Arena
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: The 6, 8 & 10 km routes take you along the shore of the Rideau River and on the Rideau River Nature Trail, past various parks, through the Ottawa East neighbourhood and along the Rideau Canal before passing through uOttawa.
Cost: $2.00 or $1.00 for walkers who have already completed the walk after July 1.
Washrooms: Available across the street at the Minto Sports Complex Fitness Centre, 801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Social: Lunch at In’s Kitchen, 1-65 Templeton St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7P7
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/4BX3gHFrAsYB9VxPA
Menu Link: https://www.inskitchen.ca/
Point of Contact:Karen V
++September++ Labour Day Long Weekend - Manotick Walk
Enjoy the Labour Day Long Weekend in Manotick. Come for the walk, stay for lunch and some small-town ambience.
Date: Sunday, September 4, 2022
Time: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. The group walks will depart at 9:45.
Route: PT 054 - 6 & 10 km Summer Routes
Start Point: Mac’s, 5511 Manotick Main St, Manotick, ON, K4M 1A7
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/vjzMESJ24JVGwkYU9
Parking: Behind the RBC
Routes: 6 km route attached; there will be a 10 km group walk with copies available on the day of the walk.
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the Creekside Bar & Grill
Lunch: Creekside Bar & Grill, 5511 Manotick Main St, Manotick, ON K4M 1B2
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/SihPuV7E9ZuXPjBbA
Menu Link: http://www.creeksidemanotick.com/breakfast-menu
Point of Contact: Karen
PT 281 Alta Vista – Riverview Park
Date: Tuesday, 6 September
Start Point: 1559 Alta Vista Dr., Ottawa
More infor to come
OVO 35th Anniversary Walk CVF
Join the Ottawa Voyageurs on 10 Sep and help them celebrate their 35th Anniversary as a walking club on a walk starting from Petrie Island (signs will be posted to the location). There will be a choice of either a 5km or 10km route; the 5KM route will be entirely on Petrie Island while the 10KM route will be on the Island and trails and streets in the area off Trim Rd. Registration for the 10KM walkers will be from 09:45-10:00 and from 10:30-10:45 for the 5km walkers. Cost will be $2. A social will be held after the walk so bring a chair and stay for a while. Also, there is a good possibility of seeing turtles so bring your camera; stay for a while and enjoy the BBQ and anniversary cake.
Date: Saturday, 10 September
Location: Petrie Island Beach, Parking lot, 795 Trim Rd, Orléans, ON K4A 3P4
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/RYc9W3L5YF9MCSabA
Parking: parking fee currently $2 for 5 hours, 7 days a week. Parking fees will be covered by the club.
Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The 10km walkers will start at 9:45 a.m. 5 km walkers will start at 10:45.
Routes: 5 km route and 10 km route
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch On site more info to come.
Point of Contact:Marion B
Petrie Island Walk CVF15436
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Start Time: Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walks leave at 9:45.
Route: Petrie Island Event # 15436
Start Point: Petrie Island Beach Parking Lot
Where to Find Us: in the parking lot at the far-left end
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/NJozfYy9wDS51WE37
Parking: Free Parking
Routes: Attached (I am going to reverse the routes and will bring those directions to the walk on Tues. morning.)
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: portable toilets are available at the start/finish point
Social: Bring a picnic lunch, and a bathing suit if you wish
Point of Contact: Karen V
Convent Glen South, PT018
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 20
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Centre, 1490 Youville Dr., Orléans
Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/V9UUJscGqkPXDT2P7
Meeting Location: When facing the main entrance of the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex (NOT the Arena entrance), we will meet in the parking lot on the right side of the building (beside Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N). Look for the OVO sign.
Parking: Free Parking is available for this walk.
Routes: Route 6 km or Route 10 km
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: Available at the start/finish point.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Darlene B
September
Heron Park Event CVF15435
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
Start Time: The Overflow Brewing Company does not start serving until Noon this late in the season so we are adjusting the start times as follows:
- 11 km - Registration will be from 9:30-9:45 a.m. Group walk starts at 9:45.
- 6 km - Registration will be from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Group walk starts at 10:30.
- 23 km Bike Event - PT 355 - various distances are possible
Route: Heron Park Event #15435
Start Point: Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 8B9
Address Link: https://g.page/overflowbeer?share
Meeting Location: in the parking lot in front of Overflow Brewing Co.
Parking: Free Parking is available for this walk. Please park near the street.
Routes: 6 km route, 11 km route, or 23 km Bike Event route
BIKE IT: Overflow Brewing is the perfect start point for a bike ride along the Sawmill Creek or Brookfield bike paths. The Brookfield bike path connects to the path along Mooney’s Bay/Hog’s Back Falls and the Rideau River Eastern Pathway.
Cost: $2.00
Washrooms: There is a Tim Horton’s a few blocks away at the corner of Bank St and Heron Rd.
Washrooms will be available at the finish point. There is a porta-john available within .5 km of the start point. On the 11 km route, there is also a porta-john available at the 5 km point (1 hour into the walk)
Social: Lunch and drinks at the Overflow Brewery, a laid-back brewery with an industrial vibe and outdoor patio.
Menu: https://overflowbeer.com/pages/copy-of-meatings-barbecue-at-overflow-brewing-company
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails
The Ottawa Voyageurs d’Ottawa (OVO) Walking Club will continue to hold Tuesday morning group walks through to the end of the year. Everyone is Welcome!
Heron Park Event CVF15435 Repeat
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Overflow Brewing Company, 2477 Kaladar Ave., Ottawa
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social:** Overflow Brewing Company
Menu: https://overflowbeer.com/pages/copy-of-meatings-barbecue-at-overflow-brewing-company
Point of Contact: Karen V
Chapel Hill, PT152
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 4
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Heritage Park, 6160 Orléans Blvd., Orléans
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
October
Beacon Hill, PT 195
Date: Tuesday, Oct 11
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, 2339 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT
Fall Foliage Event
Date: Saturday, Oct. 15
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: NCC Parking Lot P20, 2617 Anderson Rd., Ottawa
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk.
Social: organized once per month
Point of Contact: Marion
OVO Tuesday Trails
The Ottawa Voyageurs d’Ottawa (OVO) Walking Club will continue to hold Tuesday morning group walks through to the end of the year. Everyone is Welcome!
Fall Foliage Event - a Tuesday Trails repeat
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 18
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: NCC Parking Lot P20, 2617 Anderson Rd., Ottawa
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
October
Convent Glen North, PT 213
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 25
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Ultramar Service Station, 6481 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd., Orléans
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: To be confirmed
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT
Gatineau Stroll Event
Join the Ottawa Voyageurs on a friendly walk across the bridge into Gatineau, QC. All routes start from outside Ottawa City Hall and include Majors Hill and Jacques Cartier Parks as well as many of the NCC trails. Registration will be from 09:30-10:00. Cost is $2 for everyone and everyone is welcome to join us.
Date: Saturday, Oct 29
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 10:00
Alternate Start Point: City Hall 101 Laurier St, Ottawa, ON ( (in the courtyard by the West door))
Routes: There is a route for everyone including a 5 km, 7 km, 8 km and for the more adventurous, a 10 km.
Social: to be determined
Point of Contact: Marion
OVO Tuesday Trails
The Ottawa Voyageurs d’Ottawa (OVO) Walking Club will continue to hold Tuesday morning group walks through to the end of the year. Everyone is Welcome!
Gatineau Saunter Event- a Tuesday repeat
Date: Tuesday, Nov 1
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Alternate Start Point: Robert Guertin Arena, 125 Rue de Carillon, Gatineau
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Blackburn Hamlet, PT 233,
Date: Tuesday, Nov 8
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
** Start Point:** Shoppers Drug Mart, 2638 Innes Road, Blackburn Hamlet
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
EVENT
Remembrance & Tribute to the CAF Event
Date: Friday, Nov 11
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Champagne Fitness Centre, 321 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 7M5
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
Remembrance & Tribute to the CAF Event
Date: Saturday, Nov 12
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
Start Point: Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre, 300 Ave. des Pères-Blancs, Vanier
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails
The Ottawa Voyageurs d’Ottawa (OVO) Walking Club will continue to hold Tuesday morning group walks through to the end of the year. Everyone is Welcome!
Ottawa - Downtown – Canal & University, PT 268
Date: Tuesday, Nov 22
Start Time: Registration will begin at 9:30 am. The group walks will start at 9:45
** Start Point:** Sandy Hill Arena, 60 Mann Ave., Ottawa
Routes: will be emailed a few days before the walk. Effort is made to walk a different route each time we do the PT. When possible, an intermediate distance route is also added.
Social: organized once per month.
Point of Contact: Karen V
PT 213 Convent Glen North
Date: Saturday, Nov 26
Location: Ultramar Service Station, 6481 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd., Orléans
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/z43LReoCEqwNS2UR9
Time: Registration will be at 9:45 am. The 5 & 10 km group walks will leave at 10:00.
Routes: The Ottawa River Pathway is still flooded along the summer route so we will do the following. There will be 2 routes available – a 5 km & a second 5 km. The 5 & 10 km groups will stay together for the first 5 km. The 10 km group will walk the second 5 km once we return to the start point. 5 km route and 10 Km route
Cost: $2.00 for first time (Event & Distance); $1.00 repeat walkers
Social: Lunch at Broadway Bar & Grill Orleans, 1615 Orléans Blvd, Orléans
Google Address Link: https://goo.gl/maps/qZ42YpaLHiN2gK8B9 Menu Link: http://www.broadwayorleans.ca/
Point of Contact:Karen V
OVO Tuesday Trails
The Ottawa Voyageurs d’Ottawa (OVO) Walking Club will continue to hold Tuesday morning group walks through to the end of the year. Everyone is Welcome!
