Club Walks - are walks offered by the club once on a specific day, each of these walks has a specific IVV numbered stamp. There are different types of club walks:
- Volkssmarch - the traditional club walk which has a marked trail, with a start point, a midway checkpoint and return to the start point/finish desk to have your books stamped.
- Map Walk - these walks provide walkers with a map / written directions for the route from the start point and return to the start/finish desk.
- Group Walks - may be offered at volkssmarches or map walks to escort "new" walkers or walkers who wish to meet new people and have company while they walk. Typically the Ottawa Voyageurs offer group walks of the area YREs to encourage walkers to walk all year long. Group walks always have a leader who knows the route and a sweeper who makes sure no one is left behind. During the Winter months there is often the opportunity to join the group for a meal or beverages following the walk.
Year Round Events - are Year Round Events (YREs) walks which are available everyday from the start point location, that the business is open. Most YRE start points are open 365 days per year, however some are closed Christmas and New Years. YREs start point locations have a "Walk Box" which hold a registration booklet, directions, maps, club information, CVF information and the event stamp. These self administered events allow you to stamp your distance books each time you walk and twice per year you are allowed to stamp your event books (once in the 1/2 half of the year and once again in the last half of the year)
National Capital Region Walking Schedule - is a master schedule outlining group walks for YREs, event walks, and bus trips, cronological by date. We encourage new walkers to join us for a couple of walks to get to know us.
Benefits of Walking
1. The Individual:
- Participating regularly in non-competitive, physical activities that is ideal for all ages, including seniors
- Becoming more aware of your community
- Meeting new friends and enjoying/sharing common* a*ctivities and social events
2. The family:
- Encourages family participation in all our events
3. The community:
- The Club’s activities attract visitors to the region to participate in the events
- The region’s diverse activities, culture and scenery is enjoyed by participants from other communities and countries
- Our events are inexpensive events, healthy activities for all citizens, which improves your quality of life and reduces health care costs
