Permanent Trails (PTs)

WALKING IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Are you doing more walking in your neighbourhood? Did you know you can track these kms
and get distance credits for them. How does it work? Open and print the The Neighbourhood Walking Program Tracking Sheet.

On Site Registration for Permanent Trail Events:

A. Arrive at the Start Point. Ask the person at the counter for the Walk Box (location of walkbox within the startpoints is listed below). Move to a location in the store where you are not hindering other customers and open the box
B. Take out the registration binder. ALL WALKERS MUST REGISTER & SIGN the book.
C. Place your $2.00 registration fee in an envelope. Make sure you put the # (from the registration binder) on the envelope as well as the date walked. Seal and place it in the Used Envelopes file folder.
D. Stamp your books by using the self adhesive stickers and return the sheet of stickers to the appropriate file folder.
E. Get a map & directions. Close the box and return it. Thank the staff, and then exit and enjoy the walk.

Ottawa Voyageurs Permanent Trail Walks

(Want to keep track of Permanent Trails you have completed in the year, download a checklist click here):

1. CONVENT GLEN SOUTH CVF-018 :- Start at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Drive, Orléans. Open from 08:00-21:00 hrs Sunday to Saturday with registration closing at 17:00 hrs. Walk Box located at the registration desk in lower lobby. Free parking and washrooms are available. Contact: Darlene [phone]

2. NEW - WEST-END - Various start points (Travelling Guided Walk) CVF027 :- Contact: Trail Blazers

3. SANDY HILL - OVERBROOK CVF-050 :- Start at the Rideau Sports Centre, 1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6. Open daily 08:00-23:00 hrs. Sunday to Saturday, registration closes at 17:00 hrs. Registration for this Walk is online, follow the instructions on this page. Free parking and washrooms are available. Contact: Lesley B

4. NEW - BRITANNIA (Seasonal - May 1-Oct. 31) CVF-PT 123 :- Contact: Marion B

5. CHAPEL HILL CVF-152 :- There is no walk box for this Permanent Trail. Registration for this walk is online, please use this contactless registration CVF-152 link. Contact: Jocelyne.

6. NEW - NCR TRAILS - Various Start Points (Travelling Guided Walk - Hikes & Snowshoeing) CVF-PT 153 :- Snowshoeing - For those of you who like to snowshoe, once again you will be able to get credit for your distance of 5km or longer. Use the Tracking form or sign in with Carole Robichaud at one of our club walks. If you decide to use the tracking sheet, you can email or give it to Carole Robichaud, along with payment, at a future walk in return for your labels. Cost is $1 for members and $2 for non-members. For questions or more info, please contact Trail Blazers

7. BEACON HILL CVF-195 :- Shoppers Drugmart, Beacon Hill Shopping Ctr, 2339 Ogilvie Road. Open weekdays from 09:30-17:00 hrs. Weekends 10:00-17:00 hrs closed statutory holidays. Ask staff for the walk box. Free parking and washrooms available in the mall. Contact: Maria [phone]

8. NEW - NEPEAN SPORTSPLEX CVF201 :- Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1W2. Open M-F 07:00-22:00 and S-S 08:00-22:00. Ask for the Ottawa Voyageurs Binder at the Athletics Customer Service desk, Entrance 4. Parking and washrooms available. Contact: Mich B. and/or Linda D

9. CONVENT GLEN NORTH CVF-213 :-  Esso Service Station, 6481 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd. Ultramar is open every day. Registration is from 08:00-19:00 hrs.   Ask staff for the walk box. Free parking is available at the shopping centre. Washrooms at start point. Contact: Kathy [phone]

10. BLACKBURN HAMLET CVF-233 :- Shoppers Drug Mart, 2638 Innes Road, Ottawa, ON K1B 4Z5. Open daily 08:00- daily. 19:00 hrs. Please ask staff for the walk box.  Contact: Irene B

11. DOWNTOWN OTTAWA CVF-268 :- There is no walk box at this location. Contact: Marion [phone] or use the contactless registration to sign in for this walk. Contact: Marion [phone]

12. LOWERTOWN - BYWARD MARKET CVF-277:- Lowertown Pool, 40 Cobourg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8Z6. Open M-F 08:30-22:00 and S-S 09:00-20:30 hrs. Ask for the Ottawa Voyageurs Binder at the Lowertown Pool Customer Service desk (downstairs). Parking available on the street or in any of the three parking lots. Washrooms available at start. Contact:Karen V

NOTE: The Tribute to the CAF Walk with intervals of 5 km to 45 km will remain with a start point at Champagne Pool, the alternate start point for PT 277, but it will be online only, no walk box. Please contact Karen for detailed instructions.

13. CANTERBURY - ALTA VISTA CVF-281 :- 2185 Arch St, Ottawa, ON K1G 2H5. Open M-F from 8:30-22:00 and S-S 09:00-22:00. Ask for the Ottawa Voyageurs Binder at the Community Centre Customer Service desk. Parking and washrooms available. Contact: Karen [phone]

Tuesday Trails

Group walks of these PTs from Permanent Trails are available all year (Jan—Dec) they are run slightly differently from an event walk. The start point for the walk, is usually at a convenience store, gas station or restaurant. These establishments have kindly allowed us to hold the “Walk Box” for a walk.

NOTE All trails close at dusk, please ensure you register at least 2 hours prior to dusk.

Contactless Registration

The Ottawa Voyageurs have developed a online system to register for Permanent Trail. You are still able to register in person at all locations. While COVID cases have dwindled for your own safety you may wish to observe Public Health Protocols