Monthly Archives: October 2026

Winter Planning Meeting and Social – 25 Oct 2026

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Activity Winter Planning Meeting
Date 25 Oct 2026, Sunday
Planning Meeting coordinator Debbie Quigg
Social hosts Louise and Jim Squire
RSVP information It is essential to RSVP to lsquire@sasktel.net by Wednesday night, Oct 21st.
Description We will begin the Winter Planning Meeting at 15:00 to be followed by a potluck dinner at 17:00.  Spouses will be welcome at 17:00. Hamburgers will be provided.  Please bring your beverage, a side dish or a dessert.
Meeting Place Address available after contacting the host.
Meeting Time 15:00 – 19:00
Notes: Parking is a problem.  Please carpool wherever possible.  We may need to make additional arrangements.
   

Hiking – Maud Island – 15 Oct 2026

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Activity Hiking
Destination Maud Island
Date 15 Aug, Thursday
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact info lhquadra@gmail.com or 250-202-4455
Description We will do the standard route and possibly go over Mount Lolo on the way out, depending on the group and the weather. The current is not very high, but it’s still 7.8 Knots at 12:27pm.
Meeting Place Community Centre parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty Moderate
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No, as there are a couple narrow spots.
Notes Note that this is a Thursday.
Please sign up two days before and we will carpool from the community center. Dress for the weather and bring poles if you would like to go over Lolo.

Hiking – Forbidden Plateau Loop – 7 Oct 2026

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Activity Hiking
Destination Strathcona Park trails, from Paradise Meadows
Date 7 October 2026, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Valerie van Veen
Contact Info 250 285 2329; vvv@qisland.ca; (cell) 778 242 5774
Description We will do the classic route (14 km) counter-clockwise, south to Lake Helen Mackenzie, on to Kwai Lake, turning north to return via Lady, Kooso, and Battleship Lakes. While a long hike, some is on boardwalk and all is on established trails which can be rooty in some places. A shorter route (8 km) is an alternative, depending on the group and the weather.
Meeting Place Ferry parking lot on Quadra Island for car pooling
Departure Time 8:30 ferry
Difficulty Moderate, some rough sections
Costs Ferry and carpooling costs
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes: It has been a few years since I have been up in Strathcona and I look forwards to seeing this beautiful sub-alpine environment again. This hike will be moderately paced, an early start will allow us to take time to enjoy being up in the mountains. Bring lunch and all gear needed for hiking in the mountains. Heads up… I will make a short stop at the Starbucks on the highway to get my coffee fix. This hike will only take place if weather is good; an alternative on Quadra will be offered if needed. MUST register with coordinator by Monday evening October 5.