Category Archives: day-trip

Hiking – Hopespring-Thompson Trail Loop – 13 Nov 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Hopespring – Thompson Trail Loop
Date 13 Nov, Monday
Trip Coordinator Louise Squire
Contact Info lsquire@sasktel.net
Description We will meet at Hopespring Rd trail head and circle Heriot Ridge ending up on Thompson Rd and walking back to the trailhead. There will be 2 or 3 short side trips to check out Heriot Ridge viewpoints, some old growth and perhaps to the old homestead. Depending on weather and time, we will stop at Rousseau Rock for lunch (with a view), or stop at a grassy nook for a short lunch break and comradery.Fund Fact – Comradery is a spirit of friendship and community between two people or a group of people. The members of the group are comfortable around each other and support each other.
Meeting Place Hope Spring Rd Trail Head
Departure Time 10:30
Difficulty
 Moderately easy
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? Under control or on leash
Notes: Bring a lunch, clothes for the weather, a seating pad and poles are recommended.

Hiking – Eagle Ridge Loop – 20 Nov 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Eagle Ridge Loop
Date 20 Nov 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Norris Weimer
Contact Info norris.weimer@ualberta.ca or 3710
Description This hike will include the official trail to Eagle Ridge and an unmarked route descending the ridge and continuing on to the higher ridge to the north.  From there we will descend to the logging road and return to the vehicles. The descent from Eagle Ridge is briefly very steep on mossy rocks.  There is no trail.  Three to four hours hiking.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay store parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 The section up to Eagle Ridge is a maintained trail of moderate difficulty.  The descent from Eagle Ridge is briefly tricky.  The segment to the next ridge and down to the logging road is on an unmarked route through mostly open forest.
Costs none
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes: Bring lunch, poles if you use them, and gear for weather.

Kayaking – Breton Islands – 29 Feb 2024

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Change of date and launch site.  Originally scheduled for Dec 21st , then Jan 31.

Activity Kayaking
Destination Breton Islands
Date 29 February, Thursday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info vicgladish@gmail.com; 250-285-2111; (cell 250-287-0459).
Description This will be a short day paddle. We will put in from private property on Open Bay.
Daylight will be in short supply while the tide will be mid to high most of the day! Hopefully there will be plenty of birds and mammals to observe and some sun to warm us on the beach as we sip hot drinks and have lunch.
Meeting Place Private property off of Valdez Road. The address will be given to you by the coordinator.
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy; winter paddling
Costs None
Trip limits 8
Dogs?
Notes: This trip will be weather dependent! Paddling in a snow flurry can be more pleasant than in rain but lets look for light winds and some sun.
Be prepared for the weather; carry your snacks in the cockpit; staying warm and dry will be our our primary concern and will dictate the length of the outing.
Please review paddling guidelines in preparation for this outing: https://qioutdoorclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/paddling-guidelines-aug2018.pdf

Hiking – Nole to Noble – 4 Dec 2023

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Activity Hiking and Social
Destination Nole to Noble/ QCove Trails
Date 4 Dec 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info vicgladish@gmail.com; 250-285-2111; text 250-287-0459
Description Happy Hour in the morning….coffee, etc at our meeting point, followed by an easy walk. We will walk the “Nole to Noble” right of way including the big staircase and several side trails which we will zig and zag on while looking for Johann’s perched carvings.
Meeting Place Aroma Cafe
Departure Time Meet for coffee, etc at 0900; Walk at 1000
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs Breakfast, snack, beverages
Trip limits 8
Dogs? On leash
Notes: Parking can be a challenge.
The trails are mostly on private property, thus the limit of 8.
This event will go rain or shine. In the event of high winds however, I will cancel as this forest is subject to windfall.

Trip Report – Kw’as Park, Cortes – 30 Oct 2023

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Eight of us met early for the 9:05 ferry to Cortes, which turned out to be unnecessary as the line-up of vehicles was short.  We had a beautiful, clear, cold, autumn morning for the trip over to Cortes Island and we saw a few humpback whales on the way.  We started the hike at the trailhead near the Cortes Island Motel and appreciated the maps at the junctions which are new since we hiked this loop in 2020.  We ascended up toward the Summit and then along the Millennium Trail undulating over rocky outcroppings and through an open forest.  We had views of Hague Lake before we reached the Swim Rock, where we stopped for lunch.  It was wonderfully sunny and warm..
 
We continued on the trail high along the cliff with arbutus and great views.  We descended the ladder along the Rock Face and made a short side trip to visit the impressive Survivor Fir.  The old arched, wooden bridge crossing the narrows between Hague and Gunflint Lakes has been replaced by a new aluminum bridge, which has less charm, but is certainly safe.  We walked the loop to the south, including Pierre de Trail and the Cedar Ridge, enjoying the large Douglas fir at the junction, which is even bigger than the Survivor Fir.  We returned over the bridge and walked the trail along the west shore of Gunflint Lake, with great views along the way and the steam donkey remains.  
 
This is a great hike with lots of variety and highlights.  The trail was very quiet at this time of year.  The views at Whaletown, waiting for the return ferry, were lovely in the afternoon light, as was the return trip to Quadra. It was altogether a beautiful day.  9.1 km, 4¼ hours.
 
Debbie
 

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Hiking – Kw’as Park, Cortes – 30 Oct 2023

Hiking – Mt. Seymour – 6 Nov 2023

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Change of start time! Dress for the weather.

Activity Hiking
Destination Mt. Seymour
Date 6 Nov 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info lhquadra@gmail.com or 285-2029
Description We will meet at Heriot Bay store and then drive the half hour to the Granite Bay approach. From here we will hike approximately two hours up to the top. We will have lunch and then come back down. It will take approximately 4 to 4 1/2 hours with lunch. Dress for the weather. If there is snow or heavy rain, the trip will be postponed or canceled. Please sign up at least a day early so that I may contact you if there are changes.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay Store parking lot
Departure Time 10:30 9:30
Difficulty
 Challenging but we will try taking it a little slower.
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes: Bring poles if you use them and good footwear as there are rocky and steep areas.

Community Engagement – Spirit Square, Campbell River – 10 Nov 2023

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Activity Experiential / Inspirational Walk
Destination Spirit Square, Campbell River Museum
Date 10 Nov. 2023, Friday
Trip Coordinator Vic Gladish
Contact Info vicgladish@gmail.com; 250-285-2111; (cell 250-287-0459)
Description WALK WITH ME – a guided walk to uncover the human dimensions of the toxic drug poisoning crisis as it has unfolded in small communities in BC.
Location: Spirit Square2 hours
Mobile eTicket – see website below
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ARTS BASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT

This arts-based community action project seeks to uncover the human dimensions of the toxic drug poisoning crisis as it has unfolded locally in Campbell River. Within and through it, a group of artist-researchers, front-line workers and people with lived and living experience have banded together in a sprit of solidarity, attempting to come to terms with the impact of the crisis on individuals and community groups through a practice of story sharing. Through stories, we aim to cultivate awareness leading to change.

Where? Participants meet at the white tent in Spirt Square
Meeting Place Quathiaski Cove ferry terminal
Departure Time 9:00 ferry
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs Ferry
Trip limits
Dogs? No
Notes: Visit
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/walk-with-me-campbell-river-tickets-728470403587?aff=oddtdtcreator
to register and reserve a space. Be sure to select the correct day and time when requesting your ticket (Nov 10 at 10 AM)

Trip Report – Chinese Mtn Work Party – 25 Oct 2023

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Four of us worked our way up the Chinese Mountain-Beech;s Mountain trail, claring deadfall and salal as we progressed.  It turned out to be a beautiful clear fall day with great views.

Norris
 

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Work party – Chinese Mtn – 25 Oct 2023

Hiking – Kw’as Regional Park, Cortes – 30 Oct 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Kw’as Regional Park, Cortes
Date 30 Oct 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg
Contact Info 285-3710 or dmquigg@gmail.com.  Please contact the coordinator by Monday.
Description We will hike through this lovely park, situated between Gunflint and Hague Lakes on Cortes Island.  Along with great views, there is fine old growth, interesting geology and history, and a good variety of trails.  We hope to include a bit of everything in the day’s hike.  We will return on the 1:50 or 3:50 ferry.
Meeting Place Heriot Bay ferry terminal to Cortes.  Drivers will need to be early enough to be on the ferry.
Departure Time 9:05 ferry
Difficulty
 Moderate.  A few steep and undulating places, but mostly reasonable walking on good trails. The possible loops vary, but we may hike about 10 km.
Costs Ferry costs; bring your ferry card.
Trip limits 10
Dogs?
Notes: Bring lunch and gear for weather.

Trip Report – Haig-Brown House and Baikie Estuary – 16 Oct 2023

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The forecast was fairly grim, with big wind and rain predicted, but five of us went ahead with the planned outing.  We started at the Haig-Brown Heritage House, situated on the Campbell River, and enjoyed the tour and Marjorie’s informative talk.  Centred in the family’s library and Roderick Haig-Brown’s office, we learned about the family’s history.  We also enjoyed seeing the rest of the main floor of the house and a walk in the beautiful garden.  More information about Roderick Haig-Brown, the family and the house are available here:  https://www.haig-brown.bc.ca/haig-brown-family-history/

The second part of our outing took us to two pocket parks on the Campbell River: the Spruce St. viewpoint and the River Nook, both just a block apart.  The river is beautiful, but Alex Witcombe’s driftwood sculptures of bear and fish, and his fish mural add a whole new dimension to these tiny, urban parks.  Here is more information about Alex Witcombe and his work:  https://driftedcreationsart.ca/

We walked across the bridge over the Campbell River and down into the paths on the north side of the River and its side channels.  The fall colours were great and there were still a few salmon in the channels, but most were dead after spawning.  We followed the quiet trail through this area, which has been restored from log dumping and milling.  There is lots of Campbell River history here and there are interpretive signboards to document it. The rehabilitation effort has taken place over 25 years, with lots of money and volunteer work to make it happen. The transformation is quite wonderful.  Here is more information about the rehabilitation of the Baikie Estuary:  https://www.greenwaystrust.ca/projects/baikie-island-and-campbell-river-estuary/  (4.5 km; 1½ hours for the walk)

We retraced our steps back to the vehicles and then went for lunch at More Eatery.  We had a lovely, social meal there before heading our separate ways.  Amazingly, the rain held off while we walked, but deluged during lunch.  We counted ourselves lucky.

Debbie

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Tour and Hike – Haig-Brown House and Baikie Estuary – 16 Oct 2023