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Hiking – Rebecca Spit – 2 Jan 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Rebecca Spit Hot Chocolate Walk
Date 2 January 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Valerie Van Veen
Contact Info 250 285 2329 vvv@qisland.ca
Description HAPPY NEW YEAR walk … celebrate the New Year with a brisk, short walk with old, and new, friends…. We will meet at the “Sasquatch” parking lot, second right turn after the Provincial Park Info Board to east side parking lot (call if you need help with these directions). We will walk north to the end of the Spit, then south, through the campground to Heriot Bay Road, then back to our cars for snacks/refreshments. A “Hot Chocolate” Walk … you are welcome to bring any Christmas leftovers for sharing.
Meeting Place “Sasquatch” parking lot
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs? Must not run through group; must be under control; dogs and owners will go ahead of group
Notes: Must confirm with coordinator by SUNDAY, 9 pm; cancelled if dangerous driving conditions or weather.  Coordinator will notify registered participants by 9 am Monday morning if trip cancelled.

Hiking – Kay Dubois Loop – 30 Jan 2023

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Activity Hiking
Destination Kay Dubois trail
Date 30 January 2023, Monday
Trip Coordinator Amanda
Contact Info mandy.weinerman@gmail.com
Description Starting at entrance to Kay Dubois we will turn at the big tree, heading up the hill, passing through the forest to do a loop back to Fir road and returning back to Smith.
Meeting Place At end of Smith road at Kay Dubois trailhead
Departure Time 11:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits None
Dogs? No
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Trip Report – Blenkin Park Trails – 7 Dec 2022

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Four people met at the community centre parking lot for a walk around the trails. There was still a few inches of snow on the trails, and although it was quite wet snow, it was not too slippery for a good walk. Starting on the Homestead Trail, we left from the batting cage, heading towards Smokey’s  Trail. At the Blackjack Trail corner we headed to the community centre trail and made our way back and forth on the connector trails towards the firehall access. At this point we made our way back on the Homestead Trail to the parking lot.  All in all it was a pleasant 2 hour walk. (6.5 km)

Brent

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Trip Report – Drew Creek Trail and Rebecca Spit – 5 Dec 2022

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It was supposed to be a bright sunny day, but turned out to be overcast and +2° C.  Still seven hikers found it to be a very nice day and beautiful with the new snow. There was only a couple of inches of snow near the water, so the hike was easy. We met at the back parking lot at Rebecca spit and then walked south down past the Sasquatch sculpture and the memorial at Paddy’s Lagoon. We went as far as we could south and then returned by the same route to walk through the campground and over to the Drew Creek Trail. The trail was in good shape and magical with the snow hanging on the trees. We then returned through the campground to the back picnic area to have lunch. We were treated to smoked salmon and oysters, crackers and cheese, blueberry muffins, and mint tea. Afterwards we hiked around Rebecca Spit park. The distant mountains covered in snow made it spectacular.   9.5 km and about three hours.

Les

Thanks to Les and Norris for the photos, and to Les for the great food.

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Hiking – Drew Creek and Rebecca Spit – 5 Dec 2022

Trip Report – Nole to Noble and Side Trails- 22 Nov 2022

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After meeting for a leisurely coffee and treat at the Aroma Café, five hikers, clad in full raingear, made our way into the Q-Cove labyrinth of trails via Plaza Road and “the stairs”. Seventy or so stairs lead the way to Nole Road and the Nole Road right-of-way, a well-established trail, hopefully to never be a road, through to Noble Road. The group quickly became involved in hunting for the faces in the forest (many carved and placed by Johann Weighardt) and found several of the well camouflaged masks.

We took the direct route on a southerly bearing, to Noble Road – about 1.5 km – and then down Noble Rd to the designated parkette across from QI Builders and back into the trail system. From here various private properties are traversed via trails and bridges that are well maintained by the owners of some of those properties. Heading in a northerly direction now, on the backside of Green Road properties, we passed by the “Word Log” and its everchanging one-word philosophical offering and one very impressive Cottonwood tree. By taking three of the side trails, we were able to zig zag our way back to the library end of the plaza to conclude a soggy, nearly two hour walk.

As we exited the forest our group was fortunate to meet up with two frequent flyers of the trail who also are responsible, along with two other neighbours, for a lot of the heavy trail maintenance work, including bridge building.  Thanks to Ben, Michelle, Brian and Joyce.

This is an easy to access trail through a beautiful second growth forest. One could explore a lot of this system between tasks while at the QCove Plaza. But beware – it is easy to end up going in circles and losing your way! Also, except for the “right of way” these trails are on private property and generously shared.  4 km

Vic

Thanks to Carrie and Norris for the photos

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Hiking – Nole to Noble Loop – 22 Nov 2022

Hiking – Drew Creek Trail and Rebecca Spit – 30 Nov 2022

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Postponed to Monday, Dec 5th.

Activity Hiking
Destination Drew Creek, then Rebecca Spit
Date 5 Dec, Monday    30 Nov, Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info 285-2029; lhquadra@gmail.com
Description We will start with the short Drew Creek walk. Then we will go down past the Sasquatch sculpture. From there return to the park and go around Rebecca Spit Park.
Meeting Place Drew Creek at Heriot Bay Rd
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? Yes, but under control
Notes: Please sign up at least 24 hours prior so can be contacted if canceled.
Trip will go unless heavy wind and rain, so dress prepared.

Hiking – Nole to Noble – 22 Nov 2022

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Activity Hiking
Destination Nole to Noble Right-of-Way
Date 22 Nov 2022, Tuesday
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. Walk the “Nole to Noble” right of way including the big staircase and several side trails – maybe it’ll be another barbell pattern?
Extra challenge – can we get to the meeting place in less than 4 vehicles?
Meeting Place Aroma Cafe
Departure Time 9:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs Not much
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes: Rain/snow or shine – come dressed for the weather.

Trip Report – Fir Crest Loop – 28 Sept 2022

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After a bit of very light rain, nine of us walked this easy “bar-bell” loop.  Starting at the entrance to Fir Crest Acres, we walked along the north edge of this recently made trail.  The wide trail slopes gently down through the forest.  We then headed south along the edge of the golf course and the bluff until we joined the Haskin Farm trail.  We followed this back to the trailihead and connected over to the logging road, which makes a grassy alley through mature trees.  We used Todd’s Trail to re-connect with Fir Crest, then retraced our path back to the northeast corner of the golf course.  From there we followed the road through back up the hill through Fir Crest Acres and to the vehicles.  Both the weather and the walk were gentle.  It was a very social outing with many people returning from an active summer.  6.6 km; 2 hours.

Debbie
 

Hiking – Fir Crest Loop – 28 Sept 2022

Kayaking – Village Bay Lake – 5 Oct 2022

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Activity Kayaking
Destination Village Bay Lake
Date 5 Oct 2022
Trip Coordinator Les Hand
Contact Info 250-285-2029 or lhquadra@gmail.com
Description This is an easy, casual paddle to enjoy this great fall weather. Depending on the group we may venture into Mine and Main Lakes.
Meeting Place Village Bay Lake parking lot at the bridge
Departure Time 10:00, launch at 10:30
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? No
Notes: Bring a lunch. Must have all equipment as per Transport Canada regulations. If in doubt check paddling guidelines.

Hiking – Fir Crest Loop – 28 Sept 2022

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Activity Hiking
Destination Fir Crest Loop
Date 28 Sept 2022,  Wednesday
Trip Coordinator Debbie Quigg and Julie Douglas
Contact Info debbie.quigg@ualberta.ca or 3710; please contact the coordinator by Monday night
Description By special request, we will be doing a bar-bell loop of the Golf Course and Haskin Farm trails.  This is a good outing if you want an easy hike which is mostly level and on a good trail.
Meeting Place The small parking area inside and to the south of the Fir Crest Acres gates, off Heriot Bay Road.  If you do not know where this is, please confirm with the coordinator.
Departure Time 10:00
Difficulty
 Easy
Costs None
Trip limits 10
Dogs? Dogs must not run through the group.
Notes: We will do this hike rain or shine.  Bring a snack/light lunch and gear for the weather.