Sunday, May 31, 2015

BATTERY PARK AND ST PETERS COASTAL TRAIL

Battery Park Beach Trail

Located within Battery Park sign indicates the area and "what remains" of Fort Toulouse

The 5 and 10k group at Fort Dorchester in Battery Park

This is where the British set up a small outpost after the fall of Louisbourg

Taking in the view of St Peters and the Canal area


Crossing the St Peters Canal Lock

Near the 10k turn around point on the St Peter's Coastal Trail

Cheryl MacKinnon on the Coastal Trail, Note we are dresses for rain but we made it before the showers came!!

St Peters Canal and dock area for local fishing boats.




The St Peter's Lighthouse in Battery Park as seen from the Coastal Trail


Monday, May 18, 2015

OLD TOWN LOUISBOURG 18 MAY 2015


Off in the distance is the Louibourg Lighthouse

Crap boat returning to port

Fortress Louibourg as seen from Old Town Trail

CB Island Hoppers, walking for Fun, Fitness and Friendship!


The first of several signs explaining the history of the area.

The fortress can be seen from many view points along the route




Our turn around point for today. The trail is very wet and boggy and snow can be seen on this trail in "MAY"!!!

CBIH Member Carol Hiscock enjoying today's outing


Heading back along Kennington Cove Road




Taking a short break!

A great day for a walk with a cool breeze off the bay.

Gathering together before the last 2k's so everyone finishes at the same time!

Saturday, May 09, 2015

SCHOONER POND/ CAPE PERCE'

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19 Members of Cape Breton Island Hoppers ready to hit the trail at Cape Perce'




FLINT ISLAND






Memorial to a Lady who enjoyed walking these trails! Unknown to us, but only to her family she was a mother and grandmother!