IMAGES FROM LOUISBOURG

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The picture to the left features some of the seashells that Shirley Pettigrew hand painted and donated to all participants who attended the dinner at Fortress Louisbourg. The shells are sitting on a book presented by the CBIH membership to the club president Rollie Coombes. The card on the right of the same photo reads:"Near The Sea We Forget To Count The Days".

(below) Terry Crawley wins the walking stick donated by Joe MacKinnon. The walk leader Shirley Pettigrew, for the "Devils Hill Trail", presents the winning prize.

PRE-WALK TO WILD COVE AND GOOSEBERRY COVE

There is always something to gain when doing a pre-walk as the five adventurers found out while trying to locate a good route through this very special place along the Cape Breton coast near Louisbourg.



The above photo shows Carmel Coffin, Joe MacKinnon and Lucy Nardini along the trail.

Stunted Wild Iris amongst the rocks.

The Pre-Walk To Wild Cove and Gooseberry Cove above proved to be one of the most fascinating coastal walk we have attempted, wild flowers abounded everywhere, hidden beaches, reefs and beautiful scenery around each cove and inlet.

CANADA DAY WALK EVENT

The Canada Day Walk Event, downtown Sydney.

Todays walk was a repeat of the route that we followed over ten years ago.

The above photo was taken in front of St George Church 01 July 2007.
There are only six original members who participated in the Sydney Walk Event (Anne's Walk) from 10 years ago in 1987:
In the front row (R to L) are members who were on that first walk event, Rollie Coombes, Anne Irons, Phil Irons & Carmel Coffin, Carol Butts & Nip Hillier.

The group starting off from 40 Cabot St., St. Josephs RC Church, Sydney.

Joe MacKinnon on the board walk.
The group make their way through Wentworth Park.








THE POT LUCK AFTER THE EVENT:

Lots of Fun, Lots of Food and Lots of Friends:

"Carol from Texas", "Kathy from T 'O"& Sydney, Ann from "the Bay Bye".

Terry, Lucy. Phylis, Diane & Wendy.

Some of the group enjoying Lucy's patio deck!

MABOU RAIL TRAIL SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2007

Ann Coombes at the front entrance of "The Mother Of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine" in Mabou before the start of the 10k walk along the Mabou Rail Trail.






The Island Hoppers stop for a short break along the Mabou Trail to take in the view from one of the many bridges that span the "Mull River".

Diane & Elsie pose for a photo opt after taking in the view overlooking the Mull River.

02 June 2007 St Peters Rail Trail

The Group Photo for International Trails Day, St. Peters Canal and The St Peters Rail Trail.

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Along the St. Peters Rail Trail some of the group pause for a photo Opt.

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A fantastic walk along the St Peters Rail Trail to River Tillard.

NATIONAL WALKING WEEKEND

The Ladies of The Cape Breton Island Hoppers are ready to take on the North Baddeck River Trail to Uisge Ban Falls. Rain gears seems to be in fashion when we do the annual walk to the falls.

Registering At the Start Point for the trek to Uisge Ban Falls.

Volkssporters from the mainland join the Island Hoppers:

At the picnic table/gazebo:

Seated in red Allyson Hayman, Rick Kanne and standing (R) Lynda Kanne

Standing left to right is Judy Lorway & Ann Coombes with new 4 new friends: Diane Clark, Phyllis Wilton, Maureen & Dan MacKenzie.

NATIONAL WALKING WEEKEND

NATIONAL WALKING WEEKEND

UISGE BAN FALLS IN LATE SPRING 20 MAY 2007



Judy Lorway (blue), Carmel Coffin (yellow), Lynda Kanne (center), Lucy Nardini (right) stopping to take a look at the falls.

WORLD WALKING DAY, GLACE BAY, 21 MAY 2007

17 Walkers huddled up on one of the footbidges in Renwick Brook Park, Glace Bay, NS 21 May, 2007.

Sunny but cold day with high winds along the coastline.

After the walk we appreciated a hot dinner at the Miners Village Restaurant

THE JOY OF WALKING

The Walk at Paquette Lake to Glasgow Lake started off Dark and Gloomy with the possibility of rain threatening us all the way but Wendy's smile I'm sure kept the Gloomy rain clouds away!

SEPT 24th 2006 ON HIGHLAND NATIONAL PARK

At the 5k or halfway point the view of Glasgow Lake is picture perfect on a grey cool day.




Carmel and Wendy enjoy one last view as we prepare to head back to the Start and finish point.

On The Trail from Paquette Lake to Glasgow Lake

ON THE MABOU RAIL TRAIL 20 AUG 2006

The group stop for a rest and pictures




Checking out the apple trees along the trail





Another stop for an apple break and the turn around point.
Everyone is anxious to return to this trail next year to explore the northern route.

SKYLINE TRAIL, HIGHLAND NATIONAL PARK, JULY 2006

The Walk Group on the Skyline Trail



A view from The Skyline Trail

CHETICAMP PHOTOS

The Guided Walk Group along the Cheticamp Island Trail







Cal Thistle Receiving the Ron Colpitts Award for 5 years or more dedication working on a Club Executive Committee. Cal has been working continousely on committees since the conception of the Island Hoppers.





Are we supposed to be somewhere else? No! This is just fine, right here!




Is that regular water or one of those fancy new flavoured waters?

CHETICAMP WEEKEND 2006 A POTPOURRI OF PHOTOS

Bill, Shirley and Barb enjoy a relaxing evening on Cheticamp Island




Barb Thistle gets her well deserved Ron Colpitts Award for 5 years or more service to Volkssporting, volunteering for many committees and executive positions within the club




A well deserved break along L'Acadien Trail



Continuing along the magnificient trail