Eleven of the the 16 Island Hoppers who participated in the Antigonish Weekend from the 8th to the 10 August 2008. Beaver Mountain Provincial Park and Trail system. A wonderful walk in the hills with a morning mist and a little rain.
Lionel Conrod finds a new hat on the Cape George Lighthouse Trail. Sunday 10 August, 2008.
Some of the great views from Cape George Trail. There were lots of breaks along this extensive trail system to the top of Cape George! Why is there remains of a boat on top of the mountain and about 5k or more from the sea was the question of the day?
Sally and Bert take a well deserved lunch break after the Cape George Trail.
Saturday night dinner and auction at the Royal Canadian Legion, the word is out that some members of the island hoppers will buy anything! (for a good cause)
Heather pipes us into dinner.
Dianne finds her books!But! where's her twoonie?
Having lunch at Cape George Lighthouse.
Signing in at Pomquet Beach and the walk along the beach,
the stop before going to the new Acadian Trail.
Tanya points out the trail.
Looking back towards Pomquet Beach.
Wonderful scenery along The New Acadian Trail at Pomquet Beach.
Judy, Elsie, Karen and Joe pose for a photo.
(L) Kathy & Doug Grant, getting ready for the 10/15k walk event along the New Harris Road, on the far right Bill Hopkins, Shirley Pettigrew and Carol Hiscock are ready to roll.
Along the road we find this lovely piece of art!
The more adventurous amongst us continue along the trail for the 15k mark.
A man and his best friend take a break at the water hole.
Bill and Abbey on the New Harris Road. Sunday, 21 Sept. 2008.
