Gooseberry Cove/ Wild Cove 26 July 2009

The Gooseberry and Wild Cove Walk Event in Little Lorraine along the coastline north east of Fortress Louisbourg on 26 July, 2009

Breaking News Event: Unusual Sunny Weather occurred on this day, with Very little "FOG", but of course it wouldn't be the Louisbourg coastline if there were not some foggy weather as seen in some of the photographs submitted on today's site: 

 

What's the Postal Code for this Start Point?

Getting ready at the Start Point, there's no mall parking here!

 

  A view of the coast at Wild Cove        

 

First of many adventures along the coastal trail

 

  

A walking adventure through the mist and fog.   

 

 

   

The group making its way along the Rocky Cliffs of Gooseberry Cove heading towards the Village of Lorraine

 

WOW!This may be the reason the area is called Wild Cove, the view is from the top of a hill or Crag.

  Only a short adventure and climb to the top.

A happy bunch of Island Hoppers at the top of the hill and the 5k turn around point.

 

President Joe ready to quench his thirst.          Rollie enjoys a break

 

 

        More scenes               

The natural rugged an awesome coastline where the ocean cuts through the rocks

 

 

Some of the ladies enjoy a break, facing the camera is Ann Coombes, Lucy Nardini, Shirley Pettigrew 

 

Joe MacKinnon, Maureen McKenzie,Yolanda Dintino, Phyllis MacLeod

SCHOONER POND TO DONKIN WALK EVENT SUNDAY 19 JULY 2009

Sunday 19 July 2009

Nip Hillier and Cal Thistle make their way along the Donkin Coastal Trail

 

Nip Hillier overlooking the shoreline at Schooner Pond

 

More Hoppers Along the Donkin Coastal Trail, the umbrella is out for the sun, no rain today!

  A slight obstacle along the trail slow the group down

ST. PETERS RAIL TRAIL AND PROVINCIAL PARK

The Happy Hoppers take a short break after the only real hill on the trail and before crossing the locks at the St. Peters Canal

 

Scenes along the St Peters Canal and the Rail Trail

Maureen and Don McKenzie still have a smile after a long 12K walk

YEAR ROUND DIRECTIONS

CBIH WALK DIRECTIONS FOR YEAR ROUND EVENTS

TRAIL DAY IN MABOU 06 JUNE 2009

 

Heading south along the Ceilidh Trail, we stop for a few moments at Crandall Road Rest area.

 

The 5K turn around point and the view from the bridge.

Don MacKenzie and Joe MacKinnon

Heading north in the afternoon

 

Packing up for the day and saying our last good byes to everyone.

SUNDAY 07 JUNE BAILLE ARD TRAIL NATUR WALK

"WHAT LIES BENEATH!"

Scenes along the brook at Baille Ard Trail.

Lessons about the ecology of the trail.

 

Crossing over one of the many bridges along the trail

Some of the children who enjoyed the walk through the park. What a great morning and fun for all!

VIEWS ALONG THE CEILIDH/TRANS CANADA TRAIL

The Ceilidh Trails stretches along the west coast of Cape Breton Island parallel to Highway 19.

These are photos taken Friday 01 May 2009. This is a pre-check of the Start Point/the trail for the 42 Km Marathon and the venue that will host our evening dinner event after the walk.

The Start Point 1.4 Km's on the left (west) of Highway 19 from "Downtown Troy"

The new hall at Judique that will host our evening dinner. Our Special Thanks to Clare MacNeil who was able to arrange the hall for us.

The Community of Judique.

Joe and Elsie point out the trail to Clare and Ann, this is a short 250m trail going into Judique, this is the midway point for the event.

To the right is the typical path that the walkers will be traveling on along the Ceilidh Trail, this is the bridge located across OG Brook. The sign says "Don't drink the Water".