Post by Eddie on Jul 1, 2024 17:32:50 GMT -5
Meeting Place: 2022-09-24 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Parc du Lac-Beauchamp
How to find us: Meet in front of the building at the end of the parkway
Starting time is confirmed at 10 am.
Free parking lot. The total distance covered is about 7 - 8 km (West loop 2.2 km, East loop 3.4 km, ~1 -2 km back to parking lot).
As mask wearing has become optional even at indoors, I will not enforce the policy of having to bring a mask and social distancing. I will also not require vaccination to be a per-requisite. Having said that, I will ask the group to honor each individual's choice to wear a mask and/or maintain social distancing during this walk.
Home of the "Wonders of Sand" festival, this trail is located in the heart of Gatineau. Surrounded by Lake Beauchamp, a beach is nearby along with two loop trails, aptly named the East and West loop. The West loop is woodland whereas the East loop reaches plateau and escarpments.
We will begin with an introduction and welcome exercise, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Notes:
1. No pets for this walk.
2. Facility is available at the trail head (?)
3. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
4. Pictures/ Video Tour
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLXb1FhfujY
www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/quebec/boucle-est-du-lac-beauchamp/photos
5. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 1
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest
1 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail, South March Highlands, Parc du Lac-Beauchamp
2 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
3 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
6. Directions:
Ottawa IKEA (arbitrary start point) to Parc du Lac-Beauchamp:
(741 Boulevard Maloney E)
goo.gl/maps/mCya3eFcwF7wbrBy8
7. Description
Lac Beauchamp Park is a large wooded park of 172 hectares built around a small lake in the middle of the suburban sprawl of the eastern part of the city. In the winter it has 15 km of ski and snowshoe trails. In the summer, the lake has a supervised swimming beach and canoe rentals. The ski trails are then used by amateur naturalists, hikers and bikers.
The city offers several recreational activities in and around the park chalet. Several groups, such as ornithologists, entomologists, and garden lovers use the building and the nature preserve around it for their activities.
Location: Parc du Lac-Beauchamp
How to find us: Meet in front of the building at the end of the parkway
Starting time is confirmed at 10 am.
Free parking lot. The total distance covered is about 7 - 8 km (West loop 2.2 km, East loop 3.4 km, ~1 -2 km back to parking lot).
As mask wearing has become optional even at indoors, I will not enforce the policy of having to bring a mask and social distancing. I will also not require vaccination to be a per-requisite. Having said that, I will ask the group to honor each individual's choice to wear a mask and/or maintain social distancing during this walk.
Home of the "Wonders of Sand" festival, this trail is located in the heart of Gatineau. Surrounded by Lake Beauchamp, a beach is nearby along with two loop trails, aptly named the East and West loop. The West loop is woodland whereas the East loop reaches plateau and escarpments.
We will begin with an introduction and welcome exercise, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Notes:
1. No pets for this walk.
2. Facility is available at the trail head (?)
3. If photos of others are taken make sure that you acquired their permissions before posting them on this page.
4. Pictures/ Video Tour
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLXb1FhfujY
www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/quebec/boucle-est-du-lac-beauchamp/photos
5. Difficulty - This hike is at Level 1
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Upper Canada Village, Pine Grove Forest, Mer Bleue Bog Trail, Le Chateau Montebello, Larose Forest, Shirley's Bay P10, Pinhey Forest, Beaver and Chipmunk Trail, Cedar Grove Forest
1 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail, South March Highlands, Parc du Lac-Beauchamp
2 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
3 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
6. Directions:
Ottawa IKEA (arbitrary start point) to Parc du Lac-Beauchamp:
(741 Boulevard Maloney E)
goo.gl/maps/mCya3eFcwF7wbrBy8
7. Description
Lac Beauchamp Park is a large wooded park of 172 hectares built around a small lake in the middle of the suburban sprawl of the eastern part of the city. In the winter it has 15 km of ski and snowshoe trails. In the summer, the lake has a supervised swimming beach and canoe rentals. The ski trails are then used by amateur naturalists, hikers and bikers.
The city offers several recreational activities in and around the park chalet. Several groups, such as ornithologists, entomologists, and garden lovers use the building and the nature preserve around it for their activities.