Post by Eddie on Jul 1, 2024 19:02:06 GMT -5
Meeting Place: 2022-11-26 at 02:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Location: NCC Greenbelt P1
How to find us: Meet us at P1 parking lot in front of the shelter
No pets are allowed on this walk. The total distance is about 7 km on flat trail.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4xtPpQq728
You are invited to a walk at the west end of the city. This trail is flat and quite easy, and a boat launch area where we can observe sunset after the walk.
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 pre-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.
Please note that 2:30 PM is the START time and not the ARRIVAL time. Please arrive a few minutes early. If you are a few minutes late please leave a comment early. The cell phone reception is well at the site so I will be checking my phone.
We will begin with an introduction and welcome exercise, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Note:
1. Time is confirmed unless for inclement weather.
2. No pets are allowed on this walk.
3. Facility is not available at the trail head.
4. I will ask members not wish to be included in photos to identify themselves at the beginning of the hike. Please be mindful of their wish as pictures are taken.
5. Pictures:
6. Adventure Report:
www.adventurereport.ca/trail-10-a-7-km-walk-in-shirleys-bay/
7. Awareness
Hiking boots or Closed toe shoes
Stay on Trail
8. Difficulty: This hike is at Level 0.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Taffy Lane Walk, 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 - South March Highlands
2 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail
3 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
4 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
9. Walking Route
Around the loop trail clockwise, returning to P1.
10. Directions to P1:
IKEA to Greenbelt P1: goo.gl/maps/RsY9ymkDFNF2
11. Description
Shirleys Bay is part of a series of wetlands and uplands, and is one of the Ottawa Valley’s most diverse and undeveloped wild areas. This provincial class one wetland supports a variety of plants and animals, some of which are rare and regionally significant. The wetlands help maintain the water quality, and control the flow of the Ottawa River. Shirleys Bay is on an important bird migration route along the Ottawa River. More than 270 bird species have been seen in the Shirleys Bay area over the years.
Location: NCC Greenbelt P1
How to find us: Meet us at P1 parking lot in front of the shelter
No pets are allowed on this walk. The total distance is about 7 km on flat trail.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4xtPpQq728
You are invited to a walk at the west end of the city. This trail is flat and quite easy, and a boat launch area where we can observe sunset after the walk.
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 pre-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.
Please note that 2:30 PM is the START time and not the ARRIVAL time. Please arrive a few minutes early. If you are a few minutes late please leave a comment early. The cell phone reception is well at the site so I will be checking my phone.
We will begin with an introduction and welcome exercise, and then we will relax and enjoy our time in nature.
Note:
1. Time is confirmed unless for inclement weather.
2. No pets are allowed on this walk.
3. Facility is not available at the trail head.
4. I will ask members not wish to be included in photos to identify themselves at the beginning of the hike. Please be mindful of their wish as pictures are taken.
5. Pictures:
6. Adventure Report:
www.adventurereport.ca/trail-10-a-7-km-walk-in-shirleys-bay/
7. Awareness
Hiking boots or Closed toe shoes
Stay on Trail
8. Difficulty: This hike is at Level 0.
0 - Jack Pine, Canal, Brockville tunnel, Old Quarry Trail, Taffy Lane Walk, 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 - South March Highlands
2 - Waterfall, Lauriault & Mackenzie King, Carbide Willson Ruins, Champlain Trail
3 - Pink Lake, Kingsmere-King Mountain loop
4 - Rock Dunder, Manitou Mountain trail
9. Walking Route
Around the loop trail clockwise, returning to P1.
10. Directions to P1:
IKEA to Greenbelt P1: goo.gl/maps/RsY9ymkDFNF2
11. Description
Shirleys Bay is part of a series of wetlands and uplands, and is one of the Ottawa Valley’s most diverse and undeveloped wild areas. This provincial class one wetland supports a variety of plants and animals, some of which are rare and regionally significant. The wetlands help maintain the water quality, and control the flow of the Ottawa River. Shirleys Bay is on an important bird migration route along the Ottawa River. More than 270 bird species have been seen in the Shirleys Bay area over the years.