News and Events
A Spring In Your Step
27-05-2009


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Friday, June 5
9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:00 pm |
Marble Zip Tours
A Spring In Your Step Event price: 15% off Location: Steady Brook, 11 km east of Corner Brook Thistle Drive behind the gas station on Route 1
To book your zipline adventure contact: (709) 632-5463 or email at info@marbleziptours.com
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6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Opening Session |
Get Ready, Set, Go (Hiking) Doors Open at 6:30 pm Sessions Begin: 7:00 pm. Donation Box at the Door Location: Bennett Hall, West StreetMC: Judie GushueWelcome from IATNL Trail Director - Arne Helgeland Geocaching Presentation with Michael Newton Safety on the Trails Session Displays by IATNL, CB Stream, Arthur James, National Shoe.. Entertainment by Sherman Downey Prizes to be won and refreshments provided (Remember to Sign up for the hikes too!!!!) |
Saturday, June 6
9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:00 pm |
Marble Zip Tours
A Spring In Your Step Event price: 15% off Location: Steady Brook, 11 km east of Corner Brook Thistle Drive behind the gas station on Route 1 To book your zipline adventure Contact: (709) 632-5463 or email at info@marbleziptours.com |
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9:45 am meet
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Find the Old Man's Treasure!
Location: Meet at Margaret Bowater Park - Pool Side to carpool to Trail Head Hike to the peak of Old Man in the Mountain and Geocache with Michael Newton. Hike takes about 4 hours return. Bring your GPS or just come along without it and enjoy the scenic view of the Humber Valley from 1000 feet up. Bring your lunch. Wear good boots. Difficult hike. Spectacular Photo opportunities. Snack and beverage will be provided.
Preregistration is encouraged. For this event please call (709) 634-4295 or sign up on Friday night. |
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9:00 am meet at Trail Head Coppermine Cape |
Hike Copper Mine Cape with Outer Bay of Islands Enhancement Group. Look for new road on the left before the cottages at Coppermine Brook. Route 450, York Harbour Bring your lunch. Wear good footwear. Moderately difficultDuration: 4 hrs return Refreshments provided after hike by ACW at York Harbour Community Hall. Entertainment provided by Newfoundland talent.
Preregistration is encouraged. Please call (709) 681-2906 or (709) 681-2316 or sign up on Friday night. |
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1:30 pm
3:00 - 4:00 pm
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Get Close With Nature at the CB Stream TrailLocation: Family Walk will begin at Playground side of Margaret Bowater Park Supported by the Dept. of Natural Resources and Model Forest. Plant trees, learn about the weather, trained search dogs, and discover what is in our forest.......Receive your forestry "passport" and get it stamped to win prizes and free BBQ, beverage, and treat for children. Location: Margaret Bowater Park - PoolsideFamily Entertainment - Charlie Mercer. Meet Marty and Smokey.
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2:00 pm |
(Saturday June 6 continued) Caving Tour with Cycle Solutions
Meet at Cycle Solutions, West Street - Corner Brook Duration: 2.5 hours Rating: Moderate Provided for you: Headlamp, helmet, snack and beverage
Suggested Clothing: Hiking boots or running shoes - no sandals! Long sleeves. Trail may be wet and dirty.
To book your Spring In Your Step Caving Tour contact Cycle Solutions at (709) 634-7100 or visit their website at www.cyclesolutions.ca. |
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8:00 pm |
Location: Bennett Hall, West Street Sunset Photography Workshop/Walk for Amateurs. Presented by Keith Nicol
Bring along your digital camera. We will take our photography tips from Bennett Hall to Three Bear Mountain, Corner Brook Stream Trail located behind the O'Connell Centre. Snacks provided.
Preregistration is encouraged. Please call (709) 634-4295 or sign up on Friday night.
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Sunday, June 7
9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
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Marble Zip Tours
A Spring In Your Step Event price: 15% off Location: Steady Brook, 11 km east of Corner Brook Thistle Drive behind the gas station on Route 1
To book your zipline adventure contact: (709) 632-5463 or email at info@marbleziptours.com |
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9:00 am Meet |
Hike the Appalachian Trail - Humber Village Section Location: Meet at Margaret Bowater Park - Pool Side Carpool to Trailhead at Humber Village. Hike 4 hours from Humber Village to Mount Ignoble and return same way. Fields/Woods/Meadows/Boreal Forest. Bring Lunch. Wear Good Boots. Moderately Difficult. Spectacular photo opportunities. Snack provided.
Preregistration is encouraged. Please call (709) 634-4295 or sign up on Friday night.
(Sunday, June 7 continued) |
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
1:00 pm Leaving |
Caving Tour with My Newfoundland AdventuresLocation: Steady BrookDuration: 2 hrs Difficulty: Introductory/Beginners Clothing: boots, dress appropriately for weather Equipment: harness, helmet and headlamp provided Snack and Beverage provided
Ask for your festival rate For reservations please call: (709) 639-9992 Visit: www.mynewfoundlandadventure.ca
Journey Back in Time with Crystal Waters Boat Tours
Location: Bay of Islands Boat Marina. Boat Tour will take you from the Marina to Woods Island. There you will walk with an interpreter who will share the stories of the people who once lived there. Bring lunch - Snack provided. 6 hour trip return Bring lunch and warm clothing. Entertainment: Swig Away
To book your tour please call Crystal Waters Boat Tours at (709) 785- 2336 Visit their website www.crystalwatersboattours.com |
Please refer to the Festivals website for itinerary updates and weather announcements!