Week Long Events (October 5-9)
All Events Are Free!!!
The Y Early Morning Walks (7:30 am to 8:00 am)
Start each day with a 30 minute walk beginning at the YMCA in New Glasgow and you could win a 6 month membership to the Y. Only those who show up for these walks earn ballots for the free membership. Each walk you attend earns you a ballot. Don't forget, each walk you attend also earns you a ballot for the Grand prize as well!! Free shower facilities afterwards to get you ready for work.
International Walk To/At School Week
Students walk and wheel to/at school to raise awareness about the environmental, physical activity and safety benefits of walking & wheeling to/at school. Schools involved in this event can win a free class Geocaching trip to Stonehame Lodge and Chalets. For more details contact Sherry at 759-3502 or shuybers@activepictoucounty.ca.
Walk To/At Work Challenge
Each day you walk to work or go for a walk during your lunch break earns you a ballot for the Grand Prize! Just tell us about it at 759-3502 or shuybers@activepictoucounty.ca. Leave us you name, phone number, and a nice little description of each of your walks to earn ballots.
Geocache Challenge
Each cache you find earns you a ballot for the grand prize! Just tell Active Pictou County what you find in each cache to earn your ballots. Leave us your name, phone number, and a brief descripton of what you found in the caches at 759-3502 or shuybers@activepictoucounty.ca. Click here for the maps and coordinates of the cache.
Walk The Trails Challenge
Walk any trail in Pictou County. Each trail you walk earns you a ballot for the Grand Prize. Just tell us about each of your treks at (902) 759-3502 or shuybers@activepictoucounty.ca. Click here for a suggested list of trails with directions and maps.
Pedometer Trials
Track your steps during Walk Fest. Pedometers will be available at all events.