Weekend Events (October 9-12)
All Events Are Free!!
Friday, October 9
Walkabout at Work Leader Orientation (Noon - 1:30 pm)
This course is offered by the Heart and Stroke Walk About folks and is a fun way to help those who want to support walking at work. Walkabout at Work is a fun extension to the Walkabout Leader program intended for those who wish to support walking at work. Walkabout at Work leaders can contribute to creating a culture of walking in Nova Scotia in several key ways:
- Lead a Walkabout at Work group in person or virtually
- Advocate for the adoption of workplace walking policies
- Advocate / support stair climbing Policies/Activities
- Advocate for active transportation to/from work (walking, carpooling, etc)
Come to this free lunch and learn and receive a great starter kit. You do have to preregister by October 1st. For more details contact Sherry at 759-3502 or shuybers@activepictoucounty.ca.
Lantern Tour of Riverside Cemetary (7:00 pm)
Location: 425-499 Trenton Rd, New Glasgow
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Come to the Riverside Cemetery on Trenton Road for a guided historic ghost walk brought to you by Ships and Spirits Walking Tours. Explore by lantern some of the secrets of many of New Glasgow’s most prominent citizens such as why Captain MacKenzie placed his brother’s body in a casket of rum. Bring along a flashlight.
Saturday, October 10
Jitney Trail Journey for Families (10:00 am)
Location: Market St, Pictou, NS
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This 2.5 km walk along the Jitney is a great interactive adventure for parents and kids. Brought to you by the authors of an up and coming local family trail adventure book, your guides will provide you with all the materials needed to see the Jitney in a new and exciting way. Meet behind the DeCoste Centre.
Intro to Orienteering in Trenton Park (1:00 pm)
Location: 101-157 Park Rd, Trenton, NS
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Come and quickly learn how to use a compass and map then head out on one of 2 courses; an easier course for families and a harder course for those wanting a bigger challenge. Find as many control points as possible in a fixed time period to win some great prizes. Maps and compasses will be provided.
Sunday, October 11
Intro to Geocaching at Fitzpatrick Mtn (10:00 am)
Location: 2-304 Fitzpatrick Mountain Rd, Pictou, Subd. A
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Try one of the fastest-growing activities on the planet at Stonehame Chalets. Geocaching involves using a GPS unit to locate hidden 'caches' or treasures. Put together a team of 5 or 6 (or come alone and be assigned a team) to hunt for the treasures and win some prizes. Please preregister with Sherry at 779-3502 or shuybers@activepictoucounty.ca
Cape To Cape Trail Hike in Millsville (1:00 pm)
Location: 1-199 Stewart Rd, Pictou, Subd. A, NS
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Come hike the newly built sections of the Cape to Cape Trail, Nova Scotia’s first long distance footpath (www.capetocapetrail.ca). This scenic footpath reveals breathtaking vistas of rolling hills, the sea coast and peaceful farmland settings. Meet at the intersection of Durham Road and Stewart Road for a 2 hour hike.
Monday, October 12
The Milk Run Fun Run and Walk (9:00 am - noon)
Location: 3801-4143 Scotsburn Rd, Pictou, Subd. A, NS
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A fun run/walk event for all ages brought to you by the Scotsburn Recreation Club. Children’s runs begin at 10 am at the Scotsburn Elementary School Field and the 5 km run/walk begins at 11 am along the nice and flat Trans Canada Trail. Pre-register by email at maxners@eastlink.ca or sign up the morning of the event at the John P. Gammon Center in Scotsburn (Rec Center).
Munroe’s Island Nature Hike (1:00 pm)
Location: Pictou, Subd. A, NS
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This 10 km return hike takes you up one side of the island, around its tip, then back down the same trail. Munroe’s Island Nature Reserve is an ideal location to spot many species of wildlife. Nature enthusiast will love this hike and may catch a glimpse of eagles, geese, ducks, osprey, and possibly a fox or two. Meet your guide at Caribou Provincial Park.