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Tour of the Fort Whyte solar installation

November 22, 2017
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Tour the Fort Whyte solar installation with a talk from a representative of Solar Manitoba on this installation and solar power in Manitoba. We can follow with a walk in Fort Whyte and lunch at the Buffalo Café. Cost is only the entrance fee to Fort Whyte ($7 for seniors 65+, $8 for under 65). 

Contact / Registration: 

Contact Daliela at danielarempel@shaw.ca or 204-633-0668.

South St Vital Hike

January 6, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

From Southglen Shopping Centre walk the South St. Vital and the picturesque Henteleff Park Trails.   Coffee stop afterwards.  About 8-9 KM

Contact / Registration: 

T o register email David Spector at davidspector@shaw.ca

Seine River hike from Happyland Park to Whittier Park

January 7, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for hike from Happyland Park to Whittier Park on and along the Seine River.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register call Roger at 204-451-1219. Meeting place is at parking lot at St Joseph and Messager street beside Fort Gibraltar  at 10 am .

Assiniboine River from Forks Market to East Gate and back

January 21, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for hike from Johnston Terminal at Forks to East Gate ( close to Misericordia Hospital ) . Hike will be along the Assiniboine River .

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register call Roger at 204-451-1219 . Meeting place is at Johnston Terminal in front of skating rink at 10:a.m.

Cedar Bog trail at Bird's Hill Prov Park

February 18, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger along Cedar Bog Trail in Bird's Hill Provincial Park .

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register call Roger at 204-451-1219. Meeting place will be at 10 a.m. at Perkins parking lot facing Lagomodière and Regent . Cars going to Bird?s Hill Park will need valid provincial park pass .

Interlake Hiking Extravaganza

April 28, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

A full-day hike of ca.12 km. along trails in the Interlake region: Green Acres Park in Teulon, Norris Lake Provincial Park, Narcisse snake dens where the mating season may have begun, and Lundar Beach Provincial Park where we willi have a potluck BBQ.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Register after April 21st by emailing rkuzina@mymts.net

Hiking North of 50 38' 00'

April 7, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Beyond Gimli, Manitoba, we will explore a variety of areas for about 10-12 km., including the Camp Morton trails, Riverton Important Bird Area, Arborg town trails and whatever else reveals itself. Opportunities for birdwatching, farmer's markets and bakeries.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Register after March 31st by emailing rkuzina@mymts.net

Hike from Falcon Lake to West Hawk Lake

May 5, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

This is a 13 km. hike along the Trans Canada spur trail from the Falcon Lake townsite to West Hawk Lake. This excellent gravelled trail winds through various terrains: granite outcrops, steep and gradual hills, forests and wetlands.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Register after April 29th by emailing rkuzina@mymts.net

Hike East St. Paul Recreational Trails

March 25, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE
Explore the recreational trails in East St. Paul and town of Birds Hill for ca. 6-9 km., as indicated on the new Winnipeg / Manitoba street atlas. Exact trail systems and length to be determined by the snow melt (or lack thereof).
 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Register after March 17th by emailing rkuzina@mymts.net

Sage Creek Hike

April 14, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Meet at McDonald’s at 10 am at the north-east corner of Lagimodiere Blvd and Sage Creek Blvd.  Hike will be about 1.5 to 2 hours.  Possible lunch or snack break after walk.

Contact / Registration: 

To register e-mail davidspector@shaw.ca

Quest for the Crocus: Springtime in the Sandilands

May 27, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE
Wander around the Marchand/Woodridge area of the Sandilands Provincial Forest in search of the Manitoba crocus. Includes some hiking up and down dunes, finding spring wildflowers, and discovering areas that are home to native orchids.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Register on or after May 20th by emailing Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net

Spruce Woods Hike

May 20, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE
Hike the Spirit Sands / Devil’s Punch Bowl Loop.  Enjoy spectacular lookouts over the Devil’s Punch Bowl, the Assiniboine River and Marsh’s Lake.  Several steep hills.  Distance – 12 KM
 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please e-mail davidspector@shaw.ca 

Hiking Amidst the Beautiful Plains - Neepawa Area

July 28, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

This all-day tripartite excursion features the Langford Recreational Trails, Rosedale Farm Trails, and back to Neepawa for dinner, where we can wander around the town to view its patches of lilies. About 12 km. of spectacular hiking through various terrain in western Manitoba. 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Register after July 21st by emailing Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net

Spring Wildflower Evening Exploration

June 5, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

We will scour the Transcona area for native wildflowers and plants in this neighbourhood's remarkably preserved prairie biospheres on a hopefully magnificent evening (around 6:30 p.m.). Cameras and binoculars would not be out of place.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Register on or after May 29th by eailing Rose at rkuzina@mymts.net

Spirit Sands

May 26, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for hike in Spruce Woods Provincial Park  and hike the Spirit Sands  followed by a potluck -BBQ ..

 

 

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register call Roger at 204-451-1219 . Meeting place is at Polo Park Shopping Centre parking lot ( South West corner ) near Portage in front of Sears at 9 am Please note drivers should have provincial park pass .

Turtle Mountain Provincial Park Hiking

June 9, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for hiking in Turtle Mountain Provincial Park south of Boissevain . Potluck and BBQ is proposed afterwards .

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register please call Roger at 204-451-1219 Meeting time is 8 am at Humpty's Restaurant parking lot at south east corner of McGillivary and Perimeter Highway  Drivers need Manitoba park pass / 

Elk Island Hike

July 8, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for hike to Elk Island from Victoria Beach / Swimming is definitely  an option / The hike involves crossing a narrow channel to island . Potluck and BBQ will be held afterwards.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

Please register with Roger at 204-451-1219 . Meeting place is Perkins parking lot at Lagimodière and Regent at 9 am .     

Whitemouth Provincial Park and Area hike

July 21, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for hike around Whitemouth Provincial Park which is located where Whitemouth joins Winnipeg River system . Possible fishing for a brief period .

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register call Roger at 204-451-1219.  Meeting place at 9 am will be parking lot facing Fermor Avenue in front of Red River Coop Foodstore . Potluck and BBQ will follow .  

Mantario Trail south end Hike

August 11, 2018
General Trips / INTERMEDIATE

Join Roger for hike at south end of Mantario Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park . We will go in direction of Caribou Lake and see how close we get to lake  of if we make it up to lake , Terrain is rocky and has up and downs .

Potluck and BBQ will follow.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

To register call Roger at 204-451-1219.Meeting place at 9 am is Fermor Ave parking lot in Southdale facing Red Rver Coop Food Store .Drivers need valid Manitoba park pass .

Plant Identification in Whittier Park in St-Boniface

June 16, 2018
General Trips / NOVICE

Please join Roger for a few  hours and look at plants  along the river bank and fields and try to identify them . If you have field guides please bring them.

Trip Leader: 

Contact / Registration: 

For information call Roger at 204-451-1219. Meeting place will be at entrance of Voyageur Park on St Joseph Street close to winter slide structure at 10 am . 

Breakfast & Hike

May 9, 2018
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Enjoy a breakfast at The Forks in the common eating area followed by a one hour hike in the St. Boniface area. 

 

Contact / Registration: 

Register with Brian Wagg at bwaggwpg@gmail.com  or 204-663-8333.

Assiniboine Park Zoo tour

May 16, 2018
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Enjoy all there is to see at the Zoo including a new wolf enclosure. Our trip leader, Chris Urban, volunteers at the Zoo so we’ll get an extensive visit! Picnic lunch in the park after the tour.

Contact / Registration: 

Register with Chris at 204-837-5940

Cultural East Exchange Walk

May 23, 2018
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Take a walk along Lily Street and learn the history of the area through art and sculpture with artist, Sean McLachlan. Sean recently completed a series of public artworks looking at the history and change in the East Exchange as it evolves as one of Winnipeg's oldest neighbourhoods. After the tour, lunch together at a restaurant in the area for those interested. 

Contact / Registration: 

Phone Julia Schoen for details and to register 204 269-8004. Please note registration is limited to 20 people.

Fort Gibraltar Tour, Walk Whittier Park and/or Lagimodière-Gaboury Park

October 17, 2018
Grey Hares / NOVICE

Explore Fort Gibraltar with our enthusiastic tour guide, Colin Mackie, Heritage and Education Programs Manager for Festival du Voyageur. Bring a bagged lunch followed by the walk. All up-to-date information is at http://greyhares-anita.blogspot.com  

Contact / Registration: 

Deadline to register is October 10, however “expressions of interest” are requested ASAP for planning purposes. Contact Kevin & Anita Miller at k.a.miller@mts.net

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