2022 Guided Hikes & Daily Program
Friday, Sept. 9th, 2022
1) 9:00 am. Slatey Point – 16 km, 19 points
2) 2:30 pm. Middle Head – 4 km 6 points
3) 5:30 pm. Broad Cove Mountain – 2.3 km (4 points)
7:00 pm. “Festival’s Opening at the festival headquarters. ”
Tonight’s presentation- The Island Walk (PEI) 2022 with Bryson Guptill.
Daily Poll Question
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022
1) 9:00 am. Cape Smokey – 11 km, 15 points
2) 10:00 am. Warren Lake – 4.7 km (6 points)
3) 2:30 pm. Jack Pine – 2.3 km (3 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – 7:00 pm. Hiking in Eastern Newfoundland – Team DENT on the Rock2 (Presentation on pdf file) at Festival headquarters.
Daily Poll Question
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022
1) 9:00 am. White Point to Burnt Head. 6.5 km (8 points)
2) 10:00 am. Smokey Towers 3km (4 points)
3) 2:00 pm. Red Island 4 km (6 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – “Hike Nova Scotia : What’s new and exciting in hiking in NS by Janet Barlow, Executive Director, HIKENS Interest in hiking continues to hold after the increase from the pandemic. There are some new initiatives and developments as a result.
Janet joined the Hike NS board back in 2007 when the organization first formed and eventually became Executive Director. She has worked for 25 years in Nova Scotia’s nonprofit sector in project management, policy development, outdoor recreation, active transportation, nature education and hiking and trails. Hike NS encourages and promotes a growing hiking culture throughout our great province. www.hikenovascotia.ca
Monday, Sept. 12, 2022
1) 6:00 am. Sunrise Hike Coastal to Neil’s Harbour Beach. 3 km ( 3 points) Please bring a head lamp or flashlight.
2) 9:00 am. Mica Hill 7.9 km (10 points)
3) 9:00 am. Aspy. 9.6 km ( 12 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – “Nature Immersion, Hiking and Leadership: Living Your Best Life ” by Ann Worth. Overview: A thought provoking presentation that will have you thinking about the incredible benefits of Nature and how it acts as a foundation for many great things in life. As a metaphor for a great life, we explore leadership, optimism, connecting with nature, enthusiasm, celebration and other themes as we create a great life that impacts others in meaningful ways! Trek through this thought provoking engaging snapshot and create your next moments with intention and gratitude.
Ann Worth is based in Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island and is a business owner, consummate connector, economic developer and passionate about helping her clients succeed. She brings over 35 years of business experience in various areas including entrepreneurship, international trade, marketing and communications, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. For the past 18 years as President of Worth Consulting Group, Ann has provided professional consulting services to leaders across multiple areas of business operations with a focus on enhancing operational performance to achieve growth. She has also served in various leadership positions in the not for profit and private sector. She is an avid volunteer including Atlantic Chair of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. She participates frequently in events for charity including most recently the Easter Seals Drop Zone, rappelling down the outside of the tallest building in Atlantic Canada – 1801 Hollis Street Halifax. There is never a boring day by design! Her motto: Go Get It!
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022
1) 9:00 am. Otter Brook. 6.4 km. (10 points)
2) 10:00 am. Roberts Mountain 4 km ( 8 points)
3) 2:00 pm Benjie’s Lake 3 km ( 3 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – 8:00 pm. “Live Fiddle Music with Colin Grant at Doryman Pub & Grill, Cheticamp.”
Daily Poll Question
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022
1) 9:00 am. Acadien. 8.4 km (11 points)
2) 9:00 am. Corney Brook. 6.5 km (7 points)
3) 2:00 pm. Skyline 7 km ( 7 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – You have a free evening tonight. Relax and Enjoy.
Daily Poll Question
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022
1) 9:00 am. Franey 7.4 km (11 points)
2) 9:00 am. Clyburn Valley 8.5 km (10 points)
3) 2:00 pm. North Bay Beach 2 km ( 2 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – 7:00 pm. There will be no bonfire tonight due to the weather forecast – periods or rain, but the entertainment with Deron Donovan will be moved into festival headquarters. He will be performing from 6:30 pm. – 8:00 pm.
Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
1) 9:00 am. Cape St. Lawrence 11 km ( 16 points)
2) 10:00 am. Meat Cove Mtn. 6.5 km ( 10 points)
3) 2:00- pm. Cabot Landing Beach 4 km ( 4 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – “BBQ” will take place at the festival headquarters from 5:30 pm. – 7:00 pm.
Daily Poll Question
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022
1) 9:00 am. Money Point Light 14 km (20 points)
2) 10:00 am. Money Point Gulch 10 km ( 11 points)
3) 2:00 pm. NHN 4 km. (5 points)
Tonight’s Presentation or activity – 7:00 pm. “Festival’s Closing at festival headquarters.”
Awarding of the Hiker Distance Award pins. Tonight’s Presentation – Hiking Mount Kilimanjario by Lisa Dixon
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022
1) 12:00 pm. Cape Mabou Highlands 5 km (7 points)