Tidbits from the Voyageur Trail Newsletter

Stories n the Winter 2009/2010 edition:
1st Annual Geocaching Event a Success by Steve Dominy
What happens when a diverse group of hikers is put into teams and asked to find hidden clues along the trail? It turns out they become very competitive, especially knowing there is a prize awaiting the fastest team. ...Want to read more?

VTA Receives Funding for a Hike Leadership Course by Dawn Elmore
The VTA is pleased to announce that it has received a $1500 grant from the Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie and Area to bring a Hike Ontario trainer to Sault Ste. Marie to offer a Hike Leadership Course. ...Want to read more?

Children's Source Water Festival by Daphne Horsepool
Susan, Katie and I had a great time at both of these events. CSWF involved grades 3, 4 and 5 students and Susan really had them motivated to put out the burning barn and save the animals at the "Water Brigade". ...Want to read more?

VTA Annual Meeting by Cheryl Landmark
The VTA Annual General Meeting was held on October 3, 2009 at Rome’s Upstairs in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. One of the issues dealt with at the meeting was the proposal to refresh the corporate status of the Association as outlined by Alan Day, Vice-President East, in the previous newsletter. ...Want to read more?

Goings on in the East - An Update by Alan Day
The Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Club is a member of the Elliot Lake Trails Alliance, which is in fact the Regional Trails Council for the nine townships that comprise ”The City of Elliot Lake”. As a Regional Trails Council recognized by the OTC, TCT Ontario, and the National Trails Coalition we were able to apply and obtain approval for part of the (in fact just over $92,000) Federal Governments National Trails Infrastructure funding - $25 million Canada wide. ...Want to read more?

Outing Schedules ...Want to read more?

Elliot Lake Gets New Panel for Trans Canada Pavillion by Alan Day
The Trans Canada Trail Pavilion located in Westview Park, Elliot Lake has received a new panel which allows for the attachment of 4 “Quarter Panels”. ...Want to read more?

Snowshoeing in the Sault by Don McGorman
For those snowshoe enthusiasts who prefer to follow a marked trail and so not to be breaking trail that often, here is an update on several locations within the city of Sault Ste Marie that see regular snowshoe traffic. ...Want to read more?

Snowshoeing at Stokely Creek Lodge by Carole Blaquiere
Stokely Creek Lodge is the perfect location to try out one of the fastest growing winter sports. Along Stokely's wilderness trails you will find pristine lakes, babbling creeks and majestic frozen water falls. ...Want to read more?


	TIDBITS FROM THE VOYAGEUR TRAIL NEWSLETTER If you wish to receive your newsletter by visiting this page when prompted to download the pdf version of the latest newsletter OR by snail mail--now the choice is up to you! Contact our Membership Secretary call (705) 779-3409 or 1-877-393-4003. Email to contact the Voyageur Trail News Editor: cheryl.landmark@sympatico.ca Stories n the Winter 2009/2010 edition: 1st Annual Geocaching Event a Success by Steve Dominy What happens when a diverse group of hikers is put into teams and asked to find hidden clues along the trail? It turns out they become very competitive, especially knowing there is a prize awaiting the fastest team. ...Want to read more? VTA Receives Funding for a Hike Leadership Course by Dawn Elmore The VTA is pleased to announce that it has received a $1500 grant from the Community Development Corporation of Sault Ste. Marie and Area to bring a Hike Ontario trainer to Sault Ste. Marie to offer a Hike Leadership Course. ...Want to read more? Children's Source Water Festival by Daphne Horsepool Susan, Katie and I had a great time at both of these events. CSWF involved grades 3, 4 and 5 students and Susan really had them motivated to put out the burning barn and save the animals at the "Water Brigade". ...Want to read more? VTA Annual Meeting by Cheryl Landmark The VTA Annual General Meeting was held on October 3, 2009 at Rome’s Upstairs in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. One of the issues dealt with at the meeting was the proposal to refresh the corporate status of the Association as outlined by Alan Day, Vice-President East, in the previous newsletter. ...Want to read more? Goings on in the East - An Update by Alan Day The Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Club is a member of the Elliot Lake Trails Alliance, which is in fact the Regional Trails Council for the nine townships that comprise ”The City of Elliot Lake”. As a Regional Trails Council recognized by the OTC, TCT Ontario, and the National Trails Coalition we were able to apply and obtain approval for part of the (in fact just over $92,000) Federal Governments National Trails Infrastructure funding - $25 million Canada wide. ...Want to read more? Outing Schedules ...Want to read more? Elliot Lake Gets New Panel for Trans Canada Pavillion by Alan Day The Trans Canada Trail Pavilion located in Westview Park, Elliot Lake has received a new panel which allows for the attachment of 4 “Quarter Panels”. ...Want to read more? Snowshoeing in the Sault by Don McGorman For those snowshoe enthusiasts who prefer to follow a marked trail and so not to be breaking trail that often, here is an update on several locations within the city of Sault Ste Marie that see regular snowshoe traffic. ...Want to read more? Snowshoeing at Stokely Creek Lodge by Carole Blaquiere Stokely Creek Lodge is the perfect location to try out one of the fastest growing winter sports. Along Stokely's wilderness trails you will find pristine lakes, babbling creeks and majestic frozen water falls. ...Want to read more? Take me the membership page! Next Newsletter Deadline: April 1, 2010. I wish to contact the Voyageur Trail News Editor. I have comments about this web site. home / expect / history / membership & store / recognition / misc. links Trail Route: Thunder Bay / Nipigon & Red Rock / Terrace Bay & Schreiber & Rossport / Marathon / Pukaskwa / Wawa / Lake Superior Provincial Park / Harmony & Haviland / Goulais & Stokely / Sault Ste. Marie / Echo Bay / Desbarats & Bruce Mines / Thessalon / Iron Bridge & Blind River / Elliot Lake / Spanish / Massey / Espanola / Manitoulin Island