Peterborough Outdoor Activity

This week's 5km walk was suggested by Ray. Thanks, Ray.
Meeting place will be Auburn St. It's the 1st street east of the river on the north side of Parkhill Road.
We'll walk north on the Rotary Greenway Trail and cross the river on the foot bridge. Continue southward on the RGT towards downtown and have our break at the Black Horse.
After the break, we'll head in a north east direction and cross the river on the London St Bridge. North on the RGT and to Auburn St.

Another in my series of more challenging hikes. This one is near Carnarvon in Haliburton County. The tentative plan is to combine two interconnected trails to make a hike somewhere between 10 and 13 km in length.

First the Algonquin Highlands Ridge Trail: a pleasant shaded trail with some steep inclines (variously described as between 5 .6 and 8 km one-way). There is one major lookout point. This trail then joins the Circuit of 5 Viewpoints trail: a classic Canadian Shield country trail overlooking rugged valleys, and placid rivers (a 5 km loop).

I will finalize the route closer to the date. You'll be guaranteed to be tired after this one with numerous climbs and descents on both trails. Bring lunch, a snack, a good variety of layered clothing for the elements, and both your sense of adventure and sense of humour. Hiking poles also recommended (you know who you are!).

We'll need to plan carpooling and possibly a car shuttle to make the above route work. Look for discussion the chat closer to the date.

I admit this is a bit of a drive to Brighton, ON.

In the fall, on a sunny day, Presquille is a really nice place to hike. Trail is absolutely flat, through the forest, to the lighthouse and along the waterfront.

Plan is to meet by the main gate of the park.

Public ice skating, Douro Community Centre, 2893 highway 28 and Parkhill Road. They sho

its been several years since i hiked this for the first and only time I have assurances that this is a “nice hike”. More details on parking shortly.

This is a prequel to the Christmas dinner…a skating party at the outdoor skating rink at Quaker Square on Charlotte Street in Downtown Peterborough.

This event assumes that the daily temperatures leading up to December 14th are cold enough for the city to put in the ice surface.

For those without ice skates, it is possible to rent them, just half a block away on Charlotte Street. For those of us with ice skates…it’s time to get them sharpened!!!

This is our annual Christmas dinner. Reservation has been made for a total of 32 people. It’s a time to reflect on the fun we’ve had, to see old and new friends, and to get ready for the many events we will be having in the New Year!!

With the need to limit the distance some may have to travel, the decision has been made to select Ashburnham Ale House once again for out Christmas dinner.

Full disclosure, by virtue of our group size, the full menu at Ashburnham Ale House will not be available for ordering.

As we get closer to the date, I’ll get a copy of the evening’s dinner menu.

This is an open invitation to come out and play pool, billiards or snooker. Tables can be played on for approximately $ 20.00 per hour.

Table costs are typically shared equally between players at a table.

Question, who will wear the white beard and funny red hat ?

This will be the 3rd hike of Christmas…Plan is to hike the Woodland Road Trailhead of the Northumberland Forest, then head to Scenic Drive restaurant down the road in Baltimore, ON for perch, pickerel, hot hamburger, or prime rib for dinner.

This is an open invitation to come out and put on your skates for a Christmas Eve skate.

Quaker Square has portable washrooms, benches to sit on while donning skates, and the best ice in the area for outdoor skating.

Food options…I’m open to suggestions.
Hot chocolate, mulled hot red wine are things that “can be arranged”, rink Side.-