BANFF, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Joe Hollman (403) 241-3965
START POINT: Jump Start Coffee & Sandwich Place, 210 Buffalo Street at Banff Avenue
(403) 762-0332
DISTANCE: 10 km (Town stroll and Cave and Basin)
12 km (Vermillion Lakes and Sundance Canyon)
RATING: 2A to 3B (depending upon trail)
REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
TRAIL: Choice of trails. Town stroll, Vermillion Lakes or Sundance Canyon. Enjoy
the scenic walks through Canada’s oldest National Park and Town.
MISC: National park pass required. Walk Box is kept on top of the fridge.
Public washrooms available across the street. Free parking.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 1, follow Banff Avenue to the centre of town and turn
right just before the bridge crossing the Bow River.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
BARRHEAD, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Barrhead Walkie Talkie Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Jeff or Margaret Attrill (780) 674-4403
START POINT: Barrmart Foods, 5108-55 Street, 5 blocks west of lights
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Around the outskirts of the Town of Barrhead on paved and gravel trails.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, 117 km NW on Highway 33.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
BEAUMONT, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Marlene Kubbernus (780) 929-9275
START POINT: Shell Service Station, 6500-50 Street
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Walk on paved trails around town and Don Sparrow Lake.
MISC: Washrooms available at start.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take 50 Street south, which turns into Highway 814 and
then into 50 Street in Beaumont. Turn right into the Shell Service Station.
From QE2 Highway, go east on Highway 625 to Beaumont and turn left onto 50 Street.
Drive through town to the Shell Service Station on your left.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
CALGARY, AB; YRE - WALK #1
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Joe Hollman (403) 241-3965
START POINT: Talisman Centre, 2225 MacLeod Trail S. (403) 233-8393
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM;
Saturdays: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM;
Sundays & holidays: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MISC: Ask for Walk Box at the entry desk. Ample FREE parking in area. Washrooms
available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2), exit Memorial Drive west. Follow signs
to City Centre, crossing bridge onto 4 Avenue SE. Left turn on 1 Street
SE. Talisman Centre on right.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
CALGARY, AB; YRE - WALK #2
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Joe Hollman (403) 241-3965
START POINT: Eau Claire YMCA, 101-3rd Street SW (403) 269-6701
DISTANCE: 11 km
RATING: 1A to 2A depending on trail
REGISTRATION: Mon. - Fri.: 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM; Weekends & holidays: 7:00 AM -
7:00 PM
TRAIL: Choice of two trails. Stroll along the Bow River or past beautiful scenic
views of downtown Calgary and the Bow River.
MISC: Ask for Walk Box at entry desk. Ample parking in the area (NOT FREE). Washrooms
available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Deerfoot Trail (Highway 2), exit Memorial Drive west. Follow
signs to City Centre, crossing bridge onto 4 Avenue SE. Right turn
on 4 Street SW to end. YMCA on right.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
CAMROSE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Alda Watchorn (780) 361-5530
START POINT: 7-Eleven, 5010-48 Avenue (780) 672-1126
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Takes you through three parks on summer walk directions, past historical
buildings (visit when open) and farm implements.
MISC: PLEASE DO NOT PARK at 7-Eleven. Parking available at north end of Co-op parking
lot across the street from Guardian Drugs. (Turn at the first set of lights west
of Main Street by the 7-Eleven and continue past the Co-op Gas Bar to parking lot
on the left.)
DIRECTIONS: On north side of 48 Avenue (Highway 13) at 51 Street.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
CANMORE, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Winery/Brewery
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Joe Hollman (403) 241-3965
START POINT: Grizzly Paw Pub Restaurant & Brewing Co., 622-8th (Main) Street (403)
678-9983
DISTANCE: 11 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: 11:00 AM to dusk.
MISC: The Walk Box is kept behind the DJ's desk under the stairs. Why not stop
after the walk and sample some of their award-winning beer while having
something to eat? Washrooms are available at the Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Calgary go west on the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1) to
Canmore. Take the second exit into Canmore. At the corner of
Railway Avenue and 8th (Main) Street turn left. Go across the
bridge. You will find the Grizzly Paw Pub, Restaurant and Brewing
Company located on your right (across the street from the white church).
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
CARDSTON, AB; YRE - WALK #1
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Chinook Country Pacers
CONTACT: Sherri McDonald (403) 653-3824
START POINT: Chief Mountain Husky, 60-1 Avenue, west (at Highway 5), (403) 653-1146
DISTANCE: 10 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk. Walk daylight hours only.
TRAIL: Trail features several of Cardston's main points of interest as well as taking
you for a walk down Main Street. You will get a great view of Chief Mountain. Trail
takes you alongside Lee Creek on a paved path. (Due to some rainstorm damage,
the trail is not suitable for wheelchairs.)
MISC: Ask for Walk Box. Parking and washrooms available at Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, on 1 Avenue, west at Highway 5. (Highway 2 turns
into Main Street).
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
CARDSTON, AB; YRE - WALK #2
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on Easter, Christmas, New Year's Day)
SPONSOR: Chinook Country Pacers
CONTACT: Sherri McDonald (403) 653-3824
START POINT: Remington Carriage Museum, 623 Main Street. Call toll free 310-0000 then
(403) 653-5139.
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Open year round. Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
MISC: Ask for Walk Box at registration desk. Parking and washrooms available at
Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, on 1 Avenue, west at Highway 5. (Highway 2 turns
into Main Street). Museum is at south end of Main Street.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
CARDSTON, AB; YRE - WALK #3
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on January 1 and December 25)
SPONSOR: Chinook Country Pacers
CONTACT: Sherri McDonald (403) 653-3824
START POINT: Reddi Mart, 364 Main Street, (403) 653-4880
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Sundays & Holidays: 8:00 AM
- 10:00 PM
MISC: Ask for Walk Box. Parking and washrooms available at Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, on 1 Avenue, west at Highway 5. (Highway 2 turns
into Main Street).
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
COLD LAKE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Michael Alberti (780) 639-4540
START POINT: Dockside Inn, 1002-8th Avenue, (780) 639-3030 NOTE: Register at Inn and drive to Start Point.
DISTANCE: 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: At the Dockside Inn, 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: You must drive to the Provincial Park just out of town. Walk goes through
the park following trails through the park and campsite.
MISC: No fee to enter park. Camping available.
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 28 to Cold Lake and stay on it all the way through the
city to the lake; Dockside Inn on your left, a block before the lake.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
DEVON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Devon Discovery Walkers
CONTACT: Bob Collins (780) 987-3335
START POINT: House at 1 Pembina Street
DISTANCE: Walk 5, 10 & 12 km
RATING: Town 1A, Valley 3B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
MISC: Walk Box located at front door.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 60, take north entrance into Devon. At 4-way stop,
turn left then right onto Saskatchewan Avenue. Follow to Pembina
Street, turn left to #1 (on your right) at River Drive.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Yellowhead, Capital City, Scholar, Cenotaph
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr (780) 998-1033
START POINT: MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness, 108 Street between 104 &
105 Avenue, (780) 497-5300
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Weekdays: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM;
Saturdays: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM;
Sundays & holidays: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Enter through main west door.
TRAIL: Walk takes you through the downtown west end, by the Legislature and Civic
Centre. Good views of the river valley; an easy walk.
MISC: Limited free parking on north side of MacEwan Centre. Enter through main
west doors, at information desk request entry to register for walk. After
going through turnstile, go left down corridor to exercise room. Ask for
Walk Box at counter.
DIRECTIONS: From Yellowhead Highway, take 121 Street exit. Left on Kingsway Avenue,
right on 109 Street, left on 105 Avenue to parking at rear of MacEwan
Centre.
From Gateway Blvd. (Highway 2), follow to end. Right turn on
Saskatchewan Drive, immediate left on Queen Elizabeth Park Road,
follow downhill, right turn and cross bridge. Continue straight
ahead on 105 Street, left on 105 Avenue to parking.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Devon Discovery Walkers
CONTACT: Irene Miller (780) 462-0726
START POINT: West Edmonton Mall, Gold's Gym; Gate 57, Upper Level; Suite 2445, 8882-170
Street, (780) 484-4653
DISTANCE: 6 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Open 24 hours.
TRAIL: Mall walk.
MISC: Ask for Walk Box at registration desk.
DIRECTIONS: Gate #57 is on the upper level on the west side of the Mall, off
178 Street.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Yellowhead, Scholar
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on December 25)
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr (780) 998-1033
START POINT: Running Room, 8537-109 Street, (780) 433-6062
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Weekdays: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM;
Saturdays: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM;
Sundays: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
TRAIL: Through Old Strathcona and University area. Suitable for strollers.
MISC: Parking available on street. Walk Box usually on floor near front windows.
DIRECTIONS: From north - cross High Level Bridge on 109 Street. From south - go
north on 109 Street. Turn east on 86 Avenue.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Phyllis May (780) 487-3570
START POINT: Wolf Willow Corner Store, 6827-170 Street
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. Ask staff for Walk Box.
TRAIL: Trail on city streets takes you around scenic Wolf Willow, primarily in residential
areas.
MISC: Water and washrooms available at Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: Proceed south on 170 Street to 69 Avenue.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Duane Spurrier (780) 475-8976
START POINT: Sobeys, Clareview Shopping Centre; 137 Avenue & Victoria Trail
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. Walk Box at customer service desk.
TRAIL: Hermitage Park Walk. Residential streets into the River Valley Trail.
MISC: Not stroller friendly.
DIRECTIONS: Travel east on 137 Avenue to Victoria Trail. Turn right on Victoria
Trail then right turn into Clareview Shopping Centre.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Dave Luscombe (780) 475-7211
START POINT: Castle Downs YMCA, 11510-153 Avenue
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Trail goes around a beautiful lake and through some residential areas.
MISC: Washrooms available inside the YMCA. Parking available.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Yellowhead Trail, then north on 127 Street and
east on 153 Avenue.
From St. Albert, take 127 Street south, then east on 153 Avenue.
The YMCA is on the corner of Castle Downs Road and 153 Avenue.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Sara McEwan (780) 426-7748
START POINT: Kinsmen Sports Centre, 9100 Walterdale Hill
DISTANCE: 6 & 10 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Beautiful paved river valley trails with an unbelievable view of the valley.
MISC: Washrooms available inside the Kinsmen Sports Centre. Parking available.
DIRECTIONS: This Sports Centre is in the middle of Edmonton in the river valley
just south of downtown. There is ample parking and the facilities are open from
dawn to dusk 7 days a week. Washrooms and some food services are available. Take
Walterdale Hill Road down into the river valley and at the bottom of the hill turn
left into the Kinsmen Centre. Or take Queen Elizabeth Park Road down into the river
valley and at the bottom of the hill go straight ahead into the Kinsmen parking
lot.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
EDMONTON, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Sara McEwan (780) 426-7748
START POINT: South YMCA, 1975-111 Street
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Trails and sidewalks around Twin Brooks and the Blackmud Creek.
MISC: Washrooms available inside the YMCA. Parking available.
DIRECTIONS: From the north, travel down 111 Street, crossing 23 Avenue. YMCA
on your left.
From Anthony Henday Drive, exit at 111 Street and drive
north. YMCA is on your right.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB; YRE - WALK #1 NORTHEAST
CVF PROGRAMS: Scholar, Cenotaph
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on December 25)
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr (780) 998-1033
START POINT: Pineview Shell, 9761-90 Street, (780) 998-3700
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Mainly paved trails around town and river valley.
MISC: Free parking behind Shell in Westview Plaza. Walk Box located in closet
beside bathroom.
DIRECTIONS: From north or south on Highway 15, take access to 99 Avenue. Left to 90
Street. Left to parking behind Pineview Shell.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB; YRE - WALK #2 SOUTHWEST
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on December 25)
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr (780) 998-1033
START POINT: Pineview Shell, 9761-90 Street, (780) 998-3700
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Mainly paved trails around town and river valley.
MISC: Free parking behind Shell in Westview Plaza. Walk Box located in closet
beside bathroom.
DIRECTIONS: From north or south on Highway 15, take access to 99 Avenue. Left to 90
Street. Left to parking behind Pineview Shell.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
FOX CREEK, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Scholar, Cenotaph
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Cindy Tillapaugh ,
Evelyn Rogers (780) 622-3578
START POINT: Petro Canada Service Station, 52 Highway Avenue
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TRAIL: Walk through the residential area on paved trails and sidewalks. Suitable
for strollers.
MISC: Pets must be leashed and picked up after. Park facing Kaybob Drive on left
side of Station front door.
DIRECTIONS: Highway 16 west to Jct. 43 to Fox Creek. Take northwest entrance
to Highway Avenue & Petro Canada Station.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
FRANK, AB; YRE - WALK
MUNICIPALITY OF CROWSNEST PASS
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Ken Tappay (403) 562-8977
START POINT: Fas Gas, 15233-20 Avenue, Frank
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2C
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Walk goes around and amidst historic Frank Slide. Some gravel and paved road
plus unpaved trail.
MISC: Washrooms available at Start Point and at Interpretive Centre.
DIRECTIONS: On Highway 3, east end of town of Frank.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
NEW FOR 2010
GRANDE CACHE, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Cindy Tillapaugh ,
Evelyn Rogers (780) 622-3578
START POINT: Tourist & Interpretive Centre, 9701-100 Street (Highway 40), (780) 827-3365
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TRAIL: Streets and sidewalks.
MISC: Ask attendant for Walk Box. Washrooms available at Start Point. If
camping, reservations are recommended. Pick up after pets.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 16 west to Highway 40 north.
From Grande Prairie, take Highway 40 south.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Cindy Tillapaugh ,
Evelyn Rogers (780) 622-3578
START POINT: Muskoseepi Park Pavilion, 10236-102 Avenue
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Weekdays 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Weekends and Holidays 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
TRAIL: Paved trail and some sidewalk.
MISC: Ask for Walk Box at counter. Stroller friendly. All facilities at
Pavilion. Ample parking on weekdays, more parking to the south if necessary.
DIRECTIONS: Upon entering Grande Prairie, take 100 Street to 102 Avenue. Turn
west to 102 Street, straight ahead into Muskoseepi Park and Pavilion.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
NEW FOR 2010
HINTON, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Cindy Tillapaugh ,
Evelyn Rogers (780) 622-3578
START POINT: Tourist Information Centre, 309 Gregg Avenue, (780) 865-2777
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TRAIL: Paved trails, boardwalk, and some packed paths.
MISC: Ask attendant for Walk Box if not readily available. Washrooms available
at Start Point. Pick up after pets.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 16 west. Gregg Avenue runs parallel to Highway 16.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
JASPER, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: David Prowse (780) 852-3241
START POINT: Totem Ski Shop / Totem Sports, 408 Connaught Drive (Jasper's front street)
DISTANCE: 5, 10 & 11 km
RATING: 1A (in town), 2B (out of town)
REGISTRATION: Spring & fall: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Summer & winter/ski season: 9:30
AM - 10:00 PM
TRAIL: Four routes available except for winter and elk calving season when only
in-town routes are available. Route 2 requires driving to the Start Point.
MISC: National park pass required. Free parking on street.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 16, take either Jasper exit (Connaught Drive). Start Point
is on the west side of road.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
JASPER, AB; YRE - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead, Brewery, Scholar, Cenotaph
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: David Prowse (780) 852-3241
START POINT: Totem Ski Shop / Totem Sports, 408 Connaught Drive (Jasper's front street)
DISTANCE: 5, 10 & 11 km
RATING: 1A or 2B
REGISTRATION: Spring & fall: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Summer & winter/ski season: 9:30
AM - 10:00 PM
TRAIL: Three routes available except for winter and elk calving season when
only in-town routes are available.
MISC: National park pass required. Free parking on street.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 16, take either Jasper exit (Connaught Drive). Start Point
is on the west side of road.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
LEDUC, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr (780) 998-1033
START POINT: Leduc General Hospital Emergency Entrance, 4210-48 Street, (780) 986-7711
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. The Walk Box is at the admitting desk counter.
TRAIL: Around town on sidewalks and paved trails of park area.
MISC: Free parking available on 48 Street or in hospital parking lot.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, take Highway 2A Exit #516 at south end of Leduc. Left
turn on 50 Street. Right turn on 42 Avenue, left on 48 Street.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
LEDUC, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr (780) 998-1033
START POINT: Leduc General Hospital Emergency Entrance, 4210-48 Street, (780) 986-7711
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. The Walk Box is at the admitting desk counter.
TRAIL: Around town on sidewalks and paved trails of park area.
MISC: Free parking available on 48 Street or in hospital parking lot.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, take Highway 2A Exit #516 at south end of Leduc. Left
turn on 50 Street. Right turn on 42 Avenue, left on 48 Street.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
LETHBRIDGE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Volkssport
Association of Alberta
CONTACT: Pauline Mann (403) 527-9642
START POINT: Fort Whoop-Up (Indian Battle Park). Register at Days Inn, 100-3 Avenue
S. NOTE: Register at Inn and drive to Start Point.
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 5 km - 1A, 10 km - 3C
REGISTRATION: At Days Inn; open 24/7.
TRAIL: In river valley. 10 km walk includes stairs.
MISC: Ask for Walk Box at Inn registration desk.
DIRECTIONS: Whether travelling from east or west on Highway 3, follow signage for Scenic
Drive South exits. Take Scenic Drive South to 3 Avenue South and turn right. In
a short distance, make a left into Days Inn parking lot.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #1
CVF PROGRAM: Cenotaph
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Edna McKelvie (403) 526-3153 ,
Sharon Petrick (403) 526-7407
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, (403) 527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Residential streets, red shale and asphalt trails.
MISC: Trail goes through some of the most scenic parks in Canada. Expect an
abundance of wildlife.
DIRECTIONS: From Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College
Avenue to Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway
Avenue. Left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #2
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Edna McKelvie (403) 526-3153 ,
Sharon Petrick (403) 526-7407
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, (403) 527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Residential streets, red shale, asphalt trails and parks.
MISC: Enjoy the trails and streets of historic Medicine Hat. Note of
interest: downtown streets are lit by gas lamps.
DIRECTIONS: From Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College
Avenue to Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway
Avenue. Left on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.
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AWARD: IVV Credit only
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #3
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Edna McKelvie (403) 526-3153 ,
Sharon Petrick (403) 526-7407
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, (403) 527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Residential streets, red shale and asphalt trails, stairs, and parks.
MISC: Trail goes along the river and through several parks.
DIRECTIONS: From Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Avenue to
Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway Avenue. Left
on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
NEW FOR 2010
MEDICINE HAT, AB; YRE - WALK #4
CVF PROGRAM: Scholar
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Volkssport Club of Medicine Hat
CONTACT: Edna McKelvie (403) 526-3153 ,
Sharon Petrick (403) 526-7407
START POINT: Fas Gas Service Station, 802 Kingsway Avenue, (403) 527-9538
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Sidewalks and asphalt trails through parks and urban areas. Some shale
and stairs.
MISC: Pick up directions from Walk Box and then drive to Crescent Heights
Leisure Centre (2000 Division Avenue N.). Washrooms available at start and
finish points. Plenty of parking.
DIRECTIONS: From Trans Canada Highway east or west, turn north on College Avenue to
Kipling Street. Right on Kipling Street to Kingsway Avenue. Left
on Kingsway Avenue to Fas Gas.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
MILLET, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Alda Watchorn (780) 361-5530
START POINT: PetroCan Service Station, 5003 - 45 Avenue
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Along shale paths in park and along streets of Millet.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2A proceed to south end of Millet, to PetroCan Service
Station at Highway 2A & 45 Avenue.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
MORINVILLE, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Helen Rousseau (780) 939-2394
START POINT: Shell Station, 107 Street & 100 Avenue
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. Ask staff for Walk File.
TRAIL: Mainly trails and residential streets.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 2 north to the main Morinville exit,
which takes you to 100 Avenue. Turn right to the Start Point at the
gas station.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
RED DEER, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Phyllis Huhtala (403) 347-1971
START POINT: Black Knight Inn, 2929 - 50 (Gaetz) Avenue, (403) 343-6666
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1B
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. At front desk, ask staff for Walk Box (under front counter).
TRAIL: Along paved paths through parks and some city streets.
DIRECTIONS: East side of 50 Avenue (Gaetz), between 28th and 30th Street.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
RED DEER, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Phyllis Huhtala (403) 347-1971
START POINT: Black Knight Inn, 2929 - 50 (Gaetz) Avenue, (403) 343-6666 NOTE: Register at Inn and drive to Start Point.
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk. At front desk, ask staff for Walk Box (under front
counter).
TRAIL: Mostly paved path, some shale. First 2 km is in an Off-Leash Dog Area.
All walk is in the bush.
MISC: Pick up directions from Walk Box and drive to Three Mile Bend to start
the walk.
DIRECTIONS: East side of 50 Avenue (Gaetz), between 28th and 30th Street.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
SHERWOOD PARK, AB; YRE - WALK #1
CVF PROGRAM: Yellowhead
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: David Hall (780) 951-2882
START POINT: Lakeland Ridge Esso, 240-590 Baseline Road, (780) 449-4633
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily.
TRAIL: This walk takes you on the Sherwood Park multi-use trails and crosses
Ball Lake to an island, going past some very nice residential homes.
Finally, you pass beside Heritage Hills wetlands - home to a wide
variety of birds.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 216 turn east or from Highway 21 turn west, onto
Baseline Road to the Lakeland Ridge Shopping Mall.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
SHERWOOD PARK, AB; YRE - WALK #2
CVF PROGRAM: Covered Bridge
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers
Volkssport Club
CONTACT: David Hall (780) 951-2882
START POINT: Lakeland Ridge Esso, 240-590 Baseline Road, (780) 449-4633
DISTANCE: 10 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to dusk.
TRAIL: Walk starts in a lovely park with many beautiful trails to follow. This walk
is a must.
MISC: Pick up directions from Walk Box and then drive to Kinsmen Leisure Centre
(2001 Oak Street) to start the walk.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 216 turn east or from Highway 21 turn west, onto
Baseline Road to the Lakeland Ridge Shopping Mall.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE- WALK #1
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen (780) 459-6653
START POINT: St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Road, front desk. (780) 459-5551
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 11 & 25 km
RATING: 2A
REGISTRATION: Ask staff for Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: Around the city and along the trails of Red Willow Park. Some small hills.
Suitable for strollers.
MISC: Please park behind the hotel. NOTE: Use stamp #2.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take St. Albert Trail to St. Albert. Just past the
St. Albert Inn, left turn onto Gate Avenue and immediately turn
left again into the Inn parking lot.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE - WALK #2
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen (780) 459-6653
START POINT: St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Road, front desk. (780) 459-5551
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Ask staff for Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: This walk will take you past some historical points of interest around the
city and along the trails of Red Willow Park. Some small hills. Suitable for strollers.
MISC: Please park behind the hotel. NOTE: Use stamp #131.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take St. Albert Trail to St. Albert. Just past the
St. Albert Inn, left turn onto Gate Avenue and immediately turn
left again into the Inn parking lot.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE - WALK #3
SEASONAL - SKI (S)
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen (780) 459-6653
START POINT: St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Road, front desk. (780) 459-5551
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Ask staff for Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: On paved trails and sidewalks.
MISC: Please park behind the hotel.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take St. Albert Trail to St. Albert. Just past the
St. Albert Inn, left turn onto Gate Avenue and immediately turn
left again into the Inn parking lot.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
ST. ALBERT, AB; YRE - CYCLE
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport
Club
CONTACT: Peter Van Bostelen (780) 459-6653
START POINT: St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Road, front desk. (780) 459-5551
DISTANCE: 25 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: Ask staff for Walk Box. Everyone must sign waiver on start envelope.
TRAIL: Residential areas and along the trails of Red Willow Park.
MISC: Take time to visit City Hall, St. Albert Place designed by Douglas Cardinal,
and the original Mission on the hill.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take St. Albert Trail to St. Albert. Just past the
St. Albert Inn, left turn onto Gate Avenue and immediately turn
left again into the Inn parking lot.
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STONY PLAIN, AB; YRE - WALK #1
CVF PROGRAMS: Yellowhead, Scholar
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Erna Bitner (780) 968-2880
,
Evelyn Rogers (780) 622-3578
START POINT: Safeway Store, Safeway Service Counter, 4202 Southpark Drive
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to dusk, Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Go
to service desk. A self-registering Walk Box will be there. Completed envelopes
should be sealed and dropped at back of Walk Box.
TRAIL: An easy walk through town to view murals and on park trails. Stroller friendly.
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 16A to lights at Safeway / Southpark Drive. Please
park well away from store.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
STONY PLAIN, AB; YRE - WALK #2
CVF PROGRAMS: Yellowhead, Scholar
JANUARY 2 - DECEMBER 31, 2010 (Closed on January 1)
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Erna Bitner (780) 968-2880
,
Evelyn Rogers (780) 622-3578
START POINT: Safeway Store, Safeway Service Counter, 4202 Southpark Drive
DISTANCE: 5 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM to dusk, Sunday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Go
to service desk. A self-registering Walk Box will be there. Completed envelopes
should be sealed and dropped at back of Walk Box.
TRAIL: A walk along the trails of Stony Plain. Stroller friendly.
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 16A to lights at Safeway / Southpark Drive. Please
park well away from store.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
SYLVAN LAKE, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
CVF PROGRAMS: Scholar, Lighthouse
MAY 22 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Kathleen Parr (780) 998-1033
START POINT: Sylvan Lake Information Centre, 4719-50 Avenue, (403) 887-5050
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily.
TRAIL: Trails and sidewalks.
MISC. Washrooms and ample free parking at Start Point.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 2, take Exit #405 west on 11A, 15 km to Sylvan Lake.
Highway 11A becomes Lakeshore Drive. Turn left on 46 Street to 50 Avenue.
Right on 50 Avenue for one block to Tourist Centre.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
WATERTON VILLAGE, AB; SEASONAL - WALK
CVF PROGRAM: Waterfall
MAY 22 - OCTOBER 11, 2010
SPONSOR: Canadian Volkssport Federation, Alberta Director
CONTACT: Sherri MacDonald (403) 653-3824
START POINT: Waterton Sports & Leisure Shop, 214 Mount View Rd., Tamarack Village
Square
DISTANCE: 10 km
RATING: 2C
REGISTRATION: May 22 - June 30: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
July 1 - September 6: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
September 7 - October 11: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TRAIL: Paved and gravel trails along lakeshore through woods and town. Watch
for wildlife.
MISC: National park pass required. Free parking on streets. Public washrooms
available throughout park.
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 5, enter Waterton Lakes National Park and continue to
town site. Left on Mount View Road. Store on right.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
WETASKIWIN, AB; YRE - WALK
JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2010
SPONSOR: Wetaskiwin Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Marilyn Keller (780) 352-2481
START POINT: Best Western Wayside Inn, 4103-56 Street, (780) 420-1665
DISTANCE: 6 & 11 km
RATING: 1A
REGISTRATION: Dawn to dusk.
TRAIL: Suitable for strollers.
MISC: Ask at reception desk for Walk Registration. Please clean up after dogs.
DIRECTIONS: Located on east side of 56 Street between 40 Avenue and 47 Avenue. Parking available.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
NEW FOR 2010
WILLIAM SWITZER PROVINCIAL PARK, AB; SHORT SEASONAL - WALK
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
SPONSOR: Fox Creek Wilderness Volkssport Club
CONTACT: Scott Sunderwald (780) 817-3797,
Evelyn Rogers (780) 622-3578
START POINT: William Switzer Provincial Park Visitors Centre, (780) 865-5600
DISTANCE: 5 & 10 km
RATING: 2B
REGISTRATION: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TRAIL: Some gravel, packed or grassy paths, well maintained.
MISC: Walk Box at Visitors Centre. Recommend to call ahead. Washrooms at
Kelly's Bathtub.
DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton, take Highway 16 west to Highway 40 north.
From Grande Prairie, take Highway 40 south to Park Visitors Centre.
»Map
AWARD: IVV Credit only
