The theme song for Ontario’s newest walking festival, just might be “These Boots Are Made For Walking” with the announcement of this new walking festival taking place June 5^th and 6^th in Saugeen Shores, Ontario. The 2010 Saugeen Shores Walking Festival is sponsored by Nuclear Waste Management Organization. 

This walking festival combines a variety of unique rural walking experiences that take full advantage of the area's stunning scenery with walks taking place in and around MacGregor Point Provincial Park, Saugeen Township, Southampton and Port Elgin, Ontario. 

Included in the festivals activities are: A scavenger hunt, a sunset beach walk, an owl prowl and coyote howl, an introduction to Geocaching, urban poling and Nordic walking, a heritage walking tour, and the opening of a brand new walking trail that will connect Southampton and Port Elgin trails to MacGregor Point Provincial Park trails.  This new festival has a great choice of walks led by informative guides, all to be enjoyed with friendly fellow walkers of all ages.     

This festival was created in response to the trend of all ages wanting to have a more active lifestyle and being given the opportunity to explore local outdoor locations and attractions with family and friends.   

The full program for the 2010 Saugeen Shores Walking Festival is available at participating attractions: MacGregor Point Provincial Park, Saugeen Shores Municipal offices, Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. 

Walk and event details are also available on the Town of Saugeen Shores website at www.saugeenshores.ca This website offers many active lifestyle options which makes planning to be active in Saugeen Shores year round fun and easy. You can also call the Town offices at 519 832-2008.  

Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Presents

2010 Saugeen Shores Walking Festival. 
 

Festival Details: 
 

MacGregor’s Amazing Race - (Scavenger Hunt)

June 5  11 am to 5 pm

MacGregor Point Provincial Park (Meet at Visitor Centre)

1593 Bruce Road 33, Port Elgin, ON

5 km south of Port Elgin, west of Highway 21

Lat.:  44°25'8.94"N

Long.:  81°27'19.05"W

As you walk or bike around the park, you will be challenged to learn about park features.  Pick up your clue sheets at the Visitor Centre!  Participants who complete the challenge will be eligible for a prize

For more Information: 519-389-6232   friendsofmacgregor.org 

Sunset Beach Walk  

June 5; 8:30 pm

Port Elgin Beach (Meet at the corner of Harbour and Izzard Streets)

Sunset at 9:07 pm

Lat.:   44°26'25.23"N

Long.:  81°24'11.73"W

See speckled trout jump after their dinner and watch the sun set from the Port Elgin Beach.  For the more adventurous, a short climb to the Town Pond and Fish Hatchery on the Gobles Grove connector trail. (Please, no dogs on the Beach)

For more Information:  519-832-2008   saugeenshores.ca 
 

Owl Prowl and Coyote Howl

June 5  9 pm

MacGregor Point

Provincial Park

(Meet at Main Park Office) 1593 Bruce Road 33,

Port Elgin, ON

5 km south of Port Elgin, west of Highway 21

Lat:  44°24'55.39"N 

Long.:  81°27'10.88"W

Walking trails at night can be an exciting experience.  You never know what you will hear or perhaps even see!  A Park Naturalist will take you on a night hike

For more Information:  519-389-6232      friendsofmacgregor.org  
 

Introduction to Geocaching

June 6; 10 am & 11 am

Saugeen District Secondary School

780 Gustavus Street, Port Elgin

(Meet at portables south of the main building)

Lat.:  44°26'0.14"N

Long.:  81°22'59.67"W

Learn about GPS and    geocaching. Find some caches beside the Saugeen Rail Trail. Bring  your own GPS unit if you have one and learn how to use it. Handheld car units will also work (There will be some GPS units available…on a first come first serve basis).

For more Information: 519-832-2008   saugeenshores.ca 
 

Walking with Poles

June 6    10am & 11 am

Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

33 Victoria St. N., Southampton

Lat.: 44°29'44.52"N

Long.: 81°22'8.06"W

Learn about Urban Poling and Nordic Walking from certified instructors followed by a walk on the Fairy Lake Trail. A limited number of demonstration poles will be available, feel free to bring your own poles.  (Due to the nature of the activity, please no dogs)

For more Information:   519-832-2008     saugeenshores.ca 

MacGregor Point and Saugeen Shores Are Naturally Connected - Trail Grand Opening!

(Guided Hike)

June 6     1:30 pm

MacGregor Point Provincial Park

(Meet at Main Park Office)

1593 Bruce Road 33, Port Elgin, ON

5 km south of Port Elgin, west of Highway 21.

Lat:  44°24'55.39"N 

Long.: 81°27'10.88"W

A Park Naturalist will lead you to the site of the Official Opening of the new trail which connects the Park to Port Elgin.  A more leisurely walk back to the Main Park Office will give us a chance to take a closer look at this new trail! Continue on with an 8km walk if you wish (to Hwy 21 and CAW Road - Dr. Crabbe’s corner and back)

For more Information: 519-389-6232  friendsofmacgregor.org 
 

Heritage Walking Tour

June 6    2pm -4pm

Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

33 Victoria Street N., Southampton

Lat.:  44°29'44.52"N

Long.:  81°22'8.06"W