Elgin Hiking Trail Club

Category: Merry Christmas

  • Spirit Walk at Springwater

    After a long covid induced hiatus we are pleased to announce the 2022 Spirit Walk is a go. With our partner Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and many volunteers the event will start at 6 p.m. and the last tour through the woods and school house leaves at 7:50 p.m. There will be the usual Christmas music and recently added story by the Grinch and the magician “Hoppy”. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served and the children will get to visit Santa in this quaint forest setting.

    A special thanks to this years organizing committee members Michelle Innes, Eileen Harrison, Dave Allen and of course Brian Wilsdon whose vision led to the Spirit Walk for over 20 years.

    For more info please contact Brian at 519-633-3064.

  • Springwater Spirit Walk 2017

    Springwater Spirit Walk 2017

    Come and join us on a starry night walk thru a candlelit woods enjoying the performances. This event has been organized for many years by Brian Wilsdon and we as volunteers appreciate all he has done and continues to do to make this event a success. Hope to see you out this year, enjoying the carols.

  • Dec 3rd, 2016 Spirit Walk

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    The annual Spirit Walk in coordination with Catfish Creek Conservation Authority is the first Saturday in December. Bring your children and follow the candles for an evening of caroling, magic and visit with Santa in the forest. Hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies will be available for all to enjoy. Hoping for mild weather.

  • Christmas wishes to all

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    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
    Special wishes to our landowners who give generously; by permitting us to walk on their property.
    A reminder trail is closed Dec 25th to protect their rights.
    May this Christmas season be filled with good friends, health and great hikes!
    Loretta

  • Merry Christmas to Every-one!

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    December Club Presidents thoughts:

    I would really like to extend a very big Thank You to all our Landowners who’s generous use of their land is a gift to us all year long! The trail will officially be closed on Dec 25th for one day only. This is a legal requirement for our property owners to prevent the trail from being considered a right of way.

    The Christmas Spirit Walk had a record number of people attend. We even ran out of cookies! This event is a wonderful partnership with Catfish Creek Conservation Authority.

    Our Maintenance crew has been VERY busy for the past three months building and repairing bridges; clearing the trail and doing reroutes where necessary. We still need to address the trail closure on Sunset over the winter months.

    The executive is busy exploring ways of increasing Funding and Grant Application idea’s.

    Wishing you all a Happy Active Holiday.

    Loretta