Today we tried our first car pool since the beginning of Covid.We began at the north end of our trail which links up with the Thames Valley Trail which goes to St. Mary’s, known as the stone town. The journey begins with a southward hike through McCaig’ bush. This part of the trail in the … Read more
This lovely morning saw 10 of us out for a hike. The rain last night made the hills a bit slippery. The entrance off Hwy 45 will need to be reworked to bring people in just east of the guard rail.Tom and Joan joined us after several week vacation in the East Coast. The canopy … Read more
Southdale Line to Sunset Cafe 2 hour round trip Today we had eight people out for the hike in warmish weather. Our hike leader is Jim Northey and he has been leading these Wednesday morning hikes for many years, through all four seasons. They always start at Sunset Café and each day is a new … Read more
New bridge for Shaw Valley Recently a work party built a bridge over an area that had washed out two previously installed bridges. This bridge is in a much safer area and was built with the help of Tilman Joosten. That is really an understatement as Tilman got the funds from Thames Valley Trail Association … Read more
Due to technical difficulties, the Zoom AGM posted in the Spring Edition of The Path Finder is no longer active.The new personal meeting number is 711 1428 2203 and the passcode is still q6eS5b. Hoping everyone finds this info in time to join us this evening at 7 p.m., also changed from the newsletter time. … Read more
Photo by Joan d’Entremont With the restrictions finally seeming to be lifting on Covid-19, I thought it about time to update the Elgin Trail map. The map is on the map page and a current GPX file can be downloaded to your cell phone. I am really liking the ATLOGIS Canada Topo Maps Pro it … Read more
Get rid of the winter blahs, come and enjoy a meal with other club members for supper at the Wayside Dining Lounge. Mark your calendar, Saturday, January 25th, 2020. Meet at 5 p.m. One can order the buffet or anything on the menu. If you would like to join us please call or text Brian … Read more
Enjoy a meal with the group on third Wednesday’s this winter. Perch platters are on sale. We will meet at the Buccaneer at 5 p.m. The dates are January 23, February 20th and March 20th. Please RSVP Loretta the morning of meal at 519-782-7550
This years walk has been cancelled account of impending rain approaching during the event. Much work went into the preparation but mother nature had other ideas.I would like to take this time to express the executives appreciation for all the effort Brian Wilsdon has put into the Spirit Walk. It has been his passion andhe … Read more
The annual club dinner will be at the Wayside Dining Lounge on Saturday, January 20th. We will meet at the restaurant at 5 pm for some socializing. Everyone will be able to order off the menu or enjoy their prime rib buffet. We hope to see you all out for this social event. Please let … Read more