VALLEY CAMINO
Chapter Events
The Valley Camino Chapter provides :
* information events related to Camino walking (see Events page)
* online links (see Resources Page)
* regular informal training walks on Valley trails (See Walks page)
* social events for pilgrims and those preparing their own camino.
* one-on-one advice and support from experienced pilgrim walkers in your area (see Contacts Page)
Information and Social
The Valley Camino Chapter provides regular information events in the form of:
* Slide Show Talks - these are usually evening events at a community library. They are always lead by at least one of the coordinators
* Social Events - these are lunches or dinners with a guest speaker, offered in a local restaurant. Details will be shown on our blog page
* Pole Use Training - these are half day training sessions to introduce or improve your skills with walking poles. These are lead by a certified instructor
We hold regular walks for those who are training or enjoy extended walks.
We always offer an post-walk brunch, at peregrino prices, where you can meet with others and talk-the-walk. Where possible we can share rides - contact Ray about this.
Other regional chapters, (Ottawa, Kingston and others) offer other events and these can sometimes include specialty international speakers. Check their sites online.
Walks
The Valley Camino Chapter provides regular informal training walks on two Valley rail-bed trails, the Algonquin and the K and P.
From September to November and again, from March to June, we sponsor bi-weekly Sunday morning walks for those wanting to cultivate their trail skills with other experienced walkers. We will alternate between walks on the K and P Trail out of Renfrew early in the month and the Algonquin Trail between Almonte and Carleton Place later in the month. (see maps below)
Camino walkers can always expect a variety of weather conditions and need to be prepared for walking in some moderately poor weather. However, these are all in Spain or Portugal. Respecting the different climates, all our walks are Canadian weather dependent and we will cancel those on days of heavy rain, significant snowfall or exceptional heat or cold.
As with Camino walking itself, our walks are at your own pace. We have an agreed 10 km route and meet-up location and time. You are free to walk it fast or slow, with “friendly” dogs, with walking poles or even using a rollator.
We always offer an post-walk brunch, at peregrino prices, where you can meet with others and talk-the-walk. Where possible we can share rides - contact Ray about this.
Join s or an event soon
Events
Join us for an event soon
Events
Join us for an event soon
Events
Join us for an events soon