We need you! Step up to support the Chelsea Community Winter trail

by | Jan 12, 2015 | Winter Trail Updates

For several years, Chelsea residents have enjoyed 16 kilometers of groomed passage on a multiple purpose winter trail, on the railway corridor which follows Gatineau River, but it’s not a sure thing.  The Municipality contributes  to the maintenance and tracking cost but we need contributions from people who love the trail if we want to keep it open, year after year.  To help secure the future of the winter trail project along the Chelsea railway right of way, Sentiers Chelsea Trails established the Chelsea Community Trail Fund 2014-2015 to raise money for trail maintenance.  All contributions will go directly to the cost of trail maintenance and operation.

The geography of Chelsea, a long and narrow municipality stretching over 23 km north to south, bordered by the Gatineau River and the Gatineau Hills, makes the Chelsea railway right of way an important north-south trail link joining the neighbourhoods of Chelsea Village, Tenaga, Gleneagle, Kirk’s Ferry, Larrimac, Burnett, Cascades and Farm Point.  The trail offers some of the best views of the beautiful Gatineau River and creates the basis for a seasonal, north-south linear park for Chelsea residents.

The trail, during favourable snow conditions, is tracked to provide a surface for cross-country skiing (classic and skate), snowshoeing, walking, running and sledding. Motorized vehicles are prohibited.  The Chelsea Community Winter Trail, is easily accessible and flat, allowing for residents of all ages and abilities to get out and engage in a variety of fun, safe and healthy winter activities.

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Levels of Sponsorship and Recognition:                                             

Individual and family Winter Trailblazers                 $15 to $500

  • The thanks of Sentiers Chelsea Trails and the community;
  • Identification as a trail supporter (optional) on our website and in a seasonal newspaper ad thanking our sponsors;
  • All contributions are appreciated. . An individual contribution of $75 or over will receive a $25 gift certificate compliments of Greg Christie Ski and Cycle Works and a charitable donation tax receipt for the balance. Contributions of $150 or more will receive a $50 gift certificate compliments of Le Nordik, spa-nature and a charitable donation tax receipt for the balance. (Gift certificates are limited – first come, first served)
  • Tax receipts issued for charitable donation of over $25 ( CRA/ARC 808109607RR0001)

Major Corporate Winter Trail Leaders               $1,000 plus

  • The thanks of Sentiers Chelsea Trails and the community;
  • Identification of corporate logo on prominent signage that will line the 16 km of the Winter Trail in over 40 locations;
  • Recognition at February 2015 event organized to celebrate the Winter Trail and other trail events;
  • Prominent identification on the Sentiers Chelsea Trails website as a major corporate winter trail sponsor with link to your website
  • Recognition in a full page ad of thanks to sponsors of the Winter Trail

 

In recognition and with thanks to our Corporate Winter Trail Leaders:

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Community Winter Trail Service Providers              

A number of local organizations and businesses make the Winter trail possible through their contribution of services and their commitment to the project

  • The thanks of Sentiers Chelsea Trails and community;
  • Prominent identification as a community partner and service provider on the Sentiers Chelsea Trails website and in a seasonal newspaper ad to sponsors;
  • Link to the community sponsor’s website;

With thanks and recognition to our Community partners and suppliers:

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Rock solid support from the community!

by | Dec 16, 2014 | Members & Volunteers

 

One of Chelsea Trails’ primary objectives is to connect neighborhoods with trails so that community members can walk rather than drive to neighbours and points of interest. Recently, community members interested in re-establishing the historic trail connection from Adamson road to Ramsay road approached Chelsea Trails. Although this trail had been in place for decades, it had fallen out of use, and revitalizing it was a key achievement for Chelsea Trails this past year. (more…)

The Winter trail is back! Help us clear the track! Saturday, 9am-12pm, 29 Nov. & 6 Dec., 2014

by | Nov 19, 2014 | Members & Volunteers

Sentiers Chelsea Trails is working with the Municipality of Chelsea and other community partners to bring the Chelsea Community Winter Trail back for the 2015 season.

We need your help!   Some sections of the railway corridor are obstructed by weeds and brush.  We need volunteers who can come out and help clear the corridor so we can have a great winter trail.

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out last Saturday, Nov. 15th to help clear the northern section of the corridor.   On Saturday, Nov. 29 we will work on the south end.

When:  Saturday, Nov. 29 & Dec. 6 from  9am to 12pm.

Where:  Meet at  the intersection of chemin Mill or chemin Patrick and the railway crossing at 9am.

What:  Useful equipment includes gloves, safety glasses, pruners, shears and scythes. SCT will have gas powered brush cutters. Please bring your our safety equipment if you have it.

Please let us know if you are available on Saturday.  We hope to have at least 3 crews of 4 to 6 people going south and north along the corridor.  Dec. 6th is also scheduled for another section of the track.

Indicate your availability at: http://doodle.com/awcbcibexqag46yp    We will confirm by email.

Information :  Alain,   819-827-3750