by sentierschelseatrails | Dec 16, 2013 | Members & Volunteers
Allan Richens was a true trail blazer in Chelsea. He was an avid and accomplished hiker, skier, sailor, cartographer and historian who contributed greatly to our trail network in Chelsea as well as in Gatineau Park. With his straightforward, down-to-earth approach, he lobbied the NCC to restore the cabin at Healy and to erect a plaque at Wattsford’s Lookout. He was a cornerstone of our community, and true community activist.
He wanted people to remember the old names of the trails, such as the” Merry Go Round” in the Park (otherwise known as #11) and Cooper’s Trail in Larrimac, and it was Allan who quietly hung the brown signs for trails in Chelsea such as NorthWest Passage and Bleakney Trail. He introduced us to a myriad of stories and landmarks along the trail on his ever-popular annual hike from Larrimac Golf Course to Carbide Wilson. So familiar was he with the trails, that he seamlessly wove pioneer history alongside favorite family picnic rock outcrops.
Allan’s joy and enthusiasm for life rubbed off on anyone who met him, on the dock, on the trail, or even to see him walking along the 105, making his way up from the Yacht Club on a sunny summer day. We miss Allan!
by sentierschelseatrails | Dec 4, 2013 | Members & Volunteers
With the support of Sentiers Chelsea Trails and the municipality skiers are already taking to the tracks in the winter, but according to a survey of municipal candidates, there is also a growing interest in assessing the option of using the scenic rail corridor as a year round part of the Chelsea trail system. To find out more, check out the op ed that recently appeared in the LowDown.
by sentierschelseatrails | Oct 28, 2013 | Members & Volunteers
Results to Chelsea Trails pre-election survey
In mid-October, Chelsea Trails sent out a survey to candidates in the municipal election to gather their positions on issues effecting the future or our trails networks in Chelsea. We asked them to offer their positions on active transport, trail protection, winter railway trail access and trail development. And they have spoken. Click here to find a list of candidates and their responses to date.
by sentierschelseatrails | Oct 15, 2013 | Members & Volunteers
We will be surveying candidates in the upcoming municipal elections to gather information on their positions regarding active transport, trail protection and trail development in Chelsea. The Low Down is publishing the survey and we will be posting the results.
We encourage Chelsea voters to ask candidates where they stand regarding these trail issues, and to take their positions into consideration when casting their votes on Nov. 3.
Our questions are:
1. Do you believe the Municipality should promote non-motorized active transport within its territory?
2. Do you believe all proposed sub-division projects in Chelsea should include a trail plan?
3. What do you think are the main trail issues in the Municipality and in the ward you want to represent?
4. What concrete steps would you propose to advance the protection of existing trails and the building of new trails?
5. The Municipality has supported the grooming of a winter trail along the 15 km railway corridor for the past eight years. Would you continue municipal support for the winter trail?
6. If the tourist train does not run in the future, would you support the creation of a non-motorized trail along the Chelsea railway corridor?
by sentierschelseatrails | Oct 8, 2013 | Members & Volunteers
The next Chelsea Trails construction work bee will be held Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Thanks to those who helped out on Oct. 5. We accomplished a lot with a crew of keen volunteers. On Oct. 19 we will continue clearing a new trail running north-south through a wooded forest on municipal property alongside chemin Winnisic. It is a beautiful stretch of trail and will eventually connect to the southern portion of the trail which we began to build in 2012. If you want to have fun and get some exercise with friends and neighbours, please join us on Oct. 19. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the trail head on the top end of chemin des Pommiers, near Tulip Valley. The municipality will again provide tools. No experience necessary! Please RSVP if you plan to attend. For more information and to RSVP, contact Doug at [email protected]
by sentierschelseatrails | Oct 6, 2013 | Members & Volunteers
Yes! We’ll be hiking in the rain!
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