Flying Canoe Tour Hike Fires and Shamrock Club *Social - Wed, Feb 1 2023

Flying Canoe Tour Hike Fires and Shamrock Club *Social (2/1/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Meet at Shamrock Curling Club , 9330 80 Ave NW, Edmonton

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Feb 1 2023 6:45 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Feb 1 2023 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

Approx 2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Mark G
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

*Updated Wednesday Change of location to Winter hike night in wind sheltered Ravine to the Flying Canoe Festival and Bonfires!!
Join one of Edmonton's great winter celebrations! The Flying Canoe Volant is a creative, interactive, and cultural event that celebrates local history and everything that is great about a long winter's night. Loosely based on the legend of the Flying Canoe, and on French- Canadian, First Nation, and Métis traditions, the Flying Canoe Volant invites you for a nighttime adventure in Edmonton's French Quarter and along the illuminated trails of the Mill Creek Ravine.

From the Shamrock Curling Club parking lot we will hike on the lower forested gravel trails. Because the trails can be snow packed and icy, good traction boots are required.

Part way through the hike (part way down the ravine, 15 minutes into the hike) we will enter into the Flying Canoe Volant Festival in the lower portion of Mill Creek Ravine.
The Flying Canoë Volant festival tells the stories of French-Canadian, First Nations and Métis cultures through the lighted prisms of an interactive Prairies winter adventure.

After the tour of the Ravine we will go for snacks and refreshments at The Shamrock Curling Club Lounge. The lounge is upstairs separate from the arena (they accept Interac, cash, or credit card). They have a concession downstairs if you want food, which you can bring back upstairs to join the group. *If you don't wish to come inside to pub our cars are there, so totally your choice.

**Please be aware with wintery weather, the trail could be slippery in some sections. Ice cleats that go over your boots are recommended. These can be found at Mountain Equipment Coop, or other sporting stores.
You could encounter muddy, icy, snowy conditions, etc – dress accordingly.

Please take note of the required items and come prepared for snow and the cold.

**If you choose to drink at the lounge, please drink responsibly**

Required Items to Bring:
- Hiking boots with good ice and snow traction
- Water
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Money for your snacks & refreshments at pub/lounge

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Traction aid/ Ice cleats
- Gaitors

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at Shamrock Curling Club , 9330 80 Ave NW, Edmonton.

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!