About the Sole Sisters
Strap on your walking shoes and join the Sole Sisters walking group. This program is offered on Wednesdays from September to June (with a small break for Christmas) at various locations around the Oceanside area and is intended for women 50+, but all ages are welcome.
This is not a power walking group, but the group does walk at a moderate pace. On average, the group travels 6km. There is a leader at the front and a leader at the back. No one is left on their own.
Group of women posing on a log
Walk Safety Information - NEW UPDATES!
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1. There will be one leader at the front (the lead) and one leader at the end (the tail). All walkers must be in between. It is very important that the tail is the last person. This ensures that no one is ever left behind.
2. If you hear the whistle blow, you must stop and gather. This either means that a large gap has formed and we need to recollect or that there has been an incident that requires stopping. Once the situation has been addressed, the walk will continue.
3. It is important that you do not leave early without notifying a leader. We count at the beginning and end of each walk to make sure that everyone has made it back safely.
4. If a route includes crossing a busy road, the leaders may choose to stop and cross as a group. When you come to a road, please defer to the leaders to see how they want to handle the crossing.
5. We recommend that each person to wear a name tag. This can be as simple as a piece of masking tape with your name on it. This will help the leaders identify you if you are injured or unwell.
6. For the more challenging terrain, consider bringing poles. They can be a great help when navigating tricky spots!
Group of women on a forested trail in autumn
rathtrevor park & beach trail - september 16th
Description: Please join us at Rathtrevor Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the entire world, right in our own backyard! The walk will take approximately 60-75 minutes and is primarily flat on well groomed trails. A portion of the walk will be along a lovely forest trail that will have some exposed roots. Facilities are available.
Directions: We will be meeting in the main parking lot of Rathtrevor Park. From Downtown Parksville, follow Highway 19A south to the industrial part of Parksville. Turn left onto Resort Drive and then right onto Rathtrevor Road. Follow Rathtrevor Road down the big hill, past the sani-station on the left and the RV Campground on the right. The main parking lot is located on the right-hand side. If you enter the campground, you have gone too far.