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. There is a leader at the front and a leader at the back. No one is left on their own.
Walk Safety Information
Thank you for reading the information below!
1. We would like each person to keep their name and emergency contact in a pocket and if possible 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.
2. Fast walkers MUST stay in contact with the front leader. If you happen to get ahead, stop and wait, or turn back to the leader. The leader should ALWAYS be at the front of the group. If you are not willing to do this, we will not be able to count you in as part of the walk, due to safety issues.
3. It is important that you do not leave from a walk until you have checked in with the leader, so no one is left behind.
4. For the more challenging terrain, if you have poles, consider bringing them. They can be a great help when navigating tricky spots!
February 1 - Heritage Forest
Walk Description
Don't forget to register for each Sole Sisters walk before you come. Drop-ins are not welcome at this time.
Description: You will enjoy the beauty of the ocean, along Judges’ Row, and the old growth trees in the Heritage Forest all in one walk, starting and finishing at the Qualicum Beach Community Centre/ Curling Rink. (Note: Not the Civic Centre by Ravensong Pool) This walk will have some steep stairs and a few gentle hills. Plan on 70-80 minutes. Take a peek at the history of the Heritage Forest. https://heritageforest.ca/
Directions: Please park by the Qualicum Beach Community Centre, just off Memorial. There is plenty of angle parking.
For more information, scroll to the bottom of the page to view the map. Please note that the map is correct and we will be in Qualicum. Despite my best efforts, the website keeps setting the address to Parksville. Apologies!
Please Note: Registration for the Wednesday walks closes on Tuesday evenings at 4:00pm.
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