A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park is back!

Donate here via CanadaHelps Enjoy a family-friendly walk-a-thon with route options from 1–13 km along the beautiful trails of Cole Harbour Heritage Park and the Salt Marsh Trail—perfect for all ages and abilities. Discover fun Education Stations along the way, hosted by our members and partners. After your walk, celebrate at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm! The Rose and Kettle Tearoom will be open until 4:00 pm, offering a complimentary cookie and lemonade to all participants (until supplies last). Plus, be entered to win a fantastic basket of local prizes! Enjoy the trails and help preserve Cole Harbour’s natural and cultural heritage!

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Register now!

Registration is on a sliding scale, with all proceeds supporting the Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society and the Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association.

Download the form here!

Please bring your completed registration form and payment for the walk, or complete one on event day.

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Questions & Answers

Is there parking available for the event? Yes, there is parking available at the Cole Harbour Heritage Park and the Salt Marsh trailhead. The overflow parking lot at the former Rehabilitation Centre is not available this year. We encourage you to carpool or bike, if possible, as spaces are limited! Are there washrooms available on-site?  Yes, there are vault toilets on-site. 

• One at the Program building.
• One on the Poors Farm Trail just past the Poors Farm site – about 1.3 km in on the Big Loop route.
• One on the Salt Marsh Trail at about the 1 km mark – right next to the turning point of the Salt Marsh Walk route.

What should I bring? Don’t forget your registration form, registration fee, water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a smile! If you happen to forget, we will have limited supplies of water, insect repellent, and sunscreen available. How do I find the Education Stations? Most of the Education Stations are located on the designated routes in the Cole Harbour Heritage Park, with a few near the trailhead along the Salt Marsh Trail. Ask our event volunteers for help discovering them all! Do I have to follow one of the routes? No. Our proposed routes are simply suggestions. Feel free to customize your route however you like. Participation is all that matters! Can I bring my dog? Yes! Dogs are welcome at the Cole Harbour Heritage Park and on the Salt Marsh Trail, but they MUST be kept on a short leash. Can I win the prize basket if I am not present at the event? Yes. We will draw for a winner at the end of the event (3:00 pm) at the Program Building. If the winner is not present, the ticket number will be published on our websites and social media pages, and the winner can contact Event Lead, Michael McFadden, to pick up the prize. If there is no reply by October 4, another ticket will be drawn. I can’t make it to the event. Can I still support both organizations? Show your support for the CHRHS & CHPTA through our joint CanadaHelps page here!