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Guided Hikes & Events

  • Oct.18.Sun 09:00am Annual Witches Paddle - St. Mary's Boat Club
  • Oct.18.Sun 09:30am McNabs Island Fall Foliage Tours
  • Oct.18.Sun 02:00pm Hike To McIntosh Run
  • Oct.18.Sun 02:00pm Mainland Common Park Trail Walk
  • Oct.20.Tue 01:00pm CNIB Weekly Walking Group (Point Pleasant Park)

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