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Participant’s Information
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Name _____________________________________________________________ Age _________ (if under 18, parent must sign waiver/permission form below)
Address ______________________________________________________City ________________________ Province ________
Postal Code _________________ Telephone ____________________ E-mail Address ____________________________________
Sponsor Name Address City Postal Code Phone Number
Waiver/Permission Form
I understand that there may be risks involved in this activity and I acknowledge that it is our choice to register in the Cataraqui Trail’s Bike and Hike fund-
raiser. I release the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, its staff and volunteers from any claim arising from such risks. (If participant is under 18, this
form must be signed by a parent or guardian.)
Name _____________________________ Signature ___________________________________
Relationship to Participant _________________________ Date __________________________
About the Cataraqui Trail Cataraqui Trail Bike and Hike Routes
The Cataraqui Trail is a former rail line that has been Choose from one of the following cycling routes.
Bike and Hike
converted into a multi-use trail. Walking, cycling, 13 km family cycle - meet at 11:00 a.m. at at the
horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobil- Chaffeys Lock community hall. Cycle west
ing are permitted uses. on Opinicon Road and join the trail at
The thriving railway was a lifeline Indian Lake Road. Go eastward, over the 2009
connecting mining, farming and bridge and through woods and wetlands to
logging communities between Chaffeys Lock Road and return.
Napanee and Smiths Falls a 37 km cycle - meet at 10:30 A.m. at Perth Road and
century ago. Today the railway- the Cataraqui Trail (County Rd. 10 just north of Perth
turned-trail links history and Road Village). Cycle along the trail to Chaffeys Lock
nature. for lunch and return.
In 1997 CN donated most of the 33 km cycle - meet at 10:30 a.m. at Kin Park on Har-
rail bed to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Author- lem Road in Portland. Cycle along the trail to Chaffeys
ity. The CRCA formed a management board repre- Lock for lunch and return.
senting landowners, municipalities and trail users to (Note - The trail has a gravel surface. Bikes with a 2 inch minimum
develop, maintain and promote the trail. tire width are recommended.) Saturday, September 26, 2009
The management board’s responsibilities include find- 5 km hike - meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Chaffeys Lock
ing funds and volunteers to help achieve the trail’s full community hall. Walk past the locks on Perth Road to Chaffeys Lock
potential. Opinicon Road. Take the path to the old Portland to Chaffeys Lock
We Need Your Support passenger shelter on the Cataraqui Trail. Around Chaffeys Lock
Government funding is not provided for Go over the Rideau Canal bridge and
the maintenance and operation of recre- return to Chaffeys Lock.
ational trails like this one. We depend on Rest Stop and Lunch
the community for our financial support. Lunch will be served at the Chaffeys Lock Community
Collect pledges and cycle or hike to raise Hall. Washrooms are also located here. A fundraiser for the whole family in
money for the Cataraqui Trail. Choose After lunch, see local history at the Chaffeys Lock
from one of three bicycle trips or one support of improvements to the
Lockmaster’s museum which is open from 1 to 4 p.m.
hike. Participate as an individual or fam-
ily. For those who have secured $25.00 or more in pledges,
you will receive a free lunch coupon and a ticket for a
Those who raise $25.00 or more in pledges, will receive prize draw.
a free lunch coupon and a ticket for a prize draw.
Charitable Receipts Contact Information and Registration
The CRCA is a registered charitable organization (reg- Call (613) 546-4228 ext. 304 and leave a message with
istered charitable number: 106879158RR0001).
your name and address for further information.
Charitable receipts for donations of $10.00 or more will
A pledge form is provided on the reverse of this bro- c/o Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
be issued through the CRCA. Please provide complete
chure. P.O. Box 160
name and address information for those requiring Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0
receipts. You can register at the start of the event. Phone: (613) 546-4228 ext. 304
Toll-free (613 area code): 1-877-956-CRCA
Fax: (613) 547-6474
Website: www.cataraquiregion.on.ca or
www.rideau-info.com/cattrail/
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