Lakes and Trails Festival Saturday

Come out to the Lakes and Trails Festival this Saturday, July 14, in Sydenham.

Be active and cool off in the lake. Bike and Swim, Walk and Swim, Paddle and Swim, or just enjoy the activities in the shade by the lake.

The main events are:

• Bike around the lake.
• Historic walking tour of Sydenham.
• Paddle on the lake.
• Family bike trip.
• Cycle skills competition.
• Live music on Mill Street.
• Free community lunch.
• Free Ice Cream to all registrants.

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Festival Activities: July 16

All events free and take place/start in the Point Park off Wheatly Street in Sydenham.

Registration Begins: 8:45

Walk History

9am to noon

The Historic Sydenham Outdoor Escape Adventure is a self-guided walk around Sydenham to solve the mystery of the missing body and explore the history of Sydenham. Any-time start 9 am to 12 noon.

Natural Heritage Expo

9am to 1pm

A showcase of South Frontenac’s natural wonders: what they are, how to enjoy them, and how to improve them. There will be over 25 booths, displays, maps, and people to talk with. come share stories, adventures and learn.

Cycling

Family Cycle – 8k on an off-road trail beside Sydenham Lake. 9am.

Around-the-Lake Cycle – 21k on trials and quiet country roads. 9:30 am.

Tune-up Clinic 9am to noon

Professional bike mechanics from Cycle Kingston will tune-up your bike – suggested donation $30 to support Gear-Up. Register to save your spot today or drop-in with your bike, first come first served

Gaelen Strathdee -Chilren’s Show: 11 am

Story Book Walk – Guided at 10am

Early-on learning is setting up a story book walk in Sydenham. Families can go anytime. Early On will be leading a guided walk at 10am.

Old Bike Drop-off

Lead Sinker and Leader Drop off

Anytime, self -supervised near by activities: swimming at the Point; walking the Cataraqui, Rideau and K+P trials, Frontenac Park, and Gould Lake Conservation Area; cycling trails and quite country roads (maps available).

Come out, be active and enjoy our lakes, trails and history.

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