Nature Heritage Expo Coming to the Lakes and Trails Festival

The Natural Heritage Expo is coming to the 2022 Lakes and Trails Festival.

The Expo will showcase the many wonderful natural features of South Frontenac: what they are, how to enjoy them, and how to improve them.

Many organizations will be present with booths, displays, maps, and people to talk with about South Frontenac’s natural wonders. Discover where you can hike, canoe or bike. Learn more out about the natural environment, the local plants, animals and aquatic life. Find out about how to improve your property, help the environment, and much more.

The Lakes and Trails Festival is an annual community Festival celebrating South Frontenac’s natural beauty, history and active lifestyle. Other featured activities include biking events and a walking tour of historic Sydenham.

Come on out and join us on Saturday, July 16 from 9am to 1pm at The Point Park in Sydenham. Check out our website or Facebook page for more details and updates. All events are free and family friendly.

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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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