Hike For Health

Thank you to all of this year's microgrant applicants! Congratulations to this year's microgrant recipients - Red Rock Public Library's Healthy Community Garden, Jacob's safeTALK, and Rendezvous Ski Club! Each organization has been awarded $200 to put towards health and wellness initiatives/projects in our communities!... Happy March! This means we're getting closer to next year's Hike for Health #hikeforhealthNR #northwesternontario #superiorcountry : Getting Lost on the 49th Parallel

For the month of February we're challenging you to try 'SNOWGA' Open to all residents of Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion & Lake Helen. ALL AGES!! Submit your pictures by February 26 for chance to win a Winter Theme Basket.

Funds from this year's Hike for Health are being distributed. Today, $1500 was donated to Jump Start through the Rotary Club :) Thank you to everyone for your continued support as we give back to our communities. This would not be possible without you

APPRECIATION POST! Thank you to our wonderful committee members and volunteers, your handwork and planning does not go unnoticed. Thank you to all of this year’s hikers as well as the supporting organizations and businesses for another great Hike for Health! Although this year had a little twist, we thank you all for taking part and making this year’s event possible. Together we raised over $7000 and after expenses are able to give back $5800 to our communities! This year fun...ds will be distributed in the following ways: Rotary Club of Canada to help support Jump Start programming within our communities. Land of Nipigon Waterway Development Association to help with trail maintenance and preservation. Local schools to help with student engagement, programs and equipment. High school graduate bursary to help support a graduating student with an interest in health and wellness follow their dream career through post-secondary education. Information about the bursary requirements and application will be available through each school’s guidance counselor(s) shortly. Micro-grants to help support local health and wellness initiatives! Stay tuned for more information and application forms. Watch here for committee updates and photos as we give back. SAVE THE DATE for the 24th Annual Hike for Health: Saturday, September 25th, 2021. #hikeforhealthNR #northwesternontario #superiorcountry

We hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween, however you chose to spend it Thank you to all of this year’s hikers! We know this year was a little unconventional but without you, this event would not be possible year after year. This year 57 hikers registered for the 23rd Annual Hike for Health Choose your Adventure raising a total of $2500 through registration fees and donations/pledges. Here are some fun stats!... Most popular trail: Nipigon River Recreation Trail Highest fundraiser: Dan Brown Oldest hiker: Ted Nyman 11 hikers were 12 and under SAVE THE DATE for the 24th Annual Hike for Health: Saturday, September 25th, 2021. #hikeforhealthNR #northwesternontario #frozenpumpkin

CONGRATULATIONS Peter Guilbault! Thank you for registering for this year's Hike for Health: Choose your Adventure You've won the Township of Nipigon and Nipigon Public Library prize pack. You will be contacted via phone or email to arrange prize delivery. See you next year

CONGRATULATIONS Lauralee Dampier! Thank you for registering for this year's Hike for Health: Choose your Adventure You've won the Nipigin District Family Helath Team prize pack. You will be contacted via phone or email to arrange prize delivery. See you next year

CONGRATULATIONS Janet Verge! Thank you for registering for this year's Hike for Health: Choose your Adventure You've won the Parks Canada prize pack. You will be contacted via phone or email to arrange prize delivery. See you next year

Happy hiking to all! Please be prepared when setting out on the trails this weekend. Looks like rain gear and good footwear are musts :) Please pack out all items and respect the trails you use. Thank you Getting Lost on the 49th Parallel for the shout out