Discussion: Travel arrangements
in: 2015 Canadian Orienteering Championships (Aug 14–23, 2015 - Hillsborough, NB, CA)
Jun 2, 2015 5:37 PM
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Is this a good place to discuss travel arrangements?
I'm flying into Halifax late Thursday night. I booked two nights at the residence halls at Saint Mary's University for CAD$54 each. Seemed like a reasonable option. I used hotels.com but you can probably contact the university directly.
I'm at the EconoLodge in Campbelltown. I thought I should get that quickly, expecting that PEI will fill up fast. I don't have a place to stay in Moncton or Truro yet. Any recommendations?
I'm going to go to Cape Breton while the training camp is happening. I've got a few ideas for that but any suggestions are welcome.
I'm flying into Halifax late Thursday night. I booked two nights at the residence halls at Saint Mary's University for CAD$54 each. Seemed like a reasonable option. I used hotels.com but you can probably contact the university directly.
I'm at the EconoLodge in Campbelltown. I thought I should get that quickly, expecting that PEI will fill up fast. I don't have a place to stay in Moncton or Truro yet. Any recommendations?
I'm going to go to Cape Breton while the training camp is happening. I've got a few ideas for that but any suggestions are welcome.
Jun 2, 2015 5:47 PM
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If you drive Cape Breton, going clockwise keeps you to the inside and allows you to enjoy the views a bit more, especially if driving near the edge of sheer cliffs gives you the jitters. It's a beautiful trip!
Jun 2, 2015 10:17 PM
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The accommodation page on the coc2015.ca website has a number of suggestions that may be helpful.
Jun 3, 2015 6:14 AM
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GuyO:
FYI, the ferry to PEI from Pictou, NS, is free.
But take the Confederation Bridge back through NB to get to the COC Long, as it is at least $C10 less than taking the ferry again.
But take the Confederation Bridge back through NB to get to the COC Long, as it is at least $C10 less than taking the ferry again.
Jun 3, 2015 7:46 AM
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That's a good point, Mike. It's like driving through Big Sur; going north is preferable.
Charm, I've looked at the accomodation page, it's very helpful. I was looking for opinions. The hostel in Wentworth looks like a possibility.
GuyO, ferries.ca says that the rounnd-trip fare from NS is $70 and that you can't get a one-way fare in that direction. However, confederationbridge.com says that if you take the ferry over and the bridge back, you pay only the bridge toll of $45.50 for the round trip. It sounds like what you're saying, but it doesn't make sense to me.
Charm, I've looked at the accomodation page, it's very helpful. I was looking for opinions. The hostel in Wentworth looks like a possibility.
GuyO, ferries.ca says that the rounnd-trip fare from NS is $70 and that you can't get a one-way fare in that direction. However, confederationbridge.com says that if you take the ferry over and the bridge back, you pay only the bridge toll of $45.50 for the round trip. It sounds like what you're saying, but it doesn't make sense to me.
Jun 3, 2015 8:50 AM
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@Origamiguy I sincerely hope you meant Charlottetown and not Campbellton. Campbellton is in another province and some 450 KM and an expensive bridge toll away from either of the PEI events.
If you are going to Cape Breton and it occurs to you that instead of driving around looking at things you would like to stop in one place and get some exercise doing field work for an orienteering map I have a base map of a resort called Dundee that you are welcome to enjoy. It is a really interesting mix of topography intertwined with a golf course
If, for when any of you are in Halifax and you would like a run on a map I can provide an old orienteering map of Point Pleasant Park (very close to SMU). The park was heavily damaged by a hurricane about ten years ago but looking at the map on Open Street Map I see that the trails and presumably the contours have not changed. The vegetation- that may be a different story. However the google street views around the perimeter of the park look very promising. In fairness to the map owners in return for a copy of the map perhaps a small donation at the Orienteering Canada silent auction would be appropriate.
If you are going to Cape Breton and it occurs to you that instead of driving around looking at things you would like to stop in one place and get some exercise doing field work for an orienteering map I have a base map of a resort called Dundee that you are welcome to enjoy. It is a really interesting mix of topography intertwined with a golf course
If, for when any of you are in Halifax and you would like a run on a map I can provide an old orienteering map of Point Pleasant Park (very close to SMU). The park was heavily damaged by a hurricane about ten years ago but looking at the map on Open Street Map I see that the trails and presumably the contours have not changed. The vegetation- that may be a different story. However the google street views around the perimeter of the park look very promising. In fairness to the map owners in return for a copy of the map perhaps a small donation at the Orienteering Canada silent auction would be appropriate.
Jun 3, 2015 2:46 PM
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bubo:
gordhun >> I also have an old(er) map of Point Pleasant Park, that´s where we ran a Night O in conjunction with COC´s in 1977. Did you run?
Jun 3, 2015 2:50 PM
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Yes, I meant Charlottetown, sorry. I want to do sightseeing during my days off. I also do Scottish country dancing and I'm interested in the Ceilidh Trail and so forth.
Jun 3, 2015 3:48 PM
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Last time I drove the Cabot Trail there was construction for a 10km section. Traffic slowed and came to a stop. A lady dressed in Highland dancing dress walked over and apologized for the delay and then handed us a brochure that provided some history of the area, a word search and a cross word puzzle to do during the 10-15 minute wait. A local pipe band with Highlands dancers then came along the road taking donations in exchange for cookies and drinks and after payment they also apologized for the construction. Cape Breton hospitality sure is 'some good'.
Jun 3, 2015 4:58 PM
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For sightseeing in Charlottetown, note the Confederation Centre of the Arts is hosting a special map-related exhibit during the COCs (it's on Jul. 4-Dec. 31): "Imperial Designs: Samuel Holland's 1765 Map and the Making of Prince Edward Island". The map is on loan from the UK National Archives.
http://www.confederationcentre.com/en/exhibitions-...
"Marking the 250th anniversary of Holland's survey and map, this exhibition will explore how the map is a product of imperial rivalries and imperial policymaking for the British Empire and the critical role it played as a template for the settlement and development of PEI."
http://www.confederationcentre.com/en/exhibitions-...
"Marking the 250th anniversary of Holland's survey and map, this exhibition will explore how the map is a product of imperial rivalries and imperial policymaking for the British Empire and the critical role it played as a template for the settlement and development of PEI."
Jun 3, 2015 5:55 PM
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Be sure to stop by the Chip Shack near Founders Hall in Charlottetown if you like fried potatoes (French fries in the US, chips elsewhere). The owner/cook is very nice.
Jun 3, 2015 7:20 PM
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bubo>> yes, that is where I got my PPP maps.
I think I was probably the last person to run on the PPP orienteering map as I was there the weekend Hurricane Juan hit in 2003. I took a copy of one of my maps and went for a run on the Saturday morning. The next day my wife and I played golf at a course called Glen Arbour. That night Glen Arbour lost about 400 trees but PPP lost 80% of its tree cover including pretty well all of the tall pines that were so distinctive.
I think since 2003 the park authorities have not allowed any off trail activity so no orienteering.
But speaking of Charlottetown - named for Orienteering Canada's past president, I think - if anyone would like a rough orienteering style map to navigate on while you are there I can make copies available but it will not be official orienteering - sort of Bandit-O - in return for a promise of a small donation to the Canadian Nat'l team.
I think I was probably the last person to run on the PPP orienteering map as I was there the weekend Hurricane Juan hit in 2003. I took a copy of one of my maps and went for a run on the Saturday morning. The next day my wife and I played golf at a course called Glen Arbour. That night Glen Arbour lost about 400 trees but PPP lost 80% of its tree cover including pretty well all of the tall pines that were so distinctive.
I think since 2003 the park authorities have not allowed any off trail activity so no orienteering.
But speaking of Charlottetown - named for Orienteering Canada's past president, I think - if anyone would like a rough orienteering style map to navigate on while you are there I can make copies available but it will not be official orienteering - sort of Bandit-O - in return for a promise of a small donation to the Canadian Nat'l team.
Jun 3, 2015 11:14 PM
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GuyO:
GuyO, ferries.ca says that the round-trip fare from NS is $70 and that you can't get a one-way fare in that direction. However, confederationbridge.com says that if you take the ferry over and the bridge back, you pay only the bridge toll of $45.50 for the round trip. It sounds like what you're saying, but it doesn't make sense to me.
Sounds like the ferry's verbiage is worded to discourage the practice described on the bridge site -- which is exactly what I did back in 2008. Can't say I blame them, though, given that taking the ferry to NS is $C24.50 more than the bridge to NB.
Bottom line: When going from NB/NS to PEI the toll/fare is $0 -- just like it is crossing the SF Bay from the Peninsula to the East Bay. :-)
Sounds like the ferry's verbiage is worded to discourage the practice described on the bridge site -- which is exactly what I did back in 2008. Can't say I blame them, though, given that taking the ferry to NS is $C24.50 more than the bridge to NB.
Bottom line: When going from NB/NS to PEI the toll/fare is $0 -- just like it is crossing the SF Bay from the Peninsula to the East Bay. :-)
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