World Acadian Congress Edition: 08.07.14

Saturday, August 9
World Acadian Congress Coureur des Bois Triathlon, Second Falls, NB. Re-trace the steps of French-Canadian woodsmen who ventured into the woods to trade for furs; racers carry a package from start to finish in relay fashion while canoeing, mountain biking, or running. Contact Eric Carrier (506-740-0489) or eric.carrier@twinriverspaper.com FMI

Saturday, August 9
World Acadian Congress Family Bike Ride, Grand Falls, NB. Meet at 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic) at vacant garage next to Quality Inn Motel Pres-du-Lac for a relaxed, non-competitive 12k ride through the country on asphalt roads. Prizes to participants. Riders 14 and under must be with an adult. Contact Dennis or Bernadette Arpin (506-473-4953) or ccnb_sfnb@yahoo.ca FMI

Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders River Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 43k canoe/kayak excursion on the St. Francis River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Beau Lake loading dock. Paddle 2 days to Saint François, NB; camping at Glazier Lake. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Sunday, August 10
24th Annual Tour de la Vallee, Fort Kent. Ride, walk, or run on a grand tour of the St. John Valley. Bike 25, 50, 62, or 100 miles, or walk/run 3, 5, or 10 miles. Fully supported; rest stops, medical, mechanical. Cost: $30/individual, $60/family. Supports local cancer patients and families. Contact Dorine Deschaine (207-728-7302) or visit www.nmmc.org/biketour FMI

Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress Soldier Pond River Race, Wallagrass. Canoe, Kayak, Youth categories. Grand prize: Old Town kayak. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Race start: 9:30 a.m. Course: Eagle Lake Screens, Sly Brook Side to Soldier Pond Boat Landing. Cost: $20. Contact Jamie Desjardins Pelletier (207-834-2570) or jamiepelletier@sad27.org FMI

Sunday, August 10  
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Mountain Bike Trip, Pohénégamook, QC. Guided 51k ride on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Frontière Park in Pohénégamook. Pedal to the 3 borders; return to Rivière-Bleue. Cost: $10; Includes transportation and equipment. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, St. Francois, NB. Guided 18k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. François. Hike through the 3 borders to Rivière Bleue. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Sunday, August 10
World Acadian Congress Baker Lake Crossing Swim Competition, Baker Lake, NB. Swim the 2k or 5k 'Circuit de l’Est du Québec.' 12:00 p.m. (Atlantic). Contact Georges Henri Levesque (506-992-2255) or Anne Nadeau (506-992-6020) or natationlacbaker@hotmail.fr FMI

Thursday, August 14
World Acadian Congress Scouts and Guides Day, St. Jacques, NB. 8:00 a.m. (Atlantic). Come and meet the scout and guides family from Acadia of the Lands and Forests; singing, nature, and outdoors activities; games, hikes, campfires and much more at Mont Farlagne in St. Jacques. Visit www.cma2014.com/en/programmation/journees-thematiques FMI

Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress Tour de L’Acadie, Fort Kent. Caribou’s Fresh Trails Adventures hosts this one day 20k, 50k, or 80k annual bike tour on the back roads of Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec. Depart: 80k-8:00 a.m.; 20k/50k-10:00 a.m. (all times Eastern) from UMFK. Cost: $30; includes meals, snacks, water, entertainment, prizes. Visit www.freshtrails.com FMI

Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress Greater Grand Isle Canoe/Boat Race, Grand Isle. A fun event for the whole family! 10 mi.; Madawaska boat landing to Grand Isle boat landing. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Cost: $15/adult; $7/youth (under 18), $25/family boat (4 or more); first 100 registrants receive a t-shirt. Contact Jeannot Damboise (207-895-3329) after 6:00 p.m. FMI

Saturday, August 16
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders River Trip, St. François, NB. Guided canoe/kayak excursion on the St. Francis River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake; paddle to Clair, NB (Historical Site). Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Saturday, August 16 to Sunday, August 17 
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Mountain Bike Trip, Pohénégamook, QC. Guided 73k ride on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Frontière Park in Pohénégamook. Pedal to the 3 borders, with camping at Glazier Lake; return to St. François. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Saturday, August 16
Portage Lake Canoe Carry, Portage. 6:30 p.m. Join in on this historical re-enactment of the traditional portage from Little Machias Lake to Portage Lake, with Wesget Sipu Native American drum ceremony. Distance: 2.1 miles; put in at southwest corner of Portage Lake; land at Picnic Pavilion in Portage. Contact Jim Dumond (207-227-1864) FMI

Sunday, August 17
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, NB. Guided hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike through the 3 borders to St-François (Glazier Lake). Cost: $5; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Sunday, August 17
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, St. Francois, NB. Guided 25k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. François. Hike to the 3 borders and return. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Tuesday, August 19
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders River Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 20k canoe/kayak excursion on the St. Francis River. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Eastern) from Beau Lake loading dock. Paddle through the 3 borders to Glazier Lake. Cost: $10; includes transportation. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress Bike Ride, St. André, NB. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Ride start: 10:00 a.m. (all times Atlantic). Contact Dennis Arpin (506-473-4953) FMI

Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Mountain Bike Trip, St. François, NB. Guided 29k ride on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Glazier Lake in St. Francois. Pedal to the 3 borders; return to Rivière-Bleue. Cost: $10; Includes transportation and equipment. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI

Saturday, August 23
World Acadian Congress 3 Borders Hiking Trip, Rivière-Bleue, QC. Guided 11k hike on forest trails. Depart: 9:30 a.m. (Atlantic) from Rivière-Bleue. Hike to the 3 borders and return. Cost: $5. Contact Jean Lebrun (418-893-1033) or info1@routedesfrontieres.com FMI


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