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Walking is the #1 activity of choice for Canadians. Starting slowly is very safe for most people, but if you’re unsure, check with your doctor.
Walk Safe, Walk Warm, Walk Dry
Indoor Walking in the Thunder Bay District
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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit in partnership with Northern Hearts will host evening walks during the month of June. Great fun!!! Great prizes!!!!
Check back here for the 2007 schedule.
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Mall Walking at Intercity Shopping Centre
1000 Fort William Road Thunder Bay Ontario.
All ages welcome – Check out the brochure and route map. Free of Charge.
7:30 am to 11:00 am Monday to Saturday.
Email Anne Ostrom for more information. |
This program matches walking buddies with frail individuals, to get them up and walking in their own homes. So, if you like to walk and meet new people sign on as a volunteer. Likewise, if you’re frail, and want to start walking, register for a Walk a Bit volunteer. |
Canada Games Complex
Has a 216 m indoor track. 4.6 laps = 1km; 7.4 laps = 1 mile.
Day use, or membership fees apply.
For more information check out www.gamescomplex.com |
Walking Groups
55+ Walkers
Millennium Walkers Group
Join the club and track your kilometres.
May 15 to October 15 each year (can join anytime).
Email Kathy Gibson for more information.
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Town of Marathon
Marathon Seniors Walking Group
At the "Old Rec Hall"
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons 2-4 p.m.
Email Marathon Community Services for more information.
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Geraldton – Municipality of Greenstone
People of all ages are welcome to walk around the ice surface of the arena in the winter.
Check out whether a walking group has started up in the Geraldton Composite High School.
Contact Gary Murphy – Recreation Director for more information by email.
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Resources
If you’re in the Thunder Bay District, we can send you some tools to get you started. Just email us the request.
Simply tell us what you need.
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Walking, the Activity of a Lifetime (includes tips on choosing shoes, setting realistic goals to start out, and motivating yourself to keep going).
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Thunder Bay Recreational Trails Map
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Canada’s Physical Activity Guide Handbook for Adults
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Canada’s Physical Activity Guide Handbook for Older Adults |