WHAT: Ottawa Day Hike
WHERE: Mud Lake, Ottawa, ON
WHEN: August 7, 2021
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes
PRICE: Free!
*This event is for people with type 1 diabetes
*Pre-registration is required for this event
- This event has passed.
ON Day Hike: Ottawa
August 7, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT
Join us for a day hike at Mud Lake in Ottawa, Ontario! We will meet as a group at the trailhead on Cassels Street and hike the 3.5km loop trail. We may explore other trails if the group is interested. Expect to be outside and moving for around two hours.
What Is A CIM Adventure?
CIM Adventures help to connect people with Type 1 diabetes in the backcountry. The trips give you the chance to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of your every day life; learn skills for taking diabetes into the wild; and step outside of your comfort zone into the place where magic happens. These programs are for veterans and new adventurers alike.
All The Important Information You Could Need
Ottawa, ON – Meeting Point: Mud Lake Trailhead on Cassels Street
We will be meeting at the trailhead on Cassels Street in Ottawa, ON, located in the northern end of Lincoln Heights Park. The coordinates of the trailhead are: 45.373119, -75.797927. There is a sign with a map on Cassels street that marks the entrance to the trail.
Schedule at a Glance
Saturday
10:30AM
Meet at the trailhead and get to know the group
11:00AM-12:30PM
Hiking and exploring the trail
1:00PM
Back at the parking lot
Your Guides
Alycia Kingston
CIM Volunteer
Alycia lives in Eganville, ON and was diagnosed with Type 1 a week before her 4th birthday (you get to do the math). She really knows nothing except life with diabetes and is so grateful her parents never allowed her to miss out on anything: BALANCE was their motto. Living in Renfrew County allows for a life filled with nature and the outdoors and the opportunity to try new activities. Alycia and her husband love to travel and explore new places and have recently been able to start checking places off of their bucket list. Professionally, she manages a dental practice and consults for a couple local businesses. Community development and local appreciation have been a huge focus for her throughout her whole life.
Rebecca Fitzgerald
CIM Volunteer
Rebecca was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1990 when she was 8 years old, she is a CIM Ambassador and 2019 Adventure Team alumni who loves volunteering at CIM events. Rebecca lives in Ottawa with her husband and daughter and spends most of their free time together cross country skiing, cycling, going to see live music and watching the Toronto Blue Jays play!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can register for this event?
This trip is offered for adults who are living with Type 1 diabetes. There is something special that happens when you’re surrounded by a community of people who ‘get it’. Although we are so grateful for our support networks – our Support Crew – this trip is open exclusively to people living with Type 1 diabetes (Looking for Support Crew-friendly programming? Check out our Support Crew Virtual Slipstream and Support Crew Canoe Trip).
What sort of gear do I need to bring along with me?
No special gear is required for this event! Just bring your running shoes and a day bag with a full water bottle and lots of low snacks!
I still have a question. Who should I contact?
Still have questions? Send them to sarah@connectedinmotion.ca with Adventure FAQ in the subject line and we’ll get your questions answered!
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