Winter Walk – Quidi Vidi Lake
Join us for a Winter Walk at Quidi Vidi Lake! Explore the beautiful trail and optional visit to the historic fishing harbor, ‘The Gut'. The Grand Concourse - Quidi Vidi Lake Trail Quidi Vidi Lake is a scenic lake in St. John's, famous for its popular walking trail loop and as the venue for the historic Royal St. John's Regatta, North America's oldest continuing sporting event. We welcome you to join us this level, 3.8 km walking trail loops around Quidi Vidi Lake on Sunday, January 31st. For those who are interested, we can also explore ‘The Gut’ a charming, protected fishing harbour minutes from the lake that is busting with history and charm. Date/Time: SaturdayJanuary 31st– 1:30-3:30 NOTE: If we need to reschedule from31stto7thdue to weather, facilitators will contact participants by noonon31stbefore 11amto provide an updateby email/SMS. Plan B: Saturday February 7th, 1:30-3:30pm Ages: 18 years+ Meeting Point: Address: Dominion – Main Entrance (picture below) – 1:30 pm. Address: 20 Lake Ave, St. John's, NL A1A 1H4 Metrobus Ride guide: https://www.metrobus.com/SchedulesOverview/ Parking: Free at Dominion parking lot Participant Benefits: Physical Health Benefits: Hiking is a great form of cardio that strengthens the heart, builds physical strength, improves balance, and can contribute to weight loss or maintenance. Mental and Emotional Benefits: Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, a stress hormone, and can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance mood, and improve overall psychological well-being. Nature exposure can also improve focus, attention span, and creative thinking. Conquering hiking challenges will also boost confidence and a sense of accomplishment Social Benefits: Group walks are a great opportunity to meet other members of your community and can be a social activity that fosters a sense of community and belonging among participants. Exploring nature together can create shared experiences and conversations, deepening connections. Recommended clothing and supplies: Comfortable warm WINTER footwear Warm WINTER pants and jacket Warm hat and mittens Reusable water bottle Bloom – A Free Wellness and Community Integration Initative for Newcomers in Newfoundland and Labrador Bloom supports your well-being, connection, and meaningful integration at any stage of your journey as you build your new life here. Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower, with generous support from IRCC, the North Pine Foundation, and JIG (Department of Job, Immigration & Growth) 🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required) To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form. This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning. 👉 Please fill out the form before attending an activity:https://qx0bg.share.hsforms.com/2QkdtyUk1Rnq6VA5_MEBIZg If the form isn’t completed in advance, you may not be able to participate—so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step. 📸 Photography & Video Notice: Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending, you consent to this use. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive. Feel free to reach out to us at bloom@amalnl.ca for more information or any inquiries you may have. Register here
