In 1978, Tahsis Mayor Bill Lore issued a challenge to Gold River Mayor Vic Welsh, "I will walk to Gold River if you (Vic) will walk to Tahsis." The challenge was taken seriously, the walk happened and a tradition started.
This first walk raised more than $5,000 towards their community centre. Since then, the "Great Walk," has gained the reputation of being North America's toughest walkathon. Each year there are more participants, raising more money for more charities.
2009 Highlights 2009 Results Comments 2009
2008 Highlights 2008 Results Comments from walkers 2008 (coming soon)
2007 Highlights 2007 Results Comments from walkers 2007
2002 Highlights 2002 Results Comments from walkers 2002
2000 Highlights 2000 Results Comments from walkers 2000
1999 Highlights 1999 Results Comments from walkers 1999
1992 Highlights 1991 Highlights 1990 Highlights
1989 Highlights 1988 Highlights 1987 Highlights
1986 Highlights 1985 Highlights 1984 Highlights 1983 Highlights
Photos from previous walks Scrapbook
Some comments from walkers from previous years
Newspaper and Magazine articles
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