In November of 2003 some of our Venturer Members signed up for the Duke of Edinburgh Program. On Friday Nov.3, 2005 Chris and Josh as part of a group of 20 young Nova Scotians received their Silver Award Certificate, the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Pin and the Lieutenant Governor Gold Crown Lapel Pin at Government House in Halifax from The Honourable Myra A. Freeman, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Mr. Don Todd, President, Nova Scotia Council Duke Of Edinburgh's Young Canadian Challenge. There was also 1 Gold Award Achiever Gold Pin Presentation at this ceremony. Congratulation to all on a job "Well Done". John and Grant have completed their Bronze Level. In June 2005 our group(in front row) was invited to the Tim Horton's Camp in Tatamoughe where there was a luncheon for HRH The Earl of Wessex - Prince Edward .MORE PICTURES OF OUR HIKES/TRIPS IN THE OVERNIGHT TRIPS SECTION

Baleine Bronze Practice Expedition - Group, Hummocky Point and Variety

Belfry To Gabarus Bronze Practice Expedition - Winging Point and Gulls Cove

Morley Road To Loch Lomond Bronze Qualifying Expedition - Unhappy Snake and Huntington Mountain Men

Morrison Road To Route 125 Silver Practice Expedition - Group Picture and Breakfast Next Morning

Tatamagouche to Demmark Silver Practice Expedition - Trail between Wallie Mingo road and Demmark

Port Hastings to Port Hood Silver Qualifying Expedition - Various Pictures along the route

Loch Lomond Overnight Canoe Trip for Gold Practice Expedition - Variety