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Visiting Camp Cassidy
Military and first responder families in the Atlantic Provinces generally have access to outdoor recreational venues, as many communities are in relatively close proximity to rural areas with forests, lakes, rivers, ocean shores, etc.
Military and first responder families also have access to public facilities such as provincial and national parks, but it is on the same terms as provided to the general population i.e. there is generally no access to these facilities reserved solely for them. Further, provincial and national parks often charge various fees, which for some families can be cost-prohibitive, even with discounts, when considering the overall family budget.
By providing top notch outdoor recreation opportunities and facilities available solely for military and first responder personnel and their immediate families at no cost to them, Camp Cassidy provides an important and rare opportunity to meet the unique needs of these special Canadians.
Things to do at Camp Cassidy
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Hike (walk or run) our professionally designed 3.2 km “Three Bridges” looped trail, proudly built with the help of CAF Reservists (rated as moderate difficulty)
- Meander thru our Heritage Apple Orchard
- Experience our 18.3m diameter 7 circuit Labyrinth
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Nature Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Bird Watching
- Enjoy our waterfront at Cassidy Lake for:
- Swimming
- Kayaking, paddleboarding or canoeing (bring your own)
- Fishing
- Picnic near our Gathering Place Building (bring your own blanket, and please pack out your refuse!)
Note: a toilet facility is on site, at our Trail Head.
The Three Bridges Hiking Trail
A 3.2 km looped hiking trail, professionally designed, and proudly built in 2019 with the help of CAF Reservists.
The trail affords full access to all features of the 60.7 ha property and provides Camp users with a family oriented or individual recreational opportunity.
We hope you enjoy your walk on our trail, but please do so at your own risk.
Want to track your progress?
Download our trail map and then go to Avenza Maps and join for free. Then add the app to your mobile device. It’s available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Our Labyrinth
Our 18.3m diameter labyrinth, located just steps from the Camp’s Visitor Kiosk, utilizes a design thought to date back over thousands of years to provide both an easy walking exercise and a peaceful and soothing meditative experience for our visitors. Unlike a maze, our labyrinth’s path skillfully guides the visitor on its defined 7 circuit route to and from its centre, allowing for mindfulness and relaxation enroute and ultimately to a bench in the centre that can be used for rest and contemplation amid beautiful surroundings.
Our Heritage Apple Orchard
Our orchard, located near the Camp’s walk in entrance off the Front Gate, offers a wonderful area to explore beautiful decades old apple trees that have grown into their own unique sizes and shapes and are now being lovingly cared for. A bench in the middle of the orchard gives a great resting spot to view all of the trees, and beyond you can catch a glimpse of Cassidy Lake.
The Gathering Place Building
The Cassidy Family Chapel, built in 1883, has been carefully restored to serve as a secular facility for wellness meetings and camp administration. Small groups (from 2 to 25 people) of our visitors who wish to use the Gathering Place Building for wellness sessions or meetings are encouraged to reach out to us at admin@campcassidy.ca to make arrangements to use the Building, at no cost. Please note: the Building is suitable for day use only as it is well lit by its beautiful windows but currently has no power, or water (please bring your own). A toilet facility is located at our Three Bridges Trail Head.
