New Indoor Bouldering/Climbing Wall

Maritime DayTripping Inc. has a new addition to add to its activity list and what we have to offer you! We have added a new indoor bouldering (low height rock climbing with no ropes/harnesses) wall. The wall is designed to enhance our programming, helping us fulfill one of our mandates of being a "Year Round" Adventure Center.

So kids -book your Birthday Party with DayTripping!! Rain or Shine this new addition enables you to stay dry when the weather is not cooperating with us!

Call us today to book your party or school event with us! 657-8747! 

Always Wanted To Do A Half Marathon?

Its not too late to sign up for our Nordic Walking half marathon training!! Come in today and sign up!! Join us tonight at 6:30pm at Rockwood Park for your first walk!! :)

We are running a 10 week Nordic Walking training program to get YOU ready to nordic walk the half marathon in Fredericton on May, 13th, 2012!!

This program is designed for beginners, if you have never done a half marathon and would like to make that accomplishment this year, then this is the program for you! The pace will start slow and gradually increase, so if you stay on top of your daily walks then it should feel easy to complete!

Come out and try for yourself!   It will be $75 plus tax and that will include an instructor 3 days a week and a workout training program to follow. All participants will be given a Training Manual, One on one support through training and meetings, 3 days a week with a trainer plus guest speakers to motivate and help you along your journey!

Call today to book or for more information.

(506) 657-8747

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Message From The New Owner of DayTripping

Hello Newsletter Subscribers, 

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rob Lemmon and I am the proud new owner of Maritime Daytripping Inc. I have taken over the operations from Yennah Hurley in Rockwood Park.


I am a Saint John native having been born here when my parents lived in Renforth. I am happily married to Carolin Galvin, and have two awesome daughters: Madeline (9), and Gabrielle (6) who are both great skiers and climbers!!. I have spent my entire life enjoying the outdoors, and my entire professional career teaching people how to enjoy safe outdoor adventure activities. After over a dozen years teaching at the college/university level, I am now taking a crack at being an entrepreneur. 

My desire is to share my love of the outdoors to the people of New Brunswick so they also can have safe and enjoyable outdoor adventure experiences. I hope to see you all come out and enjoy all that we have to offer at DayTripping.

Rob Lemmon

We Sell Snow Shoes Just For You

Winter has arrived!! Winter means snow and with snow comes the Winter fun and DayTripping has something fun in store for you!

Our new snowshoes has arrived, so come on down to DayTripping and check them out!! Buy snowshoes for the whole family and you too can have fabulous fun in the park with the people you love! Snowshoes are great  for the adventurous side in everyone! Don't miss out on this offer, get your snowshoes while supplies last!

Haven't tried snow shoeing but are considering to make a purchase? We also have snow shoes for rent!

Price: $20.00 + tax for 2 hours or $35.00 + tax for the day!

If you rent with us and then decide to make a purchase we will deduct your rental payment from the overall price of the Snowshoe, which can be a saving of up to $35.00 + tax! 

For more information on pricing and how to get the right size for you call us at DayTripping - 657-8747

Early Bird Saturday Morning Hikes

Get Out and Get Active on Saturday mornings with DayTripping!

We are now offering Early Bird Saturday Morning Hikes!  The next hike is this upcoming Saturday, November 5th!  Its not too late to start joining! There is 1 Saturday left! Come out and enjoy the fun!

Pricing: $4.00 taxes included for 1 Hike 

Time: 8:30am - 9:30am

The group will be lead by a guide and they will be leaving from the DayTripping office in the lower level of the Pavilion at 8:30am. The hikes will take place on different trails throughout Rockwood Park each Saturday! 

Feel free to bring your Nordic Walking Poles along for the hike or borrow them from us!

Register now by contacting us @ 657-8747! 

Physiotherapists give thumbs up to Nordic pole walking and prescribe it for patients with a variety of conditions

Canada NewsWire


OTTAWA, Oct. 19, 2011

OTTAWA, Oct. 19, 2011 /CNW/ - An increasing number of Canadian physiotherapists are realizing the benefits of Nordic pole walking for their patients, adding a rehabilitation dimension to the already-popular fitness trend.


Nordic pole walking boasts an easy-to-learn technique, with little risk to the body. It helps strengthen core muscles, contributes to weight loss and decreases stress on hips and knees. The versatility of the activity makes it appealing to physiotherapists, who see it as ideal for people with mobility issues, or those living with chronic conditions such as arthritis.


While Nordic walking can be practised almost anywhere, it's important to have the right equipment and instruction. "Don't be tempted to use skiing, hiking or trekking poles, which are designed for totally different purposes," says Cathy McNorgan, a physiotherapist and certified Nordic walking instructor. All Nordic poles have a spike tip at the bottom for walking on variable outdoor terrain, covered by a rubber tip that grips sidewalks and other surfaces, to ensure safe use.


Physiotherapists prescribe this exercise to patients who would most benefit from the unique workout. The fluid and rhythmical pattern of walking can help to improve coordination and movement in people in the early stages of 
Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, for example.


Researchers have discovered another hidden benefit to Nordic walking, which is that it gives patients a good total body and cardiovascular workout without being exhausting — it's effective and efficient. As a result, Nordic walking has proven to be successful with people who need to lose weight and just be more active generally.


"Many health benefits are directly related to how hard you work," says Gail Dechman, an assistant professor in the school of physiotherapy at Dalhousie University. "If people can elevate their heart rates using the Nordic walking technique without feeling like they're working harder, that's fantastic."


To learn more about incorporating Nordic walking into your rehabilitation, therapy or exercise routine, consult a physiotherapist. Find a physiotherapist near you at www.physiotherapy.ca

Come by DayTripping and purchase your Nordic Walking Poles here, along with instruction on proper usage and technique! Mention this post and receive 10% off your purchase!