Map and Compass (Queens County)
Outline for Map and Compass Course
Session 1. Review terms
Longitude Latitude Elevation
What Can go Wrong? Dead phone batteries, not able to get a connection, phone not working or forgotten
Session 2. Maps : Types of Maps: Bike map, Tourist Map, Trail Guide, Road Map, Subway Map, Walking Map, Biking Map, and Charts (boating maps) (Examples to show- Ireland and Montreal Official Tourist maps. Confederation Trail map)
At Last, we come to the Topographic Map which we will use. These maps are copy righted and dated not for use by aircraft or marine navigation. This is one the hikers most important items. When used with the compass, you can figure out where you are and how to get to your destination. Participants will learn that a map has a table that explains what is on the map and they will be shown other adjoining maps as well what each symbol means.
Session 3. Working with Map and Compass: outings: Fullerton Marsh, Brookvale trails, Bonshaw.
Course Locations and Times
| Offering Period & Time | Location | Status |
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| Fall | 10/25/2023 - 11/08/2023
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Beaconsfield Carriage House
2 Kent St
CHARLOTTETOWN C1A 1M6 | Closed |
| Winter | | | |
| Spring | 04/17/2024 - 05/01/2024
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Beaconsfield Carriage House
2 Kent St
CHARLOTTETOWN C1A 1M6 | Wait List |
| Requirements | Requirements: Have a compass- you can pick up at Canadian Tire or possible other locations for about $12.00
(I have maps). |
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| Objectives | Participants will learn how to use and Map and Compass to find their way to a destination. |
| Teaching Process | Classroom instruction and activities plus an outdoor hike at a suitable location (Rotary Park, Brookvale, Bonshaw, etc). |
| UPEI Parking Pass Required? | No |
| Additional Costs? | Yes |
| Additional Costs or Information | Everyone should have their own compass- available at locations such as Canadian Tire for roughly. (I will provide maps). |
Course FacilitatorRon Pringle.
Since July 2022, I have been the Charlottetown walking group leader for a year-round once or twice weekly program through the Alzheimer Society. I have hiked in most all provinces of Canada over my lifetime. I served on the Confederation Trail Board for a few years while working at the O'Leary Credit Union, 2001-08. In 2017 and 2019 my wife and I made self guided trips Portugal and Ireland which included lots of walking. We will travel to Scotland for 2 weeks this fall and will do day hikes in the Borderlands. |