Telephone Trail Trek Challenge registration form

Alexander Graham Bell made the world’s first successful long-distance telephone call from Brantford to Paris, Ontario in 1876. Take the challenge to see if you can walk, run or bike the same distance along the picturesque trails connecting the two communities. The challenge is free to join! Beginning at Harmony Square and finishing at the Paris Museum and Historical Society, the trek will include rest stops along the way to stop for water. Each stop includes an opportunity to hear about some fun facts about the telephone. Each participant will receive a special edition event t-shirt, and cake and refreshments will be served at the end to celebrate your victory. For those that need transportation back to Harmony Square, A shuttle will be running between stops to provide transportation to Harmony Square for any participants that choose to enjoy only part of the trail trek beginning at 11:00 a.m. with the last one available at to 3:00 p.m.

Deadline for registration is July 14, 2024.

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