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Your Get Out There Report / East Edition August 7 – 21, 2008
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30 Greater Toronto Area yoga studios offer $1 classes The new Passport to Prana provides beginners through seasoned yogis the opportunity to try out Toronto’s best yoga studios and classes – for $1 per class. The $30 card (printed on recyclable paper using vegetable dyes), entitles the holder to one yoga class at each of the participating studios. Over 30 Toronto-area studios are participating in the program this year, representing yoga styles from Ashtanga, Flow and Jivamukti to Hatha, Moksha and Bikram.
Visit www.passporttoprana.com to purchase yours!
CFB Borden Du replaced with 2nd London Tri MultiSport Canada will replace its CFB Borden Duathlon with a second London Lakeside Triathlon on September 21st. The original Lakeside was sold out and due to high racer demand, the second race has been added. This race is capped so book soon to avoid disappointment! www.multisportcanada.com
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Event Calendar
Adventure Racing April 26-November 30 (Mon-Sun) Rope Work Clinics. Adventure racing rope work clinics. Ascending, rappeling, feel comfortable on rope, clinics available for teams and individuals, all equipment provided, Canada's first full time rescue school. 25 years. Toronto, ON. 416-222-2223, info@equinoxadventuresom, www.equinoxadventures.com
August 9-10 (Sat-Sun) Angry Seagull 24-hour Adventure Race. The Angry Seagull is the ideal race for anyone interested in experiencing the challenge and excitement of an overnight adventure race, regardless of experience (or lack thereof!). Saugeen, Ontario, Paisley, ON. 5198353921, info@angryseagullrace.com, www.AngrySeagullRace.com
Cycling (Downhill) July 26-October 12 (Sat-Sun) Downhill Mountain Biking at The Peaks. Experience The Rush! Ride up 760 ft. on the lift and come down fast! We offer a wide variety of trails from intermediate to advanced terrain.
Call 1-800-669-4861 ext. 1808 for more information. Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie, ON. 1-800-669-4861 ext. 1808, peaks@calabogie.com, http://www.calabogie.com/pages/summer-fun/mountain-biking.ph
August 16-17 (Sat-Sun) DH Ontario Cup #5. The most vertical feet in Ontario will play host to the “O-Cup DH Race for Aids Awareness and Climate Change”, proceeds will go to two worthy causes. www.thestephenlewisfoundation.com www.davidsuzukifoundation.org. Blue Mountain, Collingwood, ON. www.sirbikealotracing.com
Cycling (Mountain) April 17-August 28 (Thu) Durham Forest Weekly Mountain Bike Race Series. Fun MTB race series that provides a great challenge for the novie to elite mountain bike rider. Weekly draw prizes and special sponsor nights. Durham Forest, ON. 905-852-5544, bikenxs@interhop.net, www.bikenxs.com
30-August 27 (Wed) Hardwood Hills Trek Wedneday Night Race Series (tent.). Hardwood Hills, Oro Station, ON. www.hardwoodhills.ca
30-September 10 (Wed) Spoke O Motion Coulson Hill Race Series. From the elite rider to the young rider getting his first taste for the thrill of competition, the Spoke O Motion Coulson Hill race series has something for everyone. Weekly series, like this one, are both a perfect way to try your hand at some recreational level racing and a great way to raise your training intensity level so that you are ready for the next Ontario Cup. We play host to riders from 6 years old to 60+ and keep the atmosphere about fun and participation and, most importantly, the lifestyle that cycling embodies for us all. The series put on by riders... for riders. Come on out and give it a go!. Simcoe County Forest, 3536 11th Line, Bradford, ON. 905-853-9545, myles@spokeomotion.com, www.spokeomotion.com
May 1-August 28 (Thu-Thu) Singletrack Minds of Mountainview. Entering its 6th year, this laid-back racing series promises to be as good as ever. With 4 courses to choose from, there is a race for all ages and abilities. Courses change every two weeks, keeping even seasoned veterans on their toes. Mountainview Ski Centre, ON. singletrackmindsracing@hotmail.com, www.mountainviewmidland.com
14-August 20 (Wed) Liberty! Bicycles 8x12 Off-Road Series. A bi-weekly off-road MTB race series that concludes in August. Race once, race many. It's up to you! St.Catharines. Wednesdays, 6:30 Start. Great singletrack. Good for kids and adults. 12 Mile Creek Valley, St.Catharines, ON. 905-682-1454, info@libertybicycles.com, www.libertybicycles.com
21-August 27 (Wed-Wed) Trek Wednesday Night Series. This is a points series for 15 weeks with prizes every Wednesday night. Choose from six different race courses.Ideal for families and riders who want try racing for the first time. Hardwood Ski & Bike, Oro Medonte, ON. 705-487-3775, info@hardwoodhills.ca, www.hardwoodhills.ca
August 9-10 (Sat-Sun) Hardwood Hills Beginner/Intermediate MTB skills camp. Want to take your mountain bike skills to the next level? Join Sacred Rides, Canada's #1 mountain bike tour operator, for this fun-filled instructional weekend. For beginner and intermediate riders. Hardwood Ski and Bike, barrie, ON. 888-423-7849, ride@sacredrides.com, http://www.sacredrides.com
10 (Sun) Plastiglas Ontario Cup #6. Buckwallo, Gravenhurst, ON. 905.852.0381, info@chicoracing.com, www.chicoracing.com
16 (Sat) Fly Gurlz Mountain Bike Camp. Womens only learn to mountain bike clinics for all ages and ability levels. Skill building in the morning & group rides in the afternoon. Yummy lunch and loot bag included. Blue Mountain, Collingwood, ON. www.flygurlz.com
16 (Sat) J & J 8 Hour Mountain Bike Classic. 4th Annual 8 Hour Mountain Bike Race. Entries open to solo riders and teams of 2 or 4. Challenging 12km loop!!!. Kingston, ON. www.jjcycle.com
16 (Sat) J&J Cycle 8 Hour Mountain Bike Classic. The race revolves around a massive relay race-course, where teams of up to 4 people, or solo riders, compete to ride as many laps as possible in 8 hours. Visit www.jjcycle.com for details. Kingston, ON. jjcycle@jjcycle.com, www.jjcycle.com
16 (Sat) Mountainview 9-Hour Relay. Quickly becoming one of the Ontario racing circuits best kept secrests. The 9 hour relay is an hour longer than most other relay events, but that isnt the only twist. Riders take turns doing laps, but also compete in mini bonus events throughout the day to earn time bonuses toward the main event. Unique prizes, giant cheques and a fun low-key atmosphere should make this one of the most memorable events of the season. Mountainview Ski Centre, ON. www.mountainviewmidland.com
16-17 (Sat-Sun) Co-Ed Mountain Bike Skills Camp @ Hardwood Hills. Learn to ride like a pro & take your skills to the next level at our co-ed weekend skills camp. With professional, friendly coaches, including accommodation, meals, and lots of one-on-one attention!. Hardwood Hills, ON, Barrie, ON. 1-888-423-7849, ride@sacredrides.com, www.sacredrides.com
Cycling (Road) April 1-September 30 (Tue) Midweek Series. Level 1 Midweek Race starts at 6:45 p.m. Designed for males and females, youth and adults with beginner to intermediate level road racing experience. Level 2 Midweek Race starts at 7:15 p.m. Designed fmales and females, youth and adults with significant to advanced level of road racing experience. Very fast. Not for the beginner. Tahoe Blvd & Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga, ON. www.midweekclub.ca
7-September 29 (Mon) Learn-to-Race Weekly Program. Level 1 program starts at 6:45 p.m. Designed for males and females, youth (aged 11+) and adults with little or no road racing experience. Level 2 program starts at 7:15 p.m. Designed for males and females, youth (aged 11+), and adults with some road racing experience. Tahoe Blvd & Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga, ON. www.midweekclub.ca
10-September 11 (Thu) Ciocciaro Can-Am Road Challenge Series. Thursday Night Series: 16 events 12 Road Races 4 ITT. Windsor, ON. www.ontariocycling.org
15-September 30 (Tue) Seenite Sports Criterium Series. Mid week training criterium held on a traffic controled 1 km flat rectangle. A and B-groups on alternate weeks. No results are listed, no prizes are awarded. This is a low key training event to primarily practice corners in a safe environment. NRC - Blair Road Campus, Ottawa, ON. rknight@seenite.org, www.seenite.org
August 9 (Sat) Wasaga Beach Personal Best Ride and Twilight Criterium. 30 and 60K timed personal best ride; perfect for sportif and recreational cyclists. Twilight races under the lights for Sport, Youth and Elite categories. Excellent prize package. Wasaga Beach, ON. www.midweekclub.ca
10 (Sun) Brampton Cycling Club Criterion (tent.). Brampton, ON. www.ontariocycling.org
11-15 (Mon-Fri) Women's Cycling Tour of Manitoulin Island. Pedal between 40-60 km a day. Explore the best of Manitoulin's shores, parks, quaint towns, First Nations. Cycle by day; enjoy comfy cottage or resort all meals by nite. Manitoulin Island, Sudbury, ON. 1-888-WWE-1222, beth@wildwomenexp.com, www.wildwomenexp.com
16 (Sat) Pro-Racing Peterborough Road Race (tent.). Douro, ON. www.ontariocycling.org
16-17 (Sat-Sun) Peterborough Road Race & Time Trial. This is a great chance for cyclists of all ages and abilities to try racing.
The Time Trial on Sunday the 17th is a great place to start racing. Ages 7-99 are welcome at the Time Trial (TT). The Road Race (RR) held on Saturday August 16th is a mass start race where bike handling is important. Check http://www.prorace.ca/ITT-RR.html for more details including maps of the course with profiles etc. Peterborough, ON. 705-745-9133, scott@wildrock.net, www.prorace.ca
Cycling (Tours/Recreational) May 19-September 1 (Mon, Thu, Sun) Ride On Bike Programs at Wye Marsh. Bike programs for families(Sundays),seniors(Thursdays), and advanced(Mondays). Don’t own a bike? No problem! Bikes and helmets provided through a grant from Active 2010, Communities in Action Fund. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
August 9-10 (Sat-Sun) Rona MS Bike Tour - Ottawa to Kemptville. Ottawa to Kemptville, ON. www.msbiketours.com
14-17 (Thu-Sun) Tour for Kids. Ride somewhere meaningful! All inclusive, fully supported cycling adventure for adults. Two and four day options. Starts in Mississauga, ON. (905) 271-6203, contact@tourforkids.com, www.tourforkids.com
16-17 (Sat-Sun) Rona MS Bike Tour - Brampton to Waterloo. Brampton -Waterloo, ON. www.msbiketours.com
16-17 (Sat-Sun) RONA MS Bike Tour: Brampton to Waterloo. From the novice cyclist to the experienced rider, participants of all levels enjoy the RONA MS Bike Tours! Experience the challenge and reward of completing this two-day tour while helping to end MS. Brampton, ON. 1-800-268-7582 x 3038, eliza.kelly@mssociety.ca, www.msbiketours.com
Dragonboat August 16 (Sat) London Dragon Boat Race Festival. 16th annual in support of Children's Hospital of Western Ontario. Fanshawe Conservation Area, London, ON. raceinfo@dragonboatlondon.ca, www.dragonboatlondon.ca
Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars August 4-9 (Mon-Sat) IV Canadian Transplant Games. A national celebration of life through sport for transplant recipients in 14 sports. These National Games will attract over 500 athletes from Canada and the USA. University of Windsor, Windsor, ON. 888-519-3333 ext 6717, csouthward@city.windsor.on.ca, www.ctawindsor.org
8-10 (Fri-Sun) Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games. August 8-10,2008. Interactive Family Celebration Of Scottish Culture Featuring Friday night Tattoo,Pipebands,Highland Dancing,McKiddies Centre,Heavy Events,Celtic Music,Heritage Tent & Celtic Vendors. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, Fergus, ON. 519-787-0099, info@fergusscottishfestival.com, www.fergusscottishfestival.com
10 (Sun) Hindu Heritage Festival. A celebration of Hindu Culture, presented b the Hindu Federation. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, ON. 416-736-1733, bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca, www.blackcreek.ca
16 (Sat) Can-Fit-Pro Consumer Fitness & Wellness Show. Be inspired by Kathy Smith Take part in the World’s Largest Indoor Cycling Class(August 14) Participate in the World’s Largest Pilates Class (August 16) Attend amazing lectures and activities. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON. 416 493 3515, conferences@canfitpro.com, www.canfitpro.com
16 (Sat) Renewable Energy Seminar at Wye Marsh. Interested in renewable energy for your home, cottage, farm, or small business? Hear presentations on small scale solar, wind power generation, geothermal systems, and ways to integrate them. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. 705 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
Fitness / Health June 2-August 29 (Mon, Sun, Wed, Fri) Bootcamp 2008. This program combines interval training, ply metrics, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning and static and dynamic stretching techniques that will have you seeing results quickly. www.bootcamp2008.ca. Sir Winston Churchill Park, Toronto, ON. 647.228.2217, trevoro@rogers.com, www.bootcamp2008.ca
August 14-17 (Thu-Sun) Can-Fit-Pro International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show. Trade show is open for one day to the public. Tickets available online. Toronto, ON. http://www.canfitpro.com/toronto2008/pro/tradeshow.asp
Golf August 13 (Wed) Boomer Network Summer Golf Clinic. Whether you are new to the game of golf or simply want a refresher; join your fellow Baby Boomers for a fun group lesson!
6:30-8 PM
Fee $40.00 with online registration Phone # 905-586-4321. Brampton Civic Golf Range, 745 Bovaird Dr.W, Brampton, ON. 905-586-4321, info@theboomernet.com, www.theboomernet.com
17 (Sun) Voyageurs Ski Club Annual Golf Tournament. Join the Voyageurs for their annual golf tournament. Being held at Erin Height Golf Club. Cost $50 include 9-holes best ball, steak or chicken dinner and prizes. Proceeds go to Track 3. Erin Heights Golf Club, Erin, ON. 647-224-0360, jmrpos@rogers.com, www.voyageurs.com
Hiking January 19-December 27 (Sat-Sun) Bruce Trail and others Bus, Car and Urban Hikes. The "Public is Invited" Bus, Car and Urban Hikes. Hikes are free. Bus fare $20 for most hikes. All are listed on club website home page. Read General Info Link for more info. The Bruce Trail near Toronto, Greater Toronto, ON. 416-763-9061, information@torontobrucetrailclub.org, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
May 1-October 31 (Thu-Fri) KEEN Boots On The Bruce. PLAY in the Outdoors: Hike the Bruce Trail. CREATE in the Outdoors: Upload photos to WIN FREE GEAR. CARE for the Outdoors: For every hike you do, KEEN will donate $5 to The Bruce Trail conservancy. Bruce Trail, GTA, ON. marketing@keencanada.ca, www.keencanada.ca
July 18-August 31 (Sat-Sun) Car Hikes to The Bruce Trail and others. Join us for a Car Hike to the Bruce Trail. Meet at or near the trail with your own car. Be prepared to take part in a car shuttle. Hikes are free. A donation to the Niagara Escarpment fund is welcome. Bruce Trail, Toronto, ON. 416-763-9061, information@torontobrucetrailclub.org, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
18-August 31 (, Sun) Toronto Urban Hikes. Discover Toronto city trails on a Toronto Urban Hike. Meet at convenient subway stations. Toronto Urban Hikes, Toronto, ON. 416-763-9061, information@torontobrucetrailclub.org, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
August 2-31 (Sat-Sun) Bus Hikes to The Bruce Trail and others. Join us for a Public is Invited bus hike to the Bruce Trail and others. Meet the bus outside York Mills, Islington subway stations or Clarence Square on Spadina at King. Free parking nearby. Bruce Trail Bus Hikes, Toronto, ON. 416-763-9061, information@torontobrucetrailclub.org, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org
12 (Tue) Perseids Meteor Shower Night Hike. The Perseid Meteor Shower is the most reliable annual meteor shower, and still very spectacular as they create 50–150 meteors an hour on average, and increasing at times as high as 400–1000 an hour. The LUNA Project, St. George, ON. 866 415 5862, info@lunaticadventures.com, www.LUNAProject.ca
Martial Arts August 10 (Sun) Toronto Singles Intro to Thai Boxing. Join Meet Market Adventures for a fun and interactive afternoon of Thai Boxing. You will learn how to Punch, use Elbows, Knees and Kick some butt Thai Style. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Orienteering August 13 (Wed) Training run through High Park. Run up & down the hills & off trail. Visit all of the preset controls as fast as possible. Long,Med&Short Course. Toronto Orienteering Club.Cost $4, FREE if you join the club. Registration at 6:15pm. High Park, Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
20 (Wed) Training run through Taylor Creek Park. Run up & down the hills & off trail to visit as many preset control locations as you can in an hour. Toronto Orienteering Club. Cost $4, FREE if you join the club. Registration at 6:15pm. Taylor Creek Park, Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
Other August 8 (Fri) Toronto Singles Tennis Clinic. oin Meet Market Adventures and other single tennis enthusiasts for an evening of Tennis Lessons and Tips from the certified Tennis Pros. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
18-24 (Mon-Sun) Computation Computer Recycling Event. From August 18th – 24th, the general public is invited to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling at Computation, located at 280 Jane Street. You may drop off equipment from 10:00am until 7:00pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am until 6:00pm on weekends! The event is free, with the exception of a $10 recycling fee for monitors and $5 recycling fee for PCs (all other equipment is free). All information present on systems will be securely destroyed. All equipment is diverted from landfill and processed locally. Call 416.629.5667 or go to www.computation.to for more info. Toronto, ON. 416-629-5667, recycle@computation.to, www.computation.to
Outdoors July 3-August 28 (Thu) Thursday Nights Astronomy In July & Aug. Every Thurs in Jul & Aug, Evening includes orientation into astronomy & learning how to read star maps & to star hop. Includes observing through binoculars and the parks 8" Dobosnian Telescope. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com
3-August 28 (Thu) Thursday Nights Astronomy in July & August. Includes an orientation into astronomy,planets, northern lights & solar systems,instructions on the use of a planisphere,how to star hop & viewing with binoculars & the Parks 8" Dobsonian Telescope. Gordon's Park, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com/calendar
6-August 24 (Sun) Walk A Fossil Reef Sunday Afternoons in July & Aug. Every Sun in July & Aug, join a palaeontologist for an educational Walk on a Fossil Reef at Gordon's Park. The park is locatd on a drumlin & is featured stop in the U of W book "Manitouin Rocks". Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com
6-August 24 (Sun) "Walk A Fossil Reef" Sunday Aft in July & Aug. See invertebrate corals,rugose,stromatoporoids, bryozoans, & echinoderms, molluscs,brachiopods, echinoderms etc on the fossil reef in the park. Featured stop in the U of W book "Manitoulin Rocks”. Gordon's Park, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com/calendar
August 8-9 (Fri-Sat) Astronomy Public Observing & Laser Guided Sky Tours. Public Observing sessions held in the dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park with laser guided sky tours, and viewing through binoculars & telescopes. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com
8-12 (Fri-Tue) Manitoulin Star Party. Camp & stargaze in the dark sky sanctuary, 360 degree viewing, no light pollution, Guest Speakers, Welcome Reception, Public Observing Sessions, Laser Sky Tours,Q & A Forum, BBQ Turkey Pot Luck Supper. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com
12 (Tue) Tuesdays on the trail- Life in a Stream. Spend a fun evening outside with friends, family and neighbours. Enjoy a guided walk along the Malton Greenway Trail and see what many critters live below the moving waters of mimico. Walks are for all ages and are Free! meet at Malton Community Centre lobby to register call 905-615-4640 ext. 2513. Malton Community Centre (Lobby), Malton, ON. 905-615-4640, maltonstewardship@trca.on.ca, www.trca.on.ca
18-20 (Mon-Wed) Haliburton Rocks!. Explore the rich minerals deposits and unique geological features of the Haliburton Area on this outdoor Adventure. Package includes other "rock" attractions like a concert and hot stone massage. Haliburton, ON. 1-705-754-3436, info@yoursoutdoors.ca, www.yoursoutdoors.ca
Paddling May 1-October 19 (Mon-Sun) Intro to Canoeing and Skills Coaching Clinics. Half ($60.00/pers) or Full Day (100.00/pers)- info, safety, skills, customized for tandem/solo paddling. No experience necessary. Avail by request - several locations. ORCKA certified instructor. several Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
1-October 19 (Mon-Fri) Intro to Kayaking and Skills Coaching Clinics. Half $60/pers or Full Day $100/pers - info, safety, skills, including basic rescues. No experience necessary. ORCKA certified instructor. Avail by request, weekdays, location choice, pls contact. several Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
1-October 19 (Mon-Fri) Kayak Rescues & Rolling Clinics. Scenario-based assisted/self-rescues, including the Eskimo roll. Prerequisite: Flatwater Kayaking Certification. ORCKA certified instructor, $110.00/pers. Avail by request, weekdays, pls contact. several Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
1-October 19 (Sat-Sun) ORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1 Certification. Practical 2 day course - safety, skills, assisted/self-rescues, maps, routes, more. Prerequisite: Flatwater Kayaking Certification. ORCKA badge/card, $260.00/person. Avail by request, pls contact. various Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville/Kingston, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
1-October 19 (Mon-Sun) ORCKA Flatwater Canoeing Tandem Certification (A, B, C). Practical 10 hr tandem course - safety, rescues, equipment, environment. No experience necessary. ORCKA badge/card, $250.00/pers, Solo D avail for $100.00/pers more. Avail by request, pls contact. various Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville/Kingston, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
1-October 19 (Sat-Sun) ORCKA Flatwater Kayaking Certification. Practical 8 hr course - skills, safety/rescues (1 on 1 with instructor), equipment, and more. No experience necessary, ORCKA badge/card, $140.00/pers. Avail by request, weekends - pls contact. various Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville/Kingston, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
17-October 26 (Sat-Sun) Early Morning and Twilight Canoe Ecotours. One of our qualified and knowledgeable naturalists will lead you on a three hour canoe experience that will take you deep into the most inaccessible areas of the 3000 acre Wye Marsh. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
August 1-27 (Fri-Wed) Allan Water River to Rail Leadership Program. This fabulous 27-day whitewater canoeing leadership course takes place on the remote Allan Water River in the North-western Ontario. For ages 16-18. High School Credit available. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
1-30 (Fri-Sat) Harricanaw River Voyage Extreme. Here’s your opportunity to capitalize on that desire and take the trip of a lifetime on one of the most exhilarating whitewater rivers in the James Bay watershed – the Harricanaw. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
2-8 (Sat-Fri) French River Classic for Women. Women are invited to participate in our classic course designed for women by women on the classic French River trade route, one of Ontario’s most spectacular regions. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
3-23 (Sun-Sat) Algonquin Interior-Lakes Adventure. Travel by paddle and portage, explore the interior of world-renowned Algonquin Provincial Park - a vast landscape of maple hills, rocky ridges, spruce bogs, and thousands of lakes, ponds, and streams. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
3-23 (Sun-Sat) Mississagi River Adventure. Join a group of like-minded explorers on this wonderful journey through the Mississagi River on this new 21-day flatwater canoeing course for ages 15-16. High School Credit available. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
4-24 (Mon-Sun) Coulonge to Noir Crossover Route. A new 21-day whitewater canoeing course for ages 17-18. On this course, you’ll get the best whitewater rapids on two separate rivers. High School Credit available. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
4-24 (Mon-Sun) Kipawa to Dumoine Whitewater Expedition. A great expedition to learn some new skills, meet some new friends, and take home some wonderful memories, on this 21-day whitewater canoeing course for ages 15-16. High School Credit available. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
4-24 (Mon-Sun) Superior Land & Lake Multi-Expedition. This 21-day course offers 15 and 16-year-olds a wilderness adventure that is second to none. Hike and paddle in a region where the scenery is breathtaking and the wildlife abundant. Sault Ste. Marie, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
6-22 (Wed-Fri) Connecting with Courage for Girls. A 17-day course designed for girls aged 14, going into Grade 9. This course can provide an opportunity to discover new confidence, self-esteem and amazing strengths and capabilities. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
6-22 (Wed-Fri) Passage in Temagami Canoe Trip for Boys. A 17-day course designed for boys aged 14, going into Grade 9. This course can provide an opportunity to discover new confidence, self-esteem and amazing strengths and capabilities. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
8-11 (Fri-Mon) Women and Girls Canoe Trip to Killarney Park. Have a fabulous, fully outfiited, guided canoe adventure with the budding wild girl in your life! Fab aunties, cool grannies, rockin mums welcome!. Killarney Park, Sudbury, ON. 1-888-WWE-1222, beth@wildwomenexp.com, www.wildwomenexp.com
10 (Sun) Canoeing to Toronto Island. Join our group to explore Toronto Islands Archipelago - quiet lagoons, bird sanctuaries,meet people. We paddle on historic voyageur canoe every Sun.12pm,$25/3hr. eugenia@canoetoronto.com 647.448.6985. Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre, Toronto, ON. 647.448.6985, eugenia@canoetoronto.com, www.canoetoronto.com
11-15 (Mon-Fri) All-Women Canoe Trip to Temagami. Enjoy fablous fun company and explore a pristine paddler's paradise, with sparkling waters. Wild Women Expeditions, Sudbury, ON. 1-888-WWE-1222, beth@wildwomenexp.com, www.wildwomenexp.com
12 (Tue) FREE Paddle Night in Parry Sound! The Squall Goes To Town. See you at Sail Parry Sound’s dock from 6:30 – 8:30pm EVERY TUESDAY evening in July and August for free test paddling of the latest in canoes and kayaks. Donations go to Sail Parry Sound youth courses. Sail Parry Sound Dock, Parry Sound, ON. 705-342-5324, info@whitesquall.com, http://www.whitesquall.com/day_programs.php
12 (Tue) Perseids Meteor Shower Night and Paddle down the Grand River. The Perseid Meteor Shower is the most reliable annual meteor shower, and still very spectacular as they create 50–150 meteors an hour on average, and increasing at times as high as 400 – 1000 an hour. The Grand River, Paris, ON. 866 415 5862, info@lunaticadventures.com, www.LUNAProject.ca
16 (Sat) Canowe the Clyde for Cancer. A 5-kilometre course suitable for families along the Clyde River. Registration fee is $10.00 and pre-registration is required. Contact the Canadian Cancer Society Centre in Perth at 613-267-1058. Clyde River, Lanark, ON. 613-267-1058, www.lanarkhighlands.ca
16 (Sat) noe the Clyde for Cancer (Kayaks Too). A fudraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.Paddlers gather pledges for each kilometer paddled. $10.00 entrance fee. Last year we raised nearly $4,500.00 with 60 paddlers and 55 boats.Calm water. Clyde River, Lanark Village, ON. riversedgebandb@aol.com.
17-23 (Sun-Sat) Explore and Renew Canoeing for Adults in Transition. Spend seven days away in the wilderness with a small group of adults seeking reflection and renewal, paddling the lakes and waterways of beautiful Northern Ontario. Ages 30+. Burks' Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
19 (Tue) FREE Paddle Night in Parry Sound! The Squall Goes To Town. See you at Sail Parry Sound’s dock from 6:30 – 8:30pm EVERY TUESDAY evening in July and August for free test paddling of the latest in canoes and kayaks. Donations go to Sail Parry Sound youth courses. Sail Parry Sound Dock, Parry Sound, ON. 705-342-5324, info@whitesquall.com, http://www.whitesquall.com/day_programs.php
Rowing April 26-August 31 (, Sun) Learn to Row. Get out on the water this summer – Learn to Row. Find out what it takes - prepare to cheer the Canadian crews in the Beijing Olympics. Month-long sessions run twice a week all Spring/Summer. Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, ON. 416-532-2803, ltr@argonautrowingclub.com, www.argonautrowingclub.com
Running (Cross Country) August 16-22 (Sat-Fri) MOOSE: Marathon of Ontatio Summer Edition. The Marathon of Ontario is the longest six day footrace in the world. The 302km course follows the Bruce Trail from Tobermory to Blue Mountain Resort. It is the Ultimate Running Adventure. Bruce Peninsula, Tobermory to Blue Mountain, ON. hello@runthemoose.com, www.runthemoose.com
Running / Walking July 22-26 (Sun) Georgetown Runners weekly club run. Weekly run in the countryside around Georgetown, Ontario. We meet 8:00 am at Atlantis Athletics, corner of Mountainview Road and Guelph Street. Various groups run different paces for 45-90 minutes. Atlantis Athletics, Georgetown, ON. 905-702-1162, jbaidacoff@cogeco.ca, www.georgetownrunners.ca
September 1-1 (Thu, Sun) The Runner's Shop Group Run. Thursday nights at 6:15 p.m., Sunday at 9:15 a.m. The Runner's Shop, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. www.therunnersshop.com
January 26-December 27 (Sat) Christian Runners.Org. A Christian Faith Based Running Group.We meet Saturdays in Sunny Brook Park at Eglinton & Leslie. We meet at the first parking lot to the right off of the Leslie St. entrance. Sunny Brook Park, Toronto, ON. 416 892 8124, laurab@christianrunners.org, www.toronto-christianrunners.org
April 25-August 29 (Fri) Pivot Runner's Clinic. Every other Friday. Injury Assessment & Video Gait Analysis. Detailed 60 minute assessment by Sport Medicine Physician, Chiropractor & Pedorthist.Active Release Technique (A.R.T) treatment. Video gait analysis by Certified Pedorthist. A copy of your running video to keep on DVD. Fee - $100.00, Physicians Fee covered by OHIP. Pivot Sport Medicine and Orthopaedics, 2288 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. http://pivotsmo.com/
May 1-April 30 (Tue, Thu) XSNRG Running Club. XSNRG Running Club is a running club that welcomes and encourages runners of all levels and ablilities to come out and run. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening @ 6:30 pm sharp the club leaves as a group for a warmup jog to a different weekly workout run. Rain or shine! Workouts are organized and led by club coaches and consist of running intervals and will vary weekly from hills to speed. Stretches, warmups and cool downs start and finish every workout. From October to April we meet on Tuesdays in Leaside High School and on Thursdays in the Kingsway Running Room. From May to Sept, on Tuesdays our run club meets in the park at Sunnybrook Park (entrance of the park Lesilie and Eglinton), in the parking lot above the horse stables. On Thursdays, we meet in the parking lot at Etienne Brule Park near Old Mill and Bloor. Annual memembership dues are $40.00. Membership year runs from May until the following April. Check us out at www.xsnrg.org. Leaside High School, Toronto, ON. 647-998-9644, yoga76@gmail.com, www.xsnrg.org
June 9-August 30 (Sat) Christian Runners.Org. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Sunny Brook Park on Saturdays. First parking lot to the right off of the Leslie st. entrance. Intersection of Leslie & Eglinton. Group runs vary in distance. Sunny Brook Park, Toronto, ON. 416 892 8124, laurab@christianrunners.org, www.toronto-christianrunners.org
10-August 26 (Tue) Toronto Penguins Running Club group run. Join the Toronto Penguins for our weekly Tuesday night group run at 7 p.m. at Taylor Creek Park (Dawes Road parking lot). All are welcome!. Taylor Creek Park, Toronto, ON. pwc4toronto@yahoo.com, www.pathcom.com/~ggabriel
12-October 30 (Thu, Sun) The Runners Shop Marathon Running Clinic. Training for the Waterfront/Toronto/Chicago/New York Marathon. Thursdays 6:30 pm and Sundays 8:30 am. Individualized programs for novice through advanced. $100.00+gst. The Runners Shop, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. 416-923-9702, info@therunnersshop.com, www.therunnersshop.com
12-October 30 (Thu, Sun) The Runners Shop Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K Running Clinic. Whether you are training for your first or your fastest we've got a plan to ge you there. Get an individualized program and make the most of your training. $100.00+GST. The Runners Shop, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. 416-923-9702, info@therunnersshop.com, www.therunnersshop.com
July 22-December 23 (Tue) Toronto Penguins Running Club group run. Join the Toronto Penguins Running Club for our weekly Tuesday night group run. All abilities and ages welcome. Membership is free!. East York, ON. pwc4toronto@yahoo.com, www.pathcom.com/~ggabriel
26-September 27 (Sat) Christian Runners.Org. A Christian faith based running group meeting Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. first parking lot to the right off of the Leslie st. entrance. Leslie and Eglinton Ave. Group runs varry. Everyone welcome!. Sunny Brook Park, Toronto, ON. 416 892 8124, laurab@christianrunners.org, www.toronto-christianrunners.org
August 9 (Sat) 10th Beamsville Bench 5K. 5k, 1k and 2 person Relay. EastDell Estates Winery , Locust Lane, Beamsville, ON. (905) 562-8669, instride@primus.ca, http://www.instride.ca
9 (Sat) Beamsville Bench 5k. 5th race of the subaru Series. EastDell Estates Winery, Beamsville, ON. 905-562-8669, instride@primus.ca, www.instride.ca
9 (Sat) Colleen Lantz Memorial Run 4 Youth. Neustadt, ON. http://www.run4youth.ca/
9 (Sat) Flying Chicken Run. 5K run/walk, 10K run. Niagara On the Lake, ON. www.runningroom.com
9 (Sat) The Benchberry 5K and 1K. Beamsville, ON. http://www.instride.ca/
10 (Sun) Fergus Highland Games 10K. Fergus, ON. http://www.guelphvictors.ca/series
10 (Sun) Great Raisin River Footrace. 11K, 5K. Williamstown, ON. www.runningroom.com
10 (Sun) Horse Power Run/Walk for SARI. A non-competitive, pledge driven event featuring 10K run//5K run/walk//2.5K following the Thames river on city path system. Pledge forms on our website. Great draw prizes and family fun. Green Way Park, London, ON. 519-666-1123, office@sari.ca, www.sari.ca
10 (Sun) Timmins Golden Trails Half Marathon Festival. 2K, 5K, Half Marathon. Timmins, ON. www.runningroom.com
10-17 (Sun-Sun) Waterloo 160K ENDURrun. The "Tour de France" of running. Waterloo, ON. www.runwaterloo.com
15 (Fri) Rach the Beach. 2.5K, 5K. London, ON. www.runningroom.com
15 (Fri) Reach the Beach. 2.5K, 5K. Port Stanley, ON. www.runningroom.com
16 (Sat) A Midsummer Night's Run. A poetic 15k or 30k run along Toronto’s eastern beaches and a 15k moonlight walk. The early evening ambience transforms into a nighttime sojourn. Weekly draws from now until Race Day! Register now!. Start/ Finish @ McLeary Park. Eastern Beaches, Toronto, ON. info@amidsummernightsrun.ca, www.amidsummernightsrun.ca
16 (Sat) CarrotFast 5K Run/Walk. Bradford, ON. www.runningroom.com
16 (Sat) Toronto Island 5k and 10K. Single loop from Hanlan's Point to the east end of the Island and back. Enjoy the scenic waterfront of Lake Ontario!. Toronto Island Park, Toronto, ON. www.multisportcanada.com
17 (Sun) BROCKVILLE DOWNTOWN 5 KM RUN. A beautiful summer run in downtown Brockville, in the heart of the Thousand Islands. This 5 km takes you through residential, downtown, and beautiful parklands. BLOCK HOUSE ISLAND, Brockville, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca
17 (Sun) Dundas Cactus Race - CANCELLED. Due to construction in the park. Will be returning in 2009. Dundas Driving Park, Hamitlon, ON. 905 639 8053, vrpro@sympatico.ca, vrpro.ca
17 (Sun) Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Tune-up Run. Distances – Marathon & walk: 14k. Distances – Advanced Marathon: 16k. Distances – Half Marathon: 8K (program starts June 18 – but come out if doing maintenance runs).
Schedule for each run: 8:00-8:30am – Running Room staff open store – runners & walkers welcome to browse or try on adidas shoes (and go for a run in them). 8:20am – Intro & brief talk ...with a brief welcome by the Waterfront staff and a very brief talk by staff or a guest about specific topics (see schedule). 8:29am - CRS/Waterfront staff announce winners of prizes (eligible when you show up and we take your name). 8:30am - Group Runs & Walks. After run & walk – come back into the Running Room for water & Gatorade AND to try on adidas shoes – an adidas rep will be there to help you select the right shoe and you can take them for a spin. Whitby Running Room (80 Thickson Road South), Whitby, ON. http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/tuneupruns.htm#c
17 (Sun) Tomato Run. Leamington, ON. Register at: http://www.onlineregistrations.ca/upcoming.htm
Sport & Social August 16 (Sat) Grand Slam! Co-ed Softball Tournament. Co-ed Softball Tournament. Minimum of 3 men and 3 women on the field at a time, 9 Fielders. 1 umpire per game. Guaranteed 3 Games (possibly more!). Prizes for tournament Champions. Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto, ON. 416 781 4263, andrew@tcssc.com, www.tcssc.com
Surf / Sail / Wake / Ski August 9-10 (Sat-Sun) Billabong Sisterhood Sessions 2. These specialty all ages weekends were designed to get girls of all levels, including beginners out on the water and enjoying the sports of Wakeboarding, Wakeskating and Wakesurfing. Basecamp, Muskoka, ON. 416-807-3853, info@thebasecamp.ca, http://www.thebasecamp.ca
9-10 (Sat-Sun) Rock the Wake Festival. Haliburtons largest event of the summer "Rock the Wake" returns with bands, bikinis, boarding and motocross demonstrations. Haliburton, ON. www.rockthewake.com
Swimming July 18-August 20 (Wed, Fri) Triathlete Swim Training. 7-8 AM Swim training with Triathlete foucs. Small group so there are drills and focused swimming for stroke improvement. John Innes Pool - Queen/Sherbourne, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, oannes@oannesswims.com, www.oannesswims.com
21-August 22 (Mon, Wed, Fri) Open Water Swim Training. 5 weeks of Open Water Swimming @ Cherry Beach Toronto. Sighting, blind swimming, stroke count, pacing, working the buoy, water/land starts, sprints & water conditions experience. Cherry Beach, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, oannes@oannesswims.com, www.oannesswims.com
Team Sports August 8-10 (Fri-Sun) Slo-Pitch Ontario Provincial Championships. Weekend #1 of the Provincial Slo-Pitch Championships. Teams qualify through league or local tournaments throughout the summer. Check the website for which divisions are competing this weekend. Slo-Pitch City & Southwest Optimist Slo-Pitch Complexes, London Area, ON. 905-646-7773, provincials@slopitch.info, www.slopitch.org
15-17 (Fri-Sun) Slo-Pitch Ontario Provincial Championships. Weekend #2 of the Provincial Slo-Pitch Championships. Teams qualify through league or local tournaments throughout the summer. Check the website for which divisions are competing this weekend. Slo-Pitch City & Southwest Optimist Slo-Pitch Complexes, London Area, ON. 905-646-7773, provincials@slopitch.info, www.slopitch.org
Trail / Ultra Running August 9 (Sat) 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, Mono, ON. http://www.5peaks.com
9-10 (Sat-Sun) Dirty Girls 6/12/24 Hour Trail Races. Mansfield Outdoor Centre, Mansfield, ON. www.dirtygirlsrun.com
9-10 (Sat-Sun) Dirty Girls Run. 6, 12 and 24 Hour Trail Race. Mansfield, ON. http://www.dirtyrunnerproductions.com/trail_race/index.html
10 (Sun) Borden Trail Series Race #3 - MP 10K (CANCELLED). This 10 km trail race in support of the Military Police Fund for Blind Children (MPFBC). 0900 hrs, 06 Aug 06, at the MP Academy located at 40 Leopard Loop, CFB Borden. The entry fee is $20.00. Canadian Forces Military Police Academy, Borden, ON. 705-424-6070, guymers@sympatico.ca.
10 (Sun) South Huron Trail Run. MacNaughton Morrison Section of the South Huron Trail, Exeter, ON. http://www.abca.on.ca/page.php?PageID=94
16-22 (Sat-Fri) The Moose Marathon of Ontario (Summer Edition). Stage one 50K, stage two 60K, stage three 38K. Tobermory to Blue Mountain, ON. richard@runthemoose.com, www.runthemoose.com
17 (Sun) Iroquoia 32 km Trail Test. Entries limited to 175 participants. Kilbride School, Killbride, ON. www.burlingtonrunners.com
Training Camps August 10-24 (Sun) Tri Training - Swim/trans/Cycle/trans/run. Swim, Transition, Cycle, Trans & Run all in 1 workout! 3 consecutive Sundays for about 2 hrs. Beginner & Intermediate levels only. Cherry Beach, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, info@oannesathletics.com, www.oannesathletics.com
Triathlon / Duathlon June 25-August 24 (Wed) Bytown Storm Sunset Series. Bytown Storm Triathlon Team Sunset Series
Sunset Series Time Trial June 25th & July 23 Sunset Series Short Tris July 9 & August 6 swim, bike, run events for all skill levels. YMCA Bonnenfant Outdoor Centre, Kanata, ON. 613-323-5255, bytowntriathlon@yahoo.ca, www.bytowntriathlon.com
August 9 (Sat) St. Joseph Island Triathlon, Duathlon & Kids of Steel Triathlon. On picturesque, St. Joseph Island, located 35 minutes east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario,the St. Joseph Island Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids of Steel Triathlon is a fun, competitive event for the family. Downtown Richards Landing, Richards Landing, St. Joseph Island, ON. 705-759-2467, race@stjosephislandtriathlon.com, www.stjosephislandtriathlon.com
9-10 (Sat-Sun) Windsor Triathlon Weekend. Windsor, ON. http://www.windsortriathlon.com/
10 (Sun) Barrie triathlon Duathlon & Kids of Steel. Community based Triathlon sanctioned by OAT, great family freindly venue, cheer on your athlete up to 8 times on course. Centenial Beach, Barrie, ON. barrietri.com
10 (Sun) Bracebridge Half IronDistance. HSBC Triathlon Series - Race #6 Ontario's Newest Half IronDistance Event 2000m Swim - 90km Bike - 21.1km Run. Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge, ON. (705) 719-4394, info@multisportcanada.com, www.hsbctriathlon.com
10 (Sun) Broken Man Triathlon. 2km swim, 11km run, 46km bike. Cape Croker Indian Reserve, ON. 1-519-534-0571, www.capecrokerpark.com
10 (Sun) The Broken Man Triathlon. A Unique Triathlon format that is without transitions featuring: A 2km swim @ 9:00am followed by an 11km run at 10:30am then finished with a very hilly 46km bike which begins at 12:00noon. Cape Croker Park, Wiarton, ON. 519-534-0571, reservations@capecrokerpark.com, www.capecrokerpark.com
15-17 (Fri-Sun) Tri-Adventure (While Fighting AIDS in Africa). Challenge yourself to a weekend of swimming (3k), canoeing (15k), and cycling (140k) while raising funds to fight AIDS in Africa. In 3 years we've raised $170,000 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation!. Toronto, ON. info@triforafrica.org, www.triforafrica.org
16 (Sat) 2008 Stanhope Firefighters Triathlon. Swim in beautiful Beech Lake, bike the picturesque North Shore Road and run an Algonquin Highlands Trail. Saturday, August 16, 2008. Stanhope Community Centre Registration desk opens at 7:15 AM. Sprint Triathlon (8:30 am), 750 m Swim, 20 KM Bike, 5 KM Run The most popular triathlon distance! Get Your Feet Wet (10:35 am), 375 m Swim, 10 KM Bike, 2.5 KM Run, Great choice for your first triathlon and recommended distance for ages 12 and up. Kid-Sized Triathlon (11:45 am), 100 m Swim, 3 KM Bike, 1 KM Run, For the younger ones (and those who just want to do a triathlon). To be guaranteed a spot, Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 8, 2007, 4:00 P.M. Stanhope Community Centre, Carnarvoran, ON. www.haliburtoncounty.ca
16 (Sat) Stanhope Triathlon. Stanhope, ON. http://www.stanhopefire.org/
16-17 (Sat-Sun) Cornwall Triathlon. Saturday events include a Duathlon and Triathlon of various distances for ages 15 & under. The Sunday events include Try-A-Tri, Sprint, Olympic and Sprint Relay dista |
