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Your Get Out There Report / East Edition June 26 – July 10, 2008
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The news this week. The Keen Boots on the Bruce program continues. Photograph yourself and your "boots" somewhere on the Bruce Trail this summer and Keen will donate $5 on your behalf to the Bruce Trail Association.Good for you and good for the trails! ______________ Save the date! There’s a new gal in town and her name is the Toronto Women’s Half Marathon and 5K! Brainchild of Corey Freedman, the inaugural event will take place in Sunnybrook Park on May 31, 2009. Ladies, start making your plans for this race NOW! Think chocolate stations instead of water stations, firefighter “manned” water stations, and massages on the course! The website is currently under construction and we’ll let you know when it is up and running. _________________________
IMBA Canada has a promotion on. Sign-up for a reduced rate membership ($30) and get a free IMBA shirt or pair of socks. Follow this link and enter the coupon code GetOutThere08. IMBA is a great organization to join and support - and we encourage you all to get out there and do your part to protec the trails we all enjoy. ______________
The Mitsubishi City Chase will be featured in a 9-part series on CBC beginning on June 30th at 8:30 p.m. Click here for scheduling details. ______________
Early Registration fee closes July 3rd for the Saucony RockstAR adventure race. Teams of 2 or 3 will compete in trekking, canoeing and mountain biking for up to 8 hours. Why RockstAR? So all the other pansy sports will know that this is the coolest event and that when you race in adventure racing you should be treated like a rockstar! Race features: Full service transition area, great music, post race party with delish dinner, guitar hero, prizing by Saucony - oh yah and an awesome adventure race. www.RaceTheRockstAR.com ______________
Moraine for Life Adventure Relay Race Report. The second annual Moraine for Life Adventure Relay crowned a new set of winners this year. Here's the post-race report. (Team 7 Systems celebrates their win)
An already hot day got hotter last Saturday (June 14th) as 22 teams tackled the 160km Moraine For Life Adventure Relay, supporting The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA).
Active weather hit the entire route the night before, with lingering effects setting the stage for race day. A demanding 8km paddle into headwinds and whitecaps on Rice Lake kicked off the challenging course. Downed trees, deep mud puddles, wet sand, hot sun, muggy air, poison ivy and good ol’ mosquitoes threw extra challenges at the racers as they continued along the Oak Ridges Trail by foot and bike.
Expectations were high in all categories. 17 teams vied for glory in the largest and most hotly contested Recreational Mixed (all ages) field. 2007 Elite challengers Team 7 Systems and mynextrace.com went head to head once again. The new Masters (55+) category saw ORTA’s Sand Spinners face The Millbrook Masters. In the Corporate category, Sanofi Pasteur’s team Run Like the Dengue clinched their win with no competition, but ran like there was. “The pre-race banter among the teams really set up the challenge we all faced, but the fun we also knew we would have”, commented ORTA Ridge Racers team member, Judith Reda.
Personal milestones also highlighted the event. One member of Team Points North marked her 70th birthday, while Team We Do It Outdoors’ captain awaited the birth of his 3rd child. Team 7 Systems featured the 2008 World Amateur Triathlon Champion.
Meet the teams by visiting www.moraineadventure.com and clicking on UPDATES.
As the race moved on, clear leaders emerged but the field never flagged while fresh racers took up the challenge to keep the momentum going strong.
Volunteer checkpoint staff also kept the racers’ spirits up while tracking official timings along the route. Adventure Relay participation tripled from 2007, and volunteer capacity needed to keep pace. ORTA members, friends and family answered the call. ORTA Executive Director, Harold Sellers, remarked “Our checkpoint volunteers were welcome sights as racers charged in giving their all. We owe so much of the day’s success to them.”
With the sun still high, race leaders hit the home stretch to ORTA’s headquarters in King City. Breaking the tape first was Toronto’s Team 7 Systems, shattering their 2007 finish with a 10 hour, 41 minute Overall and Elite win. ORTA’s very own Ridge Racers came home in 12 hours and 30 minutes for 2nd place Overall and the Recreational Mixed victory. The Millbrook Masters followed not long after in 13 hours and 1 minute, claiming 3rd place Overall and Masters glory.
As darkness enveloped the route, safety in numbers ruled over individual pace, as 4 teams set off together through Stage 13 towards Aurora’s Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area. "One of the most exhilarating moments was close to midnight. 4 little blue lights came weaving and bobbing through the bush and as many as 50 friends, teammates and volunteers cheered the cyclists in", noted the checkpoint’s captain, Peter Schaefer.
A vocal crowd of supporters at ORTA HQ grew by the hour as racers crossed the finish line until about 1am, greeted by a rousing celebration of a truly Olympic-worthy effort all around.
“The 2008 Relay was an enormous success in all respects, from raising awareness to raising needed funds for ORTA. But the most satisfaction comes from seeing the hundreds of racers and volunteers enjoying the challenge, the outdoors, the trail and working together so well”, Mr. Sellers commented.
With many teams declaring their return in 2009, ORTA looks ahead to the 3rd Annual Moraine For Life Adventure Relay.
The Moraine for Life Adventure Relay is designed to bring awareness to the moraine’s environmentally significant landscape. All proceeds will help the Oak Ridges Trail Association protect the Moraine's healthy habitat, ecosystem and heritage, extend the Oak Ridges Trail and encourage responsible land use. www.moraineadventure.com
Got news for the Report? Email it to us at info@getouttheremag.com. Reader photo winner. This week's photo was sent to us by Heather Law. Her two adorable kids Lauren and Owen got just a tad muddy at the annual MudRun at Claireville Conservation Area in Toronto. Send your photos to info@getouttheremag.com.
New issue is hot off the press! We take a look at Canada's weirdest and wildest outdoor festivals, review the season's best family camping gear and ponder that age old debate "canoe vs. kayak". Read our digital edition now.
Do you live in eastern Canada? If so, you’ll now be able to pick up copies of Get Out There Magazine (East Edition) in your area. Starting with our July issue, Get Out There will be made available at select locations across eastern Canada. Please visit and support the following retailers that will carry Get Out There:
Incline Sports, 295 Pleasant Street, Miramichi, New Brunswick Bike Works, 201 Union Street, Saint John, New Brunswick Radical Edge, 386 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick Jessome’s Source for Sport, 692 rue Victoria, Edmundston, New Brunswick Mike’s Bike Shop, 343 Champlain Street, Dieppe, New Brunswick Canary Cycles, 294 Water Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland Freeride Mountain Sports, 153 Water Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland Cycle Solutions, 35 West Street, Corner Brook, Newfoundland Lunenburg Bike Barn, 579 Blue Rocks Road, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Pictou County Cycle, 260 Westville Road, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Soles in Motion, 121 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Cyclesmith, 6112 Quinpool Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia Aerobics First, 6166 Quinpool Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia We’re Outside, 458 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Hub Cycle, 33 Inglis Place, Truro, Nova Scotia
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We’d also like to encourage our new eastern Canada readers to submit photos, events and story ideas for upcoming issues of Get Out There! Send your ideas to info@getouttheremag.com. We look forward to showcasing all that eastern Canada has to offer in upcoming issues!
Featured Distribution Location: Running Free, 520 Bryne Drive, Barrie, Ontario This summer popular Markham, Ontario-based retailer Running Free has expanded with a new store in Barrie. Located just off Highway 400 as you enter into Barrie, the new store is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The store features a wide range of running, triathlon and adventure racing gear and apparel, not to mention a unique shoe recycling program.
Featured Event: Best Fest, Saturday, July 12 at Buckwallow This news item courtesy of Mike Badyk. Thanks for alerting us to this important event Mike. Many of you in the Ontario MTB world know Jim Best. He races. He built bikes and did repairs at his home shop Best Bike Works. He wrenched at lots of events with his trailer as well. He is also an IMBA regional rep and has done lots of good work helping with trails. Besides that he's just a great person. Jim has been having some health problems. They are in fact serious. He has been diagnosed with MS. Lots of people know about this now but many don't. It seems that the type of medical assistance that Jim is seeking isn't covered by OHIP (diet advice, naturopathy) therefore there is quite the financial burden for Jim and his family. Jim's good friend Gord Wyatt, Jim's bike club - the MAMBO Kings, Buckwallow Cycling Centre, Cycle Solutions and Ecclestone Cycle are getting together for a ride to raise funds for Jim's treatments on Saturday July 12th at Buckwallow. Response has been so strong that it has morphed into what is being affectionately called "BEST FEST". There are rides between 10 and 1, food, music, pottery demos, draw prizes (see below) and probably more as well. Park entry is $8. The main part of the fundraising effort is a raffle. Tickets are $5.00 each and if you buy 5 tickets you get a 6th for free. Tickets are available at both Cycle Solutions stores (Beaches and Parliament), and also through Paypal (link available soon). Please contact bonner@sympatico.ca for more info about the raffle. Other raffle prizes will be added to the list by July 12th. Please note that you don't have to be at the event to win but we'd love to see you there to offer Jim as much encouragement as we possibly can. Ticket draws will be done at Buckwallow. You can also make a voluntary donation at Best Fest. Here's a partial list of the raffle prizes. 1st prize - 2007 Gary Fisher Tassajhara GS XC bike valued at $1300.00 2nd Prize - 2 tickets to Toronto F.C. soccer game (their 2008 season is sold out) 3rd - Syndicate signed jersey 4th - 5th Michelin XCR dry tires (2.6 x 2.0) 6th - 16th XT rear derailleurs (that's right...10 derailleurs) 17th - Cycle Solutions Jersey - 3/4 Length 18th - Cycle Solutions short sleeve jersey This is our chance to help out someone who has done so much for mountain biking in Ontario. Best Fest isn't affiliated with anything or anyone. Buckwallow Cycling Centre is located 4km north of Gravenhurst. Turn right from Hwy 11 North (Gravenhurst Parkway) onto Reay Road East near the KOA. For more info please contact Gord Wyatt at gwwyat@gmail.com
Featured July and August events. Get Out There is proud to be distributed at hundreds of races and events each year. In 2008 over 150,000 copies of the magazine will be included in race kits across the country. Please join us at these upcoming events:
Karmel Sakran Canada Day Race (July 1), Burlington, Ontario Canada Day 5K/1K (July 1), Barrie, Ontario Esso Rebecca Run for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (July 5), Newmarket, Ontario Creemore Vertical Challenge (July 5), Creemore, Ontario Joe’s Team Triathlon (July 5), Muskoka, Ontario Plastiglas Ontario Cup #5 (July 6), London, Ontario 5 Peaks Rattlesnake Point (July 12), Milton, Ontario Mitsubishi City Chase (July 12), Montreal, Quebec RockstAR Adventure Race (July 12), Bark Lake, Ontario Gravenhurst Triathlon (July 12-13), Gravenhurst, Ontario Nissan Toronto Ten-Miler & 5K (July 13), Toronto, Ontario Graham Beasley Triathlon (July 13), Carleton Place, Ontario Summer Night 5K (July 18), London, Ontario Mitsubishi City Chase (July 19), Ottawa, Ontario Logs Rocks and Steel Adventure Race (July 19), Haliburton, Ontario Fly Gurlz 8 Hour Relay (July 19), Bolton, Ontario B.I.G. Mardis Gras 5K Run and B.I.G. Mile (July 20), Burlington, Ontario Eaton Electrical Downtown Dash (July 24), Burlington, Ontario 5 Peaks Ark (July 26), Ottawa, Ontario Race the Phantom Adventure Race (July 26), northern New Brunswick Whitby 10K (July 26), Whitby, Ontario Ironman Newfoundland 70.3 (July 27), Corner Brook, Newfoundland Bala Falls Triathlon (July 27), Bala, Ontario National Capital Triathlon (August 2), Ottawa, Ontario Muskoka Rocks Road Race (August 3), Gravenhurst, Ontario 5 Peaks Mono Cliffs (August 9), near Orangeville, Ontario Beamsville Bench 5K (August 9), Beamsville, Ontario Angry Seagull Adventure Race (August 9-10), Paisley, Ontario Plastiglas Ontario Cup #6 (August 10), Gravenhurst, Ontario Bracebridge Triathlon (August 10), Bracebridge, Ontario Can Fit Pro Trade Show (August 13-17), Toronto, Ontario Toronto Island Triathlon (August 16-17), Toronto, Ontario Mitsubishi City Chase (August 16), Toronto, Ontario J&J 8 Hour (August 16), Kingston, Ontario Thousand Islands Triathlon (August 17), Brockville, Ontario Conquer the Canuck #3 (August 23), Milton, Ontario 24 Hours at Albion: Hot August Nights (August 23-24), Bolton, Ontario Cobourg Triathlon (August 23-24), Cobourg, Ontario Canadian Iron Triathlon (August 30), Ottawa, Ontario
Readers’ Choice Awards and Gear of the Decade Contest. Each year we ask our readers to tell us about the places, people and organizations that make active living in Canada so great. Our 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards survey is now available online. The winning organizations receive a special logo for use in their promotional materials and recognition in Get Out There Magazine. Complete the survey now.
There are two more chances to win a pair of Salomon XT Wings. We want to know what you think are the best gear and product innovations in the last decade. Email your answers to info@getouttheremag.com and be entered into the draw to win!
Submit your photos for our Gallery. Every issue we profile readers and what they are doing out there! Share your training and racing photos with us for a chance to be featured in the pages of Get Out There Magazine. Email info@getouttheremag.com.
GetOutThereMag.com gets a facelift. We are delighted to announce the launch of our new homepage at GetOutThereMag.com. The new user-friendly interface is designed to allow our readers to easily find what they’re looking for – event listings, access to Get Out There Magazine’s digital editions, news, contests or article archives. We invite you to check it out and let us know what you think.
Upcoming event calendar. Visit www.getouttheremag.com/searchevents.php for our complete daily updated calendar online. Submit your own events at http://www.getouttheremag.com/evententry.php
Calendars: Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario
Paddling June 29-July 5 (Sun-Sat) Newfoundland Premium Sea Kayaking. Join us on a world-class sea kayaking expedition in Newfoundland, on the Bay of Exploits. This spectacular location, with it's breathtaking natural beauty, is a paddler's dream. Gander, NL. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
Running / Walking July 1 (Tue) HBC Run for Canada. 10K run, 3K walk, 1K kids fun run. St. John's, NL. www.hbcrunforcanada.ca
27 (Sun) 81st annual Tely 10 Mile Road Race. 10 miler. St. John's, NL. www.runningroom.com
Triathlon / Duathlon July 27 (Sun) Newfoundland Ironman 70.3. The Second Newfoundland Ironman 70.3 with 50 qualifying slots to Clearwater World Championships. Beautiful scenic course, very safe, and outstanding hospitality that Newfoundlanders are known for. Pasadena Beach, Pasadena, NL. 709-640-0396, info@ironmannewfoundland.com, www.ironmannewfoundland.com
There are currently no events listed in our database for June 26th through July 31st in Prince Edward Island. Submit a P.E.I. event.
Cycling (Tours/Recreational) July 5-6 (Sat-Sun) RONA MS Bike Tour - Plains and Pastures. The 23-event cycling series is the largest of its kind in the country and raises over $5 million annually for the MS Society. In Nova Scotia participants will cycle 160km over the course of 2 days. Sussex, NS. 1-800-268-7582, info@mssociety.ca, www.msbiketours.com
26-27 (Sat-Sun) RONA MS Bike Tour - Vineyards and Valleys. The 23-event cycling series is the largest of its kind in the country and raises over $5 million annually for the MS Society. In Nova Scotia participants will cycle 160km over the course of 2 days. Windsor, NS. 1-800-268-7582, info@mssociety.ca, www.msbiketours.com
Running / Walking June 29 (Sun) Bedford 5K to Beat Lung Cancer. Bedford, NS. www.runningroom.com July 1 (Tue) HBC Run for Canada. 10K run, 3K walk, 1K kids fun run. Halifax, NS. www.hbcrunforcanada.ca
19 (Sat) Jack Bonaparte Memorial Walk for Jack. Dartmouth, NS. http://www.walkforjack.ca/
27 (Sun) Nova Scotia Marathon & Half Marathon. Full marathon or half marathon available. Route is a rural setting on secondary highways. Route is basically flat with some rolling hills. Start time for full and half 8:30 am. Certified course. Municipality of Barrington, Barrington Passage, NS. (902) 637-2903, barringtonrec@eastlink.ca, www.barringtonmunicipality.com
Swimming July 13 (Sun) Chocolate Lake Swim. Non competitive community swim. Halifax, NS. http://www.chocolatelakeswim.com/
Triathlon / Duathlon June 29 (Sun) 14 Wing Air Force Triathlon and Duathlon. 740m/20k/5k, 300m/16k/3.5, du 3.5k/20k/5k. 14 Wing Greenwood, NS. http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=306
July 20 (Sun) Port Hood Triathlon. Port Hood Beach, NS. http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=267
Adventure Racing June 28 (Sat) Who's your daddy. 8 hour training race. Run, Bike, Paddle. Fredericton-area, NB. www.naturalselectionar.com
July 26-27 (Sat-Sun) Race the Phantom '08. RTP will offer 2 venues for AR enthusiasts. The main event will be a 24hr Classic AR and the 2nd event will be an 8hr Rogaine style AR for those who want a shorter race to get their feet wet. 8hr / 24hr, Dalhousie, NB. info@naturalselectionar.com, www.naturalselectionar.com
Paddling July 11-31 (Fri-Thu) Bay of Fundy Multi-Element Discovery. 21-day for ages 16-18. Explore the Bay of Fundy in sea kayaks, and hike along the Fundy Footpath through old growth forests. See amazing marine. High School Credit available. St. John, NB. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
Running / Walking June 29 (Sun) Beat Beethoven. 8K. Saint John, NB. www.runningroom.com
Cycling (Mountain) June 29 (Sun) Defi Cyclo Sporting de Ste-Sophie d'Halifax. Ste-Sophie, QC. http://www.saintesophiedhalifax.com/150/
Cycling (Tours/Recreational) July 12-27 (Sat-Sun) Mountain bike international festival: World Cup, Canadian Championship and Quebec Cup. July 12-13: Canadian Championship and Quebec Cup (Downhill)
July 19-20: Canadian Championship and Quebec Cup (Cross-Country)
July 26-27: World Cup (downhill, cross-country and 4 Cross). Mont-Sainte-Anne, Beaupré, QC. 1-888-827-4579, info@mont-sainte-anne.com, www.mont-sainte-anne.com
28-August 2 (Mon-Sat) Voyageur Route. A week long cycling tour from Ottawa to Québec City via Montréal. The route travels along sideroads and country lanes that avoid traffic congestion. An average daily distance of 112 km, total 561 km. Ottawa to Quebec, Ottawa, Quebec, QC. 800-214-7798, sweep@cyclecanada.com, http://www.cyclecanada.com
Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars June 28 (Sat) Montreal Singles Day Trip to Ottawa + Hike At Mackenzie Estate. Join MMA and other Singles for a day of fun and adventure at Canada's Capital.* We provide full transportation. Should we change from bus to carpooling, we will compensate drivers for the gas. exit of de la Savane Metro, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
29 (Sun) Montreal Singles Interactive Sushi Making Class. Join MMA and other Singles and learn the art of sushi making. Whether you are a "Sushi Novice" or a "Seasoned Pro", our head chef will make the class an enjoyable experience for everyone. Miyamoto Foods Inc, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
July 4 (Fri) Montreal Singles Friday Comedy Night. Join MMA Singles for a hilarious night of fun and laughs. Finally, a place for all single people from all walks of life to laugh together. Comedy Works, 1238 Bishop, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
5 (Sat) Montreal Singles Bar Hopping & Mingler. Join MMA and other single party goers as we visit some of the best pubs in Montreal. This adventurous evening begins at Le Social on Bishop Street. Le Social, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
8 (Tue) Montreal Singles Evening of Card & Board Games on Terrace. Join us for an evening of board and card games. Break the routine, pull up a chair and join MMA as we compete at board games (Risk, Taboo, Yahtzee, Euchre, Cranium, Poker Texas Holdem & Cards). Irish Embassy, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
31-August 24 (Thu-Sun) Cirque Akya. Return of the biggest of the small circuses, AKYA. Shows every day except Mondays. Mont-Tremblant, QC. 1-877-944-4480, www.tremblant.ca
Fitness / Health June 28 (Sat) IDFA Montreal Classic Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championsips. This event is open to Natural Bodybuilders, Fitness and Figure Competitors of all levels and ages. U.S. Competitors are welcome! More info can be found at http://www.idfa.ca. Montreal, QC. 416-544-0682, idfa@rogers.com, www.idfa.ca
Outdoors June 29 (Sun) Montreal Singles Amazing Race + Scavenger Hunt. Join MMA and other singles for a fun and competitive Scavenger Hunt. Teams will have 3 hours to collect as many of the items on the list as possible & bring them back to your starting point. Tim Horton's, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
July 3 (Thu) Montreal Singles Intro To Skeet Shooting. Join MMA and other singles as we try our hand at skeet shooting.Skeet shooting is a recreational activity where you attempt to break clay disks flung into the air by a mechanical trap at high speeds. Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
5 (Sat) Montreal Singles Kayaking course & tour on Lachine canal + BBQ Lunch. This course is a great way to discover the basics of kayaking. You'll learn to paddle effectively & control your kayak. Then, you'll have a chance to practice what you have just learnt on the canal. 2985, rue Saint-Patrick, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
6 (Sun) Montreal Singles Intro To Sailing. Come try out your sea legs, on this great yacht! Our captain will provide a brief intro to the basics of sailing and the particulars of this yacht. We'll work as a team to learn basic crewing skills. Ile Perrot Yacht Club, Ile Perrot, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
12 (Sat) Montreal Singles Day At The Cottage. Join MMA and other singles for a day of relaxation at a cottage in the Eastern Townships in beautiful Knowlton. The cottage we are going be in overlooks the mountains and a huge pond. Cottage, Knowlton, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
18 (Fri) Montreal Singles Sunset and Full Moon Hike. Join us for a 5-7 km easy hike during a full moon at Parc du Mont-Royal. We will hike along the main trail and savour the great views of our city at night. What a perfect way to spend Friday evening!. 4190 boul. St-Laurent, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
26 (Sat) Montreal Singles Treetop Trekking Zipline Adventure + Picnic. Join Meet Market Adventures and other Montreal singles for a thrill-seeking, unforgettable experience at Arbraska Treetop Trekking in Rigaud, west of Hudson. (Full transportation). Arbraska, Rigaud, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
27 (Sun) Montreal Singles Intro To Sailing. Our captain will provide us with a brief introduction to the basics of sailing and the particulars of this yacht. We'll work as a team to learn basic crewing skills. Ile Perrot Yacht Club, Ile Perrot, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
Paddling June 10-September 2 (Mon-Sun) Canoe, Kayak, Dragon Boat, War Canoe. Open to paddlers of all abilities. Half day, full day and Athlete's day camps. Club members benefit from canoe, kayak, dragon boat, war canoe and yoga/fitness/paddling. Come join us on the water. Pavillon de Montfort, Lac St Francois Xavier, Montfort, QC. (450) 226-5591, info@canoekayakviking.caThis e-mail address is being protect, www.canoekayakviking.ca
Running / Walking July 1 (Tue) HBC Run for Canada. 10K run, 3K walk, 1K kids fun run. Montreal, Quebec City, QC. www.hbcrunforcanada.ca
9 (Wed) 5K Festival de la Gibelotte. Sorel-Tracy, QC. http://www.quidchrono.com/calendrier.html
20 (Sun) Carl Girard Marathon. Sept-Iles, QC. http://www.quidchrono.com/carlgirard/
Sport & Social July 2 (Wed) Singles Image/Fashion Workshop With Private Consultation + Italian Wine & Cheese. Join MMA for an exclusive workshop with Montreal’s top image/fashion consultants. If you seek advice and concrete tools to create a new image or update your current look, this workshop is for you. 5025 Avenue Papineau, Montreal, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
10 (Thu) Montreal Singles Tennis Clinic. Join MMA and other singles for an evening of Tennis Lessons & Tips from certified Tennis Pros. You will learn a great deal from this evening clinic. 1013 Autoroute 13, Laval, QC. 514-396-9416, mmasingles@yahoo.ca, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/montreal
Triathlon / Duathlon July 4-6 (Fri-Sun) Ttriathlon Levis. Levis Triathlon Double Ironmann 7,6k swim, 360k bike, 84,4m run. Ironman, Half Ironman, Sprint (triathlon). Youth Triathlon. Duathlon Plus (duathlon) 5k run, 90k bike, 10k run Ultramarathon 100k run, 50km, R50km run. St-Lawrence Park, Levis, QC. 1-418-839-8123, triathlonlevis@hotmail.com, www.triathlon-levis.com
12 (Sat) Triathlon / Duathlon Boutique Courir de St. Lambert. St-Lambert, QC. http://triathlonsl.com/accueil/index.html
12 (Sat) Triathlon de Gatineau. Gatineau, QC. http://www.triathlongatineau.ca/tri/
19 (Sat) Triathlon Saguenay. Saguenay, QC. http://cyberquebec.ca/_layout/?uri=http://cyberquebec.ca/tri
Urban Racing July 12 (Sat) Mitsubishi City Chase. Montreal, QC. www.citychase.com
Adventure Racing
July 12 (Sat) RockstAR Adventure Race. Race like a rockstar! Everyone finishes in this 8 hour race that includes a mountain bike start. Race your way into transition for a 5 hour checkpoint matrix that can be done in any order. Great music!. Bark Lake Leadership Centre, Irondale (Bark Lake), ON. 289.891.9357, mark@harkevents.com, www.racetherockstar.com
19 (Sat) Logs Rocks and Steel - A Multisport Adventure. Trail run, paddle and mountain bike an epic marked route through the stunning Haliburton Highlands. The Championship course is a qualifier for the World Multisport Championships in New Zealand. Minden Fairgrounds, Minden, ON. info@logsrocksandsteel.com, www.logsrocksandsteel.com
Climbing July 3 (Thu) Toronto Singles Intro to Indoor Rock Climbing. Join MMA and other Single Adventurers as we scale to new heights. This intro course allows the beginner to experience climbing at it's best. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
13 (Sun) Toronto Singles Tree Top Trekking Adventure. Join Meet Market Adventures and other thrill seeking singles for an unforgettable experience at Horseshoe Valley Resort's Arbraska Treetop Trekking. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
20 (Sun) Toronto Singles Intro to Zipline & Rappelling Day. Join MMA and other Adventurous Singles for a unique and exciting day of Ziplining and Rappelling at Elora Gorge. Take a wild ride on our zipline over the amazing cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Cycling (4x) July 5 (Sat) 4x Ontario Cup #2. A cross between BMX and downhill. Milton, ON. http://www.ontariocycling.org/web_pages/sch_mtb4x_ocup.php
Cycling (Downhill) June 28-29 (Sat-Sun) DH Ontario Cup #5. Heights of Horseshoe Resort, ON. www.sirbikealotracing.com
July 19-20 (Sat-Sun) DH Ontario Cup #3. Rocks, roots, mud and another language! The Ultimate DH courses will be ready for 2008. Camp Fortune Ski Resort, ON. www.sirbikealotracing.com
Cycling (Mountain) July 6 (Sun) Plastiglas Ontario Cup #5. Boler Mountain, London, ON. 905.852.0381, info@chicoracing.com, www.chicoracing.com
12 (Sat) Norco Customer Appreciation Day: VPS-Fest. Norco riders can come and enjoy discounted lift-accessed riding, FREE tech support, FREE flat and wheel repair, the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes, and more. Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood, ON. enews@norco.com, www.vpsfest.com
13 (Sun) Northern Sports 8 Hour Relay. Enter as a Solo competitor or form a team of up to 4 people in the allowed categories. Team members will complete as many laps of the 10 km course as possible in the allotted 8-hour time period. Hersey Lake Conservation Area, Timmins, ON. admin@timminscycling.com, www.timminscycling.com
13 (Sun) ZM Mountain Bike Crank Cracker (tent.). Crother's Woods, Toronto, ON. www.zmcyclefitness.com
19 (Sat) Fly Gurlz 8 Hour Women's Only Relay. The Fly Gurlz 8 hour women's only mountain bike relay is a cycling event with an emphasis on fun & friendship. Test your mettle as a solo rider or join a team of 6 - you are sure to have a fab time!. Albion Hills - Lakeview Sites 1 & 2, Bolton, ON. 519-538-0011, bananaseatproductions@rogers.com, www.flygurlz.com
19 (Sat) Lost in the Rocks and Trees. Ontario's Toughest MTN Bike Race. 60 or 110 km of rugged trails await both new and veteran riders. Challenge the CDN shield while you test your skills, endurance and equipment. ltr.northbaycycling.ca. Voyageur Multi-use trails, Mattawa, ON. nick012@gmail.com, www.northbaycycling.ca
26 (Sat) Duke's Cycle Summer Epic 8 Hour. Solo or team relay categories ride as many laps of 10km course over 8 hours. Fun and challenging event for all levels of riders. Hardwood Hills, Oro Station, ON. info@hardwoodhills.ca, www.hardwoodhills.ca
27 (Sun) Toronto Singles Multi-Sport Mountain Biking, Orienteering & Archery. Join Meet Market Adventures and other thrill seeking singles as we travel on a journey that combines backcountry mountain biking, orienteering and archery. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
27 (Sun) ZM Mountain Bike Chain Breaker. Earl Bales Park, Toronto, ON. www.zmcyclefitness.com/events.htm
Cycling (Road) July 1 (Tue) 28th Annual CHIN Picnic Grand Prix O-Cup & Schools Road-Bike Championship. Same direction as last year but new fresh start-finish location. All categories. Excellent prize package. School students grade 3 to 12. Fun races: from 3 years of age to 70. Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON. www.midweekclub.ca
6 (Sun) Tour de Terra Cotta Road Race. Mass start road race. Terra Cotta, ON. www.terra-cotta.ca
12-13 (Sat-Sun) Randonneurs Ontario - March to the Nuke-600 Km Brevet. Simcoe Muskoka Chapter-Randonneurs Ontario 600 Km Brevet starts at 6:00 am in Alliston,On. For more information go to our web site. www.randonneursontario.ca and check rides for SM. Sobey's/Tim Horton's Plaza Hwy.89/Industrial Parkway, Alliston, ON. 705 434 1637, isheardown@trebnet.com, www.randonnuersontario.ca
13 (Sun) Provincial Criterium O-Cup (tent.). Ottawa, ON. www.ontariocycling.org
19 (Sat) Burlington Personal Best Ride and Twilight Criterium. 30 and 60K times personal best ride; perfect for sportif and recreational cyclists. Twilight races under the lights for sport, youth, and elite categories. Burlington, ON. www.midweekclub.ca
20 (Sun) Burlington-Cedar Springs Road Race. Hilly 9.6km course. Burlington, ON. cfagan@sympatico.ca, www.midweekclub.ca
20 (Sun) Halton O-Cup Road Race. Hilly, challenging course. C.C.A. - U.C.I. licenced riders only. Excellent prize package. Halton, ON. www.midweekclub.ca
20-August 6 (Sun-Wed) Ride to Conquer CRPS. Ride all or part of the route from Marathon Ontario to St. John's Newfoundland to raise funds for research into CRPS, a crippling chronic pain condition affecting thousands of Canadians. Starting in Marathon, ON, Finishing in St. John's Newfoundland, ON. 905 934 0261, rsdinfo@becon.org, www.rsdcanada.org
26 (Sat) 200 Km Brevet - Big Chute. Simcoe Muskoka Chapter/Randonneurs Ontario. Starts in Barrie, On. at Tiffin St. & Lakeshore Rd. For full details go to Randonnuers Ontario web site: www.randonneursontario.ca. Lakeshore Rd & Tiffin St. at the lake, Barrie, ON. 705 434 1637, isheardown@trebnet.com, www.randonnuersontario.ca
27 (Sun) Peterborough Criterium. A classic race for cyclists who enjoy the tight corners and fast speeds of criterium style racing. Fee: $25. Peterborough, ON. (705) 876-8960, dave@runnerslife.ca, www.runnerslife.ca
27 (Sun) Tom Jehlicka Memorial Criterium. Tom Jehlicka Memorial Crit Citizen Race 4 corner 1.4 loop on flat wide roads. Cobourg, ON. www.ontariocycling.org
Cycling (Tours/Recreational) July 4-11 (Fri-Fri) Great Waterfront Trail Adventure. Participate in an 8 day, 680 km end-to-end bike tour of the Waterfront Trail, or join for a day or two. Every day of this supported tour includes the WOW Factor – Wonderful Ontario Waterfront. Waterfront Trail, Southern Ontario, ON. 416-943-8080, info@wrtrust.com, www.waterfronttrail.org
20-27 (Sun-Sun) The BiQue Ride. Toronto to Montreal by bike. Join us on the 14th annual ride. Average daily distance is 108 km. Enjoy a day off half way in Kingston. Ontario and Quebec, Toronto, Montreal, ON. 800-214-7798, sweep@cyclecanada.com, http://www.cyclecanada.com
26-27 (Sat-Sun) Rona MS Bike Tour - Grand Bend to London. Grand Bend - London, ON. www.msbiketours.com
27-August 1 (Sun-Fri) Friends for Life Bike Rally. Ride 600 kilometers from Toronto to Montreal to raise funds in support of Aids charities. Toronto to Montreal, ON. 416 506-8606 xt 631, scheslock@pwatoronto.org, www.bikerally.org
Dragonboat July 5 (Sat) Lively Dragon Waterfest Dragonboat Race Event. For competitive, community, recreational & brand new first time teams. Fundraiser:Bay Area Restoration Great team building experience, lots of medals, prizes. Race up to FIVE times!. Bayfront Park, Hamilton, ON. 905 407 2174, jackie@dragonboats.ca, www.lively-dragon.com
18-19 (Fri-Sat) Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Race Festival. 10th annual. Thunder Bay, ON. teams@thunderbaydragonboat.com, www.thunderbaydragonboat.com
19 (Sat) Kiwanis Dragon Boat Festival of Waterloo Region. Waterloo, ON. http://www.waterloodragonboat.org/
Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars June 30 (Mon) Bikes Without Borders planning meeting. Join Canada's newest non-profit org for this special planning meeting as we discuss the future of Bikes Without Borders, and organization dedicated to bike-related solutions to community problems. Centre for Social Innovation, Toronto, ON. 647-999-7955, info@bikeswithoutborders.org, http://www.bikeswithoutborders.org
July 11-13 (Fri-Sun) Art of Being Green. Free Admission festival suitable for the whole family. Theme is renewable energy, climate change and adaptation.Workshops, exhibitors, entertainment, local and organic food, children's programs. Lanark, ON. 1-800-239-4695 ext 227, bpeterkin@lanarkhighlands.ca, www.artofbeinggreen.com
12 (Sat) Planeterra's 2008 Jump for Charity (Skydive Event). The Planeterra Foundation is gearing up for our 5th Annual Jump for Charity event. 100% of funds raised will support local community projects and charities around the world. Skydive Swoop, Dundas, ON. 416 260 0999, info@planeterra.org, www.planeterra.org
16-20 (Wed-Sun) Small Craft Builders Rendezvous & Wooden Canoe Heritage Association Assembly. Celebrate small craft building - paddle, row, sail lots of boats - display your boat - attend seminars on the history, use and construction of wooden craft - amateurs and professionals welcome. Trent University - Gzowski, Peterborough, ON. 705 740-0470, joan@bearmountainboats. com, www.bearmountainboats.com
25-27 (Fri-Sun) 2008 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games. Since 1981, the OPSC have been the premier competition for athletes with a physical disability in Ontario. Sports incl.- athletics, boccia, goalball, wheelchair tennis, powerlifting & para-equestrian. Variety Village, Scarborough, ON. 416-426-7030, matt@paralympicsontario.ca, www.paralympicsontario.ca
26 (Sat) Art In The Marsh Wine & Cheese. A variety of art will be available for appreciation, viewing and purchase. Come and enjoy the diversity of the artists works and discuss with them their inspirations for the pieces featured. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
26 (Sat) Sanke School at Wye Marsh. Are you interested in learning about what it takes to handle and house snakes? Here is your chance to go behind the scenes in the world of herpetology. A workshop suitable for all skill levels. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. 705 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
Fitness / Health July 4-6 (Fri-Sun) 2008 CPTN Conference - DARE to be Excellent!. For fitness professionals and those looking to make a career in fitness. Topics: Fitness Business, Marketing, Assessments, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Alternate Streams of Income and more. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto, ON. 416-979-1654, education@cptn.com, www.cptn.com
12 (Sat) IDFA Toronto Classic Natural Bodybuilding, Fitnss & Figure Championships. This envent is open to Natural Bodybuilders, Fitness & Figure Competititors of all ages and experience. This is an Amateur & Pro Competition. U.S. Competitors are welcome? http://www.idfa.ca. Burton Auditorium, York Universitry, Toronto, ON. 416-544-0682, idfa@rogers.com, www.idfa.ca
Golf July 6 (Sun) Toronto Singles Golf Clinic. Join Meet Market Adventures and other Single Golfers for an afternoon of golf tips from C.P.G.A Pros! Whether you have played golf many times or starting out, you will learn a lot from this clinic. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.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 $16 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 13 (Sun) Toronto Singles Spencer's Gorge & Webster Falls. Join Meet Market Adventures and other single outdoor enthusiasts, for a fun-filled day of hiking at Spencer's Gorge and Websters Falls. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, ww |
