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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, www.meetmarketadventures.com
19 (Sat) Toronto Singles Twilight Night Hike & Bonfire. Join Meet Market Adventures and other adventurous singles for a thrilling evening excursion spent wandering through the mystic Carolinian forests of Southern Ontario. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Horseback Riding July 6 (Sun) Boomer Network 'Horseback Ride & Picnic Lunch'. Join your fellow Baby Boomers for a fun Horseback Ride & Picnic Lunch. Guided ride on beautiful scenic trails. Delicious picnic lunch back at the Ranch. Pre-registration is req'd. The Ranch, Oakville, ON. 905-586-4321, info@theboomernet.com, www.theboomernet.com
Inline Skating July 1 (Tue) 2008 Canadian Inline Marathon & Half Marathon. An event for all ages and levels in competitive and recreational divisions. For more information please check our website. Road Course Loop, Cambridge, ON. 905 272- 1774, wayneb-speed@rogers.com, www.rollersports.ca
1 (Tue) Canada Day Inline Marathon. 21km and 42km inline skating event & race. Child Care Center, 1370 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, ON. 519 658-6758, wayneb-speed@rogers.com, www.rollersports.ca
27 (Sun) Inline Skate for MS. Thunder Bay, ON. www.runningroom.com
Orienteering July 2 (Wed) Training run through G Ross Lord 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. G Ross Lord Park (Dufferin & Finch), Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
6 (Sun) TOC Champs. Greenwood Conservation Area, ON. vicki.bondy@opg.com, www.toronto-orienteering.com
9 (Wed) Training run through Lower Humber 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. Lower Humber Park (Old Mill & Bloor), Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
16 (Wed) Training run through rugged Morningside 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. Morningside Park (Morningside & Ellesmere), Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
23 (Wed) Training run through High 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. High Park, Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
30 (Wed) Training run through Earl Bales 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. Earl Bales Park (Bathurst & Sheppard), Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
Other March 9-July 10 (Sat-Sun) Windsor Minor Football Association 2008 Registration. Windsor Minor Football Association Registration for all players born between 1995-2001. The League is open to all residence of Windsor, Essex County & Chatham/Kent. Fogolar Furlan, Windsor, ON. 519-966-1492, wmfa86@yahoo.ca, www.wmfa86.com
June 23-29 (Mon-Sun) Computation Computer Recycling Event - June 23-29. From June 23rd – 29th, Computation is inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling. Drop off your equipment at our great new space 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). Call 416.629.5667 or go to www.computation.to for more info. Computation Ltd, Toronto, ON. recycle@computation.to, www.google.ca
28 (Sat) Toronto Singles Glider Soaring Day. Join Meet Market Adventures and other adventurous Singles for a fun filled day of flight. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
July 1 (Tue) Canada Day Celebrations. Celebrate Canada's past and future. Thirty people become Canadian Citizens in the heart of the Village. Special activities include crafts, games, music and more. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, ON. 416-736-1733, bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca, www.blackcreek.ca
6 (Sun) Toronto Singles Introduction to Caving Day. Join Meet Market Adventures and other Adventurous Singles for an exciting day exploring the caves of the Niagara Escarpment. We provide headlamps, all technical equipment, and guides. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
11 (Fri) Metis Arts Festival. A celebration of Aboriginal Culture. Enjoy traditional Metis fiddling to first nation drumming in a showcase of artists, music, dance visual arts, film and performance. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, ON. 416-736-1733, bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca, www.blackcreek.ca
12 (Sat) Toronto Singles River Tubing Day on the Grand. Join Meet Market Adventures and other adventurous singles for a fun filled day of tubing on the Grand River. Tubing down the Grand is a fun and exciting way to see the wonders of Elora Gorge. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
16-22 (, Sun) Computation Computer Recycling Event - July. From July 16th – 22nd, Computation is inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling. Drop off your equipment at our great new space 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). Call 416.629.5667 or go to www.computation.to for more info. Computation Ltd, Toronto, ON. 416-629-5667, recycle@computation.to, www.computation.to
19 (Sat) Ontario Biathle Series. run swim run. University of Guelph Gold Pool, Guelph, ON. http://www.ompa.ca/
Outdoors June 28 (Sat) Moonlight Hike & Wolf Howl. Guided nature hike with a focus on wolves. Includes use of Parabolic Ears, calling for wolves, looking for evidence of wolves, wolf tracks. Social wolf howling competition around the campfire follows. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com
28 (Sat) Summer Trail Building Event. Join the City of Toronto's Sustainable Trails Initiative and the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) for a day of giving back to the trails! Activities may include re-routing trails, rock armouring over exposed tree roots, closing old trails or planting native trees and shrubs. We will meet at the Loblaws trailhead at #11 Redway Rd. Please bring a lunch (which can be purchased at Loblaws) and come prepared for outdoor work (work boots, long pants, sunscreen etc). Call 416-338-DIRT for more details. Toronto, ON. www.toronto.ca
28-July 5 (Sat-Sat) Temagami Maple Mountain. This trip combines a classic Canadian canoe trip with a bonus hike to the top of one of the highest peaks in Ontario, Maple Mountain. There's paddling andno portaging for 4 out of the 7 days of trip!. Maple Mountain, Temagami, ON. witbtrip-info@yahoo.ca, www.womeninthebush.com
July 4-5 (Fri-Sat) Astronomy Public Observing & Laser Guided Sky Tours. Public Observing sessions held in the dark sky sanctuary 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
4-8 (Fri-Tue) Stargazing Manitoulin. Camp & stargaze in the dark sky sanctuary, 360 degree viewing, no light pollution, Welcome Reception, Public Observing Sessions, Laser Sky Tours, Presentations, Swap Meet, BBQ Turkey Pot Luck Supper. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com
4-8 (Fri-Tue) Stargazing Manitoulin Star Party. Held in the dark sky preserve. Include Campfire Welcome Reception, Public Sessions, Laser Sky Tours, Speakers, Nature Centre,Fossil Hike, Mini Putt, & Saturday Night BBQ Turkey Pot Luck Supper. 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
25-27 (Fri-Sun) Toronto Singles All Inclusive White Water Rafting Weekend. Join Meet Market Adventures and other single adventurous as we experience the gleam of fast moving clear water and sudden rush of rapid action at this years Singles White Water Rafting Weekend. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Paddling April 8-July 1 (Tue) Kayaking Instruction. Tuesday night kayaking lessons - learn to paddle in a sheltered nature area then advance your skills on the open waters, go from beginner to intermediate in just two nights. PC / ORCKA instructor with 20 + years experience - Equipment included. ECHO Adventures, Oakville, ON. 905-337-3082 / 905-399-9494, echo.adventures@hotmail.com.
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-June 29 (Sat-Sun) Guided Canoes. Wye Marsh offers Guided Canoes and Walks weekends in May and June, join us for a guided canoe along the marsh channels and/or a walk along our beautiful trails in the environment that surrounds us. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
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
June 26 (Thu) Toronto Singles Intro To Sea Kayaking. Join Meet Market Adventures and other adventurous singles for a fun filled evening of Sea Kayaking Instruction. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
29-July 26 (Sun-Sat) Life Compass Program. This program is designed for younger adults looking to discover or renew a vision and purpose. Test yourself on challenging whitewater, and acquire a set of unique certifications. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
30-July 4 (Mon-Fri) Ladies Retreat Weekend. Learn to canoe and kayak. Yoga sessions, sports massage, athletic therapy assessment, nutrition seminars and a wine and artisan cheese afternoon by the lake. Women only. $950 to $1050. Madawaska Kanu Centre, Barry's Bay, ON. www.mkc.ca
July 1 (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
4 (Fri) ORCKA Flatwater Kayaking Certification Course. Basic skills instruction/safety/equipment and rescues (upside down 1 on 1 with instructor, beach area). No experience necessary. ORCKA badge and card. $140.00/person - ask for more details!. Trout Lake, North Bay, North Bay, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
4-10 (Fri-Thu) All-Women Canoe Trip to Killarney Park. At summer's height, experience dazzling Killarney Park's magnificent quartzite hills & refreshing turquoise waters! Moderately challenging route, great non-competitive atmosphere. Killarney Provincial Park, Sudbury, ON. 1-888-WWE-1222, beth@wildwomenexp.com, www.wildwomenexp.com
5-6 (Sat-Sun) Toronto Harbour International Outrigger Challenge. THE LARGEST OUTRIGGER RACE IN EASTERN CANADA (4th Annual Event). In 2008, Fairport Aquatic Club and Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club(TSCC) Outrigger Group will again host an international event. Toronto, ON. http://www.torontooutriggerchallenge.ca/welcome.htm
5-27 (Sat-Sun) Kayaking trips. Learn or just enjoy nature on this fully inclusive trip to the sheltered waters of the Kawartha Lakes Park area. Certified instructor with 20+ years experience - equipment, food and drinks included. Kawartha Lakes Park, Kawartha Lakes, ON. 905-337-3082 / 905-399-9494, echo.adventures@hotmail.com.
6-26 (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
6-26 (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
7-27 (Mon-Sun) Missinaibi River Whitewater Expedition. Join like-minded explorers on this new 21-day whitewater canoeing course on the Missinaibi River - admired for the legacy of its age-old pictographs. For ages 17-18. High School Credit available. Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
8 (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
9-25 (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
11-13 (Fri-Sun) Sea Kayak Weekend Getaway. On these beginner friendly weekends of sea kayaking on Lake Superior you'll explore a coastline of cliffs, coves and crystal clear water. Learn some basic kayaking and camping skills. Gear provided. Lake Superior, Wawa, ON. 1-800-203-9092, info@naturallysuperior.com, www.naturallysuperior.com
12 (Sat) Paddle Making and Ecotour Experience. Make your own paddle and then use it on a wetland adventure! The Wye Marsh and the Lolk Paddle Company have teamed up to offer a truly exciting adventure bringing you into the heart of Georgian Bay. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. 705 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
15 (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
18-20 (Fri-Sun) Women's Active Weekend Retreat. It’s a girl’s weekend retreat with a bunch of friends you haven’t met yet! Stay in our lodge or camp on the shore of Lake Superior. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, hiking & yoga. Lake Superior, Wawa, ON. 1-800-203-9092, info@naturallysuperior.com, www.naturallysuperior.com
19-20 (Sat-Sun) ORCKA Canoeing Flatwater Tandem Certification (A,B,C). Practical 10 hr/2 day tandem course - safety, rescues, equipment, environment. No experience necessary. ORCKA badge/card, $250.00/pers,(add $100/pers for Solo D). Please contact for more details!. Arrowhead Provincial Park, Huntsville, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
20-25 (Sun-Fri) All-Women Northern Ontario 'Mystery Tour' Canoe Trip. Explore a remote gorgeous flat water wilderness canoeing area close to Sudbury in great company, fully outfitted, with guide and a great group of adventurous women. Wild Women Expeditions, Sudbury, ON. 1-888-WWE-1222, beth@wildwomenexp.com, www.wildwomenexp.com
22 (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
23 (Wed) ORCKA Flatwater Kayaking Certification Course. Basic skills instruction/safety/equipment and rescues (upside down 1 on 1 with instructor, beach area). No experience necessary. ORCKA badge and card. $140.00/person - ask for more details!. Arrowhead Provincial Park, Huntsville, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca
28-August 1 (Mon-Fri) Senior's Paddling Week (55+). Skill level classes for the 55+ and above kayak and open canoe paddlers. A relaxed and low-impact environment (with leg stretching rests, longer lunch breaks, and plenty of R&R). Madawaska Kanu Centre, Barry's Bay, ON. www.mkc.ca
28-August 1 (Mon-Fri) Senior's Paddling Week (55+). This year we wanted to provide the opportunity for our more mature paddlers to learn amongst their peers. Skill level classes for the fifty-five and above kayak and open canoe paddlers will be the highlight of this week. Providing a more relaxed, low impact environment (with leg stretching rests, longer lunch breaks, and plenty of time for R&R) will help overcome the fear factor of learning whitewater in a reassuring approach through river reading, safety and river running. Ottawa, ON. www.owl-mkc.ca
29 (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) June 24-July 1 (Tue-Tue) Trailblazers Run the Entire Bruce Trail!. On June 24th, The Highlands Trailblazers ski team is going to set out to run the entire Bruce Trail (840km) relay-style. Starting in Tobermory, we will finish one week later in Niagara!. The Bruce Trail, various, ON. 705-, trailblazers@highlandsnordic.ca, www.highlandsnordic.ca
July 1 (Tue) Accuped Mile. Race #4 in the Runner's Life Run Series. Celebrate Canada Day long weekend by running a mile! Fun for all. 10am kid's mile is FREE. 10:15 women's mile and 10:30 mens mile. Fee: $20. Peterborough, ON. (705) 876-8960, dave@runnerslife.ca, www.runnerslife.ca
Running / Walking July 26 (Thu) Team In Training Winter Season Information Meeting. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada GTA Chapter 480 University Avenue, Suite 1502 Thursday, June 26th, 2008 – 12:00 pm. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada – GTA Chapter, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, www.teamintraining.ca/tor
28 (Sat) Pride and Remembrance Run. The Pride and Remembrance Run is the only annual athletic event during Toronto's Pride Week, promoting community spirit, volunteerism and sportsmanship in the Canadian lesbian and gay community. Toronto, ON. runorwalk@priderun.org, www.priderun.org
29 (Sun) Go the Distance Lotus Centre 8K and 3K. Covent Garden Market, London, ON. www.runnerschoice.on.ca
30 (Mon) Toronto Singles Intro to Running Clinic. Join Meet Market Adventures and other active singles as we lace up our running shoes and learn the ins and outs of the great sport of running. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
July 1 (Tue) Barrie Canada Day. 10K, 5K, 1K. Barrie, ON. www.runningroom.com
1 (Tue) Bushtukah Canada Day 10K and 5K. 10K: 8 am; 5K: 8:45 am; Tot Trot: 9:30 am; 1.2K: 9:45 am. 21st annual. Earl of March High School, Kanata, ON. http://ncra-ottawa.com/hm/
1 (Tue) Canada Day Kakabeka. 5K. Thunder Bay, ON. www.runningroom.com
1 (Tue) Embro Road Race. Embro, ON. http://www.embrohighlandgames.ca/
1 (Tue) HBC Run for Canada. 10K, 3K, 1K. Toronto, Algonquin Park, Ottawa, ON. www.hbcrunforcanada.com
1 (Tue) Inco Walden Firecracker 5K Road Race. 7 p.m. Lively Arena, Lively, ON. www.sudburyrocks.ca
1 (Tue) Karmel Sakran Canada Day Ray. Burlington, ON. www.vrpro.ca
1 (Tue) Kawartha Mile. Peterborough, ON. http://runnerslife.ca/xnew/html/
1 (Tue) Limestone Mile. Kingston, ON. http://www.krra.org/
1 (Tue) NRCA Canada Day Road Races. Kanata, ON. http://www.ncra-ottawa.com/hm/
3 (Thu) Team In Training Winter Season Information Meeting. Metro Central YMCA 20 Grosvenor Street (at Yonge St.) Toronto, ON Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 – 6:30 pm. Metro Central YMCA, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, www.teamintraining.ca/tor
5 (Sat) Esso Rebecca Run for SMA. A family oriented event in a beautiful park setting. 5km timed run. 5km timed walk. 3km fun run/walk and a 1km kids fun run. GREAT party atmosphere with music food and huge silent auction. Fairy Lake, Newmarket, ON. 905-836-9121, louise@rebeccarun.com, www.rebeccarun.com
5 (Sat) Rebecca Run for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. 5K, 3K, 1K. Fairy Lake, Newmarket, ON. www.rebeccarun.com
6 (Sun) Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Tune-up Run. Distances – Marathon & walk: 15k. Distances – Advanced Marathon: 19k. Distances – Half Marathon: (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. 2100 Bloor Street West, Running Room, Toronto, ON. http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/tuneupruns.htm#c
6 (Sun) Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes. Waverly Beach Park, Fort Erie, ON. www.jdrf.ca
6 (Sun) Wolfe Island Classic 5K/10K. 10K, 5K. Kingston, ON. www.runningroom.com
7 (Mon) Team In Training Winter Season Information Meeting. Upstairs at Loblaws 396 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON Monday, July 7th, 2008 – 7:00 pm. Loblaws, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, www.teamintraining.ca/tor
9 (Wed) Team In Training Winter Season Information Meeting. Myth Restaurant 417 Danforth Avenue Toronto, ON Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 – 7:00pm. Myth Restaurant, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, www.teamintraining.ca/tor
12 (Sat) Team In Training Winter Season Information Meeting. Locke Library 3083 Yonge Street (at Lawrence) Toronto, ON Saturday, July 12th, 2008 – 2:00 pm. Locke Library, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, www.teamintraining.ca/tor
12 (Sat) The Great Green Challenge. 5K. Toronto, ON. www.runningroom.com
13 (Sun) CARLETON PLACE HERITAGE 5 KM RUN. Finish on the main street in downtown Carleton Place. This 5 km is a popular mid-summer run enjoyed by locals and visitors. Come spend the day and run with friends!. Town Hall, Carleton Place, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca
13 (Sun) Hintonburg Centennial 5K Run/Walk. 1K, 5K. Ottawa, ON. www.runningroom.com
13 (Sun) Nissan Toronto Ten Miler. 5K, 10 miler. Toronto, ON. www.runningroom.com
13 (Sun) Toronto Ten-Miler & 5K. Join us at the Toronto Ten-Miler & 5K featuring Toronto's only 10-mile race. The race starts early to beat the heat, the courses are flat and we're at a fantastic venue, The Historic Distillery, on Mill St. near Parliament & Front St. The Ten-Miler is the perfect tune-up for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon or Half. Toronto, ON. www.canadarunningseries.com
16 (Wed) Team In Training Winter Season KICK OFF. Philthy McNasty’s Bar & Grill 130 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, ON Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 – 7:30 pm. Philthy McNasty’s Bar & Grill, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, www.teamintraining.ca/tor
18 (Fri) The Barking Frog Summer Night 5K. The Barking Frog, London, ON. www.runnerschoice.on.ca
19 (Sat) Cambridge Highland Games 8K. Cambridge, ON. http://www.cambridgeharriers.com/
19 (Sat) Ontario Wife Carry Competition. Obstacle course through Stewart Park with your wife on your back. Wife Carry rules apply. See website for details. Starts after the 5K completion. Stewart Park, Perth, ON. 613-264-8904, stewart@rideau.net, www.therunninggoat.ca
19 (Sat) Over the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk Festival. Charity run on a beautiful historic course followed by a free weekend music festival and the Ontario Wife Carry Championships. Stewart Park, Perth, ON. 613-264-8904, stewart@rideau.net, www.therunninggoat.ca
19 (Sat) Over the Rainbow Race Festival. 5K Run/Walk. Perth, ON. www.runningroom.com
20 (Sun) B.I.G. Mardis Gras 5K Run and BIG Mile. 5K, mile. Burlington, ON. www.runningroom.com
20 (Sun) Friendly Massey Marathon, Spanish River Half-Marathon and Chutes 10K. Massey, ON. http://www.friendlymasseymarathon.com/
20 (Sun) Run for the Rose Half Marathon. Brampton, ON. 416-888-5525, happy_2_run@yahoo.ca.
24 (Thu) Eaton Electrical Downtown Dash. 1, 5 and 10K at 7:00 pm. Holy Protection Church, Burlington, ON. 905 639 8053, vrpro@sympatico.ca, www.vrpro.ca
25 (Fri) Dash at Dusk. 4K, 8K. Belleville, ON. www.runningroom.com
26 (Sat) Durham 1/4 Marathon. Midtown Mall, Oshawa, ON. ckeesman@refugeoutreach.com, www.durhamquartermarathon.com
26 (Sat) Whitby 10K, 5K Run/Walk. Whitby Yacht Club, Whitby, ON. melgumroad50@hotmail.com.
27 (Sun) RUNNING FROM CANCER 1/2 Mar, 10K, 5K & KIDS' DASH. Tecumseh Arena, Tecumseh, ON. www.runningfactory.com
27 (Sun) Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Tune-up Run. Distances – Marathon & walk: 23k. Distances – Advanced Marathon: 29K. Distances – Half Marathon: 6K (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. Beaches Running Room (1977 Queen St. East), Toronto, ON. http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/tuneupruns.htm#c
27 (Sun) The Beaches Jazz Tune Up 20K, 10K and 5K Run & Walk. Tune up run for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Toronto, ON. www.canadarunningseries.com
27 (Sun) Whitby Mini Marathon.21k and 3k run. Whitby Yacht Club, Whitby, ON. melgumroad50@hotmail.com.
27 (Sun) Whitby Waterfront Races. 1K, 5000m, Half Marathon, 10K Run/Walk, 3K. Whitby, ON. www.runningroom.com
29 (Tue) Johnston Tutorial Run for Success. 5K run/walk. St. Catharines, ON. www.runningroom.com
Spinning July 2 (Wed) Toronto Singles Intro to Spinning Class. Get fit for Summer and join Meet Market Adventurers and other workout buffs for an intro to Spinning. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Surf / Sail / Wake / Ski June 29 (Sun) Toronto Singles Niagara River Jet Boating, Lunch & Wine Tour. Take a ride on the wild side with rodeo style jet boating with enough action to resemble a chase scene in a James Bond Movie. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
July 5 (Sat) AmAssult Wakeboard Competition Stop 2. Amateur competition series stop. Categories for beginner competitors to advanced. Come out a compete against friends and meet other passionate riders. This is also a great event for spectators. Huntsville, ON. www.xcup.ca
11 (Fri) Toronto Singles Intro to Windsurfing. Join Meet Market Adventures, The Toronto Windsurfing Club (TWC) and other Adventurous Singles for a fun filled evening of Windsurfing. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
12-13 (Sat-Sun) Billabong Sisterhood Sessions. 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
19 (Sat) Midland Winch Jam Show. A wakeboard show located in the heart of Midland Ontario. Come check out the action!. Midland, ON. www.muskokamilitia.com
24-27 (Thu-Sun) Wakestock. The largest wakeboard competition in the world! Held on the Toronto island. There is also an amazing concert component that compliments the wakeboarding, Motorcross, Skateboarding and vendors that are at Wakestock. Toronto Island, ON. www.wakestock.com
Swimming June 11-July 16 (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
16-July 18 (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
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
19 (Sat) 3rd Annual Swamp Swim. Wye Marsh staff once again take to the water to raise funds for research and survey for turtles including Species at Risk like the Blanding's. Staff obtain sponsors for the approximate 1 km swim. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.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 May 1-July 31 (Wed-Thu) Women's Field Lacrosse. Toronto Titans Women's Field Lacrosse League. Includes practices and games on Wed and Thurs evenings from May 1 to July 31. All ability levels welcome. Contact Todd Pepper at todd.pepper@utoronto.ca. Central Tech/Ryerson Public School, Toronto, ON. 416-898-7305, todd.pepper@utoronto.ca, http://individual.utoronto.ca/torontolacrosse/website.htm
July 11-13 (Fri-Sun) Slo-Pitch Ontario Elimination Tournament. Slo-Pitch Tournament to select Provincial representative for the Slo-Pitch Canadian Championships. Competition in Mens, Ladies, Masters 35+, 40+, 50+ and Ladies Masters Divisions. Slo-Pitch City, Dorchester, ON. 905-646-7773, eliminations@slopitch.info, www.slopitch.org
Track and Field June 29 (Sun) Ontario Masters 37th Annual Track and Field Championships. Sprints, distance, race walk and field events. Visit Ontario Masters website for all details. NO RACE DAY ENTRIES. Toronto Track and Field Centre, York University, Toronto, ON. www.ontariomasters.ca
Trail / Ultra Running July 5 (Sat) Creemore Vertical Challenge. 25/50K running race on trails and dirt roads with significant climbs over a 25K loop. 60% uphill and 30% downhill with breathtaking views on top of the Niagara escarpment. Creemore, ON. (705) 466-3253, Pierre_Marcoux@hcm.honda.com, www.ouser.org
12 (Sat) 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Rattlesnake Point, Milton, ON. http://www.5peaks.com
26 (Sat) 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Corporate Synergy, Ottawa, Gatineau, ON. http://www.5peaks.com
26 (Sat) 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Canada's Premier Trail Running Series offers an exciting atmosphere, a challenging course, a competitive field, and an amazing off-road experience. Open to participants of all athletic abilities. A.R.K, Ottawa, ON. 604-988-2320, info@5peaks.com, www.5peaks.com
Training Camps June 2-27 (Mon-Fri) Lightfooted Boot Camp. Get outside & active this summer with a Lightfooted Boot Camp! Choose from an intense 1-week butt-kick plan or come 2-3 times a week for a month.Only 12 people per camp for quality & results. Riverdale Park West, Toronto, ON. info@lightfooted.ca, http://lightfooted.ca
9-July 4 (Mon, Wed, Fri) Boot Camp. Jump start fitness for Tri season - Boot Camp environment w/ Tri Coach Jason Belyea. Core, endurance, strength, flexibility & balance - geared for Triathletes. 12x1 hour 7AM. John Innes Gym- Queen/Sherbourne, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, info@oannesathletics.com, www.oannesathletics.com
27-29 (Fri-Sun) Tricycle (Bike, Run, Spa) Training Camp. Tricycle Training Camp is an exciting new training camp that combines the best of west meets east to revitalize your body and soul. The camp’s main focus is cycling and running with spa benefits! The camp offers 3 days/2 nights of fully supported cycling (a vehicle follows with food and drinks), running, coaching instruction-video analysis, $300 in spa treatments, 3 meals a day, use of the spa’s gym, steam rooms, sauna, heated indoor pool and morning yoga to start off the day. Cost is $800 for double occupancy, $825 for single occupancy. Elemental Embrace Ayureda Spa, Brighton, ON. 416.696.5306, wonge@rogers.com.
29-July 13 (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 28 (Sat) North Bay Kids Triathlon. North Bay, ON. http://racenorthbay.org/kids-triathlon
29 (Sun) Barry's Bay Triathlon/Duathlon. 16th annual Barry's Bay Triathlon and Duathlon on Kaminiskeg Lake. New 32km bike course on brand new pavement for 2008. Lakeshore Rd, Barry's Bay, ON. director@barrysbaytriathlon.com, www.barrysbaytriathlon.com
29 (Sun) Greater Napanee Triathlon, Duathlon and Relays. (Long Tri: 500m-40km-5km) (STri: 500m-20km-5km)(Sprint SwimCycle: 500m-20km) (TryATri: 100m-20km-5km)(Super Sprint Tri: 200m-20km-5km) (Kayak Tri: 4km-20km-5km) (SDu: 2km-20km-5km). Napanee, ON. www.somersault.ca
29 (Sun) North Bay Triathlon. North Bay Kiwanis Triathlon: 1 K Swim, beach start in clear Trout Lake 33 K Bike, up and down the Escarpment 8.4 K Run, along the shoreline. Lakeside Drive, Trout Lake, North Bay, ON. 705-474-0626 ext 511, Mike.Burke@northbay.ca, http://www.canadiancareercollege.com/nbtriathlon.htm
29 (Sun) Welland Triathlon, Duathlon & Give-It-A-Tri. HSBC Triathlon Series - Race #3 A Flat and FAST Course with a Time-Trial Start Triathlon, Duathlon & Give-It-A-Tri. Welland Arena, Welland, ON. (705) 719-4394, info@multisportcanada.com, www.hsbctriathlon.com
July 5 (Sat) Joe's Team Triathlon. Amazing things happen when you TRI.
This swim, bike & run will prove that good things do come in threes. This day will change you and most importantly, the lives of those afflicted with cancer. CNIB Camp, Lake Joseph, Muskoka, ON. 416-946-4579, caitlin.kavander@pmhf.ca, www.joesteam.ca
6 (Sun) Huronia Triathlon and Duathlon. Penetenguishene, ON. http://www.huroniatriathlon.com/
6 (Sun) Peterborough Triathlon and Duathlon. ½ Ironman / Relay - Swim 2km, Bike 90km, Run 21km. ½ Ironman Du - Run 2km, Bike 90km, Run 21km. Sprint Tri - Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km. Sprint Du- Run 2km, Bike 20km, Run 5km. Peterborough, ON. www.trisportcanada.com
12 (Sat) Loyalist Kids of Steel Triathlon. Amherstview, ON. www.runningroom.com
12-13 (Sat-Sun) Gravenhurst Triathlon Weekend. HSBC Triathlon Series - Race #4 Start from the Muskoka Steamships Saturday - Olympic Tri (Cap of 300) & International Du Sunday - Give-It-A-Tri, Sprint Triathlon (Cap of 300), Sprint Duathlon. Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, ON. (705) 719-4394, info@multisportcanada.com, www.hsbctriathlon.com
13 (Sun) GRAHAM BEASLEY HALF IRON 113 TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, & RELAYS. We offer an event for everyone. We have the Try a Tri for the beginner or recreational participant. the Super Sprint Triathlon for the speed people. The Olympic Distance Triathlon, and the Half Iron 113 Distance Tri or Du, with one of the most awesome bike rides you will find in Ontario, are for those who are slightly crazier. The Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon are also still there for those who are in between. TOWN HALL, Carleton Place, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca
19 (Sat) kincardine womens triathlon. This is an entry level Triathlon 350 m swim,12 km bike,3 km run,Duathlon 3km run, 12km bike, 3km run and Triathlon Relay.Everyone receives a t-shirt,medal,race kit,breakfast and post race BBQ. Kincardine Harbour, Kincardine, ON. womenstriathlon@tnt21.com, www.kincardinetriathlon.com
19 (Sat) The Loaring Triathlon. BEGINNER TRIATHLON: 375m swim / 11k bike / 2.6k run DOUBLE TRIATHLON: (375m swim / 11k bike / 2.6k run) x 2. Essex County, ON. www.loaring.com
20 (Sun) Niagara Triathlon and Duathlon. Try-A-Tri/Relay - Swim 375m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km. Tri - Swim 700m, Bike 25km, Run 7km. Tri Relay - Swim 700m, Bike 25km, Run 7km. Du - Run 2km, Bike 25km, Run 7km.Kids -Tropicana Twister 1km Fun Run. Nelles Beach Park, Grimsby, ON. www.trisportcanada.com
26 (Sat) Bluewater Triathlon and Duathlon. No hills! Celebrating 26 years!. Bright's Grove, ON. www.bluewatertriathlon.ca
26-27 (Sat-Sun) Penn Lake Pursuit. Marathon, ON. www.freelyalteredstates.com
27 (Sun) Bala Falls Triathlon. HSBC Triathlon Series - Race #5 A Perennial Central Ontario Favourite Give-It-A-Tri (Cap of 100) & Triathlon (Cap of 400) Enter EARLY!!!. Jaspen Park, Bala, ON. (705) 719-4394, info@multisportcanada.com, www.hsbctriathlon.com
27 (Sun) Chemong Lake Triathlon. Chemong Lake, ON. http://www.belrotary.com/triathlon/2007/
Ultimate Frisbee July 19-20 (Sat-Sun) TUC Midseason Tournament. This event is always SPIRITED and focuses on participation and having fun. There will be prizing for top teams as well as spirit awards. Free for TUC members and $15 for non-TUC members. Sunnybrook Park, Toronto, ON. 416-426-7175, events@tuc.org, www.tuc.org
Urban Racing July 19 (Sat) The Mitsubishi City Chase Series. City Chase is the World's Largest Urban Adventure! Run, walk and use public transit. Physical, mental, and adventurous challenges. A full day of Laughter, Adventure and Discovery Register a Team Now!. Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. 905-282-0770 x249, cityguru@citychase.com, www.citychase.ca
Volleyball July 4-6 (Fri-Sun) 2008 Beach Volleyball Tour. Wasaga Beach, ON. www.notsopro.com/beachtour/
7 (Mon) Toronto Singles 5 Week Recreational Outdoor Beach Volleyball. Join Meet Market Adventures and other Single Beach Volleyball Enthusiasts for a fun filled evening of Beach Volleyball. We will put you into co-ed teams and it's all about having the best time. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
25-27 (Fri-Sun) 2008 Beach Volleyball Tour. Grand Bend, ON. www.notsopro.com/beachtour/
Yoga / Pilates May 12-July 14 (Mon-Fri) Yoga for Runners. A Power Yoga class for runners, that includes core work, stregnght building, dynamic stretching and deep hip openers. Monday nights at 8:15 pm, Thursday nights at 8:00 pm. 75 Baldwin St, Brooklin (Whitby), ON. (905) 620-1151, sheree@livewithspirit.ca, www.livewithspirit.ca
July 26 (Sat) Toronto Singles Intro Afternoon of Stress Relief Yoga. Join Meet Market Adventures and other like minded singles for this afternoon of mind and body connection. This class balances an opening to grace & the higher self with strong attention to alignment. Meet Market Adventures, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Article archive. What are you interested in? Read these past articles from Get Out There Magazine: An Adventure Racing Revival, An Interview with Triathlete Simon Whitfield, A Guide to Race Insurance, Calming Race Nerves Through Visualization, Cycling in Niagara, Summer Cycling Gear, Spring Running Shoe Review, 2008 Multisport Season Preview Calendar, Wearable Electronics, Single and Sporty, Route Mapping Technology, Triathlete Swim Training Tips, Bike Pouch Packing Checklist, The City Chase for Dummies, Downhill Mountain Biking at Blue Mountain, How to Win the City Chase, An Interview with Climber Sonnie Trotter, Kayak Gear from Head to Toe, Cycling Adventures Across Canada, Hosting a Cottage Triathlon, Vitamin Requirements for Athletes, Style Out There, Reader Photo Gallery (May/June 2008 issue)
Interested in advertising in the Get Out There Report? Call Robert at 1-866-814-MAGS (6247) to book your space in our next Report! Just wanted to follow-up with you to let you know that putting Lightfooted Boot Camps in the GetOutThere Report was an excellent idea. Almost 50% of the participants who signed-up for the free class came from that single report. Terrific! See you out there!
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