Get Out There Report

August 17 – 31, 2009

What’s up?

Gear of the Week

Recipe of the Week

News from Out There

Event Calendar

 

We’ve launched our new website at www.GetOutThereMag.com. Check it out. Learn how you can become a reporter for Get Out There, find great deals on gear, apparel and race registrations, map your running route, search our national event calendar and more!

The new issue is here! Check out the Hot Fall Gear we’re loving for the season, read about the exploits of one of Canada’s premier race directors, run the Niagara Escarpment and check out our Snow Season preview! This issue also features the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Weekend Festival Guide! Read it now

 

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Gear

Check out our Hot Fall Gear at http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1eobv/GetOutThereMagazineE/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http://www.yudu.com/item/details/78777/Get-Out-There-Magazine-East-Edition-Sep-Oct-2009

 

Nutrition

Here is Get Out There Magazine's "Recipe of the Week".  It's one that you can try when you come back from your Adventure Racing adventure from the people at www.Eatingwell.com!  The Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry can be checked out at http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/lemon_ chicken_stir_fry.html

 

News from Out There

"Why Just Run?" - Aug 17th is Early Bird Deadline

Report and pics from Get Out There Adventure Racing Clinic

News from Fredericton Frigid River Fall Adventure Race

 

Event Calendar

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

 

New Brunswick

Triathlon / Duathlon

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Parlee Beach Triathlon & Duathlon. Olympic and Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon. Course Swim - 750 m loop in salt water- (Wetsuits permitted) Bike 7km bike loop

Racers will do either 3 laps (sprint) or 6 laps Olympic). Run 5k loop. Parlee Beach, Shediac, NB. www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=379

 

Newfoundland and Labrador

Running / Walking

8/08/09 (Sat)  7th Annual Lighthouse Relay Race to the Sea. Port aux Basques, NL. www.runningroom.com

Triathlon / Duathlon

** 8/09/09 (Sun)  St. John's Triathlon. The 25th Anniversary and will include a 1k swim in Healy's Pond, two loops around Windsor Lake for 46k on bike, and a 10k run through trails and along Bennett's Road. Sprint option also available. Rotary Sunshine Park, St. John's, NL. 709-690-8337, stjohnstri@gmail.com, www.stjohnstri.com

 

Nova Scotia

There are no events currently listed.

Ontario

Adventure Racing

 

** 8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  Angry Seagull Adventure Race. TBA (southern Ontario), ON. www.angryseagullrace.com

 

** 8/13/09 (Thu)  Introduction to Adventure Racing (part of the Get Out There Summer Skills Clinic Series). Get Out There Magazine's Summer Skills Clinics are back! This year we've partnered with the new Salomon store in Toronto and with some of Ontario's premier event companies to bring you 3 amazing clinics.

 

Register for any one of these clinics before August 1st and you'll be entered to win a $250 shopping spree at the new Salomon store!

 

All clinic participants receive a special gift from Salomon and will be entered into draws to win race entries from our event partners. Clinics are three hours in length and professionally instructed. The cost per clinic is $30 ($27/each for 2 clinics, $25 each for 3 clinics).

 

All clinics take place at the Salomon Toronto store, located in the Shops at Don Mills (corner of Lawrence and Don Mills).

 

Introduction to Adventure Racing

Thursday, August 13

6 - 9 p.m.

 

Learn the A,B,C's of adventure racing from gear planning to race day nutrition tips, to training and strategy. This clinic will teach you everything you need to know to compete in your first adventure race - and cross the finish line smiling! This is primarily a classroom clinic. Salomon Store, Toronto, ON. info@getouttheremag.com to register, www.getouttheremag.com

 

 

 

Climbing

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Toronto Singles Intro To Outdoor Rock Climbing. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. Rattlesnake Point, Milton, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com

 

 

 

Cycling (Mountain)

 

4/16/09 - 9/03/09 (weekly every Thu)  Durham Forest MTB Race Series. The trails of the Durham forest are a great challenge for the novice to experienced racer, with weekly theme nights and outstanding product sponsors that complement the fun relaxed race atmosphere. Take up the weekly challenge and improve your off-road riding skills while meeting a fun group of dedicated trail riders ,many who have been with the series since the inception. Look forward to renewing old MTB friendships and making new ones Thursdays in Durham. All pre-registered series riders by the March 15th Bike Show are eligible for a signed and framed Greg Lemond poster. Winner to be drawn at the Bike Show. Durham Forest, ON. www.bikenxs.com

 

4/29/09 - 9/02/09 (weekly every Wed)  Trek Wednesday Night Series. Ontario's most popular weekly mtb series! Open to all ages and abilities, with 6 different courses to choose from. We especially welcome first time racers and families!. Hardwood Ski and Bike, Barrie, ON. 705-487-3775, info@hardwoodskiandbike.ca, www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca

 

4/29/09 (Wed) - 9/09/09 (Wed)  Spoke O Motion Coulson Hill Weekly Race Series. From the elite rider to the young rider getting his or her first taste for the thrill of competition, the Spoke Omotion Coulson Hill race series has something for everyone. Weekly series, like this one, are both a perfect way to try your hand at some recreational level racing and a great way to raise your training intensity level so that you are ready for the next Ontario Cup. We play host to riders from 6 years old to 60+ and keep the atmosphere about fun and participation and, most importantly, the lifestyle that cycling embodies for us all. The series put on by riders, for riders. Come on out and give it a go!. Simco County Forest, 3536 11th Line, Bradford, ON. www.spokeomotion.com

 

 

5/16/09 - 10/04/09 (weekly every Sun)  Own The Podium Coaching Series. Ready to own the mountain bike podium? Meet once a month with Canada's top racers and coaches, develop your skills and receive a personalized training regimen to take your skills to the podium level!. various Southern Ontario MTB venues, Toronto, ON. 888-423-7849, ride@sacredrides.com, http://sacredrides.com/tours/ontario/ownthepodium/

 

 

6/25/09 - 10/29/09 (weekly every Thu)  Evening MTB Skills Sessions in the Don. Looking to ride a little harder, a little faster? Join us in the Don for evening skills sessions with top MTB coaches! Just $25 for a 2-hour session. Visit http://www.sacredrides.com for more info!. Don Valley Trails, Toronto, ON. 647-999-7955, ride@sacredrides.com, http://www.sacredrides.com

 

 

** 8/09/09 (Sun)  Chico Racing - Plastiglas Ontario Cup #6. Mountain View Ski, Midland, ON. info@chicoracing.com, http://www.chicoracing.com

 

8/11/09 (Tue)  Kelso Mountain Bike Race Series. Novice or expert .. these fun races are the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself against the clock or against your buddies.  Points awarded weekly & great prizes at the end for series winners.  Race start 6:45 pm  $8/race. Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, ON. conservationhalton.on.ca

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat)  J & J Cycle 8 Hour Mountain Bike classic. The race revolves around a massive relay race-course, where teams of up to 4 people, or solo riders, compete to ride as many laps as possible in 8 hours. Glenburnie, Kingston, ON. 613-389-6777, jjcycle@jjcycle.com, jjcycle.com

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Ontario Marathon Challenge 4: Haliburton Forest. On August 16, 2009, substance projects will host the 4th round of the inaugural Ontario Marathon Challenge at Haliburton Forest. One big loop of 80 or 40km face the riders. Haliburton Forest, Haliburton, ON. 416-274-1911, info@substanceprojects.com, www.substanceprojects.com

 

 

 

Cycling (Road)

 

4/20/09 - 8/24/09 (weekly every Mon)  Learn-to-Race. Level 1 at 6:45 p.m.: Designed for males and females, youth (aged 11+) and adults with little or no road racing experience.  Level 2 at 7:20 p.m.: Designed for males and females, youth and adults with intermediate to advanced road racing experienced. Tahoe Blvd and Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga, ON. www.midweekclub.ca

 

4/21/09 - 8/25/09 (weekly every Tue)  Midweek Race Series. Level 1, 6:45 p.m. - Designed for males and females, youth and adults with some road racing experience. Level 2, 7:20 p.m. - Desingned for males and females, youth and adults with intermediate to advanced road racing experience. Very fast not for the beginner. Tahoe Blvd and Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga, ON. www.midweekclub.ca

 

4/21/09 (Tue) - 9/29/09 (Tue)  Seenite Sports Criterium Series. Mid week training criterium held on traffic controlled 1km flat rectangle course. A and B groups on alternate weeks. No results are listed, no prizes awarded. This is a low key training event to primarily practice corners in a safe environment. Blair Road Campus, Ottawa, ON. rknight@seenite.org

 

4/23/09 - 9/03/09 (weekly every Thu)  Individual Time Trial. 6:20 p.m. sign-in. 1st rider off at 6:45 p.m., 15K course open to traffic. Melville United Church, Kennedy Road (2K north of Elgin Mills, Markham, ON. www.midweekclub.ca

 

** 4/29/09 - 8/26/09 (weekly every Wed, Sun)  Weekly Group Rides. For those of you in the Milton area, group rides are now available every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning. Details can be found at www.youniquecyles.ca. Roadies and triathletes welcome. Younique Cycles, Milton, ON. 416 520 7653, www.youniquecycles.ca

 

 

5/07/09 - 8/13/09 (weekly every Thu)  Kids & Youth Learn-to-Race. Home Smith Park between Old Mill TTC Subway Station and Dundas, Toronto. This fun program is for males and females aged 9 to 14. In a fun-filled, self-confidence building environment Midweek's Youth Club will encourage kids to have fun on their bikes whiel teaching safety, bike handling, bike mechanics and grass track racing. Helmets required. Toronto, ON. www.midweekclub.ca

 

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  Conestoga Highlands 300 Km. Brevet. Randonneurs 300 km Brevet, start time 6:00 am, 20 hours allowed. Cycling the beautiful country side south/west through the Hockley Valley, Grand Valley, Fergus, West Mountrose, Conestoga and return. Sobey's/Tim Horton/s Plaza, 89 Hwy/Industrial Pkwy. Alliston, Alliston, ON. 705 434 1637, isheardown@zing-net.ca, www.randonneursontario.ca

 

 

 

Cycling (Tours/Recreational)

 

6/27/09 (Sat) - 9/06/09 (Sun)  Tour du Canada. Tour du Canada is a ten week, 7500 km cross-Canada ride first held in 1988. Cyclists travel from Vancouver to St. John's through all 10 provinces. Visit: www.TourduCanada.com or call 800-214-7798. Canada, Various, ON. 800-214-7798, sweep@cyclecanada.com, www.TourduCanada.com

 

 

8/05/09 (Wed)  Pedal Your Arts - Rolling Hills of Harburn. A breathtaking (literally!) 65km cycling adventure along the scenic Harburn Road.  Stop at local art studios to shop and talk, dine at the Rhubarb Restaurant and visit Haliburton's only winery. Haliburton, ON. 705-754-3436, info@yoursoutdoors.ca, www.yoursoutdoors.ca

 

8/07/09 (Fri) - 8/10/09 (Mon)  Award Winning Bike Train Initiative. Passengers will go from downtown Toronto to North Bay via Ontario Northland's Northlander rail service winding through the scenic back country of  Muskoka & the Algonquin Highlands. Toronto, ON. www.biketrain.ca

 

8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  RONA MS Bike Tour - Ottawa to Kemptville. The RONA MS Bike Tours are non-competitive, fully supported cycling events suitable for all fitness levels.  Funds raised will support MS research as well as provide services to people living with MS. Ottawa to Kemptville, ON. (613) 728-1583, www.msbiketours.com

 

8/14/09 (Fri) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  Steppin' Out in the Highlands. Extraordinary hiking package including a Walk in the Clouds (canopy walk), Crests of Kennesis trail hike , Sculpture Forest walk, geo-trek, great food and accommodation. Haliburton, ON. 705-754-3436, info@yoursoutdoors.ca, www.yoursoutdoors.ca

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  Minden 150. Enjoy a tour through out the Haliburton Highlands.Rides of 150, 70, and 30Km. are available. Rest stops will provide refreshments. Check out our website for full details and registration forms. Minden fairgrounds, Minden, ON. www.MINDEN150.ca

 

8/15/09 (Sat) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  RONA MS Bike Tour - Brampton to Waterloo. The RONA MS Bike Tours are non-competitive, fully supported cycling events suitable for all fitness levels.  Funds raised will support MS research as well as provide services to people living with MS. Brampton to Waterloo, ON. 1-800-268-7582, ext. 3038, www.msbiketours.com

 

 

 

Dragonboat

 

8/15/09 (Sat) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  London Dragon Boat Race Festival. Multi-cultural event includes dragon boat racing, entertainment, food, arts and crafts vendors and childrens play area. This years event also includes first National Breast Cancer Races!. Fanshawe Conservation Area, London, ON. 519-494-4785, raceinfo@dragonboatlondon.ca, http://dragonboatlondon.ca

 

 

 

Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars

 

6/29/09 (Mon) - 9/04/09 (Fri)  Wye Marsh Summer Camps. Experience a fun-filled exciting adventure exploring nature's best kept secrets and mysteries with:

Kinder Camp: ages 4-5

CSI Survival Camp: ages 10-16

Day Camp: ages 6-12. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. 705-526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com

 

 

7/02/09 - 8/27/09 (weekly every Thu)  Free Summer Waterfront Concerts. Free Summer concerts at the waterfront. A different performance each week in July & August.

Follow Liverpool Road South to the sounds of Summer. Millenium Square, Pickering Waterfront, Pickering, ON. 905.420.4620 ext 2060, cityofpickering.com

 

7/05/09 - 8/30/09 (weekly every Sun)  Treble in the Park - Free Summer Concerts. Sunday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm. Free Summer Concerts in the Park. A new performance each week in July & August.  Bring a lawn chair & meet us at the Gazebo!. Esplanade Park, Pickering, ON. 905.420.4620 ext. 2060, www.cityofpickering.com 

 

7/24/09 (Fri) - 10/30/09 (Fri)  Wine & Cheese in The Marsh. Evening includes music serenade, sundown guided canoe tour and walks, selection of cheese with crackers, a birds of prey soaring show, art sale. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. 705-526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com

 

 

8/07/09 (Fri) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games. August 7-9, 2009. Interactive Family Celebration Of Scottish Culture Featuring Friday Night Tattoo, Pipebands, Highland Dancing, Heavy Events, McKiddies Centre, Celtic Music, Clan Gathering & 10K Run. Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, Fergus, ON. 519-787-0099, info@fergusscottishfestival.com, www.fergusscottishfestival.com

 

 

 

Golf

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Toronto Singles Golf Clinic. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. InnerGolf, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com

 

 

 

Hiking

 

** 1/30/09 - 1/30/10 (weekly every Mon-Sun)  Group Hikes to The Bruce Trail. The Public is Invited to join Toronto Bruce Trail Club members on their regular bus, car and car-pool group hikes to the Bruce Trail and others year around. Full details on the club's website. Bruce Trail, Toronto, ON. 416-763-9061, information@torontobrucetrailclub.org, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

 

 

7/23/09 (Thu) - 8/05/09 (Wed)  Coastline Backpacking on Lake Superior for 17-18 Year Olds. Experience the breathtaking beauty of hiking Lake Superior’s rugged Coastal Trail, it's mist-shrouded hills and deep canyons on Outward Bound's 14-day backpacking expedition for youth ages 17 to 18. Outward Bound Canada, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Bus Hike to Balls Falls and Fruit Farms along The Bruce Trail. Ball’s Falls, Beginners and Families Welcome, 

Depart 8 am, York Mills.

This is the annual hike to fruit farms. Apricots and peaches are very good at this time of year. Bring money to buy fruit. York Mills Subway Station, Toronto, ON. 416-763-9061, information@torontobrucetrailclub.org, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Toronto Single Hike & Swim - Kelso Conservation Area. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. Kelso Conservation Area, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com

 

8/10/09 (Mon) - 8/23/09 (Sun)  TrekLite - Superior's Coastal Trail. Experience the breathtaking beauty of hiking Lake Superior’s rugged Coastal Trail. This 14-day adult expedition offers spectacular views of clear blue waters, mist-shrouded hills and deep canyons. Outward Bound Canada, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

** 8/16/09 (Sun)  Halton's Yellow Bus Hikes. Join us for a little exploring. Travel the "Green Way" on our very popular Yellow Bus. Aug.16. Mono Cliffs, Sept. 27 Queenston, Oct.18 Forks of the Credit a geology themed to see "badlands" topography. Outdoor Club, Burlington/Oakville/Hamilton, ON. 905-634-2012, outdoor@spectranet.ca, www.haltonoutdoorclub.com

 

 

 

Inline Skating

 

4/02/09 - 9/29/09 (weekly every Tue-Thu)  Toronto Inline Skating Club. Skate with inline skaters to increase your fitness, make friends, improve your technique, go faster, and learn to race with the Toronto Inline Skating Club meets. Christ The King School- 200m track- Brown's Line & Lakeshore, Toronto, ON. 416-836-9920, shaloheat@hotmail.com, http://www.torontoinlinespeed.com

 

 

 

Orienteering

 

8/05/09 (Wed)  Orienteering Adventure Run. Training run through Earl Bales Park. Run up & down the hills & off trail to find pre-set control locations. Toronto Orienteering Club. Cost  $4, FREE if you join the club. Registration at 6:15pm. Earl Bales Park, TORONTO, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com

 

8/12/09 (Wed)  Orienteering Adventure Run. Training run through Sunnybrook Park. Run up & down the hills & off trail to find pre-set control locations. Toronto Orienteering Club. Cost  $4, FREE if you join the club. Registration at 6:15pm. Sunnybrook Park, TORONTO, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com

 

 

 

Other

 

8/13/09 (Thu)  Toronto Singles After Work Canoe Trip To The Picturesque Toronto Islands. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. Harbourfront Canoe & Kayak Centre, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com

 

 

 

Outdoors

 

** 7/03/09 - 9/13/09 (weekly every Sat-Sun)  Algonquin Log Cabin weekends. Catch our Friday morning shuttle to Algonquin for weekend multi adventures to the Algonquin Log Cabin. 3 day packages include guides canoeing, hiking, tasty meals and hot suana. Algonquin Log  Cabin, Algonquin, ON. (416) 486-3605, info@voyageurquest.com, www.voyageurquest.com

 

** 7/05/09 (Sun) - 8/23/09 (Sun)  Walk A Fossil Reef Sunday Aft in July & Aug. Guided hike on the historical fossil reef in the park with paleontologist. The park is located on a Drumlin & is a featured stop in the University of Waterloo "Manitoulin Rocksâ€. www.gordonspark.com. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com

 

 

** 8/07/09 (Fri)  Moonlight Hike & Wolf Howl. Includes calling for wolves, educational guided hike with focus on wolves & their habitat & a social wolf howling competition around the campfire with really great wolfy prizes. www.gordonspark.com. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com

 

** 8/14/09 (Fri) - 8/18/09 (Tue)  Manitoulin Star Party. Held in the dark sky preserve with 360 degree viewing & the darkest skies in Ontario. Wine & Cheese Campfire, Guided Sky Tours, Speakers, Hikes, Workshops,BBQ Turkey Pot Luck etc  www.gordonspark.com. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com

 

 

 

Paddling

 

4/01/09 (Wed) - 10/31/09 (Sat)  Canoe and Kayak Lessons. Create a program: Efficient, simple and directed to meet your needs,

2.5 to 12 hour programs for 2 to 12 people, incequipment & cert's available

Fun, Fitness, Friends - Training, Tours & Rentals. Oakville, ON. 905-399-9494, echo.adventures@hotmail.com.

 

 

6/01/09 (Mon) - 9/30/09 (Wed)  Intro to Canoeing or Kayaking Skills Clinics. By request June-Sept - full day($100.00/pers), 1/2 day ($60.00/pers), add $30.00/private lesson. Info, safety, skills training, & customized to match your personal needs. No experience necessary. Trout Lake, North Bay, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca

 

6/05/09 - 9/27/09 (weekly every Mon-Wed-Sun)  Algonquin canoe trips  from Toronto. Algonquin 3 and 5 day canoe trips with optional transport from Toronto. Paddle in search of moose, enjoy gourmet backocuntry cuisine  and stellar campsites. Single travellers welcome. Algonquin Park, Algonquin, ON. (416) 486-3605, info@voyageurquest.com, www.voyageurquest.com

 

** 6/30/09 - 9/29/09 (weekly every , Sun)  Harbourfront Kayak Race Series. This is an open recreational paddling series held on the last Tuesday of each month starting June 30 and ending September 29; consisting of long and short courses.  See our website for event details. Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre - Toronto Inner harbour and islands, Toronto, ON. 416-203-2277, ask@paddletoronto.com, www.paddletoronto.com

 

 

** 7/07/09 - 8/25/09 (weekly every Tue)  Squall Goes to Town. Come out to Sail Parry Sound Tuesday summer evenings for FREE test paddling of the latest canoes and kayaks.

Here's your chance to try out a kayak or canoe. Discover the fun of canoeing and kayaking. Sail Parry Sound, Parry Sound, ON. 705-342-5324, info@whitesquall.com, www.whitesquall.com

 

7/23/09 (Thu) - 8/05/09 (Wed)  Connecting With Courage Canoe Trip for 14 Year Old Girls. Canoe expedition in the beautiful Chiniguchi region. Learn flat-water paddling, camp craft and confidence building skills. The goals of this course are physical success, emotional courage and fun!. Outward Bound Canada, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

7/23/09 (Thu) - 8/05/09 (Wed)  Passages Canoe Trip for 14 Year Old Boys. Canoe expedition in the beautiful Chiniguchi region. Learn flat-water paddling, camp craft and confidence building skills. This is an exciting course. Learn new skills, have the time of your life!. Outward Bound Canada, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

 

** 8/02/09 (Sun) - 8/07/09 (Fri)  6 Day Algonquin Canoe Adventure. 6 day all inclusive Algonquin Park Wilderness Canoe Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach canoe paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto, ON. 416-746-7427, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

8/02/09 (Sun) - 8/22/09 (Sat)  Algonquin Interior Lakes Adventure. 21-day canoe program exploring the interior of Algonquin Park. Learn flat-water paddling, navigation, camp craft, confidence building and self-reliance skills, all while earning a high school credit. Outward Bound Canada, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

8/02/09 (Sun) - 8/22/09 (Sat)  Coulonge to Noire Crossover Route for 15-16 Year Olds. 21-day canoe expedition exploring the Coulonge and Noire. Learn white water paddling, navigation, camp craft, confidence building and self-reliance skills all while earning a high school credit. Outward Bound Canada, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

** 8/03/09 (Mon) - 8/07/09 (Fri)  5 Day Georgian Bay Kayak Adventure. 5 day all inclusive Georgian Bay Wilderness Kayak Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach kayak paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto / Georgian Bay, ON. 416-746-7427 / 1-866-383-9453, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

** 8/07/09 (Fri) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  3 Day Algonquin Canoe Adventure. 3 day all inclusive Algonquin Park Wilderness Canoe Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach canoe paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto, ON. 416-746-7427, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

** 8/07/09 (Fri) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  3 Day Georgian Bay Kayak Adventure. 3 day all inclusive Georgian Bay Wilderness Kayak Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach kayak paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto / Georgian Bay, ON. 416-746-7427 / 1-866-383-9453, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/14/09 (Fri)  Killarney ParkCanoe Trip. Canoe trip to N. Killarney-beautiful scenery and beautiful portages!!Group of 6,experienced paddlers please.Route is excellent.Enjoy stars,swimming and scenery.John 416 463 7379 or johturn@hotmail.com. Toronto, ON. 416 463 7379, johturn@hotmail.com.

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Wai Nui, Why Not?. 12 miles on Lake Ontario. Toronto, ON. wendypaddle@cogeco.ca, www.wainuioutrigger.net/

 

** 8/09/09 (Sun) - 8/14/09 (Fri)  6 Day Algonquin Canoe Adventure. 6 day all inclusive Algonquin Park Wilderness Canoe Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach canoe paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto, ON. 416-746-7427, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

** 8/10/09 (Mon) - 8/14/09 (Fri)  5 Day Georgian Bay Kayak Adventure. 5 day all inclusive Georgian Bay Wilderness Kayak Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach kayak paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto / Georgian Bay, ON. 416-746-7427 / 1-866-383-9453, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

8/10/09 (Mon) - 8/23/09 (Sun)  Passages Canoe Trip for 14 Year Old Boys. Canoe expedition in the beautiful Chiniguchi region. Learn flat-water paddling, camp craft and confidence building skills. This is an exciting course. Learn new skills, have the time of your life!. Outward Bound Canada, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

** 8/14/09 (Fri) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  3 Day Algonquin Canoe Adventure. 3 day all inclusive Algonquin Park Wilderness Canoe Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach canoe paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto, ON. 416-746-7427, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

** 8/14/09 (Fri) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  3 Day Georgian Bay Kayak Adventure. 3 day all inclusive Georgian Bay Wilderness Kayak Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach kayak paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto / Georgian Bay, ON. 416-746-7427 / 1-866-383-9453, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  Canoe the Clyde for Cancer. The 3rd annual Cancer fundraiser. Paddlers get pledges for the # of KM's paddled.  Canoes & Kayaks welcome.  2008 event raised $9,144.52 to fight Cancer. 10K course on the Clyde is on still water. Rivers Edge B&B, Lanark, ON. (613) 259-5738, riversedgebandb@aol.com, clydeside.ca

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  ORCKA Flatwater Kayaking Certification. Most amazing 1 day kayaking learning experience  ever! Prerequisite for subsequent kayaking certs - safety, skills, rescues, & more, $170.00/pers. No experience  necessary! Kayak rentals available. Lake of Bays, Dwight Beach, Dwight (near Huntsville), ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Kayak Rescues & Rolling Clinic. Wow! A day on/in/under the water, introducing common techniques for assisted & self rescues,including rolling, $130.00/pers. Prerequisite: Flatwater Kayaking Certification. Kayak rentals available. Lake of Bays, Dwight Beach, Dwight (near Huntsville), ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun) - 8/20/09 (Thu)  Sea Kayak Level II Skills Course. Refine your paddling skills in more challenging conditions, learn to roll and prepare for and embark on an overnight trip in this four-day course.  Paddle Canada certification is available. Lake Superior, Wawa, ON. 1-800-203-9092, info@naturallysuperior.com, www.naturallysuperior.com

 

** 8/16/09 (Sun) - 8/21/09 (Fri)  6 Day Algonquin Canoe Adventure. 6 day all inclusive Algonquin Park Wilderness Canoe Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach canoe paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto, ON. 416-746-7427, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun) - 8/22/09 (Sat)  Explore and Renew for Adults in Transition. Explore and Renew Canoeing for adults over 30 offers the opportunity to spend time on a wilderness expedition, away from the hustle and bustle, you’ll paddle the lakes of beautiful Northern Ontario. Outward Bound Canada, Burk' Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca

 

** 8/17/09 (Mon) - 8/21/09 (Fri)  5 Day Georgian Bay Kayak Adventure. 5 day all inclusive Georgian Bay Wilderness Kayak Adventure led by ORCKA certified instructors/guides who teach kayak paddling skills on the trip. Round trip transportation from Toronto available. Toronto / Georgian Bay, ON. 416-746-7427 / 1-866-383-9453, adventurescanada@yahoo.ca, www.wildernessadventures.ca

 

 

 

Rowing

 

** 4/25/09 - 8/16/09 (weekly every Mon-Thu, Sat)  Argonaut Rowing Club Learn to Row. Get out on the water this summer – Learn to Row.  Find out what it takes to row like our Canadian crews did in the Beijing Olympics. Month-long sessions run twice a week in Spring/Summer. Toronto Western Beaches, Toronto, ON. 416-532-2803, ltr@argonautrowingclub.com, argonautrowingclub.com

 

 

7/08/09 - 8/09/09 (weekly every Tue, Thu-Sun)  Join Rowing. Don Rowing Club of M. is looking 4U.Either u failed the 1st team of ur sport & look 4 a new comp. chalenge or u want to be part of our strong Rec-Team contact us.Details headcoach: stomporowskigmx.net. Don Rowing Club of Mississauga, Mississauga, ON. 6472972735, stomporowski@gmx.net, www.donrowingclub.com

 

 

 

Running (Cross Country)

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat)  Salomon Trail Running Series Race #1. 1/2 marathon (21 km)trail run for Solo runners or teams of 3. There is also a short course of 7 km. Enter one race or all three. Entry fee $25 per race or $70 for series. 1.5 km kids race. Hardwood Ski and Bike, Oro Station, ON. 1 800 387 3775, info@hardwoodskiandbike.ca, www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca

 

 

 

Running / Walking

 

11/25/08 - 12/16/09 (weekly every Wed)  Bytown Walkers. Fitness and Competitive Walking - Beginners' Night, 6:00 pm. Learn the Race Walking technique with Bytown Walkers' coaches and members. You don't have to race, but you could if you wanted to!. U of Ottawa Sports Centre (south entrance), 801 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON. roger@bytownwalkers.ca, www.bytownwalkers.ca

 

 

** 1/25/09 - 1/30/10 (weekly every Mon, Thu, Sat)  Toronto Christian Runners. Christian faith based running group. Join us for great fellowship and a great run!. Various Locations, Toronto, ON. 416 892 8124, laurab@christianrunners.org, www.toronto-christianrunners.org

 

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Stoney Lake Sprint. 10K, 2K. Peterborough, ON. www.runningroom.com

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Family Fiesta Run. Kingston, ON. www.runningroom.com

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Fergus Highland Games 10K. Fergus, ON. www.runningroom.com

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Great Raisin River Footrace 2009. Williamstown, ON. www.runningroom.com

 

8/09/09 (Sun) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  ENDURrun. 8 days, 7 stages, 160K, 1 tough runner!. Waterloo, ON. www.endurrun.com

 

8/14/09 (Fri)  Reach the Beach Races - 2009. Port Stanley, ON. www.runningroom.com

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  Flying Chicken Run. Niagara On The Lake, ON. (905) 356-9460, racedirector@niagarafallsmarathon.com.

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat)  Subaru Niagara Running Series presented by Merrell Beamsville Bench 5k. BBQ,Wine tasting, and music

Challenging 5k Certified course ON-2006-101-BDC held at the beautiful EastDell Estates winery. EastDell Estates winery, Beamsville, ON. 905-562-8669, instride@primus.ca, www.instride.ca

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  The Benchberry 5K and 1K. Beamsville, ON. http://www.instride.ca/

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat)  Toronto Island Women's Only 10K. Toronto, ON. www.runtorontoisland.com

 

** 8/16/09 (Sun)  BROCKVILLE DOWNTOWN 5 KM RUN. The 11th Annual Brockville Downtown 5Km Run. Held in conjunction with the famous Thousand Islands Triathlon.  Events start and finish at Brockville's famous rail tunnel and waterfront park. Block House Island, Brockville, ON. info@somersault.ca, http://www.somersault.ca/event1000islandsrun.htm

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Brockville Downtown 5K Run/Walk. Brockville, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Dundas Cactus Race. This event is a great run to finish off the summer. It is a nice 5km race throughout dundas. There will be lots of post race activities!. Dundas Driving Park, Dundas, ON. 905-639-8053, vrpro@sympatico.ca, www.vrpro.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Dundas Cactus Race 2009. Burlington, ON. www.runningroom.com

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  ENDURrun. Individual Ultimate, Individual Sport & Relay Team. Waterloo, ON. www.eventsonline.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Erica's Wish. 10K, 1K, 5K. Mississauga, ON. www.runningroom.com

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Timmins Golden Trails. Half-Marathon - Individual, Half-Marathon - Relay Team, 5km Individual and 2km Individual. Timmins, ON. www.eventsonline.ca

 

 

 

Spinning

 

4/29/09 - 9/02/09 (weekly every Wed)  SALTYDOG RealRyder. Experience the evolution of indoor cycling. SALTYDOG will guide through an incredible 5-in-1 workout for the whole body: cardio, upper & lower body, core, and balance using the incredible RealRyder®. Spin Kicks Fitness Studio, Concord, ON. 905-532-0031, spinkicks@gmail.com.

 

 

 

Surf / Sail / Wake / Ski

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Toronto Singles Intro To Water Skiing & Wakeboarding. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. 1901 Peninsula Rd, Minett, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com

 

 

 

Swimming

 

6/15/09 - 9/11/09 (weekly every Mon, Fri)  Open Water Swim Training. Cherry Beach - Toronto - Join a small group of Triathletes for weekly 1 to 1.5 hour swims in wet suit or without. Buoy course, certified lifeguard and monitor during the swim. Cherry Beach, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, coach@oannesswims.com, www.oannesswims.com

 

** 6/22/09 - 8/29/09 (weekly every Mon, Wed, Sat)  North Toronto Masters Swim & Triathlon Club. Would you like to improve your swimming? With a coaching staff of ex-Olympic Team members and Masters World Record Holders. We'll have a workout for you! NOTE! We are not a learn to swim program!. Toronto, ON. 416.464.9706, doug@swimordie.ca, www.swimordie.ca

 

 

7/06/09 - 8/28/09 (weekly every Mon-Fri)  Toronto Summer Swim Camp (TSC). Toronto Swim Club's Summer swim camp.  Competitive swimming ages 6-18.

Canada's top Coaching staff.

Bob Hayes, Victor Delac, Ashley Bradbury

New competitive swimmers welcome.

7:30-11:30am Mon-Fri. Summersville Outdoor Pool (beaches), Toronto, ON. 416-819-9484, torontoswimclub@hotmail.com, www.torontoswimclub.com

 

7/06/09 - 8/28/09 (weekly every Mon-Fri)  Toronto Swim Club Masters/Triathlon Swim Training. Summerville Outdoor 50m pool. 6:30-7:45am.

Coaches, Bob Hayes - Canada's Best Coaching staff

John Grootveld, Ayesha Rollinson, Doug Vanderby

2 weeks $150

4 weeks $250

6 weeks $325

8 weeks $400. Summerville Pool (beaches), Toronto, ON. 416-819-9484, torontoswimclub@hotmail.com, www.torontoswimclub.com

 

7/22/09 - 8/19/09 (weekly every Wed, Fri)  Triathlete Swim Training. Swim Training with stroke improvement - small group 7-8 AM - 9 sessions in total. Central Tech School Pool, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, oannes@oannesswims.com, www.oannesswims.com

 

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Orillia Sun City Swim. The Sun City Swim in Orillia is a charity timed 4k swim across Lake Couchiching from Fern Resort to Couchiching Beach Park...sanctioned by OAT...lots of fun...for details email hjbrown@osmh.on.ca. Orillia, ON. hjbrown@osmh.on.ca.

 

 

 

Trail / Ultra Running

 

8/04/09 (Tue)  Beat the Recession Race Series. Week night 5k trail running training races.  $20 on-site or in advance.  Families, front-of-the-packers and walkers welcome. Brampton (Heart Lake), ON. www.runfastracing.com

 

8/05/09 (Wed)  Beat the Recession Race Series. Week night 5k trail running training races.  $20 on-site or in advance.  Families, front-of-the-packers and walkers welcome. Toronto (Taylor Park-DVP), ON. www.runfastracing.com

 

** 8/08/09 (Sat)  5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Canada's premier trail running series! Races feature Sport and Enduro courses, as well as the Scotiabank Children's Challenge!. Albion Hills, ON. www.5peaks.com

 

** 8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  dirty girls 6,12,24 hour and 30k Trail race. A 10k loop course on a combination of single and double track trails. Solos and 2-5 person relay teams. www.dirtygirlsrun.com. Mansfield Outdoor Centre, Mansfield, ON. heydiane@dirtyrunnerproductions.com, www.dirtygirlsrun.com

 

8/10/09 (Mon)  Beat the Recession Race Series. Week night 5k trail running training races.  $20 on-site or in advance.  Families, front-of-the-packers and walkers welcome. Oakville (16 Mile Creek), ON. www.runfastracing.com

 

8/11/09 (Tue)  Beat the Recession Race Series. Week night 5k trail running training races.  $20 on-site or in advance.  Families, front-of-the-packers and walkers welcome. Georgetown (Hungry Hollow), ON. www.runfastracing.com

 

8/12/09 (Wed)  Beat the Recession Race Series. Week night 5k trail running training races.  $20 on-site or in advance.  Families, front-of-the-packers and walkers welcome. Toronto (Sunnybrook), ON. www.runfastracing.com

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat) - 8/21/09 (Fri)  The Moose - Marathon of Ontario Summer Edition. The Moose is the only multi-day footrace in Canada. The six-day, 300km course follows the Bruce Trail on the Bruce Peninsular, with terrain to rival the jungle and temperatures to rival the desert. Bruce Peninsula, ON. 905-885-1721, hello@runthemoose.com, www.runthemoose.com

 

8/17/09 (Mon)  Beat the Recession Race Series. Week night 5k trail running training races.  $20 on-site or in advance.  Families, front-of-the-packers and walkers welcome. Hamilton (Dundas Valley), ON. www.runfastracing.com

 

 

 

Training Camps

 

** 6/27/09 - 11/01/09 (weekly every Sat-Sun)  Basic Wilderness First Aid Course. Every weekend through out the summer we will be offering Wilderness First Aid Training Camps at our camp located in Haliburton Ontario. We provide several courses in Wilderness First Aid & Survival. Haliburton, ON. 705-286-0133, lifelineontario@gmail.com, www.safetytrainingontario.com

 

 

8/07/09 (Fri) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  Tricycle Training Camp. This is an exciting training camp that combines the best of west meets east. Set in beautiful Brighton, ON and in conjunction with Red Thread Retreat & Spa, this is a one of a kind experience for those seeking to revitalize their bodies and their souls. Red Thread Retreat & Spa, Brighton, ON. scampy@mac.com; paula66j@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

Triathlon / Duathlon

 

** 2/01/09 - 9/07/09 (weekly every Tue)  Triathlon/Duathlon and training clinics. The Ontario Women's Triathlon Series provides a series of clinics and events designed with the beginner at heart. We are there every step of the way to provide guidance and assistance to all women. Kelso Lake, Milton, ON. 905-878-7104, e.braam@sympatico.ca.

 

 

7/06/09 - 8/28/09 (weekly every Mon-Fri)  Triathlon/Masters Swim Group. Summerville Outdoor 50m pool. 6:30-7:45am.

Coaches, Bob Hayes - Canada's Best Coaching staff

John Grootveld, Ayesha Rollinson, Doug Vanderby

2 weeks $150

4 weeks $250

6 weeks $325

8 weeks $400. Summerville Pool (beaches), Toronto, ON. 416-819-9484, torontoswimclub@hotmail.com, www.torontoswimclub.com

 

 

8/01/09 (Sat) - 8/26/09 (Wed)  Lake Whittaker Splash n Dash. The Lake Whittaker Splash n dash is a weekly training race held every Wednesday at 6:30 pm from June 10 to August 26, 2009. Our objective it to provide a fun, grass roots evening of structured, supervised events that will suit both the rookie, wannabe and the experienced, seasoned triathlete.  Of course some of you may want a challenge and be competitive [but that will be amongst friends]. London, ON. http://www.sherifraser.net/

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  St. Joseph Island Triathlon. The St. Joseph Island Triathlon offers three triathlon events, two duathlon events, and a Kids of Steel Triathlon on a quaint island located less than an hour from Sault Ste. Marie and Michigan. St. Joseph Island, Richards Landing, ON. 705-759-2467, race@stjosephislandtriathlon.com, www.stjosephislandtriathlon.com

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Tri Kids Triathlon Series - Bracebridge. Tri Kids Triathlon Series goes to Cottage Country!  A swim, bike, run event just for kids.  Ages 3-15 are welcome in this non-competitive event. Perfect location!. Bracebridge Sportsplex, Bracebridge, ON. 905-582-4633, racedirectors@runwellevents.com, www.runwellevents.com

 

8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  Bracebridge Triathlon Weekend. Sprint Tri/Du

Half Iron Distance Tri/Du

Give-It-A-Tri. Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge, ON. www.triathlonontario.com

 

** 8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  HSBC Triathlon Series - Bracebridge Half Iron/Triathlon Weekend. Triathlon/Duathlon - Saturday, August 8th

Half Iron Distance and Give-It-A-Tri - Sunday, August 9th. Annie Williams Park, Town of Bracebridge, ON. (705) 835-3255, info@multisportcanada.com, www.multisportcanada.com

 

** 8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  Tim Hortons Triathlon Weekend. Our Kids of Steel is our 20th year for this event. Distances vary with age. Events on Sunday have relays,Try-A-Tri, a triathlon and duathlon. There is no cost with pledges raised, see web site. Windsor Sand Point Beach, Windsor, ON. 519-735-8994, jmckibbo@hotmail.com, windsortriathlon.com

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Barrie Triathlon, Duathlon & Kids of Steel. Barrie, ON. www.eventsonline.ca

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Subaru Triathlon Series - Niagara. Nelles Beach Park, Grimsby, ON. dave@trisportcanada.com, www.trisportcanada.com

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  The Broken Man Triathlon. A 2km swim at 9:00 am, followed by an 11km cross country run at 10:30am, then a 46km very hilly bike at 12:00.  All competitors start together.  Some athletes may chose to do only some segements. Cape Croker Park, Wiarton, ON. 519-534-0571, reservations@capecrokerpark.com, www.capecrokerpark.com

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  Toronto Island Give-It-A-Try. 400m Swim | 10km Bike | 2.5km Run. Toronto, ON. www.triathlonontario.com

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  Westboro Kids Tri/Du/Fun Du. 6 - 7 KOS Triathlon/Duathlon

8 - 9 KOS Triathlon/Duathlon

10 - 11 KOS Triathlon/Duathlon

12 - 13 KOS Triathlon/Duathlon

14 - 15 KOS Triathlon/Duathlon

16+ KOS Triathlon/Duathlon. Ottawa, ON. www.eventsonline.ca

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  HSBC Triathlon Series  - Toronto Island Triathlon Weekend. Toronto Island, Toronto, ON. (705) 835-3255, info@multisportcanada.com, www.multisportcanada.com

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Courtice Kids Multisports Series. Courtice, ON. www.courticetriathlon.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  E.T. Challenge. Multiple categories to choose from, single or teams of 2-3-4 people.  35$ only per person, register in advance and get a chance to win the early bird prize! Visit our web site for more details. Moonbeam, ON. 705-367-1110, cdem@moonbeam.ca, www.moonbeam.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  RBC Sundridge Triathlon. Sundridge, ON. www.eventsonline.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Sundridge Triathlon 2009. Sundridge, ON. info@sunflower-festival.com, http://sundridge-triathlon.com/

 

** 8/16/09 (Sun)  THOUSAND ISLANDS TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & RELAYS. Welcome to the beautiful City of Brockville on the St. Lawrence Seaway, one of the most attractive triathlon venues in Ontario.  This is the 17th Annual Thousand Islands Triathlon & Duathlon. Brockville Rowing Club, Brockville, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca/event1000islands.htm

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Thousand Islands Triathlon, Duathlon and Relays. Brockville, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Triathlon / Half-marathon. A triathlon of kayak, bicycle and run, and the possibility of a half marathon. For more information, you can contact us at 705-367-1110 or by email at cdem@moonbeam.ca. Moonbeam, ON. 705-367-1110, cdem@moonbeam.ca, www.moonbeam.ca

 

 

 

Ultimate Frisbee

 

5/25/09 - 9/21/09 (weekly every Mon)  Milton Ultimate Frisbee. Urban Sports will be running Recreational 5's league and an Intermediate 7's league. We also run Beach Volleyball and Soccer. Lions Park, Milton, ON. 9056910628, info@urbansports.ca, www.urbansports.ca

 

 

** 8/08/09 (Sat)  August Hat Tournament. A day long Ultimate Tournament hosted by the Toronto Ultimate Club, with teams created via Hat format. Open to all individuals. For more information visit http://www.tuc.org/Events/Hat-Tournaments. Toronto, ON. (647) 345-8105, events@tuc.org, www.tuc.org

 

 

 

Urban Racing

 

8/15/09 (Sat)  City Chase Toronto (race #2). Canada's largest urban adventure racing series! Search for ChasePoints around the city while taking on physical and mental challenges! $150 per team. Toronto, ON. www.mitsubishicitychase.com

 

 

 

Volleyball

 

10/15/08 - 10/15/09 (weekly every )  Leagues and Clinic for Adults. Youth Camps. Victory Volleyball Academy is a 6 court, hard court, indoor volleyball complex featuring Sport Court Flooring. The complex offers volleyball leagues, camps and clinics to youth, teens and adults. 7093 Torbram Rd, Mississauga,, ON. 905 908 2577, rick@victoryvolleyball.com, www.victoryvolleyball.com

 

 

5/18/09 - 9/03/09 (weekly every Mon-Thu)  spring outdoor beach volleyball leagues. Beach Volleyball leagues at Polson Pier

Co-Ed Divisions of Recreational, Intermediate & Competitive teams. 4s & 6s. Great views of the city & bars on site. Formerly The Docks entertainment complex. Polson Pier, Toronto, ON. 416 222 3577, beachblast@sympatico.ca, www.beachblast.ca

 

5/19/09 - 9/03/09 (weekly every Tue-Thu)  Milton Beach Volleyball. Urban Sports will be running a Men's, Women's and Co-ed Beach League in Milton. Other sports include soccer and ultimate frisbee. Milton Sports Centre, Milton, ON. 9056910628, info@urbansports.ca, www.urbansports.ca

 

5/19/09 - 9/03/09 (weekly every Mon-Thu)  spring outdoor beach volleyball leagues. Beach Volleyball is a great co-ed sport! Play weekly at Beach Blast- 8 outdoor & 7 indoor sand courts at the same location. Teams play same day & time every week, Co-Ed 4s & 6s. Rec, Int & Comp. Beach Blast, Toronto, ON. 416 222 3577, beachblast@sympatico.ca, www.beachblast.ca

 

 

8/10/09 (Mon)  Toronto Singles 5 Week Recreational Outdoor Beach Volleyball League. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. Polson Pier, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com

 

 

 

Yoga / Pilates

 

6/22/09 - 9/28/09 (weekly every Mon)  Yoga 4 Runners. Yoga 4 Runners

 

Join anytime and really stretch out your muscles.  Learn to improve posture, breath control and increase strength and flexibility. All levels welcome.

 

7:30pm

$75.00 (8 class pass). P3 Yoga & Pilates, Pickering, ON. 905-409-8861, contact@p3yoga.com, www.p3yoga.com

 

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Quebec

Adventure Racing

 

8/15/09 (Sat) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  Raid Pulse Stage AR. If you love adventure racing, you don't want to miss that race.  Lenght: 3 stages -- Saturday (5 to 8 hrs), Saturday night (2-4 hrs) and Sunday (5 to 8 hrs)

Disciplines: MTB, PAD, TREK, NAV. Gatineau, QC. 819-210-7243, info@raidpulse.com, www.raidpulse.com

 

** 8/15/09 (Sat) - 8/16/09 (Sun)  Raid Pulse stage AR. 3 days stage race

115km  MTB, paddling, trekking, navigation, ropes (rappel, ascent). Reserve Faunique Papineau Labelle, QC. 819-210-7243, info@raidpulse.com, www.raidpulse.com

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Raid Extreme Bras du Nord. Vallee Bras du Nord, QC. https://eventsonline.ca/events/vert_raid_extreme/

 

 

 

Cycling (Cyclocross)

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Maski-Courons International. 85 km Cyclosportive. Mandeville, QC. www.eventsonline.ca

 

 

 

Cycling (Road)

 

8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  Cyclosportive "La Metabetchouan". Chambourd, QC. https://eventsonline.ca/events/metabetchouan/

 

 

 

Cycling (Tours/Recreational)

 

8/01/09 (Sat) - 8/08/09 (Sat)  The BiQue Ride. Toronto to Montreal by bike. Celebrating our 15th year. Follow shores of Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence to Quebec. Enjoy mid trip day off in Kingston. Visit www.CycleCanada.com or call 800-214-7798. Ontario and Quebec, Toronto and Montreal, QC. 800-214-7798, sweep@cyclecanada.com, www.CycleCanada.com

 

8/14/09 (Fri) - 8/19/09 (Wed)  Voyageur Route. Ride from Ottawa to Quebec City via Montreal in 5 days. 551 km total, average 110 km per day. Stay in Inns, motels and university residences. Visit: www.CycleCanada.com, call 800-214-7798. Quebec, QC. 800-214-7798, sweep@cyclecanada.com, www.CycleCanada.com

 

 

 

Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars

 

7/23/09 (Thu) - 8/23/09 (Sun)  CIRQUE AKYA. Tremblant welcomes the biggest of the small circuses: AKYA. Acrobats, clowns, and trapeze artists of all ages wow the crowds with their skills. Mont-Tremblant, QC. 1 888 738 1777, www.tremblant.ca

 

7/25/09 - 8/30/09 (weekly every Sat-Sun)  LES RYTHMES TREMBLANT. A wild weekend! A must-see show on the Loto-Québec stage Saturday night. Each show is free and under stars. Mont-Tremblant, QC. 1 888 738 1777, www.tremblant.ca

 

 

 

Running / Walking

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Le 3 et 5 Miles au Mont-Royal. Montreal, QC. www.runningroom.com

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Maski-Courons International. Run - 21.1km, 10km, 5km, 2km, 1km

Walk - 10km, 5km, 2km, 1km. Mandeville, QC. www.eventsonline.ca

 

8/12/09 (Wed)  5 KM ENDURANCE. Running and Walking Events for everyone.

!K-2K-5K. Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC. 514-921-9888, mbbella@hotmail.com, www.circuitendurance.ca

 

8/12/09 (Wed)  Le 5 km Endurance. 5km, 2km, 2km (13 - 19 yrs) and 1km (11 yrs and under). Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC. www.eventsonline.ca

 

8/16/09 (Sun)  Coupe Dix 30 Etape #4. 10k & 5k. Brossard, QC. www.eventsonline.ca

 

 

 

Swimming

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Descente du Saguenay. Solo (42 km), Duo (42 km, Equipe de 3 (42 km) and Equipe de 4 (42 km). Saguenay, QC. www.eventsonline.ca

 

 

 

Track and Field

 

8/08/09 (Sat) - 8/09/09 (Sun)  Legion Canadian Youth Track and Field Championships. University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC. ehooper@athletics.ca, http://www.athletics.ca/Sherbrooke2009/

 

 

 

Triathlon / Duathlon

 

8/08/09 (Sat)  Triathlon Agnico-Eagle de Val-D'Or. Val D'Or, QC. www.eventsonline.ca

 

8/09/09 (Sun)  Triathlon de Verdun. Verdun, QC. www.eventsonline.ca

 

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