Your Get Out There Report
January 16 – 29, 2009
Don't forget to print off your 2-for-1 pass to the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show (see News section below)!
News
Get your 2-for-1 pass to the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show
Get Out There’s new Coupon Pages – deals and discounts for you
Simon Whitfield joins Carmichael Training
Race Director sought for new GTA Running
Ottawa Marathon needs volunteers
Free AR Clinic in Milton
Upcoming Events (January)
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
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Ontario
Adventure Racing
January
** 17 (Sat) Frontier Adventure Challenge Winter Race. 8 hours, 35km, mountain biking, xc skiing, snowshoeing. Near Toronto, ON. www.fastadventures.com
24 (Sat) Stars Orienteering Winter Adventure Race and Ski-Orienteering Event. Details TBA. TBA, ON. http://stars.kw.net/
Climbing
January
18 (Sun) Toronto Singles Intro To Indoor Rock Climbing. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly.** Join other Single Adventurers scaling to new heights. This intro course allows beginners to experience climbing at it's best. Joe Rockheads Climbing Gym, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
25 (Sun) Toronto Singles Introduction To Ice Climbing Day. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly. Join MMA to experience the exciting adventure that's catching the country by storm. Ice Climbing is very safe and a lot of fun. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars
January
** 17 (Sat) 2009 Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer. Join us Saturday, January 17th for the second annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer - for a 3 km benefit walk or a 5 km fun run! Help us raise $20,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Open to all abilities, free snowshoe demos available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration $35. Scenic Caves, Town of the Blue Mountains, ON. 1-800-721-8184 or 647 436 8959, laurenh@k2canada.com, www.tubbsromptostomp.ca
24 (Sat) Open House & Membership Drive Day. Enjoy a FREE day at Wye Marsh with live animal shows, cross-country ski lessons, guided snowshoe, and more. Become a member and meet new people through social activities, in-house clubs, etc. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. 705-526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com
29 (Thu) Toronto Singles Grand Prix Indoor Go Kart Racing. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly.It’s fast, fun and competitive. It's an exciting new form of sport and entertainment with an authentic motor sports spin. Grand Prix Kartways, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
Fitness / Health
January
** 17-28 (Sat-Wed) CanFit Pro Personal Training Certification Course. CanFit Pro's next "PTS" Certification session in Orleans starts January 17,2008 and will likely fill, as have prior sessions in Orleans, so don't be disappointed - register now! Contact Mike Kelly. Orleans, ON. 613-830-1300, mkellypts@sympatico.ca, www.canfitpro.com
Orienteering
January
18 (Sun) Thomass Winter Orienteering Event at Glen Haffy. Glen Haffy, ON. http://caledonnavigators.heysport.com
Other
January
17-18 (Sat-Sun) Georgian Cup Snowcross. Hundreds Of the Worlds best snowmobile racers will compete for the prestigious Georgian Cup at Victoria Park in Owen Sound, Ontario. Victoria Park, Owen Sound, ON. 905-722-7771, info@snowcross.com, www.snowcross.com
18 (Sun) Toronto Singles Indoor Paintball Adventure. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly. Join other singles for an adrenalin pumping night of Paintball. Prepare yourself for mind blowing fun at the awesome new field. Sgt. Splatter's, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
24-25 (Sat-Sun) Kawartha Cup Snowcross Races Round #1. Hundreds of the Worlds best snowmobile racers will compete for the prestigious Kawartha Cup at the new Lindsay Exhibition. Racers will compete over huge jumps on a race course of snow and ice. Kawartha Cup- Round#1, Lindsay, ON. 905-722-7771, info@snowcross.com, www.snowcross.com
25 (Sun) Toronto Singles Dog Sledding & Winter Adventure Day. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly. Friendly and fun-loving teams of Siberian & Alaskan Huskies await to take you around the dog track for a taste of dog sledding. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
25 (Sun) Toronto Singles Intro Day to Archery & Lunch. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly. After a hearty lunch we will be taking our bows & arrows to test our skills on indoor targets. Archers of Caledon, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
30-February 1 (Fri-Sun) Canadian Snowcross Championships. Hundreds of the worlds best snowmobile racers will compete on a enclosed terrain race course over huge jumps and moguls at Georgian Downs. Facility features Indoor heated grandstands, and OLG Casino. Georgian Downs, Innisfil, ON. 905-722-7771, info@snowcross.com, www.snowcross.com
31 (Sat) Toronto Singles Intro To Curling. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly. Meet other adventurous singles.Curling is easy to learn, takes a lifetime to master and is complex enough to become addictive. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
Outdoors
January
15-18 (Thu-Sun) Adult Dog Sledding. Do something exiting this winter and join us on this awesome, truly Canadian, Outward Bound Dog Sledding expedition. Mush a team of sled dogs and sleep in canvas wall tents heated by wood stoves. Algonquin Park, Huntsville, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
22-26 (Thu-Mon) Adult Dog Sledding. Do something exiting this winter and join us on this awesome, truly Canadian, Outward Bound Dog Sledding expedition. Mush a team of sled dogs and sleep in canvas wall tents heated by wood stoves. Algonquin Park, Huntsville, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
28-31 (Wed-Sat) Adult Dog Sledding. Do something exiting this winter and join us on this awesome, truly Canadian, Outward Bound Dog Sledding expedition. Mush a team of sled dogs and sleep in canvas wall tents heated by wood stoves. Algonquin Park, Huntsville, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
31-February 21 (Sat-Sat) Algonquin Quest Dog Sledding. Do something exiting this winter, join us for this 22-day Outward Bound program. 2 Dog Sled expeditions, Solo Quest, Wilderness First Aid Certification, Ice Rescue and Cold Water Rescue training. Algonquin Park, Burk's Falls, ON. 1-888-OUTWARD, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca
Running / Walking
January
17 (Sat) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training provides expert training and coaching to run or walk a half or full marathon or complete a triathlon. In return, you'll help raise money toward cures for blood cancers. Inspired Life, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, http://www.teamintraining.ca/tor/
18 (Sun) Richmond Road Race. 27th edition - 5 & 10K road races - 10:00 a.m. start - runners wind through the village of Richmond and surrounding roads. South Carleton High School, Richmond, South west Ottawa, ON. 613-292-7102, joeduvall@rogers.com, www.ncra-ottawa.com
21 (Wed) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training provides expert training and coaching to run or walk a half or full marathon or complete a triathlon. In return, you'll help raise money toward cures for blood cancers. Hilton Toronto (Richmond Room), Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, http://www.teamintraining.ca/tor/
24 (Sat) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training provides expert training and coaching to run or walk a half or full marathon or complete a triathlon. In return, you'll help raise money toward cures for blood cancers. Novotel North York, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, http://www.teamintraining.ca/tor/
25 (Sun) Hypothermic Half Marathon 2009. Ottawa, ON. www.runningroom.com
25 (Sun) Philly's Haggis 5K. Whitby, ON. www.runningroom.com
25 (Sun) Robbie Burns 8 km. This race supports the Hamilton & Halton Region Alzheimer Society. Burlington Central High School, Burlington, ON. www.burlingtonrunners.com
25 (Sun) Robbie Burns 8 km Road Race. Come Celebrate Robbie's 250th Birthday with us. When you hear the piper, head to the start line. Hot porridge, coffe & Bagels served afterwards. Medals to all finishers. Awards to all age groups. Burlington Cental High School, Burlington, ON. 905-466-4356, bobbrake@eaton.com, www.burlingtonrunners.com
** 25 (Sun) Robbie Burns 8K Road Race. Celebrating Robbie's 250th birthday and the 29th anniversary of the race. Commemorative 250th birthday medals to all finishers. Free Tartan pajama pants to the first 800 registrants. Hot porridge and bagels. When you hear the bagpipes, it's time to head to the start line!. Burlington, ON. bobbrake@eaton.com, www.burlingtonrunners.com
27 (Tue) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training provides expert training and coaching to run or walk a half or full marathon or complete a triathlon. In return, you'll help raise money toward cures for blood cancers. Brazenhead Irish Pub, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, http://www.teamintraining.ca/tor/
29 (Thu) Team In Training Information Meeting. Team In Training provides expert training and coaching to run or walk a half or full marathon or complete a triathlon. In return, you'll help raise money toward cures for blood cancers. Loblaws (St.Clair Ave W/Bathurst St), Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, http://www.teamintraining.ca/tor/
31 (Sat) 5K Poker Run/Walk. All proceeds from the Poker Run/Walk will go to Canadian Olympic Bronze Medallist Priscilla Lopes-Schlieps. Whitby Running Room, Whitby, ON. grichardson4347@rogers.com
Ski (Cross Country)
January
** 24 (Sat) Cross-Country Ski The Highlands With Us. This exciting day includes an introduction to cross-country skiing, lunch & a guided ski on the resort trails.Even equipment rentals! Please register before January 19. Delta Pinestone Resort, Haliburton, ON. 705-489-4049, info@trailsandtours.com, www.trailsandtours.com
25 (Sun) Muskoka Loppett. A classic tradition continues with15 & 30 KM Classic Events, 7KM Classic Race for Kids and Social Skiers! SUNDAY JANUARY 25, 2009. Race Start 10:00 A.M., Arrowhead Provincial Park,. Arrowhead Park, Huntsville, ON. 705-789-0327, webmaster@arrowheadnordic.ca, http://www.arrowheadnordic.ca/
Ski (Downhill)
January
18 (Sun) Voyageurs Ski & Snowboard Day- Blue Mountain. visit www.voyageurs.ca for more information. Blue Mountain, Toronto, ON. 416-422-3214, jmrpos@rogers.com, www.voyageurs.ca
24 (Sat) Rémi Ski Hill Fun Day. Full day of fun for everyone. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 15$ full day, 10$ half day (starting at 4 p.m.) Activities include Toffee on snow, ski & snowboard Competitions (many age categories as well as free style), Sliding party, Uphill races, Live music,& a Full supper will be served for only 7 $. Moonbeam, ON. 705-367-1110, cdem@moonbeam.ca, www.remiskiclub.com
Snowboard
January
17 (Sat) Toronto Singles Intro To Snow Boarding. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly.** Snowboarding is the fastest growing winter sport in the world! Join the craze join MMA and other daring singles on the hill!. Mount Chinguacousy Ski Hill, Brampton, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/1941/Toronto-Sing
Snowshoe
January
24 (Sat) Toronto Singles Back Country Snowshoeing Adventure. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly. Trek through beautiful rolling hills beneath hardwood and pine forests. Snow shoeing is extremely easy and fun to learn. Crawford Lake Conservation Area, Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
Sport & Social
January
22 (Thu) Toronto Triathlon Club Membership Drive Pub Night. Toronto, ON. www.torontotriathlonclub.com
Team Sports
January
21-April 9 (Wed-Thu) Toronto Floorball League. The 2009 Intermediate Season for Floorball - The new sport everyone wants to play.
For more information check out www.playfloorball.com or get in touch with kultar.singh@floorballcanada.com. West Toronto Collegiate, Toronto, ON. 416-972-9305, kultar.singh@floorballcanada.com, www.playfloorball.com
Trail / Ultra Running
January
25 (Sun) Footprint Trail Running Series (Run 2). Windsor, ON. www.runningfactory.com
Training Camps
January
20 (Tue) Toronto Triathlon Club Clinic. Training with Power by Nigel Grey, NRG Personal Training Time: 6:30 p.m. Free to members/ fee for non-members. Enduro Sport, Toronto, ON. www.torontotriathlonclub.com
25 (Sun) Specialty Stroke Improvement Clinic. Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Fee for members and non-members.Register and see www.torontotriathlonclub.com for further details. North Toronto Community Centre, Toronto, ON. www.torontotriathlonclub.com
Triathlon / Duathlon
January
31 (Sat) Winterlude Triathlon. Skate, ski, run in the Nations Capital (order may change). Dows Lake, ottawa, ON. 613-722-6663, rick@zone3sports.com, www.zone3sports.com
Yoga / Pilates
January
17-18 (Sat-Sun) Yoga Teacher Training. Become a certified yoga teacher one weekend a month for 10 months. This comprehensive training program will include Power and Hatha styles. Study yoga for personal growth or professional advancement. Brooklin, ON. 905-620-1151, sheree@llivewithspirit.ca, www.livewithspirit.ca
Quebec
Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars
January
30-February 15 (Fri-Sun) Québec Winter Carnival. For its 55th edition, the Québec Winter Carnival will offer an incomparable winter experience. Lively programming, spectacular competitions and exciting nightlife. Let yourself get carried away. Québec City, Québec City, QC. 418 626-3716, info@carnaval.qc.ca, www.carnaval.qc.ca
Ski (Downhill)
January
17-18 (Sat-Sun) COUPE TASCHEREAU. Provincial-level GS and SL race for young men and women ages 13 and 14, organized by the Tremblant Ski Club. More than 150 participants from Quebec, Ontario, and the USA are expected to attend. Mont-Tremblant, QC. 1 88 TREMBLANT, www.tremblant.ca
19-23 (Mon-Fri) The Senior's week. From January 19th to January 23rd 2009, Seniors 55 years old and over will ski for only $ 25 a day!. Mont SUTTON, Sutton, QC. 450 538-2545, sutton@montsutton.com, www.montsutton.com
20-23 (Tue-Fri) Super G training. Super G training for men and women, organized by the Tremblant Ski Club, for Club athletes and their guests. More than 40 racers are expected to take part. Mont-Tremblant, QC. 1 88 TREMBLANT, www.tremblant.ca
24-25 (Sat-Sun) SUPER G. DLS-level SG race for young men and women ages 13 and 14, organized by the Tremblant Ski Club. More than 120 participants from the Laurentians Ski Division are expected. Mont-Tremblant, QC. 1 88 TREMBLANT, www.tremblant.ca
26-30 (Mon-Fri) Engineers and Professional Technologist's week. From January 26 to 30 , Engineers and Professional Technologists ski for only $29 a day. *. Mont SUTTON, Sutton, QC. 450 538-2545, sutton@montsutton.com, www.montsutton.com
Snowboard
January
24 (Sat) Moonlight nights. Master the our new super pipe! Our pros will guide you in the pipe with an amazing Dj ambiance. Stoneham, QC. 1-800-463-6888, naudet@mont-sainte-anne.com, www.ski-stoneham.com
31 (Sat) BURTON EL NINO. Young boarders ages 15 and under will be able to hone their technique with guidance from members of the Burton team, while pitting themselves against other boarders in a friendly jam. Mont-Tremblant, QC. 1 88 TREMBLANT, www.tremblant.ca
Snowshoe
January
24 (Sat) Atlas Mad Trapper Snowshoe Series. If you like running, you'll love snowshoeing! Check out either the Solefit 5k or Atlas 10k events at the Synergy Ark, 40 minutes north of Ottawa. Check www.themadtrapper.ca for full race info!. The Ark, Denholm, QC. 819 422-1222, mike@synergyark.com, www.themadtrapper.ca
Nova Scotia
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New Brunswick
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Newfoundland
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Prince Edward Island
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