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Zombie Fun Farm at the Calgary Corn Maze
October 13, 2016
Coming October 15, 2016. Zombies in a corn maze? Yikes! Yes, the bucolic sounding Calgary Corn Maze is offering a special, one night only event – the Zombie Fun Farm. Located in southern Alberta, those Canadians sure know how to put on a scare-fest! Make your way through the 13 acre corn maze filled with zombies, growling […]
Niagara Falls International Marathon
September 26, 2016
Coming October 30, 2016. One of the few marathons that starts in one country and finishes in another. It’s the Niagara Falls International Marathon, voted one of the most scenic marathons in Canada. The marathon course is relatively flat but can be windy and takes you through the residential streets of Buffalo, New York, eventually making […]
Mud Hero
August 22, 2016
Coming August 27, 2016. Canada’s largest obstacle race! It’s Mud Hero held at Albion Hills Conservation Area, just outside of Toronto. To the mix of trails and rolling terrain, they’ve added 350 truckloads of mud to create a 6K course with more than 18 obstacles. It’s a timed race but with a fun atmosphere and a […]
Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party (RSVP)
August 11, 2016
Coming August 12, 2016. A friendly invasion of 2,600 riders into Canada this weekend! It’s Cascade Bicycle Club’s annual Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party (RSVP). Started 35 years ago, this ride of more than 175 mile takes you from the University of Washington campus to downtown Vancouver over the course of 2 days. […]
Mud Mulisha Mud Run
August 9, 2016
Coming August 20, 2016. Time to get dirty with the Mud Mulisha Mud Run! You know it’s gonna be muddy if they have 2 muds in the name of the race! Head to Shawnigan Lake in beautiful British Columbia for a 6K+ race with more than 20 obstacles. All obstacles must be completed or you’ll […]
Calgary Stampede
June 23, 2016
Coming July 8, 2016. Grab your cowgirl hat and head to Canada! It’s time for the annual Calgary Stampede, a 10-day event that celebrates western heritage, cultures and community spirit. Started in 1912, this popular event, attended by more than one million people each year, offers over $2 million in prize money for quintessential rodeo […]
Whistler Longboard Festival
June 17, 2016
Coming July 1, 2016. Full face helmet, knees pads and gloves required – yikes! For the hard-core skateboarders, the Whistler Longboard Festival is THE place to be. As one of only 2 North American World Cups, this multi-day downhill skateboard event, provides a challenging and picturesque venue for this competition. Canada Day (July 1st) kicks […]
Trans Canada Trail
May 20, 2016
The world’s longest networks of multi-use recreational trails. It’s the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), and with over 18,000 kilometers of the trails completed to date, the goal is to finish the Trail by 2017, the 25th anniversary of the Trail and Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The route will cover nearly 24,000 kilometers from the […]
Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon
May 19, 2016
Coming October 16, 2016. One of the few marathons with a transnational course. The Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon takes you from the Motor City over the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Ontario, Canada and returns via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. A fun fact about this course is that it has the only official underwater international mile […]
The Outdoor Adventure Show
March 28, 2016
Coming April 2, 2016. Making plans for the summer? Then head to Montreal for The Outdoor Adventure Show. This 2-day event features over 200 exhibits, interactive demonstrations, travel seminars, inspiring adventure speakers, and incredible pre-season travel deals. Interested in learning to scuba dive? A free one hour session introduces you to the gear and basics […]
Bici Gusti Gourmet Ride
March 4, 2016
Coming May 22, 2016. Savor the ride! The Bici Gusti Gourmet Ride combines gourmet food with cycling through the Whistler and Callaghan valleys in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. A lucky 70 participants will start the day off with breakfast in the outdoor patio area at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Then, they’ll enjoy […]
Hôtel de Glace, Canada
January 22, 2016
An ultra-cool winter experience! The Hôtel de Glace in Quebec City, Canada is open now through March 28, 2016, and this year’s theme is winter’s rivers. The 44 rooms and themed suites have beds carved out of solid ice with a wooden bedspring and mattress on top. Arctic sleeping bags keep you toasty in temperatures […]
Trek or Treat, Canada
September 17, 2015
Coming October 16 and 17, 2015. Time to get in the mood for Halloween! Join the Trek or Treat Race in Oakville, Ontario (just outside of Toronto). No zombies or creepy monsters, just a fun family event with costumes, Halloween candy and decorations galore! It’s a nighttime trail run on crushed gravel and well-groomed paths, […]
Mudmoiselle, Ontario, Canada
September 15, 2015
Coming September 26, 2015. OK, TrailblazerGirls, it’s time to get your mud on! The Mudmoiselle held in Milton, just outside of Toronto, is a fun, 5K obstacle course for women only. Open to all fitness levels, expect to be covered in mud by the end as you help raise funds to support research and services […]
Island Girl Half Marathon & 5K, Toronto, Canada
August 20, 2015
Coming September 20, 2015. Aloha! Get a bit of the island spirit with the Island Girl Half Marathon, Relay and 5K race. Held on Toronto Island, the largest, outermost island of the Toronto Islands, a chain of small islands accessed by ferry from the city of Toronto, the most populous city in Canada. The route […]
Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race
August 19, 2015
Coming September 26, 2015. Challenge yourself with an adventure race in the historic mining town of Cumberland, British Columbia. The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) offers a 50K Enduro course and a 30K Sport course. Each course has kayaking, mountain biking, trekking (trail running/hiking) and be prepared for some bushwhacking and possibly a […]
Pemberton Slow Food Cycle Sunday
August 14, 2015
Coming August 16, 2015. Cycling, fresh air, and food! The Slow Food Cycle Sunday in Pemberton, British Columbia is described as “an opportunity to connect – town folk and city folk, consumers with their food, people with the land.” This 31 mile ride is a leisurely, flat route past farms selling local, organic produce and […]
Queen of the Peak Women’s Surf Championships
August 7, 2015
Coming October 2, 2015. Cowabunga! Surfs up in Tofino, British Columbia, for the Queen of the Peak Women’s Surf Championships. This 2 day contest features the best in ladies longboard and shortboard events. Included in your registration fee is a wine and cheese welcome reception at Surf Sister and an awards gala multi-course dinner at […]
Crankworx Whistler
August 6, 2015
Coming August 7, 2015. THE event for mountain bike enthusiasts is coming to Whistler this weekend! Crankworx is a 10 day celebration of events, competitions, exhibitions, and concerts for those who love mountain biking. As the world’s number one lift-accessed mountain bike playground, Whistler is the ideal setting for the pros to showcase their talent, […]
Mudderella Whistler, Canada
July 6, 2015
Coming September 26, 2015. Mud, mud, and more mud! It’s Mudderella, and for the first time, it’s being held in that fantastic Canadian mountain town of Whistler! A non-competitive, fun, obstacle course, designed by women for women, Mudderella is all about “empowering women to take pride in their strength – inside and out”. With 12-15 […]
Yukon Canoe and Bike with WomanTours
June 26, 2015
Coming July 9, and July 25, 2015. Adventure in the north! Join WomanTours for the Yukon Canoe and Bike tour. It’s a nine-day/eight-night mix of canoeing, camping, biking, hiking, and exploration. This is an active tour with 100 miles of canoeing down the Yukon River and with an average of 35 miles per day on […]
Free Spirit Spheres, Canada
June 5, 2015
Look to the trees and the Spheres for a unique overnight experience! The Free Spirit Spheres in the Canadian west coast rainforest of Vancouver Island are a collection of suspended spherical treehouses. Climb a staircase spiraling around a tree, cross a short suspension bridge and enter one of the three spheres named Eve, Eryn, and […]
FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015
May 11, 2015
Coming June 6 through July 5, 2015. Goal! Watch the excitement of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Of particular note, FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the premier soccer (or football to most of the world!) organization started the Women’s World Cup in 1991 (61 years after the Men’s World Cup…better late than […]
Victoria Goddess Run, Canada
May 7, 2015
Coming June 7, 2015. Bring out your inner goddess with the Victoria Goddess Run in beautiful British Columbia, Canada! Choose from a 5K, 10K and half marathon, and you’ll be racking up brownie points as all 3 races benefit 3 local charities. The weekend is filled with activities like morning yoga, a Women’s Expo, live […]