June is Bike Month, a great opportunity for new and seasoned riders to celebrate the ease and joy of commuting by bicycle. The challenge runs for the month of June and you can start anytime. Email info@parrysoundbikes.com to say you’re in! Then get going with one of three challenges: Distance challenge – Track your kilometres. […]
Clean Air Day
Clean Air Day is a celebration of environmentally-friendly activities that promote clean air and good health across Canada. It is a great opportunity to make environmentally-friendly lifestyle choices, for you, your family and your community. Clean Air Day, on June 8, 2011, is associated with the Commuter Challenge and Canadian Environment Week, June 5-11. This initiative […]
Canadian Environment Week – Commuter Challenge!
The week of June 5-11 is National Environment Week and everyone is encouraged to take on the Commuter Challenge! Walk, ride a bike, take public transit or another form of environmentally friendly transportation to your destinations for the week of June 5-11. Nearly 50% Canadians are physically inactive (Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2011). Driving a car 18,000km costs $9,525 (Canadian Automobile Association, 2004) It takes […]
Event – Look-Out Tower Trek Fundraiser 2011
How many steps can you conquer? The West Parry Sound District Museum wants to find out! On Saturday, June 4th, 2011 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM the Museum will be hosting the Look-Out Tower Trek. Participants will climb up and down the 131 steps of the Look-Out Tower as many times as they can. There will […]