Calendar of Events 2018

Cruise Nights
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Here are the local Cruise Nights and One-Time Events that are scheduled during the summer of 2018, and a Contact List for local car clubs. These lists are compiled and shared by the Highway 43 Car Club. 

Anyone interested in vintage racing should check the VARAC website events calendar.

OVTC Activities
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APRIL

  • 27-29 April: Shannonville Motorsport Park - three day ASN Canada FIA sanctioned race school program for drivers who wish to improve their driving skills. Program includes scrutineering, lapping for enthusiasts, and testing for racers. See brochure for more information (Brack Driving Concepts).

MAY

  • 6 May: Annual General Meeting British Car Council - all member clubs of the BCC are invited to attend the AGM at 12:00 pm at The Old Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Road, Scarborough ON, M1J 3H5. 
  • 22 May: Regular OVTC Meeting - meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
  • 27 May: Hudson Car Show - Hudson, PQ. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

JUNE

  • 26 June: Regular OVTC Meeting - meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

JULY

  • 14 July: All British Car Day (ABCD) - dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the complete spectrum of British vehicles. All British vehicles (cars and motorcycles) are welcome. People’s Choice Award and BBQ lunch for entrants. Britannia Beach Park – Lakeside Gardens, Ottawa, Ontario. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For further information see www.britishcarday.ca or contact info@britishcarday.ca.
  • 15 July: Brits-In-The-Park - This classic British car and motorcycle show is located in the Armoury Park in Lindsay, Ontario. It features live music, food, and merchandise vendors. See flyer or contact Denise Livingstone Dlivingstone802@gmail.com for more information. Show runs from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
  • 24 July: Regular OVTC Meeting - meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

AUGUST

  • 19 August: Brits on the Lake - all-British car and motorcycle show in Port Perry, Ontario. See this website for more information.
  • 28 August: Regular OVTC Meeting - meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

SEPTEMBER

  • 16 September: 35th Annual British Car Day - hosted by the Toronto Triumph Club, this is the largest, one-day, all-British car event in North America, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 4J7. See www.BritishCarDay.com for more details.
  • 23 September: European and British Classic Car Show - Merrickville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a car show from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. No entry fee. More details will be posted when available.
  • 25 September: Regular OVTC Meeting - meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.

OCTOBER

  • 23 October: Regular OVTC Meeting - meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

NOVEMBER

  • 27 November: Regular OVTC Meeting - Annual Elections and Pizza Night. Meetings are held at the Manordale Community Centre (68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4), which is located at the corner of Knoxdale and Carola in the west end of Ottawa. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

DECEMBER

  • 25 December: Normal date for OVTC Meeting - no meeting held in December.