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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JUNE

  • 23 June: OVTC Summer Solstice Picnic - Located 9 km West of Merrickville on Kilmarnock Road (off Hwy 43), Kilmarnock Lock Station has plenty of parking, picnic tables, and washrooms in the lock master's building, but there are no barbecue or fire pits so bring a ready-to-eat meal. For those interested in driving out, we will meet at 10:30 am at the clubhouse (Margaret Rywak Community Centre, 68 Knoxdale Road, Ottawa, ON K2G 1A4). Total distance is approximately 110 km (see map). If you are interested in joining us on the drive, or meeting the others at the Kilmarnock Lockstation, please let Mike S. know at pastpresident@ovtc.net. Picnic is planned for 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
  • 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

  • 5 July: Annual Hill Climb - This year the Headwaters British Car Club is holding its hill climb in memory of HBCC Member Alan Sands. See this link for more information.
  • 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. Please note that volunteers are needed. Please see Home Page for information on how to volunteer.
  • 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

  • 3 August: Glengarry Highland Games - British Car Display will once again take place at the Glengarry Highland Games. Participants can either park on the east mound as in previous years or in the north end of a large tent just to the east of the mound. There will be space for approximately 20 cars in the tent. Participants who show a British car receive two tickets to the games that day. 
  • 12 August: Barrhaven Classic Car Show - at Fallowfield Park and Ride, 10 am to 4:00 pm. Proceeds to CHEO. Cost is $5 per car. For additional details and contact information see flyer.
  • 12 August: British Car Day - organized by the Boot'n Bonnet Car Club in Kingston, the show is held in Kingston City Park, right downtown under the trees. In previous years, there have been more than 165 British cars registered. See flyer for more detail.
  • 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: Merrickville Classic European Car Show - Merrickville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a car show from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There is no entry fee for this show, which will take place in Blockhouse Park on the banks of the Rideau Canal. For more details please see flyer.
  • 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.