Calendar of Events 2020-2021

Cruise Nights, One-Time Events, Club Contacts for 2020​

These lists of Local Cruise Nights, One-Time Events, and Contacts for Local Car Clubs are compiled and shared by the Highway 43 Car Club. Many thanks to Wendy Hall for the work she does pulling these lists together.
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Anyone interested in vintage racing should check the VARAC website events calendar.

OVTC Activities​

​2020

All OVTC activities are suspended as of 16 March until further notice due to
​public health concerns related to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

APRIL

  • 19 April: Ancaster British Car Flea Market - Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, ON, runs from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. See website for more information.
  • 28 April: 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.

MAY

  • 23-24 May: Lindsay Antique Automotive Flea Market - Lindsay Exhibition Grounds, one light west of Hwy's 7 and 35 at 354 Angeline St. S. Check out website for details.
  • 23-31 May: British Car Week - A week for all owners of classic British cars to drive in their communities. The BCW website has more information.
  • 26 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.
  • 31 May:  Hudson British Car Show - All British Car Show, St. Thomas Park, Hudson, QC. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, see 
    www.hudsonantiquecarclub.com for more information.

JUNE

  • 6 June: Rendez-vous British in Quebec City - A gathering of British car owners at Domaine Maizerets. Check the website for details at www.rvbq.org.
  • 13 June: HBCC All British Classic and Antique Car Show - Caledon Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 18297 Hurontario (Hwy 10), Caledon, ON, L7K 0X7, $10 per car, registration opens at 9:00 am.
  • 23 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

  • 11 July: All-British Car Day - Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Ottawa, ON, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, more details at www.britishcardayottawa.ca.
  • 19 July: Brits-in-the-Park - Spitfire is the Car of the Year at this all British car show. Hosted by the Victoria British Car Club, the show is held in Victoria Park, Lindsay, Ontario, and the gates open at 9 am. See attached letter for additional information and contact details. 
  • 28 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.
  • 31 July: British Car Show - Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville, ON. 10 am- 3 pm. British Car Club members who participate in this British Car Show by displaying their British Car will receive free admission for two persons to The Games for the day! For more details visit www.glengarryhighlandgames.com.

AUGUST

  • 1 August: Lanark Highlands Rally - Ottawa Jaguar Club is planning a rally will will offer an interesting drive and an opportunity to gather and meet other club members at the end. The drive will take place in Lanark County starting from Carlton Place and ending in the Perth area. The actual route will not be announced until the day of the event. It will have two components: a time and distance option that will be simple to achieve based upon a number of check points and/or a question and answer portion where questions such as who lives in the farm at km XXX. If you plan to attend as either a car driver or event supporter, please confirm to Chuck at president@ovtc.net by 2 March so he can forward numbers to Mike O'Brien (Jaguar Club organizer).
  • 9 August: Boot'n'Bonnet British Car Day - Ken Garrett Memorial Park, Inverary (about ten minutes north of the 401 on Cty Rd 10). Note change of location. If coming from Ottawa, take Hwy 15 south from Smiths Falls to Opinicon Rd. Turn right onto Opinicon Rd (curving road made to enjoy in a TR) and follow it all the way over to Cty Rd 10, turn left and head south to Inverary. Gates open at 8:00 am, and cost is $25 (which includes lunch). See flyer for details.
  • 14-16 August: The Toronto Triumph Club's 34th Canadian Classic, Midland, ON. See website for details.
  • 16 August: Brits on the Lake - 177 Queen Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8. Show runs from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. For registration details see website.
  • 25 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.
  • 29 August: OVTC Golf Tournament - Our annual 9-hole golf tournament will be held at Manderley on the Green golf course. Tee times will start at 1:30 pm. This is a scramble format tournament and golfers of all skill levels are invited. If you have questions or want to register, please contact David B. at golf@ovtc.net.

SEPTEMBER

  • 8 September: Hazeldean Cruise Night British Invasion - additional details to come.
  • 11-13 September: British Invasion - Stowe, Vermont. Details found on website. 
  • 20 September: 37th British Car Day - Toronto Triumph Club, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, ON. See TTC website for more information.
  • 22 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

  • 18 October: All British Auto Swap Meet - Rockton Fairgrounds, 812 Old Highway 8, Rockton, ON. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (7:30 a.m. for vendors). $6.00 includes free parking (dedicated area for LBCs). Contact Don for more information 905-541-1975; sixinarow@live.com.
  • 27 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 7:00 pm.

NOVEMBER

  • 24 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

  • 8 December: Annual OVTC Christmas Party - Tentative date, additional details to follow.
  • 22 Decemer: Normal date for OVTC Meeting - no meeting held in December.

2021

JANUARY

  • 17 January: Winter Bash - Tentative date for our winter bash. Additional details to come.

FEBRUARY

  • 23 February: OVTC Darts Tournament - Tentative date for our annual tournament. Additional details to come.