Events

Cruise Nights, One-Time Events, Club Contacts for 2025

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. New lists will be uploaded as they become available. Many thanks to Wendy Hall and Micheline Lane​ for the work they do pulling these lists together.

You may also want to look at other British car websites such as the Boot'n Bonnet Car Club, the Montreal Triumph Club, and the Toronto Triumph Club to check out their upcoming events. 
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Anyone interested in vintage racing should check the VARAC website events calendar.

OVTC Drives Every Sunday 

Starting Sunday, 11 May, Mike S. will be leading drives around Eastern Ontario to explore sites and back roads. See flyer for more information. Drives start at 11:00 and leave from the Independent Grocer in Stittsville. Everyone is welcome.

OVTC Meetings and Events - 2025
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JUNE

  • 7 June: Carefor’s Show and Shine - Carefor Health and Community Services is a non-profit organization providing compassionate care to seniors across our region. All proceeds from the day support retirement homes in Pembroke. 12 pm to 4 pm at the Carefor Civic Complex Parking Lot, 425 Cecelia Street, Pembroke, K8A 1S7. To register, email Wendy Knechtel at [email protected] to tell her the make and model of your car. No cost to register.
  • 14 June: Lynnwood Park Retirement Residence - a community car show and BBQ from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 1 Eaton Street, Bell's Corners. If you are interested, please contact [email protected] by May 28 to confirm your participation.
  • ​24 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 7:30 pm.
  • 30 June: Canada Day Barrhaven Car Show - Clarke Fields Park, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  

JULY

  • 12 July: All British Car Day (ABCD) - Clarke Fields Park, 93 Houlahan Street, Nepean, ON. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. See flyer for additional details.​
  • 20 July: Brits-in-the-Park - Lindsay, Ontario. For more information, please see website. For additional information please contact [email protected].
  • 22 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 7:30 pm.
  • 27 July: Merrickville Classic Car Show - Merrickville Fairgrounds, 446 Main Street West, Merrickville, ON, 8:00 am to 3.00 pm. See website for more information.

AUGUST

  • 1 August: Glengarry Highland Games - The British antique car display will be held on Friday at the Games. Those displaying their cars in the show receive free admission to the Games on Friday. See website for more information.
  • 10 August: Boot N' Bonnet British Car Day - Held in Ken Garrett Memorial Park, which is located just south of Inverary at 4010 Perth Road (Division Street if coming from Kingston or CR 10 if coming from the north). Entry fee is $15 per vehicle which includes a dash plaque and chances at prizes. Show runs from 10 am to 3 pm with prizes being awarded shortly after 3 pm. Registration form.
  • 26 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 7:30 pm.

SEPTEMBER

  • ​​19-21 September: British Invasion at Stowe - for more information please see britishinvasion.com.​
  • 21 September: British Car Day - hosted by the Toronto Triumph Club, Bronte Creek, Oakville. For more information please see website. 
  • 22 September: European Classic Car Show - Merrickville Fairgrounds, 446 Main Street West, Merrickville, ON, 10:00 am to 4.00 pm. See website for more information.
  • ​23 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 7:30 pm.

OCTOBER

  • 28 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

  • TBD: MG Club ​British Car Clubs Trivia Challenge - 2.00-5.00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 3500 Fallowfield Road (near the level crossing). Light refreshments will be available, and the bar will be open. 
  • ​25 November: 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.

DECEMBER

  • TBD: OVTC Christmas Party 
  • 23 December: NO MEETING THIS MONTH.