Want to see what you’ve never seen before?
Go for a guided stroll on one of several of Jane’s Walks.

Jane’s Walk is a free series of neighbourhood strolls led by volunteers who offer an insider’s take on Winnipeg’s vibrant and fascinating neighbourhoods. The walks showcase great Winnipeg neighbourhoods in a new and exciting manner while celebrating the legacy of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks raise urban literacy by combining the simple act of walking with personal observations, urban history, planning, design and civic engagement. They provide an exceptional opportunity for Winnipeggers to discover their city – both places they think they know well and places they want to explore.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
www.janeswalk.net

Looking to give your commute a makeover?
Try on your new look with the Commuter Challenge.

The Commuter Challenge is a national sustainable transportation event celebrated during Environment Week. The event is a friendly competition between workplaces and schools to encourage individuals to walk, cycle, carpool or take transit on their daily commute. Prizes are awarded to Workplaces with the highest participation rates. The main objective of the promotion is to highlight the importance of green and active commuting in creating healthy communities through opportunities for increased physical activity and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Resource Conservation Manitoba (RCM), a non-profit centre for applied sustainability. We have coordinated the Commuter Challenge in Winnipeg for the last ten years with the support of a committee of Planning Partners representing community groups, environmental organizations, health and wellness advocates, and civic and provincial government.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
www.resourceconservation.mb.ca

Wish your kids knew the simple pleasures of life?
Join the throng on Clean Air Day Walk to School.

Clean Air Day celebrates environmentally friendly activities that promote clean air, good health, physical activity and safe communities.

Be Healthy! Have Fun! Win Prizes!

The Clean Air Day Walk to School is coordinated annually by Active and Safe Routes to School, a program of Resource Conservation Manitoba. ASRTS encourages the use of active transportation for health, a clean environment and safe community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
resourceconservation.mb.ca

Get your just desserts on the way to work!

Meet us on the Osborne bridge for breakfast

As you walk, bike or roll to work, swing by the North-East side of the Osborne St. bridge for a free coffee, juice and muffin. Don’t forget your travel mug! We’ll be there from 7-8:30am to say thank you for choosing human power on Clean Air Day.

Hankering to find the trail not yet taken?
Satisfy your cravings with International Trails Day.

International Trails Day is dedicated to celebrating trails, trail development, and the healthy lifestyle trails encourage!  Explore new Winnipeg Trails all day long! There are five FREE trail events exploring seven trails in Winnipeg with an evening music bash and celebrations at The Forks! Complete details on each event can be found at www.WinnipegTrails.com Prizes, BBQ’s and entertainment!

Looking to rack up a new personal best this year?
Score your best time ever by running to work in prep for the Manitoba Marathon.

Six events and one exciting Start and Finish Line at the University of Manitoba – the Manitoba Marathon offers you a true Celebration of Fitness, Family, and Fundraising. Join over 14,000 runners in one of Canada ’s biggest running events on Father’s Day in a remarkable and unforgettable community event.

All six events share the same Start area on the University of Manitoba campus and all end on the University Stadium track. Your only decision is – how much of the city of Winnipeg do you want to tour on Father’s Day?

Here’s what you can look forward to, at the 2010 Manitoba Marathon:

• Manitoba Lotteries Full Marathon
• Intrepid Dezine Half Marathon
• Manitoba Marathon Relay
• Free Press 10K Walk
• Great-West Life 2.6 mile Super Run
• The Mini Mites Fun Run

From novice runners and walkers to experienced marathoners, there’s a Start Line just for you. So no matter which event you choose, you and your friends and family can all share the excitement of the start and cheer each other on at the Finish.

You won’t believe our wonderful volunteer organization out there – 2,000 strong – committed to making your Father’s Day experience a great one.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
manitobamarathon.mb.ca

Yearning to trade four wheels for two?
Pedal your way to fun on Bike to Work Day.

Bike to Work Day promotes a healthy commuting alternative that benefits the rider and the community by reducing pollution and traffic congestion. Bike to Work Day Winnipeg is our chance to celebrate the bicycle as a safe, fun and healthy mode of transportation. It is made possible by a team of volunteers, and partner organizations.

Ride your bike to work and arrive healthier and happier!

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org

The Muddy Waters 100 was started 15 years ago by a group of serious cyclists who wanted to have an organized 100 mile ride held on an annual basis.

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It’s time to take back the streets Winnipeg!

On SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 from 8am until 6pm, the ENTIRE NORTH SIDE OF BROADWAY, from Main to Osborne, will be CLOSED TO MOTORIZED VEHICLES for Ciclovia. Cycle, walk, run, roller blade, skateboard, whatever you like to downtown on September 12.

What’s Ciclovia? Ciclovia, meaning “bike way,” began in Bogotà, Colombia, where every Sunday major roads are blocked off and millions of people fill them running, walking, biking and enjoying free outdoor fitness classes like yoga and aerobics. The goal is to promote physical activity and the environmental benefits of using non-motorized forms of transportation. This will be Winnipeg’s second Ciclovia, after an amazing start last year when 10,000 came out on bikes, blades, boards and beyond. See you there!

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Winnipeg joins thousands of cities all over the world by closing part of our territory to car traffic for Car Free Day.

Albert Street from Mcdermot to Bannatyne will be closed to traffic for the day. Join us there for games, trivia, a piñata, on-the-street yoga, displays, workshops, giant chess, street art, face-painting, delicious food, street hockey and more! Come take part in this fun-filled, community-organized event.

Resource Conservation Manitoba
3rd Floor - 303 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B4
Phone: (204) 925-3773
Fax: (204) 942-4207
e-mail: stephanie@resourceconservation.mb.ca
Website: www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/carfree