Since 1981, the Ontario town of Port Dover has played host to Friday the 13th get-togethers of motorcycle enthusiasts from around North America. The main street of the town is closed to cars for the event. The focus of the event is simply to meet other bikers and have a good time but, as the event has grown, it has turned into a sort of biker festival, with vendors, food and entertainment. Admission is free and there are numerous accommodation options, from campgrounds to hotels.
PD13 Inc.
P.O. Box 713
Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0
pd13.com
The annual Supershow in Toronto, Ontario bills itself as North America's largest indoor motorcycle show. With 425,000 square feet of exhibition space, the show has more than 500 exhibitors, dealer displays and some sneak previews of next year's bike models. In addition to looking at the displays, you can also purchase used and new motorcycles as well as accessories at the show. Seminars, musical entertainment and bike competitions also take place at the Supershow. Pricing and dates may vary from year to year, but, as of 2011, admission costs $18 for adults and the show takes place from January 7-9, 2011 at the International Center in Toronto.
North American International Motorcycle Supershow
Bar Hodgson Productions Ltd.
8780 Baldwin St.
Ashburn, ON L0B 1A0
888-661-7469
supershowevents.com
Bikers for Brains is an annual charity ride organized by the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada to raise money for brain cancer research and treatment. The ride starts and finishes in the town of London, Ontario and goes through the countryside of Southwestern Ontario on a 2.5-hour route. A $50 fee covers registration, lunch and an event t-shirt. Passengers riding on a registrant's motorcycle need only pay a $25 fee. Of course, this is a charity ride, and riders are encouraged to get as many pledges as they can in addition to the $50 registration fee. You can find registration information and pledge sheets on the Foundation's website. Exact dates vary from year to year, but the 2010 event is running in October 3rd.
Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
620-Colborne St. Suite 301
London, ON N6B 3R9
519-709-0815
braintumour.ca
