Ottawa Valley Land Rovers

Opeongo Revisited
2022-10-15 08:45 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
To all OVLR full members, the next event is looming!

This will be a day trip starting at 8:45 in Kanata or 10:15 in Renfrew, you may choose your starting point, but we require know which one you choose. This will be a paved and gravel event so you can bring a Land Rover or a sedan. You are responsible for all food and drink for yourselves and bring a chair. Dogs are welcome, but on leash. Actual bathroom facilities are only available in Renfrew and Eganville. If nature calls while on the Opeongo trail, be prepared and bring your own TP.

The first convoy will travel from Kanata, Carp Rd, March Rd, Dwyer Hill to Pakenham, through Waba and Burnstown and on to Renfrew, duration about 80-90 minutes. Once on the Opeongo trail, we will visit some of the valley’s smallish towns. There will be a 45-minute lunch break around 12:30 in Clontarf. More small towns and history after lunch and then onto Eganville by mid-afternoon. Bathroom break and gas available there. Looping back to Renfrew for about 4:00pm. From there you will be on your own to get back home.

Details:

1) First meet is 8:45 at All Saints High School parking lot in Kanata5115 Av. Kanata, Kanata, ON K2K 3K5https://goo.gl/maps/DtH1sTzyM4gGdCNN7

We will leave from All Saints at 9:00. Please be fueled before you arrive.

There is a Shell station on Terry Fox at Kanata Avenue.473 Terry Fox Dr, Kanata, ON K2T 1E8,https://goo.gl/maps/UztFWCa7UxmXEYj28

2) Next rendez-vous point is in Renfrew at 10:15 at the corner of Raglan and Hall St.372 Raglan St S, Renfrew, ON K7V 1R7https://goo.gl/maps/H3toQHtYkYFEhdeD6

There is also a Shell station at the corner of Raglan and Hall Ave. 367 Raglan St S, Renfrew, ON K7V 1R6,https://goo.gl/maps/eBy18nv4J8wvo76d7

Convoy leaves there at 10:30, assuming Convoy 1 has arrived from Kanata.

In either case, please arrive with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder. There is a Subway at that corner in Renfrew if you want to pick up some lunch-to-go.

The even will be limited to 11 vehicles plus the leader, so please register as soon as you can.

There is no additional cost for this event.

Cheers, we’ll see you there.

OVLR Virtual Social
2022-10-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-01 07:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | ON
The original OVLR virtual social. Since the beginning of the pandemic we have been hosting a virtual social, as the world re-opens we have decided to continue the virtual event as in is an opportunity to include our members from afar. Expect discussions of our vehicular encumbrances, however friendly discussion of any subject is welcome.

This event takes place the first Monday of every month

Please click the link below to receive the information on how to connect!

Rovers Out At Calabogie 2022
2022-09-23 10:00 - 2022-09-25 12:00 | ON
OVLR and LRAA hoped to hold a joint event two years ago to help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of LRAA. The event was dubbed ROAM, Rovers out At Minden where we had planned to have the event.

The Pandemic and restrictions at that time resulted in us cancelling that milestone event. We are resurrecting the event this fall.

Sept 23rd-25th Rovers Out At Calabogie (ROAC) joint off road weekend with LRAA and OVLR will be held.

The event will take place at Black Donald Tent and Trailer Park. The weekend of September 23-25th 2022.

Admission Includes: Guided offroad trail runs. Tent camping, (1 tent per vehicle).Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Catered supper Saturday night.

$70 for Truck and Driver$70 for additional attendeesChildren 12 and under are free.

RV’s and/or camper trailers must book an additional campsite directly with Black Donald as there limited space on the main sites. https://blackdonaldtntpark.ca/

There is space at Black Donald for truck and trailer parking for those of you who trailer your Land Rovers to the event but it is away from the camp sites that are reserved for the event.

Fuel is available in the town of Calabogie which is ten minutes from the campground. All members must fuel up prior to arriving at the camp site.

When you arrive at the Campground check in with the office, tell them you are with the Land Rover Club and you will be directed to the appropriate site 40-41 to register and then set up camp.

REGISTRATION Via the button below

Electronic registration is mandatory

ALL REGISTRANTS MUST BE A FULLY PAID MEMBER OF OVLR OR LRAA TO ATTEND. OFF ROADING REQUIRED OF4WD MEMBERSHIP.

Monthly Social
2022-09-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Prescott, 379 Preston St, Ottawa, ON, K1S 4N1, Canada
Socials are held at the Prescott Hotel on Preston St., Ottawa, the third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Opeongo Trail Day Trip
2022-07-23 08:00 - 17:00 | The Cheshire Cat, 2193 Richardson Side Rd, Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0, Canada
Opeongo Day Trip. Gravel and back-road exploring at it’s finest: One of several colonization routes proposed by the Canadian government in the early 1850’s, the Opeongo was to follow a westward course from the Ottawa River, to Opeongo Lake in present-day Algonquin Park, and eventually link with Georgian Bay. Initially populated by European immigrants who had been lured to this new country with promises of grants of fertile farm land, the dream of developing a farming base which would rival that of Upper Canada was dashed by the realities of rocky, shallow soils, poor drainage and a short growing season.

The days route will be led through the historic route with a variety of stops to see the vibrant springtime life in the area. The Route will begin from the Cheshire Cat in Carp and head northwest from there.

2022 OVLR Birthday Party
2022-06-24 08:00 - 2022-06-26 17:00 | ON
PLEASE REGISTER ALL ADULTS 14+ YRS HERE

PLEASE REGISTER ALL CHILDREN 6-13 YRS HERE

PLEASE REGISTER ALL CHILDREN up to 5 YRS HERE

Our annual marquee event is our club birthday party. This is a three day event of camping, activities and off road driving. View the full schedule by clicking here or check the bottom of this post.

Breakfast is included Saturday and Sunday and Saturday dinner is catered for all registrants. This is a family friendly event and children will find it enjoyable, dogs are welcome. There is always trail grooming and preparations on Thursday and you are welcome to come one day early and make it a four day event.

This event is held near Silver Lake, Ontario. The diverse terrain of the Madawaska Highlands and area, (bedrock, cedars swamp, and mud) is exceptionally good for testing your skill and the limits of your Land Rover in off road conditions.

Silver Lake is located about sixty miles west of Ottawa on Highway 7. It is just a few kilometers from Sharbot Lake and about a half hour drive to Perth. The event is open to all Land Rovers – Series Land Rovers, Range Rovers, Defenders, Freelanders, LR2, LR3, LR4 as well as Discoveries. If you have a non Land Rover you are also invited.

Certain activities will only be for Land Rovers (such as the RTV Trials, Land Rover displays.) Because of our insurance requirements you must be a registered member of OVLR to drive at any OVLR event. Drivers must also be members of OF4WD for insurance purposes. Email Terrycking@gmail.com for information ($25CDN annual fee).

For information on past Birthday Party’s check our our 2021 and 2019 write-ups.

Roaming Rally
2022-05-26 15:00 - 2022-05-29 17:00 | ON
From the Organizers:GravelTravel.ca will be hosting the Roaming Rally Classic Edition again in 2022. This will be the 10th edition of the Roaming Rally, and as you can tell by the name, we are going back to our roots! Over the years the RR has taken on many different forms, small enduro bike type riding, big bike routes, very technical routes to long distance explorers routes.

Please note:This event is posted as a courtesy to our members. It is not an OVLR sanctioned event. As such the club offers no guarantee of the information in the web links below.

$125 per driver and an additional $25 per passenger

Spring Tune-Up
2022-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Casa Pell, 4362 Carp Rd, Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0, Canada
Yes, it is that time of year when many of the older Land Rovers begin to stir and get pulled from mustybarns and other storage locations where they have been sleeping through the winter. This event is asgood an excuse as any for you to get your Land Rover stirring and on the road. It will also give youabout six weeks of time to correct all of the major faults that are found with your vehicle so it is fullyready for the Birthday Party in June!

The Event: For the past thirty five years or so years, local members of OVLR have been irregularlygathering at various locations for an annual tune up session. It is an opportunity for members whosemechanical skills may be in need of some practice. There will be members there who are very familiarin the operation and maintenance of these vehicles there that will be more than happy to help guide youand explain what you should be doing to keep your vehicle in top shape.

Getting There: 4362 Carp Road, is in Ottawa’s west end formerly West Carleton. Take the 417 to the carp road exit and head north. The entrance to the property is on the right hand side about 13.5 km (8.25 miles for the editor) from the highway. The entrance is a private road and our gracious host is the second property in on the right.

2022 Maple Syrup Rally
2022-04-24 09:00 - 18:00 | Off Route 148 – Shawville QC, Shawville, Quebec, Canada
(Mother Nature alternate day – May 1, 2022)

We are excited to bring back in-person events in 2022 starting with the 2022 MSR! This is typically a one day event though over many years people have come and spent an overnight late winter camping prior to the outdoor breakfast and the first off-road drive of the season.

The cost covers breakfast and coffee as well as the guided of road drive on local trails and byways.

We will run one or the other of a convoy from the Cheshire Cat to the Quyon Ferry (probably $10 fee on the ferry) or from Westgate at 8:30 if there is a need and if there is a volunteer.

Arrive at 9:00 or a bit later for coffee and to help setup, breakfast starting at 11:00, off-road around 1:00pm. If you NEED caffeine early, bring one with you! Bring your lunch, chairs, boots and drinking water.

Dogs on-leash at the main site.

Main site is off route 148 on Conc 8 Near Shawville, Quebec – watch for the OVLR signs!

GPS: 45.6524180, -76.5477630
