Ottawa Valley Land Rovers

OVLR Virtual Social
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 (America/New_York) | 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!

Monthly Social
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
