38th Annual Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride Roars Back to Ottawa
Support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind – Sunday, September 7, 2025
OTTAWA, ON – The engines are revving for Ottawa’s longest-running charity motorcycle event – the 38th Annual Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride, in support of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB), happening Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Riders will hit the road for a 200-kilometre scenic tour through Eastern Ontario, raising funds to help train life-changing guide dogs for Canadians with visual and mobility challenges. The ride starts and ends at CGDB’s Training Headquarters in Manotick, where participants can enjoy a volunteer-run barbecue, prize draws, and the chance to meet adorable future guide dogs in training.
Event at a Glance:
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Registration: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Location: CGDB Training Headquarters, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick, ON
Route: 200 km through Eastern Ontario, returning to Manotick
How to Join:
Raise $100+ in pledges – Free ride admission, BBQ, and Dice Roll entry.
Flat fee: $30 – Includes BBQ and one Dice Roll entry (no pledges needed). Extra Dice Roll cards: $20.
BBQ Only: $10 – For non-riders joining post-ride festivities.
All motorcycle makes and models welcome.
Why It Matters:
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind receives no government funding. Events like this keep the wheels turning—literally—so CGDB can continue providing guide and service dogs at no cost to those who need them.
Register & Learn More:
events@guidedogs.ca | 613-692-7777
Download the pledge form at: www.guidedogs.ca
Media Contact:
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick, ON K4M 1A3
Tel: 613-692-7777