Events
EnviroCentre is passionate about changing the way we travel around Ottawa as a meaningful way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We have a strong history of delivering programs and coordinating events aimed at engaging the public in taking practical and effective actions that will reduce single-occupancy car travel.
Get Your Workplace Cycling!!! 
The City of Ottawa and EnviroCentre are reaching out to employees across the city eager to promote safe cycling at work.
Our program offers:
– Free multimedia Cycling Safety Kit & Messages for Road Users
– In-class and On-bike safety training, at your workplace with a qualified CAN-BIKE instructor
– Leadership assistance with posters and brochures to help you promote “Bike to Work” events
Get Involved!
Join the “Workplace Cycling Safety Program” by asking your local green team members, sustainability committee, or cycling enthusiast to contact transport@envirocentre.ca or call 613-656-0100.
Sustainable Transportation Week
September 16-22, 2011 is Sustainable Transportation Week
Traffic jams stressing you out? Gas prices keeping you down? Whether you choose to bike, bus, or carpool – you’ll experience a fast, fun, cheap, and healthy alternative to driving alone. Remember, sustainable transportation is not just for commuting to work, but also for grocery shopping, banking, and meeting friends for a night out. Come check out the week of events organized by EnviroCentre and the City of Ottawa, in collaboration with Vivre en Ville at www.infostw.org
When: September 16th to September 22nd
Price: Free
Age: All ages
Where: Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa City Hall, other locations TBA
More info: www.infostw.org
Win an annual OC Transpo bus pass, VIA RAIL tickets to Toronto, a bike from Kunstadt Sports (Kanata) or a VRTUCAR annual car-share membership – just by giving sustainable transportation a try! Register on-line at www.infostw.org
Celebrate with Mayor Jim Watson at the finish line for the Bike-Bus-Car Challenge located behind the Canadian Museum of Civilization on the NCC river pathway.
Connect with your community by visiting one of the five metered parking spaces reserved by artists and educators for International Park(ing) Day.
Expand your knowledge of sustainable transportation during our Public Knowledge Sharing Event.
Discover the evolution of the bicycle at our Bike Museum held during Car-Free Day.
Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter @envirocentre
For up-to-date information and to enter the contest visit www.infostw.org
Bike to Work
May is Bike to Work Month
Kick off the spring season and enjoy all the benefits of commuting by bike. The goal of Bike to Work Month is to encourage people to cycle to work for fun, fitness and the environment. Brought to you through the City’s TravelWise Program and coordinated by EnviroCentre, Bike to Work offers events for all levels of cyclists. Whether you are a seasoned rider or a bona fide newbie, our goal is to showcase the benefits of cycling for everyone.
Pledge to commute by bike and win (a new bike is the Grand Prize).
Celebrate at Celebration Stations during the morning commute with giveaways, refreshments and an opportunity to share your story in the speaker’s booth.
Share your enthusiasm at the workplace with promotional kits and resources, invite us to your workplace or community to give a cycling workshop
For more information go to www.biketoworkottawa.com, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
Past Events:
- RideShare Week 2010
- Car free day 2010
- Bike to Work 2010