Tour du Canada

Tour du Canada is a club, a cross-Canada bike tour and a non-profit corporation. This annual event was first held in 1988 and 2023 will be our 33rd year! Approximately 1,000 people have completed this ride.

Participants in the cross-Canada ride are members of the club and participate in the tour on a shared cost and shared effort basis.

Cycle Canada manages the administrative affairs of Tour du Canada. Tour du Canada has its own website and the information below is a summary:

Summary of Event Details

Dates and Fees

• June 20 — September 1, 2023
• Base fee : $7,895.00 + $333.22 (HST) = $8,228.22 per rider. For full details please visit: Tour du Canada 2023 The fee structure is described in the statement of Practices and Policies.
• Bursaries available for young people: Bursaries to participate in Tour du Canada

Distances

• Across Canada from the west coast to the east coast.
• Vancouver, B.C. to St. John's, Newfoundland Labrador
• Travelling to all 10 Canadian provinces
• Total days — 73
• Riding days — 60
• Total distance by bike 7,635 km (4,710 miles)
• Daily average 129 km ( 80 mi.)
• Longest day — 174 km (107 mi.)
• Optional Mile 0 start trip(Victoria)

Accommodation

• 64 nights camping, 10 nights indoor accommodation at university residences and ferry cabin and hotel.
• Ferry cabin to Newfoundland (4 to a cabin)
• Hotel accommodation on final night in Newfoundland.

Meals

Meals are prepared by riders. Support driver shops for food.

• Hot Breakfasts (pancakes, french toast, oatmeal, eggs in rotation), cereal, trail mix, fruit, yoghurt.
• Hot Dinners (1/3 vegetarian). Vegetarian option nightly for vegetarians
• Coffeee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
• Group celebration and awards dinner or brunch at end of the ride
• Fruit and snacks with all meals, make your own sandwiches for lunch (pbj) .

Other

• Full day orientation at start of trip
• Support Truck to carry gear plus driver
• Driver does food purchasing
• Group cooking equipment
• Tool kit and stand suitable for common repairs

Summary information (PDF) »Tour du Canada

Tour du Canada Website » Tour du Canada