alling all outdoor enthusiasts! Gear up your bike, put on your skates or lace up your walking shoes for Escapade 2000 on Sunday, July 2. The National Capital Commission is organizing Escapade 2000 to help Canadians discover the natural areas of Canada's Capital Region. Escapade is free and open to everyone. No registration is required.
During this unique recreational event you can ride, skate, run, walk or roll along the National Capital Region's extensive network of roads, parkways and recreational pathways. You can complete the entire 60-kilometre circuit or use one of the designated shortcuts. Entertainment, activities and basic services will be available at seven hubs along the Escapade route, which also serve as entry points to the circuit.
The Escapade 2000 route passes through Old Ottawa South. A number of streets will be closed or reduced to one-way traffic in order to ensure the safety of Escapade participants. The street closures will be in effect from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Residents and businesses directly affected by these street closures will be notified individually in June and informed of alternate routes. We hope these closures will not create any inconvenience for your community and we look forward to seeing you at Escapade 2000 on July 2.
Date: July 2, 2000
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: Free
Route: Total of 60 kilometres
Start/ Finish: At any of the 7 hubs
Direction: One-way traffic only
For general information about Escapade 2000, contact the National Capital Commission at 1 800 465-1867 or 239-5000 or on the Internet at www.capcan.ca (Click on "Millennium Events").
For specific information about road closures in your area, contact Melissa Adams, Project Officer at 239-5434. For information on volunteering call 239-5373.