On Sunday, July 25, 2010 five bikes and eight riders met at the Goodtimes Center (motorcycle dealer) in the west end of Ottawa. We were there to support the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride which will start in Comox, BC on August 17th and terminate in St. John"s, Nfld on September 10, 2010. They held a BBQ along with the sale of hats, pins, t-shirts etc in oder to raise funds for two charities that the ride will sponsor. The charities are the Military Police Fund for Blind Children and the Wounded Warrior Fund. One of the main co-ordinators of the ride is Wayne Kendall who has just applied to join our chapter. He will also travel the full distance of this ride. It will pass through the Ottawa area at the end of August where we will join them on that segment of the ride.
After the BBQ with planned and departed for an impromtu ride which took us to the Champlain Lookout in Gatineau Park, along the east side of the Ottawa river to Quyon, Quebec, crossing the ferry to Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario. Chapter members peeled off along the way, heading back to their respective homes. It was an enjoyable day for a worthy cause.
The Blue Knights is an incorporated fraternal organization comprised of Law Enforcement Officers from every aspect of the job who share a passion for motorcycle riding. The Blue Knights have over 20,000 members throughout 24 countries via 625 chapters. This blog represents Chapter Ontario II, located in Canada's capital city, Ottawa.
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Friday, July 30, 2010
Bonnechere Caves Tour - July 18, 2010
Our Chapter gathered at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant, Renfrew for breakfast at 9:00 AM, 18 July 2010. After breakfast, the 11 bikes with 15 riders departed for the Bonnechere Caves near Douglas. We entered the caves to become "Spluners" with a very entertaining and informative guide. It was interesting to hear the discovery and history of the caves along with the fossils found in the area. Upon leaving the caves we travelled along part of the Opeongo Trail and stopped in Rockingham for a view of St. Leonard's Church and a group photo. The church was built in 1864 and served as a Church of English parrish until 1941. Next we travelled to the village of Wilno, settled by the early Polish settlers. A traditional Polish buffet was available for our mid day meal. We made our way back to Renfrew where the group spit to head to there respective home. It was an enjoyable and well organized ride. Thanks to David Bowles for planning and organizing the day.
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