Castlegar – West Kootenay Toy Run
March 26, 2009The West Kootenay Toy Run brings motorcyclists from the province together for a day of socializing, riding, and charity. First held in 1987 with 15 local riders, the Toy Run now features over 500 participants, with more than $25,000 being raised annually for local food banks, women’s shelters, the Salvation Army, various family support organizations, and high school bursaries.
Held in Castlegar, just a short distance from Christina Lake, the event begins every September on the first Sunday after Labor Day. At 8:00 in the morning, there is a pancake breakfast at the Castlegar Recreation Complex, where riders can meet and get to know one another. Registration only costs $10, or a new toy donation per person. Toys are preferred! At 10am, there is a ride through downtown Castlegar, followed by a 30-minute trip to Nelson, where there is a short stop to pick up toys collected by Nelson Home Hardware and Heritage Pawn. At noon, the motorcycles stop in Salmo for a great lunch thrown by firefighters at the local Fire Hall.
After lunch, there’s a ride to Fruitvale and downtown Trail in front of Ferrero Foods to pick up more toys from Wolf’s Den Tattoo. The toy run then continues on to Rossland, to check out the annual Rossland Golden City Days and to pick up toys collected by the local Legion and Eagles clubs. Finally, at 3:30pm, the toy run ends in Castlegar at the recreation complex, where riders can relax and enjoy music and refreshments. For those who purchase raffle tickets, there is also a draw for for a brand new Harley-Davison. If you enjoy motorcycle riding, or just want to participate as a volunteer by collecting toys or helping with traffic control, come out to Castlegar in September! There’s a general planning meeting on the first Tuesday of every month in Castlegar. See the website link for more information.
Links:
West Kootenay Toy Run:
www.members.shaw.ca/toy.run/
Christina Lake – New Horizon Motel
www.selectlodging.com/Blog/tabid/80/EntryID/14/Default.aspx
What an incredible experience seeing all those motorcycles coming down the road! You can hear the roar of their engines from miles away. Wish I could take part, but don’t have the guts to try riding a bike!
May I ask has this information been self researched and written or rewritten from somewhere else?
If you are referring to some of the blogs they were researched and written.
There is a wide range of Harley-Davidson accessories that can be purchased, for any one who owns this kind of motorcycle. However, there is no need to go out and buy all of them in order to get the desired look that one may wish to attain.It would be ideal to purchase a rider’s essential kit.
I rode and what a perfect day. Can anyone tell me what date the run is for 2010?
Thanks,