Events Archives - Ride for Climate Canada

How to Choose Hiking Safety Gear: A Buying Guide for Every Trail

floyd 18 mins read

The right hiking safety gear transforms a potentially dangerous outdoor adventure into a confident, enjoyable experience on Canada’s diverse trails. At minimum, every hiker needs the Ten Essentials: navigation tools, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first-aid supplies, fire-starting equipment, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, and emergency shelter. Beyond this foundation, your specific gear choices depend on trail difficulty, weather exposure, distance from help, and whether you’re hiking solo or with a group.
Choosing safety equipment isn’t about fear or worst-case scenarios. It’s about freedom. …

Events, Outdoor Climate Action, What We Do

The Climate Change Clock Is Counting Down—Here’s What It Means and How to Take Action

floyd 11 mins read

The Climate Clock is a digital countdown that displays how much time remains to take decisive action before global warming becomes irreversible. It shows roughly four years left to enact bold change, measuring the critical window scientists have identified for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This isn’t just a doomsday timer. The project also tracks “Lifelines,” displaying positive metrics like renewable energy adoption and Indigenous land stewardship, reminding us that progress is happening and acceleration is possible.
You’ve likely seen images of the massive digital …

Bicycle Touring, Events, Outdoor Climate Action

How Climate Change Campaigns Are Turning Outdoor Enthusiasts Into Powerful Changemakers

floyd 19 mins read

Climate campaigns work by connecting personal values to collective action, turning concern into measurable environmental impact through storytelling, community mobilization, and accessible participation opportunities. The most effective initiatives share three core elements: they make the problem feel solvable rather than overwhelming, they create visible wins that inspire continued effort, and they invite people to contribute in ways that align with their existing interests and lifestyles.
Across Canada in 2026, communities are proving that climate action doesn’t require sacrifice or expertise. It starts with a single beach …

Events

Great Hiking Outfits for Women to Wear on Any Hiking Trail

floyd 3 mins read

When hiking and reaching the summit, you most likely want to take a photo of yourself and the breathtaking view. Therefore, you want to wear hiking outfits that are practical and fashionable at the same time.
Whether you are hiking for your leisure or profession, here are some great hiking outfit ideas that you should consider the next time you take on hiking trails:
Bike Shorts
Wearing bike shorts will be great when hiking in scorching hot weather. You do not want to wear too much clothing as this will only make you hot and sweaty. You can pair your bike shorts with a sports bra to have enough support without …

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Ride for Climate Canada Covid-19 Statement

floyd 1 min read

Ride for Climate Canada has always been committed to bringing people together through environmental campaigns and adventure. We are extremely grateful to our devoted community of dedicated hikers, runners, and riders who are extremely passionate about exploring the outdoors while supporting a great cause for the environment.
The safety of every participant, volunteers, vendors, and staff has always been our top priority at Ride for Climate Canada. Since the breakout of Covid-19, we decided to cancel a couple of events and reschedule some to Fall season to ensure that all participants can go out of their homes.
During this …