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Annual Labour Day Rally.
Lower River Inhabitants, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
September 5 - 7,  2009

 

The infamous Labour Day Rally that encompasses two (2) days of various degrees of off-roading will be held this year on Cape Breton Island.  There will be trails to challenge the experienced, a game of "eye spy" for the adventurous,  RTV skills competitions for everyone plus green laning on Pringle and Cameron Mountains. Base camp will be coordinating from Lower River Inhabitants with a good network of trials within a short driving distance. There are great prizes from numerous sponsors. It is also a great social event where people can share stories and enjoy cold beverages that they may bring.

Meals

All meals for the weekend are provided, however, there is no provision for vegetarian or other specific meal needs. To keep things somewhat consistent, we will take $15 off the registration for people opting out of the meals. 

Accommodations

Camping on site is free, with limited power, and water that is potable, washrooms, porta potties unfortunately no showers.

Other accommodations include:

Bed and Breakfasts

Harbourview B&B,
Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury
(902) 625-3224


Mac Kenzie House B&B,
Tupper Court, Port Hawkesbury
(902) 625-1026

 

Hotels

Maritime Inn,
Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury 
(902) 625-0320


Hearthstone Inn,
Hhighway 104, Port Hawkesbury
(902) 625-2480


Mac Puffin Econo Lodge,
Highway 104, Port Hawkesbury
(902) 625-0621


Skye Motel,
Highway 104, Port Hastings
(902) 625-1300


Capeway Motel,
Highway 19, Port Hastings
(902) 625-2524


Causeway Inn,
Victoria Road, Port Hastings
(902) 625-0460

The Itinerary

Friday

5pm - 9 pm          registration
7pm - 9 pm          late supper (corn chowder)

Saturday

8am - 9:30am       breakfast (bacon/sausage eggs pancakes) and registration
10am                    leave for trails
1030am - 530pm  trails on Oban (Pringle and Cameron mtn)
noon - 1pm           boxed luch on the trail
6pm - 730pm        backyard bbq at the community center
9pm - late             bonfire on the river (byob)

Sunday

8am - 9:30am         breakfast (same as above)
10am - noon           back roads
1230pm - 1:30pm   lunch (TBA)
2pm - 5:30pm         games/competitions
6pm - 7pm              supper (daisy's surprise)
7pm                        rally awards

Directions

Once on Cape Breton Island

From the Port Hasting rotary take the Port Hawkesbury/St Peters/Sydney (tch 104) exit.
Drive 6.5 km (the tch 104 turns into Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury) to the end of Reeves Street and turn left towards 104 tch (follow H signs).
Drive 1.8 km and turn right (just before overpass) towards St Peters on the tch 104.
Drive 10 km on the tch 104 to exit 44 (Cleveland/Lower River Inhabitants).
Turn left at exit 44 and drive 300m  to Vince Mc Carthy Road.
Turn right on Vince Mc Carthy Road.

Welcome to the Riverdale Community Center.

Google Maps:  Labour Day Rally Location

GPS Coordinates:   Latitude:   45.615328   +45° 36' 55.18"
                                 Longitude: 61.237450   -61° 14' 14.82"

Registration

Early online registration deadline is Midnight August 21st, 2009

If you aren’t able to register by the early registration deadline, we will try to accommodate those that show the day of the event.

                                                Early  Registration               Late Registration

Adult (18 and older)                                       $65                                      $75

Youth (12-17 years of age)                            $35                                      $45

Child (11 and under)*                                    $20                                       $25

 Registration fees include meals for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (as detailed in the itinerary) a rally grab bag, one decal for each truck. The first 50 people (adults/youth) to register will receive a free t-shirt. Additional t-shirts will be available to purchase for $10 each the day of the rally.

*Child registration fee does not include a t-shirt, however a limited number of t-shirts will be available to purchase for $10 each during the rally.

Please Keep in Mind that the rally, like last year, is an all volunteer effort, and patience is appreciated, just as much as your help.

Online registration with PayPal
You can pay for your registration with your credit card even if you don't have a PayPal account.

Enter the name of the participant, select the meal option and then press the "Add to cart" button.
You will be transferred to your shopping cart where you may check out or return here and continue adding participants.

Each time you press the "Add to cart" button, you're adding a participant.
You must register every person coming to the event.
Make sure you select the correct age group.

Adult's name
Youth's name
Child's name

You will receive a payment confirmation email, save it, it's your receipt for registration.

If you have questions about online registration, please contact Peter Knowles  peter@cornerstone-studios.com or Todd Jackson  tukojack@gmail.com

There is no provision for a mail in registration. If you are unable to register online please contact
Lauchie Armstrong  larmstrong@ns.sympatico.ca or Chad McNamara  chad_mcnamara@hotmail.com for available options.

Event questions? Please contact the event co-ordinators.

Lauchie Armstrong   larmstrong@ns.sympatico.ca
Chad McNamara  chad_mcnamara@hotmail.com