Run the Great White North
One of our newest maps, and one that explores this vast and diverse land by passing through 11 of the 13 provinces and territories that make up the world’s 2nd largest country. Your 16,390km journey will see you virtually pass through 112 towns and cities, each with their own piece of history and beauty. Finishing in the Capital city of Ottawa will be your reward for years of dedication and commitment to Run The Great White North.
Milestones
Sault Ste. Marie 699km
Sault Ste. Marie is a city that cherishes its roots; known as the Soo and in Ojibwe, Bawating, this is an original meeting ground for Indigenous peoples.
Winnipeg 2,190km
Known as the "Gateway to the West", Winnipeg is a railway and transportation hub with a diversified economy. This multicultural city hosts numerous annual festivals.
Vancouver 4,530km
Vancouver is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre & music scenes.
Tuktoyaktuk 8,289km
Situated on the shores of the Arctic Ocean, “Tuk” is the only community in Canada on the Arctic Ocean that is connected to the rest of Canada by road.
Jasper National Park 10,040km
Located in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper comprises a vast wilderness area of Alberta province defined by glaciers, lakes and peaks - like 11,033-ft.-high Mt. Edith Cavell.
Thompson 11,946km
Originally founded in 1956 as a mining town, Thompson now primarily serves as the "Hub of the North", providing goods and services to the surrounding communities.
Blanc Sablon 14,145km
The area is mentioned several times in Jacques Cartier’s account of his first voyage to North America in 1534. It is also the landing site of the first airplane that crossed the Atlantic Ocean from East to West.
FINISH - Ottawa 16,390km
Sitting on the Ottawa River, Canada’s capital city has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada.
