International Big Rideau Lake Speed Skating Marathon
Location: On the waterfront (icefront) in Portland, Ontario (only 1 hour away from Ottawa)

Date(s) and time(s): January 26, 2008

Admission fee: Free (contestant's fee = free to $47.50)

Description: Speed skating race and related events. This is the fifth edition (2008) of this spectacular skating event on Big Rideau Lake. (see the photo page for pictures of previous events)

Further information:

Organization responsible: Portland Outdoors

Address: PO Box 271, Portland, ON, K06 1V0

Contact person: Chris Allan

E-mail address: media@portlandoutdoors.com

Telephone: 613-349-7223

Fax:

Website link: www.portlandoutdoors.com