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Let the countdown begin – Tour de North sets off in just one week!
September 4, 2026
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Fort St John – Williams Lake, B.C., British Columbia
From: Prince George RCMP
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Cops for Cancer Tour de North will launch in Northern B.C. on September 11, 2026, bringing together 13 first responders and community riders for a seven-day, 850-kilometre cycling journey across Northern British Columbia. The Tour begins in Fort St. John on September 11 and concludes in Williams Lake on September 17, 2026.
After months of training and fundraising, riders will visit communities and schools along the route to help raise vital funds for childhood cancer research and important support programs like Camp Goodtimes. Through the dedication of riders, volunteers, donors and community members, Cops for Cancer is advancing research, supporting families at every stage of their cancer experience, and helping create a future where no child faces cancer alone.
Throughout the tour, there are many scheduled events and activities for riders to engage in with local communities, businesses and residents. We encourage the community to join us at these events, to meet the riders and learn about why each of them is fundraising for such an important cause.
Community Events:
Fort St John – September 11, 2026
What: Cops for Cancer Tour de North Kick-Off Breakfast, sponsored by Canadian Tire and Men's Shed.
Who: Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders and support team, RCMP, BCEHS and BC Sheriff Services, Mayor and Council members, Indigenous Elders, local sponsors, community members, and Canadian Cancer Society.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Canadian Tire, 9716 Old Fort Rd, Fort St John, BC V1J 0S6
Dawson Creek – September 11, 2026
What: Community BBQ, sponsored by RCMP, Rotary Club of Dawson Creek, Swamp Donkey and Co-op.
Who: Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders and support team, RCMP, BCEHS and BC Sheriff Services, Mayor and Council members, Indigenous Elders, local sponsors, community members, and Canadian Cancer Society.
When: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: RCMP Detachment, 1230 102 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4V3
Chetwynd – September 12, 2026
What: Chetwynd Harvest Festival
Who: Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders and support team, RCMP, BCEHS and BC Sheriff Services, Mayor and Council members, Indigenous Elders, local sponsors, community members, and Canadian Cancer Society.
When: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Tour de North Team arriving 2:00pm)
Where: 5121 47th Avenue, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0
Prince George – September 15, 2026
What: Cops for Cancer Tour de North Block Party, sponsored by PG RCMP, Rotary Clubs of Prince George, PG Community Foundation, Canadian Tire, Integris and McDonalds
Who: Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders and support team, RCMP, BCEHS and BC Sheriff Services, Mayor and Council members, Indigenous Elders, local sponsors, community members, and Canadian Cancer Society.
When: 4:30pm – 6:30 p.m. (Tour de North riders arriving at 5:00 p.m.)
Where: Prince George RCMP Detachment, 455 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC V2L 0B7
Quesnel – September 16, 2026
What: Cops for Cancer Tour de North Welcome Community Event, sponsored by Safeway.
Who: Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders and support team, RCMP, BCEHS and BC Sheriff Services, Mayor and Council members, Indigenous Elders, local sponsors, community members, and Canadian Cancer Society.
When: 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Tour de North Team arriving 5:00 p.m.)
Where: 445 Reid St, Quesnel, BC V2J 2M7
Williams Lake – September 17, 2026
What: Cops for Cancer Tour de North Closing Ceremony, sponsored by Williams Lake RCMP and the Williams Lake Visitor Centre.
Who: Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders and support team, RCMP, BCEHS and BC Sheriff Services, Mayor and Council members, Indigenous Elders, local sponsors, community members, and Canadian Cancer Society.
When: 4:45 p.m. – 6: 30 p.m. (Tour de North Team arriving 5:00 p.m.)
Where: Williams Lake Visitor Centre, 1660 Broadway Ave S, Williams Lake BC V2G 2W4
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