Get active this July with the Active Switch Challenge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is encouraging residents to get active this summer by participating in the Active Switch challenge—a 31-day competition to promote healthy and active living in Durham Region.

When: July 1 to 31, 2018

Where: Across Durham Region’s eight local area municipalities: Town of Ajax, Township of Brock, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering, Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge, and Town of Whitby.

Why: The Active Switch challenge encourages residents to use active and healthy travel options, and log their trips using the online Active Switch tool. Log a minimum of 20 active trips between July 1 and 31 for the chance to win a $1,000 Marlin Travel gift voucher! To get started using the Active Switch tool, visit activeswitch.ca/community.

Note: Active Switch, a partnership between The Regional Municipality of Durham and SustainMobility, is a health and wellness program that creates opportunities for active transportation, and promotes healthy and active living into your daily routine. To learn more, visit activeswitch.ca.

Smart Commute Durham, a program of Metrolinx and the Region of Durham, offers services to help commuters carpool, take transit, cycle, walk or telework. For more information, visit smartcommute.ca/durham.

Cycle Durham, the Region’s cycling strategy, supports current cyclists, encourages more people to try cycling, and educates residents on how to safely share the road. Visit durham.ca/CycleDurham for more information.

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For more information, contact Corporate Communications.