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Events

Shows and Displays

Members have displayed their motorcycles at a number of events, such as: the Toronto Motorcycle Show (Enercare Centre), Copper Kettle Classics (Creemore, ON), the CVMG National Rally (Fairgrounds, Paris, ON) and Brits in the Park (Victoria Park, Lindsay).

Meetings

GPR Section meets for breakfast every Sunday morning (year round) at Famous Sam's Restaurant on the north east corner of Stouffville Road and Woodbine Avenue (just east of Highway 404).

There are also regular Section meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to socialize and to transact any Section business. During the winter, meetings are held at the Duchess of Markham Pub Sundays starting at 2:00PM. During the riding season, meetings are held at various venues. See GPR's Events Calendar for more information and the dates of upcoming meetings.

Meetings

Rides

Famous Sam's is the departure point for many of the GPR section rides. We ride to most shows and displays, as well as a Fall Colours Tour and a ‘Green Lane Tour' which takes us on the lesser travelled roads of Southern Ontario

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Ride Status

History Tours

A special type of ride that can earn CVMG members recognition for their achievements. Click here to see more.

Also see our GPR - Calendar of Events, our GPR Contacts, and our GPR photo galleries

Members

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History

Members

Last Rides

John Funnell

1934-2026

A GPR section member, John passed away on Sunday January 4, 2026 at his home in Scarborough at the age of 91. John had a major impact on the motorcycling scene in Southern Ontario as a restorer, exhibitor, rider, insurance appraiser, concours judge, GPR section member and executive. While his extensive marque knowledge will be missed, John’s energy and good humour are irreplaceable.

In addition to motorcycling, John was an automotive mechanic, husband (to Christine), father (to 3 children), musician and music teacher. He was an active supporter of his local Royal Canadian Legion.

You can read more about John’s life here in the Last Rides section of the CVMG website. There is an opportunity to share your anecdotes and photos as well.

There will be a visitation and service for John on January 31 - please click the button below to view details.

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