Nelson
Nelson Community Services
61 Participants|10 Teams|212 Donors|18 Sponsors|46 Volunteers
The RIDE is a family-friendly fundraising ride/walk where we gather for local charities that support people who are seeking hope, safety, + freedom all across Canada. Join us Saturday, Oct 3, 2026!
2026 RIDE Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from RIDE 2025 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!
About Nelson Community Services
Aimee Beaulieu Transition House, a program of Nelson Community Services, offers emergency safe shelter and compassionate support for self-identifying women and their children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. Our dedicated Women’s Support Workers provide 24/7 crisis line response, emotional support, safety planning, and guidance on accessing local resources.
The Transition House opened its doors in May 1995 and is named in memory of Aimee Beaulieu, who, along with her infant twins David and Samantha, was tragically murdered in Nelson on April 2, 1992. Their case remains unsolved, but their memory lives on through the vital work we do every day.
By joining or supporting our Ride for Refuge team, you can help ensure that women and children in crisis receive the care and essentials they urgently need. Many arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs. Your support helps provide necessities like clothing, pajamas, toiletries, and more.
For some, rebuilding means relocating for safety or starting over from scratch in the community. Funds raised through the Ride make these transitions possible, offering stability, dignity, and a fresh start.
Every dollar you raise or donate makes a meaningful difference. Together, we can ride in solidarity with survivors, raise awareness, and ensure that no woman or child faces violence alone.
Ride with us. Fundraise with us. Support the journey to safety and hope.
Nelson Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
Community Sponsors
Nelson (Nelson Community Services) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Event Day Details
Save the date - RIDE Day is October 3, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
1510 Svoboda Rd, Nelson, BC V1L 3V3
(Svoboda Road Rail Trail Parking)
The start and end location of the Ride for Refuge fundraising event is the Svoboda Rail Trail Parking area above Selkirk College in Nelson.
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
- 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 11:00 am: Move Send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and participate offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: We have great routes where you can walk 2.5 or 5 km or bike 10 or 20 km.
- Rest Stops: The rest stop will have yummy snacks and drinks.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold orange RIDE signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at Ride for Refuge except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All participants attending at the Main Event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in the Ride for Refuge but fundraising is encouraged.
- T-shirts! Fundraising participants who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a RIDE shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising participants can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the RIDE Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Ride for Refuge with your name on the Memo line. Bring them to RIDE Event along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Ride for Refuge”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Bring them to the RIDE Event with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children: under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before RIDE Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out paper waiver.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on RIDE Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Your bike and helmet or walking shoes
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing. Early October weather can be cool, with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. So be sure to keep your eye on the forecast.
- A passion for the charity you're fundraising for!
Contact Us
RIDE Nelson 2026
The RIDE Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email nelson@rideforrefuge.org