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The University of Winnipeg

Commuter Challenge 2021

The University of Winnipeg is once again proudly participating in the Green Action Centre’s annual Commuter Challenge from May 30th to June 5th!

RUN, BIKE, BUS, ROLL or STROLL!

The Commuter Challenge is a week-long friendly workplace competition that's going to get you moving!

Here’s how it works: 

  1. Register for the University of Winnipeg Commuter Challenge Team here.
  2. After each of your trips, log your KMs on the Commuter Challenge website. Check out the Green Action Center prize list here.
  3. Make sure to participate in the UW Commuter Challenge scavenger hunt! Go to the locations on the list below and during the Commuter Challenge, for your chance to WIN more great prizes. See below for more information.

 

UW Commuter Challenge Active and Green Transportation Scavenger Hunt:

To participate:

  1. Go to as many locations on the list below between May 30th and June 5th, AND take a photo!
  2. Send us your location photos through social media @uwinnipegsustainability OR through email at sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca to be entered for the prizes below.
    • Anyone who makes it to ALL the stops and sends them in, will automatically receive a $15 gift certificate to Diversity Food services.

Photos may be used on social media for engagement purposes

Prizes:

For each location photo you send in, you’ll be given one entry into our prize draw for your chance to win one of ...

  • two $50 gift certificates for Mountain Equipment Coop
  • two $50 gift certificates for Olympia Cycle and Ski
  • two $50 gift certificates for Diversity Food Services
  • four $20 gift certificates to Scout Coffee

Anyone who makes it to ALL the stops and sends them in, will automatically receive a $15 gift certificate to Diversity Food services.

Scavenger Hunt Location List:

Out 'n about:

  • stop sign
  • crosswalk
  • roundabout
  • bike path
  • bike lane
  • bus stop

Destinations:

  • Louis Riel Statue
  • Fort Gibraltar 
  • The Forks
  • Assiniboine Park Duck Pond
  • Kildonan park Witches Hut
  • St. Vital Park Duck Pond
  • UWSA Bike Lab 
  • Transcona Bioreserve
  • The Cube in Old Market Square
  • Grant’s Old Mill
  • Bonus - your own favourite location (that isn’t already on the list)!

Don't forget:

  • Use the hashtag #CommuterChallengeMB to be eligible for more GAC prizes.
  • For more information visit the GAC Commuter Challenge webpage.
  • Send your Commuter Challenge scavenger hunt photos!
  • Log your KM's!

 

Please email sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca if you have questions.