On Friday, 13 first responders will set out on a seven-day, 850 kilometre cycling journey across Northern B.C. to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
The Cops for Cancer Tour de North will start in Fort St. John on September 11, and make its way to Williams Lake on September 17.
Throughout the journey, riders will visit communities and schools along the way, raising funds for childhood cancer research and support programs like Camp Good Times.
Scheduled community events include:
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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