International Walk to School Month - Green Communities Canada
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International Walk to School Month (IWALK)

October is International Walk to School Month. This annual, worldwide, mass celebration of active transportation is also known as Walktober.

The first Wednesday in October is International Walk to School Day, or IWALK. Schools can celebrate with special events on the first Wednesday of October. But IWALK can also be celebrated any day in October, and Walktober can be celebrated throughout the whole month.

Register Your School Here

Join International Walk to School Month and IWALK!

There are many ways to participate. Get your school community started by registering your event below. Use the resources and activities on this webpage to plan and promote a memorable event!

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Register your IWALK/Walktober Event!

Complete this form to register your participation in International Walk to School Month and/or IWALK! Help us show the collective impact of this celebration across Canada.

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 IWALK Resources!

Help your community celebrate IWALK with these downloadable resources, promotional materials, and activities.

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Share your Stories!

We’d love to hear about your Walktober activities! Share photos/videos on social media and tag Green Communities Canada.

Use our hashtags: #IWALK #Walktober

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International Walk to School Month – Registration Form 

What is Active School Travel?

At Green Communities Canada, our Active School Travel program provides supports, online resources, and services. Click here to visit our program page and learn more about Active School Travel.

Supports:

The Active School Travel program provides peer support and regular knowledge-exchange opportunities:  

  • Online coaching sessions and webinars 
  • Peer networking for active school travel practitioners

Online Resources:

The Ontario Active School Travel website includes many online resources for school communities, school boards, and municipalities to use:

  • Explore the resources library for ideas, toolkits, reports, and guides to help get more kids using active transportation. 
  • The walk and wheel skills resource hub is packed with materials for schools to promote active travel year-round  
  • Get inspired by the news page, featuring the latest news and events from school communities across the province.

Our services:

If more help is needed, Green Communities Canada offers direct services for municipalities and school boards: 

  • School Travel Planning facilitation 
  • Active School Travel research and consulting 
  • Project coordination  
  • Program capacity support 
  • Training and mentoring 
  • And much more!

If you would like to discuss services for your community, please get in touch with our team.