Turn on the Tap

Ride for Safe Water

The Turn on the Tap Motorcycle Ride is a way for riders across Canada to raise awareness and funds to help families in the developing world get safe water.

Following the success of the first ride in Calgary in 2007, new locations are being added every year. Motorcyclists are challenged to each raise enough money to pay the average $100 cost of building and installing at least one BioSand Water Filter which will provide a family with safe water for years to come.

“We’re so grateful for the participation of riders, passengers, and sponsors,” said Fred Weiss, and enthusiastic motorcyclist and executive director of Samaritan’s Purse Canada. “Thanks to them, hundreds of families who have had to drink filthy, polluted water will have their lives transformed through safe water.

Find out more about rides happening across Canada:
Barrie, ON
Calgary, AB
Kelowna, BC
Fraser Valley, BC

Even if you aren’t able to join a ride, you can still partner with Turn on the Tap.

What motorcyclists are saying about turn on the Tap:

“I think it’s amazing that for $100, you get this water filtration system that, somewhere in the world, will give clean water to people for their lifetime. I want to support that.”
Mark Imbach, Calgary, AB

“The filters help relieve so much suffering, and it only takes a little effort to raise money for (them).”
Gig Padanyi, Hamilton, ON

“(The ride is) a great way to get out and enjoy the fellowship of others while helping raise a few dollars for families and children who need safe water to improve their health and well being.”
Greg MacKinnon, Kelowna, BC

“Those water filters seem so simple, but the concept benefits the most basic need of living.”
Juerg Hunziker, Olds, AB

“The ride offers motorcyclists the opportunity to enjoy some great scenery, some great socializing and some great food – while also supporting a very important need – safe water in the developing world. I look forward to participating in the Turn on the Tap ride every year.”
Jack DeWinter, Barrie, ON

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