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INVADERS GUIDE.
Welcome to the MINI Invasion 2017 Invaders Guide, where you’ll find a complete itinerary, route map, and more! Be sure to bookmark the guide so you can check for updates and have it at hand during the event. This year’s Invasion is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, so prepare yourself to rally, and we’ll see you in Montreal!
TIMELINE.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of all the Invasion experiences you can enjoy this weekend. Join us when and where you can and we’ll hit the road together. If you have any event-related questions throughout the weekend, please feel free to email miniivasion@mini.ca, and we’ll be happy to help.
STARTING POINT
RALLY POINT
ICAR
SHUTTLE
EVENING EVENT
BREAKFAST
RALLY POINT
ICAR
SHUTTLE
EVENING EVENT
BREAKFAST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.
6:30 AM
STARTING POINT.
Start the rally at MINI Durham with a light breakfast before hitting the road with a special sendoff from James Vance, professional racecar driver for MINI USA.
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GET THE PLAYLIST
DEPART: 7:30 AM
11:30 AM
PIT STOP AT FLYING J TRAVEL CENTRE,
LANCASTER, ON.
Get a chance to stretch your legs, enjoy a snack, and get to know your fellow MINI Motorers so you can rally en masse – getting back on the road at 12:30.
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DEPART: 12:30 PM
11:30 AM
PIT STOP AT FLYING J TRAVEL CENTRE,
LANCASTER, ON.
Get a chance to stretch your legs, enjoy a snack, and get to know your fellow MINI Motorers so you can rally en masse – getting back on the road at 12:30.
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DEPART: 12:30 PM
2:00 PM
ARRIVE AT CIRCUIT ICAR.
Check-in upon arrival and receive your official MINI Invasion 2017 Welcome Package.
Enjoy a parade lap around the track, a late lunch, followed by a Show and Shine.
Check out all of the contestants in the MINI Invasion Design Competition and meet the Best Dressed MINI that you voted for!
Now for some housekeeping issues: Please be sure to read this waiver that you’ll need to sign upon arrival in order to drive on the track. As per ICAR's policy, pets and children aged 11 and under will not be allowed on the track. If you are bringing a pet or have a child aged 11 and under, please tell one of our brand ambassadors who will be happy to help. You can also email miniinvasion@mini.ca if you have any questions.
Depart for Montreal by 4:30 PM.
VIEW WAIVER
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DEPART: 4:30 PM
6:30 PM
SHUTTLE SERVICE BEGINS.
A shuttle service will be transporting guests from all hotels to Arsenal Montreal beginning at this time. You’re welcome to take it (especially if you plan on enjoying a drink) or you can drive your MINI and meet us there. Click the button below for the full shuttle schedule.
VIEW SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
6:30 PM
SHUTTLE SERVICE BEGINS.
A shuttle service will be transporting guests from all hotels to Arsenal Montreal beginning at this time. You’re welcome to take it (especially if you plan on enjoying a drink) or you can drive your MINI and meet us there. Click the button below for the full shuttle schedule.
VIEW SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
7:00 PM
EVENING EVENT AT ARSENAL MONTREAL.
Check-in when you arrive to get your 2 complimentary drink tickets. If you did not receive your Welcome Package at Circuit ICAR, you can get it at check-in.
Enjoy an evening full of food, entertainment, awards, and celebration of MINI’s 15th year in Canada.
Browse our MINI Lifestyle Pop-up Shop and enjoy an exclusive MINI Invasion discount on all lifestyle items when you purchase at the event.
A couple of reminders: Pets will not be allowed at the evening event, and the bar is cash only with no ATM on-site, so be sure to bring cash along if you plan to enjoy a cocktail or two.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH.
8:00 AM
SEND-OFF BREAKFAST ON MONT ROYAL.
Before beginning the trek back home, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and be part of our MINI Invasion group photo (8:30 AM). We'll be meeting in the lot beside Manoir Smith - if you have any trouble finding us, simply use the following address in your GPS: 1260 Remembrance Rd, Montreal, QC, and we'll see you on Mont Royal (rain or shine)!
Click to Map
DEPART: 10:00 AM
8:00 AM
SEND-OFF BREAKFAST ON MONT ROYAL.
Before beginning the trek back home, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and be part of our MINI Invasion group photo (8:30 AM). We'll be meeting in the lot beside Manoir Smith - if you have any trouble finding us, simply use the following address in your GPS: 1260 Remembrance Rd, Montreal, QC, and we'll see you on Mont Royal (rain or shine)!
Click to Map
DEPART: 10:00 AM
OPTIONAL:
EAT AT THE DRAKE DEVONSHIRE.
Our friends at the Drake Devonshire in beautiful Prince Edward County are offering 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages from their Snack Menu. Feel free to stop by between 3 and 5 PM and show your MINI’s keys to enjoy this special treat.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.
8:30 AM
MEET AT MONTÉE DE L’ÉPIPHANIE RALLY POINT.
Get your Invasion experience started on the right track. Come meet us at the rally point, enjoy a snack, and get to know your fellow MINI Motorers so we can rally en masse – getting back on the road at 9:30 AM.
Click to Map
GET THE PLAYLIST
DEPART: 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
MEET AT MONTÉE DE L’ÉPIPHANIE RALLY POINT.
Get your Invasion experience started on the right track. Come meet us at the rally point, enjoy a snack, and get to know your fellow MINI Motorers so we can rally en masse – getting back on the road at 9:30 AM.
Click to Map
GET THE PLAYLIST
DEPART: 9:30 AM
10:30 AM
ARRIVE AT CIRCUIT ICAR.
Check-in upon arrival and receive your official MINI Invasion 2017 Welcome Package.
Enjoy a parade lap around the track, lunch, followed by a Show and Shine
Check out all of the contestants in the MINI Invasion Design Competition and meet the Best Dressed MINI that you voted for!
Now for some housekeeping issues: Please be sure to read this waiver that you’ll need to sign upon arrival in order to drive on the track. As per ICAR's policy, pets and children aged 11 and under will not be allowed on the track.If you are bringing a pet or have a child aged 11 and under, please tell one of our brand ambassadors who will be happy to help. You can also email miniinvasion@mini.ca if you have any questions.
Catch up with old friends, make some new ones, and, when you’re ready, head back into Montreal.
VIEW WAIVER
Click to Map
6:30 PM
SHUTTLE SERVICE BEGINS.
A shuttle service will be transporting guests from all hotels to Arsenal Montreal beginning at this time. You’re welcome to take it (especially if you plan on enjoying a drink) or you can drive your MINI and meet us there. Click the button below for the full shuttle schedule.
VIEW SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
6:30 PM
SHUTTLE SERVICE BEGINS.
A shuttle service will be transporting guests from all hotels to Arsenal Montreal beginning at this time. You’re welcome to take it (especially if you plan on enjoying a drink) or you can drive your MINI and meet us there. Click the button below for the full shuttle schedule.
VIEW SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
7:00 PM
EVENING EVENT AT ARSENAL MONTREAL.
Check-in when you arrive to get your 2 complimentary drink tickets. If you did not receive your Welcome Package at Circuit ICAR, you can get it at check-in.
Enjoy an evening full of food, entertainment, awards, and celebration of MINI’s 15th year in Canada.
Browse our MINI Lifestyle Pop-up Shop and enjoy an exclusive MINI Invasion discount on all lifestyle items when you purchase at the event.
A couple of reminders: Pets will not be allowed at the evening event, and the bar is cash only with no ATM on-site, so be sure to bring cash along if you plan to enjoy a cocktail or two.
Click to Map
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH.
8:00 AM
SEND-OFF BREAKFAST ON MONT ROYAL.
Before beginning the trek back home, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and be part of our MINI Invasion group photo (8:30 AM). We'll be meeting in the lot beside Manoir Smith - if you have any trouble finding us, simply use the following address in your GPS: 1260 Remembrance Rd, Montreal, QC, and we'll see you on Mont Royal (rain or shine)!
Click to Map
DEPART: 10:00 AM
8:00 AM
SEND-OFF BREAKFAST ON MONT ROYAL.
Before beginning the trek back home, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and be part of our MINI Invasion group photo (8:30 AM). We'll be meeting in the lot beside Manoir Smith - if you have any trouble finding us, simply use the following address in your GPS: 1260 Remembrance Rd, Montreal, QC, and we'll see you on Mont Royal (rain or shine)!
Click to Map
DEPART: 10:00 AM
ROUTE MAP.
Take a turn-by-turn look at the MINI Invasion route with our interactive map.
MINI Invasion 2017 Playlist
Every great road trip needs a great soundtrack, so we made one! It features an eclectic mix of songs requested by our Invaders, and is available to download or stream via Spotify.
GET THE PLAYLISTHOTEL LOCATIONS.
For the Invaders who booked their accommodations at one of the MINI recommended hotels, you can find directions below.
