“As a woman running wearing a scarf, I don’t fit the perfect image of a runner. But sport breaks barriers. When running, I say hello to people who I would not talk to if I was on a casual walk. When runners pass each other, there is that small exchange of words or head nods that makes you feel you belong to a larger community. At that moment, any difference between us disappears.”

“My favourite part of playing hockey is being with my friends in the dressing room and trying to score a goal on the ice.”

The number on Ben McKenzie's jersey may look familiar. That's because it's also the number on PK Subban's jersey.

Ben has been lucky enough to meet PK, but his love for hockey was etched even earlier, when he first stepped onto the ice at the age of 5.

Ambroise moves for strength and confidence.

“There’s the thrill of doing it, the feeling of accomplishment, and the feeling of well-being after. I want other people to share in that joy.”

Whether it's warm summer waves or frozen winter ice, there's nothing Geoff loves more than being on the lake. All year round, he'll assess the wind strength and direction, and set off on a two to three-hour session.

“For us, watching animals move as one with nature is really inspiring. It totally motivates not only movement and being outdoors but the protection of the planet!”

For some people, getting outside is not a choice they ever need to make. Every morning at 6 am, Anne and Jerome are led out the door by their dog, Gigi.