The HeartLand Tour is a public awareness initiative aimed at educating Nova Scotians about Cardiovascular Disease, the toll it takes on those afflicted, their families, and society - and how easy it is to prevent. It began in 2007 when a group of 20+ cyclists (mostly health professionals) rode 1000 km from Yarmouth to Sydney in 8 days; delivering their message along the way: "Heart Disease is devastating and costly - but most can be easily prevented. How? Eat a healthy diet, be active, and reuduce risk factors like smoking and stress. July 12-19
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