Welcome to Muskoka's 7th Annual Paddling Race (2017)
A fun racing experience for canoes, kayaks & SUP*s for all levels of participants
In support of these three organizations:
Muskoka Paddle Club
Friends of the Muskoka Watershed
and
Muskoka Watershed Council
Saturday 7th of October, 2017 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Three race lengths: 5, 10 and 20 kilometers
Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs
Numerous boats and distance categories!! See list here.
Races underway at 10:30am, 11:15am & 11:25am)
Registration via online and Saturday morning (8am to 10am).
Fee:
Adult $40; Youth (<18) $30 via online registration
Adult $50; Youth (<18) $40 on-site registration (Oct 7 only)
Fees are discounted $8 for members of OMCKRA & Sprint Clubs (OCSRA)
In support of these three organizations:
Muskoka Paddle Club
Friends of the Muskoka Watershed
and
Muskoka Watershed Council
Saturday 7th of October, 2017 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Three race lengths: 5, 10 and 20 kilometers
Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs
Numerous boats and distance categories!! See list here.
Races underway at 10:30am, 11:15am & 11:25am)
Registration via online and Saturday morning (8am to 10am).
Fee:
Adult $40; Youth (<18) $30 via online registration
Adult $50; Youth (<18) $40 on-site registration (Oct 7 only)
Fees are discounted $8 for members of OMCKRA & Sprint Clubs (OCSRA)
There is something new and exciting for this year!
This year, 2017, is Canada's sesquicentennial (150th).
Voyageur Canoes are expected to play a role in high-lighting the sesquicentennial celebrations.
So
the Great Muskoka Paddling Experience is issuing the....
This year, 2017, is Canada's sesquicentennial (150th).
Voyageur Canoes are expected to play a role in high-lighting the sesquicentennial celebrations.
So
the Great Muskoka Paddling Experience is issuing the....
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'North Canoe Challenge |
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A rare fleet of 10 – 12 North Canoes will be made available for teams.
Race of 8.5km starting at 8:50am (time and distance are correct)
Go here for further information.
Race of 8.5km starting at 8:50am (time and distance are correct)
Go here for further information.
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Silent Auction for a Trak Folding Performance Kayak
Perfect for tight storage issues! Worth $3,000. 
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Free Shuttle Bus Service
Paddlers! Bring your family members, support crew and keep them occupied with our free Shuttle Bus Service to Farmer's Market and downtown retailers while you race. Route Map here. Starts at 10am ends at 1pm. Thanks to Bracebridge's BIA! |
For only $2.00, enjoy hot Showering and Changing at the Sportplex before making the drive home.
This is a special deal for paddlers! Directions here. |
Team paddlers on the North Canoe and other big canoes can race again individually on 10km or 5km for no extra charge.
Have your team captain register on North Canoe Challenge first. [not yet available]Then he will provide registration instructions to team paddlers. |
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Flash!!
Thanks to participating paddlers, Great Muskoka Paddling Experience (2016) donated $4,000 to Muskoka Watershed Council!
For further information: A) Media Release - here; B) Newspaper Story by Mary Beth Hartill - here
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Flash!!
Thanks to participating paddlers, Great Muskoka Paddling Experience (2016) donated $4,000 to Muskoka Watershed Council!
For further information: A) Media Release - here; B) Newspaper Story by Mary Beth Hartill - here
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"Please note FULL LIFE JACKETS must be worn for this race, inflatable PFD's nor belts not permitted. However LIV Outside will be renting PFDs for the day for $3.50. "
Local newspapers have run stories featuring our paddling event!!
-A local newspaper published a story about the Oct 2016 event - Read it here.
- The Bracebridge Examiner has run a story in Sept 29, 2016 edition: story.
- Here's a 2016 cool story.
- Here's an online story by Muskoka Region (2015) : story
- Bracebridge Examiner (2015) : Story
-A local newspaper published a story about the Oct 2016 event - Read it here.
- The Bracebridge Examiner has run a story in Sept 29, 2016 edition: story.
- Here's a 2016 cool story.
- Here's an online story by Muskoka Region (2015) : story
- Bracebridge Examiner (2015) : Story
Please go to Race Info for race day conditions.
A video of both elements of the 2011 and 2012 races. Click here to watch the video.
We have a Facebook site. Check it out for news.
National Geographic Traveler magazine has chosen Muskoka is one of their top 20 Best of The World - Must-see places
and was chosen as the #1 pick for the Ten Best Trips of Summer.
* SUP = Stand Up Paddleboards
