Canoe Marathon

With 7 km, 12 km and 15 km courses, the Sydenham River Canoe Race in southwestern Ontario has something for every level of paddler. The race is run in April by the St. Clair Conservation Authority and is used as fund raiser for the Conservation Authority. The race is well attended with up to 80 […]

The race runs 13 km from Sesekinika to Kenogami Lake on the winding Blanche River. The river has good depth and there are two small portages, no whitewater. This is a recreational class race, suitable for all skill levels. The race gives a taste of a small part of what the voyagers and early explorers experienced when they […]

The rookie race is designed to attract new paddlers, provide skill development and expose paddlers to a friendly competitive environment. Seasoned paddlers are encouraged to pair up with a new or novice paddler. Boats are urged to “stay in contact” with other boats to provide opportunity to wash ride and feel the exhilaration of racing […]

This is a 16km downstream course on the Annapolis River well suited to both recreational and competitive canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Hosted by the Clean Annapolis River Project, a community based non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing the ecological health of the Annapolis River, this fun event is a fundraiser for the group’s ongoing work.   […]

Back for a second year and the only paddling event of its kind in North America:  The 24 Hours of River X brings the paddling community together in non-stop action as marathon paddlers race against the clock to complete as many laps of a 10km course as possible in 24 hours. Huntsville Town Dock - Fairy […]

Beautiful lake water with no portages over 4 km, 9 km, 18.5 km distances. Suitable for all skill levels. This race originally started over 30 years ago and is still part of the Sudbury Fitness Challenge. From tandem recreational canoes, the race has grown to also include sea kayaks, sprint boats and SUPs. The bulk of […]

Courses run on York River and Batiste Lake. The courses on the river have no portages while lake races have swifts which are portaged though some may be run. The river has deep and shallow sections, twists and technical elements. The lake section is deep and can have waves.  All funds raised go to help […]

Held traditionally on the Saturday of the second weekend of July, the Cranberry Crunch is a downstream marathon race along the South Saskatchewan River approximately 20km in length starting south of city and finishing at the Victoria Boat House in Saskatoon. Contact: elmachattie@gmail.com or marathon@saskatooncanoeclub.org

An out and back 16km course with the possibility of two short portages depending upon water levels.   Contact: John Skaling, jskaling4@eastlink.ca Start and finish: Hwy. #10, Middleton (where Hwy #10 crosses the Nictaux Canal)