Canoe Marathon
Marathon – Sydenham River Canoe Race
Alvinston, ON Alvinston, ONWith 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 […]
Cook’s Creek Marathon Race
Selkirk, MB Selkirk, MBMarathon – High Water Run Race
Kirkland Lake, ON Kirkland Lake, ONThe 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 […]
Craven Rookie Marathon Race
Craven, SKThe 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 […]
24 Bridges Marathon Race
Winnipeg, MB 80 Churchill Dr, , Winnipeg, MB, CanadaAnnapolis River Canoe Race
Middleton, NS 337 Marshall Street, Middleton, NSThis 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. […]
Ski to Sea
Bellingham, Washington (USA) Bellingham, Washington (USA), WA, United States24 Hours of River X
Huntsville, ON Huntsville, ONBack 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 […]
Sudbury Canoe Club Canoe Marathon
Sudbury, ON Sudbury, ONBeautiful 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 […]
Yukon River Quest
Whitehorse, YT 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, YT, CanadaNorthern Hardware Canoe Race
Prince George, BC Prince George, BCVoyageurs Rendezvous 150
Rocky Mountain House, AB Site 127 Comp 6 RR4, , Rocky Mountain House, AB, CanadaMore Information
York River Paddling Race
Bancroft, ON Bancroft, ONCourses 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 […]
Cranberry Crunch
Saskatoon, SK 822 Ave H S, Saskatoon, SK, CanadaHeld 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
North American Indigenous Games – Canoe Kayak events
Welland, ON 16 Townline Tunnel Rd, Welland, ON, CanadaNictaux Canal Marathon Canoe Race
Nictaux Canal, NS Nictaux Canal, NSAn 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)
Kingston to Ottawa
Kingston, ON 2 North St, KingstonStarting from the Cataraqui Canoe Club, the race runs from Douglas Flubrer Park, Kingston to the Corktown Bridge by Parliament Hill in Ottawa along the Rideau River. Technical aspects are distance, many portages, lake, river and canal. Water is deep and flat. Many portages and no whitewater. Suitable for intermediate to experienced paddlers. The […]
The Pas Opaskwayak Canoe Classic
The Pas, MB The Pas, MBDavid Thompson Paddlesport Classic
Revelstoke, BC Revelstoke, BCClassique Internationale de Canots de la Mauricie
La Tuque, QC La Tuque, QCSaskatoon Rookie Race
Saskatoon, SK 822 Ave H S, Saskatoon, SK, CanadaHeld on the third weekend in September, the SCC Rec. and Rookie Race is a one day event that encourages recreational paddlers, marathon paddlers, and paddle families (kids welcome!), to paddle a series of short, fun canoe racing events. This is open to all levels of paddlers and all types of boats. Contact: elmachattie@gmail.com or marathon@saskatooncanoeclub.org
Cpl Nathan Cirillo Memorial Cup Challenge
Ottawa, ON (Rideau) 804 Hog's Back Road, OttawaCanoe Kayak Canada has partnered with Citadel Canine Society to host the Cpl Nathan Cirillo Memorial Cup Challenge. The event will take place on September 30 and October 1 at the Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa to honour Cpl Nathan Cirillo who was tragically killed at the National War Memorial in 2014. Cpl Cirillo had an […]
Great Muskoka Paddling Experience
Bracebridge, ON Bracebridge, ONRace runs from Bracebridge Bay along the Muskoka River and finishes at the registration and launch location in Annie Williams Park. Water is flat, deep river with distance and twisting river turns providing technical challenges. There are no portages and is no whitewater. Suitable for many skill levels from beginner to experience paddlers based on classes […]