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The 7th Annual GMPE is done! Many (274) came in spite of the rain! Thank you to all the volunteers, supporters and paddlers who made the 7th races a success!
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Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association,
in its Annual General Meeting October 28th, has voted to award the 2017 'Race of the Year' Distinction to Great Muskoka Paddling Experience for the 4th time since its 2011 inception! Also in a rare tie vote, the 'Race of the Year' is shared with MRX's 24 Hours of River X. Congratulations to MRX organizers Rob & Mike! Muskoka is the ultimate winner! |
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The bean counting is done!
Great Muskoka Paddling Experience is proud and pleased to award amounts of $1,000 to the Muskoka Watershed Council, $1,000 to the Friends of the Muskoka Watershed, and $3,500 to the Muskoka Paddle Club. Left to right: Prof. Norm Yan, Chair of Friends of the Muskoka Watershed,
Sandy Schofield, Race Organizer of Record, Lou Guerrieo, Chair of Muskoka Watershed Council |
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Welcome to Muskoka's 7th Annual Paddling Race (2017)
[scroll to below for North Canoe Challenge and other information...]
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
[scroll to below for North Canoe Challenge and other information...]
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 10:45am, 11:35am & 11:40am)
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)
Three race lengths: 5, 10 and 20 kilometers
Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs
Numerous boats and distance categories!! See list here.
Races underway at 10:45am, 11:35am & 11:40am)
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 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 and online registration.
Race of 8.5km starting at 8:50am (time and distance are correct)
Go here for further information and online registration.
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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. "
Why? Go here. Scroll to bottom of page.
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
