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NBMCA's Mattawa River Canoe Race

June 13, 2026

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Ready for a Challenge with a Twist of History?

The NBMCA looks forward to hosting the exciting Mattawa River Canoe Race (MRCR).

The 64 km Canoe/Kayak/SUP race is a demanding and challenging race. The race begins in North Bay and ends at Mattawa Island Conservation Area in the Town of Mattawa. The route follows lakes, rivers and has a few rapids. There are 12 portages along the route, which 5 are mandatory and the others are dependent on water levels and paddler ability and skill.

The 13 km race is intended to be social, friendly and fun. The course is achievable for most paddlers with only one portage. This use to be for only families and youth, and we have opened it up and added a few categories.

Fees include: registration, race management and safety, participant medal, and OMCKRA Insurance fees. If you are an OMCKRA member, you will be refunded $8.

SHUTTLE - We don't have access to a canoe trailer this year. We will have a bus that shuttles people back to the start line to pick up their vehicles. Participants will have to return to the finish line to pick up their canoes. We will have staff/volunteers at the finish line until the last canoe is claimed.

PFD's - As the race will be held in early spring PFD's will be mandatory to wear throughout the race. No exceptions.

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

Recreational Women's 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

Men's A 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Canoe - Maximum Length 17' - Minimum Length 16' Minimum Bean 32"

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Men's A 64 km

Men's B 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Canoe - Maximum Length 16' Minimum Bean - 32"

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Men's B 64 km

Stock C2 Men's 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Canoe Maximum Length 18’ 6", Minimum Length 17' Min Width 14.4% of length at 4” waterline (i.e., 32” for 18’6” length / 29.4” for 17’ length) Min Depth Bow (17”), Centre (12 ½”), Stern (16”) Min width at gunwales 33”

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Stock C2 Men's 64 km

Stock C2 - Women's/Mixed 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Canoe Maximum Length 18’ 6", Minimum Length 17' Min Width 14.4% of length at 4” waterline (i.e., 32” for 18’6” length / 29.4” for 17’ length) Min Depth Bow (17”), Centre (12 ½”), Stern (16”) Min width at gunwales 33”

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Stock C2 - Women's/Mixed 64 km

Recreational Mixed A 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Canoe - Maximum Length 17' - Minimum Length 16' Minimum Beam 32"

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Recreational Mixed A 64 km

Recreational Mixed B 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

USCA C1 - Open 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Bow height of 15.5” Min Depth of 11.5” Max Beam of 32”

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for USCA C1 - Open 64 km

Pro C2 Men's 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Height at Bow 15”

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Pro C2 Men's 64 km

Pro C2 Mixed/Women's 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Height at Bow 15”

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Pro C2 Mixed/Women's 64 km

Open Kayak 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

  • No specifications

    1. CA$118.78

      Early bird pricing

      Jan 12 – Apr 30
    2. CA$147.92

      Regular Pricing

      Now registering May 1 – May 30
      Register for Open Kayak 64 km

Open - Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP) 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

Recreational Family 13 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

Open C1 Stock 64 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

Open Kayak - 13 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

Open Recreational - 13 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

Open Junior 13 km

Registration closes in 24 days 18 hours

New date, new requirements

Please note: It is mandatory to wear your PFD throughout the race for everyone's safety. Because the race has moved from a mid-summer race to a spring race, we have made the decision to make wearing your PFD mandatory during the race. The water levels will be high and the water will be cold.

Contact information

Event contact
Paula Loranger
Phone
7054945115
Website
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