Mayors Paddle Palooza

The South Saskatchewan River has never seen anything like this.

A paddling event like no other.

This event is the day before Father's Day and is a perfect way for the family to honour Dad!

June 18th, 2016

A Full Day of River And Land Based Activities

This is a Family Fun Filled Day of Frolicking!

Register for one of three paddling events or register for the YXE Paddle Palooza Carnival.

Three River Paddling Events to Choose From:

1) The Adventurers Paradise ($25 fee per person) - Starting out at Whitecap Dakota First Nation (9:00 am Launch Time), this trip is approximately 7 hours duration, and is recommended for experienced paddlers, those in great paddling condition. You need to be able to paddle for the full day and sit in a canoe for the majority of the duration of the trip. We will join additional paddlers along the route at the other launch points in the day.

2) The Full Throttle Paddle ($25 fee per person) - Starting out at Fred Heal Boat Launch (access is from just past beaver Creek) this trip is approximately 4 hours duration (1:00 pm Launch Time), and is recommended for moderately experienced paddlers, those in good paddling condition. You need to be able to paddle for the a half a day and sit in a canoe for the a long period of time. We will join additional paddlers along the route at the other launch points in the day.

3) The Eager Beaver Paddle ($25 fee per person)- Starting from the Water Station Launch site (just past the Water Treatment Plant) this trip is approximately 1 hour duration (4:00 pm Launch Time), and is recommended for inexperienced paddlers, those in good paddling condition. You need to be able to paddle for short period of time and sit in a canoe for the full hour. We will join other paddlers who got on the route at earlier launch points and times.

Special Notes:

There will be an orientation session held at 6:00 pm Friday June 17th at Eb's Source for Adventure (1640 Saskatchewan Ave). Here you will receive your participant package, details on the event, route plans and transportation arrangements etc.

Paddlers will travel from their respective launch points as noted above all the way down the South Saskatchewan River and in to the city of Saskatoon. There will of course be stops along the way, for the longer paddles. We encourage you to bring your own food and water for the trip. We will provide fruit and energy bars enroute and have access to water. And when you arrive at the take out destination point in Rotary Park at the end of your paddle there will be burgers, dogs and beverages for you to enjoy. You will also receive a Buff as a thank you for participating. And be eligible for exciting prizes including, Boat rides, Paddle lessons, gear and a whole lot more. All included in your registration price.