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Festival Events
The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival
From paddling events, kayak sprint events to Arts & Culture Routes Vendors, kayak celebration is in the air and you cannot miss it in Timmins, Ontario. And even if you are not into kayaking competition, there is still something for everyone.
The City of Timmins is a sophisticated and thriving municipality surrounded by pristine forests and over five hundred lakes, rivers and streams. The community has a rich and vibrant history, and it is strategically located in the heart of Northern Ontario. The City of Timmins is not only a center for industry, commerce, distribution and finance, but also considered to be the hub for culture and healthcare in the region.
As a regional centre, Timmins provides services and opportunities to approximately 45,000 local citizens and 118,000 regional residents. Kayaking in Timmins Ontario is a tradition. This unique destination provides for Canada’s best kayak vacations and trips.
If you love paddling, consider Timmins for your canoe trips in Ontario. You will find comprehensive kayaking and canoeing guides for all the leisure events and competitions.
We’ve had visitors coming for kayaking in Timmins from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, London, sudbury and even from the US. These visitors left great feedback and were pleased with their trip quality as attested by the genuine testimonials received.
For kayaking holidays packages, car rentals, fishing and boating programs and contact number, check Great Canadian Kayak Challenge website It has helpful information if you want to explore the city, find a hotel, flight, stores and shops where you can buy kayak accessories, gear, etc. Of course, you can always buy Canoes, Kayaks & SUP’s from Walmart Canada in Timmins, Ontario.
Event schedule
- Sat., August 26, 2017 9:00 a.m. - The Elite Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 3-Person Kayak
- Sat., August 26, 2017 10:00 a.m. - The Elite Recreational Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 10:15 a.m. - The Recreational Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 11:00 a.m. - Plastic Boat Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 12:00 p.m. - The Celebrity Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 12:30 p.m. - The Seniors/Masters Rec and Elite Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 12:45 p.m. - Open Little Boat Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 1:00 p.m. - The Youth Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 2:00 p.m. - The Novice Challenge
- Sat., August 26, 2017 3:15 p.m. - The Open Long Challenge
- Sun., August 27, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 5 km Guided Family Leisure Paddle and Shore Lunch
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lacey Rigg
- lacey.rigg@timmins.ca
- Phone
- +1 705-360-2600