Ready for a Challenge with a Twist of History?
The NBMCA looks forward to hosting the exciting Mattawa River Canoe Race (MRCR) presented by Susan Weiskopf, IG Wealth Management in 2024!
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, free t-shirt, dinner and banquet, top 3 finisher medals, 1st place prizes (each category) and OMCKRA Insurance fees.
Please note: If you are an OMCKRA member, you will be refunded $8.
PLEASE NOTE: As the race will be held in early spring PFD's (the label must state that the PFD has been approved by Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada or any combination thereof) will be mandatory to wear throughout the race.
Registration fees
Recreational Women's 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Canoe Minimum Length 16' - Maximum Length 17'
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Men's A 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Canoe - Maximum Length 17' - Minimum Length 16' Minimum Bean 32"
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Men's B 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Canoe - Maximum Length 16' Minimum Bean - 32"
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Stock C2 Men's 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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”
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Stock C2 - Women's/Mixed 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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”
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Recreational Mixed A 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Canoe - Maximum Length 17' - Minimum Length 16' Minimum Beam 32"
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Recreational Mixed B 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Canoe - Maximum Length 16' Minimum Beam 32"
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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USCA C1 - Open 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Bow height of 15.5” Min Depth of 11.5” Max Beam of 32”
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Pro C2 Men's 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Height at Bow 15”
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Pro C2 Mixed/Women's 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Height at Bow 15”
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Open Kayak 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
No specifications
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Open - Stand-up Paddle Board (SUP) 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
No specifications
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Open C1 Stock 64 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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$128.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 7 -
$148.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Recreational Family 13 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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$50.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 6 -
$60.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Open Kayak - 13 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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$58.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 6 -
$68.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Open Recreational - 13 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Canoe - Minimum Length 16'
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$58.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 6 -
$68.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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Open Junior 13 km Closed
Online registration closed-
Any canoe
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$58.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan. 8 – Apr. 6 -
$68.00Apr. 7 – May 26
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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
- paula.loranger@nbmca.ca
- Phone
- 7054945115
- Website
- Visit website
