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NBMCA's Mattawa River Canoe Race

June 14, 2025

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 2025!

A 64 km demanding and challenging Canoe/Kayak/SUP Race. The race begins in North Bay and ends at Mattawa Island Conservation Area in the Town of Mattawa. The route follows the fabulous Mattawa River, a Canadian Heritage River, through lakes, rivers and some 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 to all paddlers.

Fees include: registration, race management and safety, free t-shirt, top 3 finisher medals, 1st place prizes (each category) and OMCKRA Insurance fees ($8 will be refunded if you are an OMCKRA member).

Please note the following change in 2025: Registration Fee does not include Dinner and Banquet. Dinner and Banquet tickets need to be purchased separately.

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

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

USCA C1 - Open

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • USCA C1: 1 male or 1 female or non-binary Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Bow height of 15.5” Min Depth of 11.5” Max Beam of 32”

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for USCA C1 - Open
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Pro C2 Men's

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

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

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Pro C2 Men's
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Pro C2 Mixed/Women's

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 1 male and 1 female or 2 women or 2 non-binary Max Length 18' 6" Min Beam 27" Min Height at Bow 15”

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Pro C2 Mixed/Women's
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Recreational Men's A

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 2 males Max Length 17' Min Length 16' Min beam 32"

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Recreational Men's A
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Recreational Mixed A

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 1 male and 1 female or non-binary Max Length 17' Min Length 16' Min beam 32"

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Recreational Mixed A
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Recreational Men's B

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 2 males Max Length 16' Min Beam 32"

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Recreational Men's B
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Recreational Mixed B

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 1 male and 1 female, or non- binary Max Length 16' Min Beam 32"

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Recreational Mixed B
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Recreational Women's

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 2 females Min Length 15' Max Length 17'

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Recreational Women's
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

C2 Stock Men's

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 2 males Max Length 18’ 6” Min 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. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for C2 Stock Men's
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

C2 Stock Mixed/Women's

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 1 male and 1 female or non-binary 2 women Max Length 18’ 6” Min 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. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for C2 Stock Mixed/Women's
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Open Kayak

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 1 male, 1 female or non-binary No specifications

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Open Kayak
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Open SUP

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 1 male, 1 female or non-binary No specifications

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $107.99

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Open SUP
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $126.33
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Open Family

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 1 adult and 1 child 17 and under Min Length 15' Max Length 17'

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $64.83

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Open Family
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $75.62
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Open Adult

Registration closes in 2 months 29 days

  • 2 adults Min Length 15' Max length 17'

    1. Closed
      Dec. 23 – Dec. 22
    2. $64.83

      Early bird pricing

      Now registering Dec. 23 – Apr. 30
      Register for Open Adult
    3. Closed
      Apr. 30 – Apr. 30
    4. $75.62
      May 1 – May 31
    5. Closed
      May 31 – May 31

Contact information

Event contact
Paula Loranger
Email
paula.loranger@nbmca.ca
Phone
7054945115