Welcome to the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival


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Join us this summer in Ontario's Wilderness Region for the 2nd Annual Great Canadian Kayak Challenge. Happening in Timmins Ontario, on August 28th-29th, 2010.

Whether you want to compete or simply love a spectator sport, the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival is sure to be the most exciting community event of 2010! Read more about the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival.

Event Updates

Early Bird Draw Winner
27/07/2010 11:19am
Nine year old Tyler Whalen, registered in the youth division, won the $900 early bird registration prize package!  In order to claim his prize, Tyler must complete the challenge on August 28, 2010.  Congratulations and GOOD LUCK! Read more...


Early Bird Registration Closed
19/07/2010 11:03am
Good luck to all those who registered before noon on July 16, 2010.  Early bird registration is now closed! Read more...


Early-Bird Registration Coming to a Close!
05/07/2010 1:47pm
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Early Bird Registration
29/03/2010 9:59am
Early bird prizes, a BBQ, cooler and BBQ toolset from Canadian Tire Register before 12-noon on July 16th, 2010 for your chance to win an early-bird prize sponsored by Canadian Tire. The summer outdoor prize package is valued at $900.00! Read more...


Plans for the Second Annual Great Canadian Kayak Challenge Well Under Way
10/03/2010 9:27am
According to Wikipedia, "Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is generally differentiated from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. Read more...