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The 53rd annual Raisin River Canoe Race is set to take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Pre-registration are now open. In-person registration on Race day may be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:00 am at St. Andrew's Catholic School (17283 County Rd 18, St Andrew's West).
NEW LOCATION FOR POST-RACE DINNER
This year, the post-race dinner will be held at the St. Mary's Centre (19641 County Rd 19, Williamstown).
The Raisin River Canoe Race is one of the longest canoe races in Eastern Ontario. First held in 1973, the 30-km course runs from St. Andrews West to Williamstown. The race is always held during the spring melt when water levels are high and flows are favourable. The RRCA thanks its dedicated volunteers, safety committee members, community partners, and sponsors whose ongoing support makes the Raisin River Canoe Race possible year after year.
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2026 Pricing
|
Category |
Price: Online |
Price: Race Day Registration |
|
Recreational Canoes |
$40.00 |
$60.00 |
|
Pro Canoes |
$40.00 |
$60.00 |
|
17-Foot Open |
$40.00 |
$60.00 |
|
2 People Kayak |
$40.00 |
$60.00 |
|
Single Pro Canoe |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
|
Single Rec. Canoe |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
|
Single Long Kayak |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
|
Single Short Kayak |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
We are offering discounts of $10 per boat for student paddlers who register online.
Please note canoes over 17 feet are considered to be in the "pro" category. Canoes under 16 feet are considered "recreational" and those between 16 and 17 feet fall into the "17-Foot Open" category.
The RRCA has a limited number of canoes for rent. To inquire about canoe rentals, contact the office at (613) 938-3611 or info@rrca.on.ca. Feb. 25 update: all available RRCA canoe rentals have now been allocated.
2026 Event Schedule (Eastern Daylight Time)
| April 8 | 11:59 pm |
Online registration ends |
| April 9–10 | 9:00 am |
Early canoe number pickup at the RRCA office between 9:00 am–4:30 pm) |
| April 11 | 7:00 am–11:00 am |
Pre-race breakfast (St. Andrews Parish Hall, Knights of Columbus) $10 adults, $5 kids 5–12 (cash only) |
| April 11 | 8:30 am |
Canoe race number pickup opens at St. Andrews' School (pre-registrations only) |
| April 11 | 9:00 am |
Limited on-site registrations open at St. Andrew's School (cash only) |
| April 11 | 9:00 am |
Shuttle bus leaves from St. Mary's Centre to St. Andrew's School (pre-registration required) |
| April 11 | 10:30 am |
Race starts in field beside St. Andrew's School |
| April 11 | 1:00 pm |
Not Available in 2026 – Shower and change room facilities |
| April 11 | 3:00 pm |
Shuttle bus leaves from St. Mary's Centre to St. Andrew's School (pre-registration required) |
| April 11 | 4:30 pm | Race results and prizes at St. Mary's Centre |
| April 11 | 5:00 pm |
Shuttle bus leaves from St. Mary's Centre to St. Andrew's School (pre-registration required) |
| April 11 | 1:00 pm–6:00 pm |
Post-race Dinner at St. Mary's Centre (Race results announced at 4:30 pm) $10, cash only, open to the public |