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The 52nd annual Raisin River Canoe Race is set to take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Pre-registration is now closed. In-person registration may be available on a first-come first-served basis depending on availability, on Race Day (April 12) beginning at 9 am at St. Andrew's Catholic School (17283 County Rd 18, St Andrew's West).
The Raisin River Canoe Race is one of the longest canoe races in Eastern Ontario. First started in 1973, the 30km course runs from St. Andrews West to Williamstown. The race is always held during the spring freshet when water levels are high and flows are favourable for paddlers. Thanks to the support from our funders and the Race Safety Committee (South Glengarry and South Stormont Fire Departments, Amateur Radio Emergency services, OPP and OPP Auxiliaries) we can coordinate a successful race year after year.
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2025 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 for online registrations.
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 no longer has any canoes for rent this year.
2025 Event Schedule
| April 9 | 11:59 PM EDT |
Online Registration Ends |
| April 10 & 11 | 9:00 AM EDT |
Early Canoe Number Pickup (RRCA office, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm) |
| April 12 | 7:00 AM - 11 AM EDT |
Pre-Race Breakfast Starts (St. Andrews Parish Hall, Knights of Columbus) $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12 (cash only) |
| April 12 | 8:30 AM EDT |
Canoe Race Number Pickup Opens, Pre-registrations Only, St. Andrews School |
| April 12 | 9:00 AM EDT |
On-Site Registration Opens, St. Andrews School (cash only) |
| April 12 | 9:00 AM EDT |
Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required) |
| April 12 | 10:30 AM EDT |
Race Start (Field beside St. Andrews School) |
| April 12 | 1:00 PM EDT |
Shower and Change Room Facilities Open (Char-Lan Rec Centre) |
| April 12 | 3:00 PM EDT |
Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required) |
| April 12 | 4:30 PM EDT | Awards ceremony |
| April 12 | 5:00 PM EDT |
Shuttle bus leaves from Char-Lan Rec Centre to St. Andrews School (pre-registration required) |
| April 12 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT |
Post-Race Dinner (Char-Lan Rec Centre, hosted by St. Mary's Centre - Awards at 4:30 PM) $10 cash only, open to the public |
