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Great Labrador Canoe Race
The 3rd annual Great Labrador Canoe Race is scheduled for August 25-26. Once again participants will compete to win cash and prizes or just have a great deal of fun.
This year's plan includes a return of the two day Expedition Race from at or near Edwards Island on the Churchill River for a 32 km downstream paddle to Muskrat Falls portage followed by an additional 35km paddle further downstream to the causeway, through the 'Trappers Pit Stop' and on to the finish line at Birch Island.
The Classic Race will start at the causeway, just as the racers from the Expedition Race are passing by. Collectively the teams race the final 10 km towards the finish line and beachside festivities.
For a detailed map of the Classic and Expedition Race routes click on 2011 Race Routes: Classic and Expedition. Please note this race route is subject to change.
Background
This new family event began in 2010, in the central Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. The two races that are part of our event take advantage of the extensive network of rivers in this region, providing a spirited annual event for local residents and visitors to Labrador with an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, large Labrador skies and some good old-fashion competitive recreation and fun.
Event themes included small boat safety and activity while showcasing Labrador's trapping heritage and the importance of the canoe for accessing the wilderness of interior Labrador. Thank you for your interest!
This year's plan includes a return of the two day Expedition Race from at or near Edwards Island on the Churchill River for a 32 km downstream paddle to Muskrat Falls portage followed by an additional 35km paddle further downstream to the causeway, through the 'Trappers Pit Stop' and on to the finish line at Birch Island.
The Classic Race will start at the causeway, just as the racers from the Expedition Race are passing by. Collectively the teams race the final 10 km towards the finish line and beachside festivities.
For a detailed map of the Classic and Expedition Race routes click on 2011 Race Routes: Classic and Expedition. Please note this race route is subject to change.
Background
This new family event began in 2010, in the central Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. The two races that are part of our event take advantage of the extensive network of rivers in this region, providing a spirited annual event for local residents and visitors to Labrador with an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, large Labrador skies and some good old-fashion competitive recreation and fun.
Event themes included small boat safety and activity while showcasing Labrador's trapping heritage and the importance of the canoe for accessing the wilderness of interior Labrador. Thank you for your interest!