The Yukon River Quest claims the title as the worlds longest canoe race. This event is essentially paddled non-stop (there are two required rest breaks) in a variety of canoe, including BIG Canoes, kayaks and SUP classes. The race is some 715 km and is paddled from Whitehorse to Dawson City in the Yukon, on the Yukon River. More details are available on the
Other upcoming Big Canoe Events
- Ottawa Brigade: Chimeda – Paddling Together (North Wind) | June TBA -> July 1
- Ft. St. James to Prince George | June 5 -> 8
- Portage La Biche Rendezvous (Lac la Biche, AB) – June 16, 17 & 18
- Yukon River Quest
- Northern Hardware Race – Big Canoe Class
- Ottawa Brigade: West Wind Brigade | June 23 -> July 1
- David Thompson Paddlesport Classic – Big Canoe Class
- Ottawa Brigades: East Wind Brigade | June TBA -> July 1
- Lake Superior Canoe Brigades with Naturally Superior | July 2 -> Aug. 18
- Two Row on the Grand