Scugog – The 56th annual Canoe the Nonqu on is taking place on Saturday, June 6, in Port Perry. The race is sanction ed by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (OMCKRA). Can oe the Nonquon was started by the Lake Scugog Historical Society as a fundr aiser for the Scugog Shores Museum Village and continues to support the Museum a nd Archives each year. This race is open to all ages and all skill levels.< /p>
The course starts on the twisty Nonquon River. For the first few kilo meters, there are many tight bends to challenge your rudder turns. There ar e also some dead-end channels along the river section (when in doubt always keep right). There is 12 km of river paddling followed by an 8 km sprint a long the shores of Lake Scugog to the finish line.
Participants race the clock and can start anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturda y morning. This is a well attended race with a long-standing history in the community. Amateurs and professionals, young and older, may compete in sev eral competitive or recreational categories. Shuttle vans are available to take participants back to their cars upon concluding the race at either Rob inglade Park (river only) or Palmer Park (full course).
Pre -registration Opens on Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Pre-registr ation opens online on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00 a.m. The first 25 online registrants will be entered into a draw for a Canoe the Nonquon merchandis e package including a shirt, hat, patch and a family season's admission to the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Participants can still register in-person at the Latcham Centre, 121 Queen Street, Port Perry, on Friday, June 5, fr om 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or Saturday, June 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All participants, pre-registered or in-person, must complete their registra tion by checking in with event staff and receiving their race number at the Latcham Centre on Friday, June 5 or Saturday, June 6 before proceeding to the start line. You will not be permitted to start the race without this nu mber. All race forms and pre-registration will be available on our Canoe the Nonquon page.
The registra tion fee is $65 per vessel (canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board). Pledge forms are available, and participants are encouraged to raise additional fu nds for the Museum and Archives.
Start Location
Bridge on Scugog Line 12, between Old Simcoe Road and Simcoe Road North near the village of Seagrave, 10 minutes north of Port Perry.
Finish Location
Robinglade Park (if racing river only), or public pier in Port Perry, at the Latcham Centre (if racing full course).
Canoe the Nonquon is the largest annual fundraiser for the Scugog Shor es Museum Village. Minimum race entrance fee is $65, but all participants a re encouraged to raise more money through sponsorship to support our commun ity and the Museum as we celebrate the 56th running of the race!
We w ould like to thank our generous sponsors.
The Annual Canoe the Nonquon event is made possible through
the support of our community, and we are currently seeking sponsors and vol
unteers to help make this year’s event a success. Businesses, organizations
, and individuals are invited to get involved by providing sponsorship supp
ort or volunteering their time on race day. Your contribution will help us
continue this long-standing tradition, support local recreation, and bring
our community together along the water. Anyone interested in sponsoring or
volunteering is encouraged to contact us at