Brandon Riverbank Paddlefest

Friday to Sunday, September 19 - 21, 2025
Riverbank Discovery Centre, Assiniboine River, Brandon, MB

 

Come down to the Assiniboine River and take part in local presentations, rent a canoe, kayak or SUP, and visit local vendor booths. Be sure to join the "Brandon 100" on Saturday evening as they attempt to get 100 paddlers on the river at 7:00 pm! 

Learn more about the event by following their social media on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

 

 

Red River Paddle Challenge

Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Red River, MB

 

2025 offers two races for paddlers to choose from, each with a different distance:

 

Red River Paddle Challenge

The Red River Paddle Challenge (RRPC) is a 44 kilometre (~27 miles) long distance paddling race on the Red River beginning in Winnipeg, Manitoba and ending down river in Lockport, Manitoba.

 

Red River 100

The Red River 100 (RR100) is a 100 kilometre (~62 miles) ultra distance paddling race on the Red River beginning in Ste Agathe, Manitoba and ending down river in Lockport, Manitoba. The RR100 is a two-day staged race where participants paddle from Ste Agathe to St Vital Park in Winnipeg on day one and then on day two participants join in with the Red River Paddle Challenge paddlers and paddle to Lockport.

RR100 participants are ranked within the RR100 (combined time from both days) and also the RRPC, so essentially competing in two races over the weekend!

 

Prizes are awarded for both races. Register and find more info at Red River Paddle Challenge. 

 

 

 

2nd Annual Icelandic River Witches Paddle

Sunday, September 28
2:00 pm
Icelandic River, Riverton, MB

Join the Icelandic River Paddlers for their 2nd Annual Witches Paddle. Bring your own canoe, kayak, or SUP, along with your favorite witchy wear for this informal event. 

For more information, visit their Facebook page.