Upcoming Events
The following is a list of potential group activities being planned for Chapter members. Some of the events are awaiting confirmation of exact dates and times by event hosts. Updates will be provided as they become available.
2026
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
Annual Assembly
Theme: Watercraft of New York
July 14-19th, 2026
Keuka Collage, New York State
Dates for the annual WCHA Assembly have been confirmed. Wooden canoe enthusiasts from all over the USA, Canada, and a few other countries are set to converge at Keuka College in New York State on July 14 through July 19th. The event runs from Tuesday evening through Sunday morning, and includes classes on canoe paddling , construction and restoration, camp crafts, and lots of paddling opportunities. This year's theme is "Watercraft of New York"
Oxtongue River - Silent Boat Rally
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Dwight Ontario
Hosted by Lake of Bays Association & Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation
The Northern Lakes Chapter invites its members to the Annual Silent Boat Rally taking place on Lake of Bays on July 26th, 2025. All types of non-motorized watercraft are welcome to meet at Dwight Beach for an easy 8km paddle upstream on the lower Oxtongue River to beautiful Marsh's Falls and back.
This guided tour is a fun event for all ages and skill levels and features an opportunity to learn about some of the plants and animals that inhabit this ecologically rich river valley. A joint venture by the Lake of Bays Association (LOBA) and the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation (LBHF), there is a cost of $25 per person, lunch included with funds going to these non-profit organizations. A heritage paddling tour guide has been published by the group (*.pdf format). For a report of the 2023 event, click here.
Note: Registration closes on July 17th
There are two steps to register:
1) Email registration @ lakeofbaysheritage.ca with:
- the number and names of people in your group
- the number of boats and type of boat (canoe, kayak, paddleboard)
- any dietary restrictions
2) Send Interac payment ($25 per person) to donations @ lakeofbaysheritage.ca
PLEASE ADD "Silent Boat Rally" and the names of people whom you are paying for in the message section of the Interac transfer.
Make a Splash Festival
Gull Lake Rotary Park - Gravenhurst, ON
Saturday - August 1, 2026
10am - 3pm
The Town of Gravenhurst hosts and annual free paddling event every August at Gull Lake Rotary Park Beach. The family friendly, fun-filled day allows folks to try out a variety of paddling craft supplied by the town. The Town will provide PFDs for those participating and the waterfront will be monitored by lifeguards on duty. Local outfitters will be bringing in canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and the associated equipment required like safety kits, paddles, etc. Additional events include swim races and a sandcastle building contest. The Northern Lakes Chapter will have a booth and displays of wooden canoe craft and historic paddle designs.
Hastings Waterfront Festival
DATE TBD (August 2026)
Hastings, ON
The Chapter may have a booth at the annual Hastings Waterfront Festival which takes place the third Saturday in August. A fun filled and free public event that features vintage boats showcased along shorelines of the lovely Trent River.
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