The Manotick Directory

Manotick Round the Islands Paddle Event

See You in 2024!

A fun event paddling on the Rideau River around Long and Nicolls Islands is usually held on Father's Day weekend. If you own a canoe, kayak or paddleboard, this paddling adventure is for you, your family and friends.

The 10-km. paddle is clockwise around Long & Nicolls Islands. from the Manotick Boat Launch, 5495 South River Dr. at Bridge St. There are two portages around Watson's Mill Dam and Long Island locks.

Contact the event organizer Brian Schacht by email: brianw.schacht@gmail.com

This event is OMCKRA sanctioned for recreational canoe, kayak and paddleboard.

Manotick Boat Launch Ramp (South River Dr. @ Bridge St.)

• Archive of previous events:
• 2023 Winners, Photos
  2023 Winners paddle the back channel (Youtube video)
• 2021 Winners, Photos, Video
  2021 Manotick Round the Islands Paddle (Youtube video)