3rd annual Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run is Being Held on September 16th

Mallorytown – The 3rd annual Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run is being held on Saturday, September 16th at Brown’s Bay.

The Paddle Poker Run is an event that encourages people to get outside to celebrate and enjoy the St. Lawrence River. All river-appropriate paddle craft are welcome (kayak, canoe, etc.)

This is not a race, but a fun paddle that all ages and abilities can enjoy.

Each paddler will follow a route beginning at Brown’s Bay that includes at least five stops or checkpoints where they will draw a playing card. After the paddle, there will be prizes for the best poker hand. There will be routes set up for beginners and for experienced paddlers ranging from a 5km route from Browns Bay to Chimney Island and back or the 10km route to Mallorytown Landing and back.

Participants must register in advance – single registration is $10 and family entry is $25.00

To register for this year’s paddle poker run please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-annual-paddle-poker-run-tickets-678171367817?fbclid=IwAR0UAUt6lEU3OKIci35Zzp-U1UjBEy9M3cmWbPETrmnEh-V1XLMnD2J2djM

The organizing committee would like to acknowledge the support of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission in providing the venue for this event.

Participants must bring their own river-appropriate paddle craft and register online prior to the event. They also must follow Transport Canada Regulations on operating human-powered craft including wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).

Everything will get underway at 8:00 am as the first of the paddlers head out on the St. Lawrence River.

For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/FOYPaddlePokerRun/

Below is the news video from last year’s FOY Paddle Poker Run!