VIDEO: 4th Annual Front of Yonge Poker Run Held on Saturday at Browns Bay

Brown’s Bay – Sixty-eight paddlers and eight swimmers took part in the 4th annual Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run and swim this past Saturday at Brown’s Bay under sunny skies and calm water.

The paddlers set out around 8 am at Brown’s Bay beach to paddle either novice or experienced routes out and then back to Brown’s Bay.

New this year was swimming. Eight swimmers set out from Mallorytown Landing and finished at Brown’s Bay.

There were also prizes for winning poker hands.

“In communities like Front of Yonge, we are so lucky to have the recreational opportunities offered by the St. Lawrence River. Paddling is a great example of active transportation and we welcome people from near and far to enjoy our community and the river in this third annual event,” said Township of Front of Yonge Mayor Roger Haley.

This was the fourth year for the popular event which was created by volunteers in Front of Yonge near the end of Covid to get people back outside enjoying nature and it has been a hit ever since.

The Paddle Poker Run is an event that encourages people to get outside to celebrate and enjoy the St. Lawrence River.

For more information on the Front of Yonge Paddle Poker Run please visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/FOYPaddlePokerRun