$11,000 raised for the Scugog Shores Museum Village through 55th annual Canoe the Nonquon

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Scugog Shores Museum hosted the 55th annual Canoe the Nonquon event.

Participants of all ages and abilities paddled the course of the twisty Nonquon River. A total of 163 participants in 105 vessels joined the race this year.

This annual event is a fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Museum Village and through sponsorships, donations, merchandise sales and pledges, the event raised $11,000 for the Scugog Shores Museum Village. Thank you to the Scugog community for supporting this event!

The race wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of staff, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. We would like to thank our sponsors Durham Tourism, Brock’s Department Store, Vos Independent, and Tudor Pines Bed and Breakfast, as well as our many community partners Scugog Kayak Club, Two Blokes Cider, the Port Perry Marina, Scugog Fire Department, Port Perry Lions Club, PPPrint, the North Shore Amateur Radio Club, Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association, and Signworks. We also want to thank the volunteers and staff that assisted at various checkpoint locations and headquarters to ensure all aspects of the event ran smoothly.

Highlights of the Race

• Total number of canoes: 57
• Total number of kayaks: 48
• Average age of participants: 42
• Oldest participant: 82
• Youngest participant: 7
• Total participants over fifty: 66
• Vessels with first-time competitors: 37
• Farthest distance travelled to complete: St. Albert, Alberta

Special Awards and Recognition

• Jack Kane Memorial Award: Caleb Ritchie for youth showing most effort. Caleb was also the participant to raise the most funds for the Scugog Shores Museum. 
• Allene Kane Memorial Award: Lee and Dawn Pantridge for most memorable racers.

You can view a complete list of the race results on the Canoe the Nonquon webpage. Photos taken of the event can be found on the Scugog Shores Museum Facebook page.

We thank everyone for their participation and support of the Scugog Shores Museum Village. The Village is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tours until August 31, 2025. You can also visit for special events and programs throughout the summer including Theatre on the Ridge performances. Visit the Scugog Shores Museum webpage for more information on Museum programs and offerings.

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