Paddle Manitoba is heading out to the rural municipality of Whitemouth to help the community celebrate National Canoe Day! National Canoe Day is a celebration of the canoe that was developed by the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, ON. The event will include races on the Whitemouth and Winnipeg River for all ages and abilities.  In addition, Paddle Manitoba members will be on site to provide basic paddle and safety instruction! Please come check out this great event!

The event takes place on June 24th, from 12:30 to 6:00pm at Whitemouth provincial park. Admission is free.

For more information check out the following sites.

MEC website: http://www.mec.ca/AST/Navigation/MEC_Global/Community.jsp

National Canoe days website: http://www.nationalcanoeday.net/

Nature Manitoba: http://www.naturemanitoba.ca/?q=outdoor-activities/celebrate-national-canoe-day

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