Hey Paddlers! Stay safe and be seen on the water with our neon yellow, high-visibility ONEC Canadian Sculling Marathon (CSM) t-shirts. Made from lightweight, moisture-wicking polyester fabric, these t-shirts will help keep you cool & comfortable on & off the water, and visible/safe during those sunset paddles.

Men's crew neck and women's v-neck styles are available. Each t-shirt features the ONEC logo on the front and the CSM logo on the back.

Orders must be placed by July 20, 2026 so don't miss out.

Order yours today for $25 (+GST/HST):  

https://www.onec.ca/product-page/onec-canadian-sculling-marathon-csm-t-shirt-order-form?utm_campaign=8ec663d0-9dea-4292-a6e7-1286b1016ae0&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=88fe4499-fc47-4ae7-b888-9f3e0e7718d0

The 2026 paddle honouring Algonquin Chief Pierre-Louis Constant Pinesi begins on July 5 at noon at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau and concludes July 10 on the Kahnawà:ke reserve (south of Montreal). In its third year, ONEC’s Paddling Director, Karen Butterfield, will be among the 34 paddlers travelling 180 km in three traditional 34-foot Montreal canoes.

As part of the New Horizons for Seniors Big Canoe program, ONEC is offering free spots for those aged 55+ to participate in a local outing recognizing and supporting this event.

• Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (including 1.5–2 hours on the water)

• Includes: Post-paddle social with refreshments at the ONEC waterfront room

• Registration: Email paddling@onec.ca (first come, first served; confirmation by return email)

MEC Members also get an extra 5% off select MEC Label gear with code EXTRA5-W at checkout. https://www.mec.ca/en/products/watersports/deals

I am just curious if anyone knows what is the distance from the Riverhouse to the Rideau/Ottawa locks via water, roughly?