Raid the North
French River, Ontario
June 11 - 13, 2004
NEW - RACE RESULTS!
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE COVERAGE!
 Just
when we think we've explored the best that Ontario had to offer,
along comes French River! The French River Region encompasses the
area between Lake Nipissing and Georgian Bay, an expansive network
of rivers, lakes, bays, islands, gorges, rapids, delta, cliffs and
beaches. The French River region promises us beautiful landscape for
adventure, and continues the theme of exploration through Voyageur
history we embarked on last year.
About the French River Region:
Our host site of Alban, ON lies in the midst of the maze of
adventure that is the French River Region. The French River itself
flows from the southwest end of Lake Nipissing, 195 m above sea
level, to the northeast shores of Georgian Bay, through both heavily
forested areas and bare, open stretches of Canadian Shield. The area
contains more than 200 km of other navigable water courses and
channels which vary from narrow, enclosed steep-walled gorges, falls
and rapids, to broad expanses of open water.
 The region's diverse flora and fauna range from towering white pines
to wetland chain ferns. The rugged topography of the Canadian Shield
supports more than 450 plant species, some rare. One of the largest
populations of white-tailed deer in the province inhabits the rocky
forests on the river shores. You'll marvel at the night skies, and
relive the fascinating history of the early explorers who traveled
these waterways.
For more information about the French River Region, visit
www.frenchriver.ca.
| Date: |
June 11 - 13, 2004 |
| Directions: |
From Ottawa: (approx. 5½ hours)
- Travel on Hwy. 17 West, through North Bay.
- Turn Left (South) on Hwy. 535 in the town of Hagar.
- Near Noёlville, Hwy. 535 turns into Hwy. 64—continue heading south.
- Follow Hwy. 64 as it turns west until you arrive in Alban.
- Roughly 14 km after the turn, you can find the Alban Community Centre on
the left-hand side of the road (South side), and is a large blue building
next to the fire department, which is a smaller blue building.
From Toronto: (approx. 3½ hours)
- Travel north on Hwy. 400 through Barrie.
- At the Hwy. 11 / Hwy. 400 highway split, continue on Hwy. 400 North.
[note: some signs still say Hwy. 69]
- Continue on Hwy. 400 beyond Parry Sound.
- Turn Right (East) on Hwy 64.
- Roughly 4 km after the turn onto Hwy 64, you can find the Alban
Community Centre on the right-hand side of the road (South side), and is a
large blue building next to the fire department, which is a smaller blue
building.
From Sudbury: (approx. 45 minutes)
- Travel south on Hwy. 400.
- Turn Left (East) on Hwy 64.
- Roughly 4 km after the turn onto Hwy 64, you can find the Alban
Community Centre on the right-hand side of the road (South side), and is a
large blue building next to the fire department, which is a smaller blue
building.
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| Documents: |
NEW!
Volunteer Update #1
NEW!
Competitor Update #2
Competitor Update #1 |
| Weather: |
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| Registration: |
REGISTER FAST! The first 10 teams to register and pay in full for each
Raid the North race will receive four entries to win prizes including:
A Simon River Sports canoe!
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| Registered Teams: |
Please click
[HERE]
for the list of registered teams. |
| Accommodations: |
The following are options for accommodations in and around
Alban. If you find these booked up, you can contact the French River Resorts
Association for assistance at:
www.frenchriverresorts.com.
There is free camping available at our Base Camp, in
Alban. Please
contact
us to book your spot, as there is limited availability.
- Beausejour Restaurant and Resort (5km from
Base Camp):
705-857-2193
- Yesterdays Resort (15km from Base Camp):
705-857-3383 //
www.yesterdayresort.com
- French River Trading Post (18km from Base
Camp):
705-857-2115 //
www.frenchrivertrading.com
- French River Inn (18km from Base Camp):
1-800-660-2788 // 705-857-2788
- Presqu’ile Cottages (8km from Base Camp):
705-857-2195
- Country Side Motor Inn (15km from Base Camp):
1-888-327-3535 // 705-898-2053
- Yvette’s Dining Lounge Family Restaurant & Motel
(2km from Base Camp):
705-857-2674
- French River Holmestead (20km from Base
Camp):
www.bbcanada.com/7454.html
- Schell's Camp & Park & Restaurant (close to Base Camp)
(705) 857-2031 //
schellscamp@aol.com
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| Cost: |
$1680 CDN per team. A deposit of $680 is required within 2 weeks after
registering online in order to secure your position. The balance is due 6
weeks before the race. |
| What's Included: |
Performance race shirts, race jerseys, sponsor swag, post race banquet and
awards, camping facility before and after race, all watercraft |
| Unsupported Option: |
For $250 CDN, we will supply your team with support for the race. |
| Format: |
150 km, 24 - 36 hrs non-stop, supported, regular and advanced
racecourse option |
| Categories: |
Coed teams of four (18 years of age or older) |
| Disciplines: |
Trekking, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Rappelling |
| Prizing: |
1st place: $1,000 CDN and free entry to the RTN: Canadian Championship
2nd place: $500 CDN and 50% off your entry to the RTN: Canadian Championship
3rd place: 25% off your entry to the RTN: Canadian Championship
4th place: 15% off your entry to the RTN: Canadian Championship
5th place: 10% off your entry to the RTN: Canadian Championship
PLUS -
The top 5 teams will win medals and prizes from Salomon, Seal Skinz, Fast Fuel, Princeton Tec,
Suunto and other sponsors
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| Gear List: |
Click [HERE] to download
the 2004 Raid the North Gear List.
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Simon River Sports
Kayak Paddle Rentals: |
FAR Inc has created the SRS Paddle
Rental Programme so that more people can enjoy the incredible
difference of kayak paddles. Each is universally adjustable and
breaks down to either 3 or 5 pieces.
Shark: $25 per paddle
Hammer:
$20 per paddle
Rebel: $15 per paddle
E-mail srs@far.on.ca to reserve yours!
Rental fleet of 36 paddles - 12 of each
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| 2004
Raid the North events: |
RTN: French River, ON
RTN: Charlevoix, QC
RTN: Silver Star Resort (Vernon, BC)
RTN Canadian Championship: Calabogie Peaks, ON
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