05/08/2026
Hell or High Water takes over the Petawawa River tomorrow! Come watch elite paddlers take on the fast paced rapids.
๐ฅ SPECTATORS โ THIS IS YOUR INVITE ๐ฅ
The river is raging. The lines are fast. And the paddlers? Theyโre bringing everything theyโve got.
๐ฃโโ๏ธ๐ฃโโ๏ธ Saturday, May 9 โ Hell or High Water 15 hits the Petawawa River ๐ฃโโ๏ธ๐ฃโโ๏ธ
Come watch elite paddlers charge through powerful rapids in a full-throttle race of speed, precision, and pure adrenaline. This isnโt just a race , itโs a front-row seat to controlled chaos.
๐ฅ Best time to catch the action: 11:00 AM โ 2:00 PM ๐ฅ
This is when the river is busiest, the races are stacked, and the energy is at its peak.
Bring your crew. Find your spot. Cheer loud. ๐๐ฅ
๐ฅ WHEN TO WATCH & WHERE TO STAND ๐ฅ
๐น 10:30โ12:30 โ Short Course Races
๐ Best viewing: Rail & walking bridge along the Algonquin Trail
๐น 12:30 โ SUP Boater Cross (Mass Start)
๐ Best viewing: Main Petawawa Bridge or above Lovers Rapid
๐น 1:00 โ Main Boater Cross
๐ Best viewing: Lovers Rapid or Catwalk Rapid
๐น 1:00โ3:30 โ Long Course Races
๐ Best viewing: Rail bridge or Lovers Rapid
๐ถ Lovers Rapid = THE place to be
Music, live MC, and constant action all day long.
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ฟ๏ธ PARKING MADE EASY
๐ Railroad Viewing: Park along Portage โ walk in via Algonquin Trail
๐ Lovers Rapid: Town Hall lot โ easy access + elevated views
โ ๏ธ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
๐ง๏ธ Current forecast is calling for rain in the morning with milder temps
โ This means wet, slippery rocks along the river โ take your time and watch your footing
๐ง Bring water + dress for the weather
๐ซ Respect safety crews โ this is powerful, fast-moving water
๐ MAKE A DAY OF IT โ CENTENNIAL PARK ๐
Between races, swing through Centennial Park for the action, the community, and more to explore.
This is one of those days where the whole community shows up, racers, families, first-timers, and river lovers all in one place.
Come feel the energy. Cheer from the shoreline. Be part of it.
๐๐ฅ Hell or High Water 15, itโs on!
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