Rideau Heritage Route

Rideau Cup Dog Sled Race, Newboro

The first annual Rideau Cup dog sled race was held in February 2008. The 25-mile course started at the lock at Newboro, headed across Newboro Lake, through Crosby, to the Cataraqui Trail and from there to the turn-around across the iron bridge at Chaffey's Lock. The course was run twice, over two days, for a total of 50 miles. In addtion to the dog sled races there were also skijoring races and "kid & mutt" races.

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Getting ready
Mushers come in all sizes
Getting ready to go
Some of the helpers keeping the dog team in line


And they're off!!
2008 Rideau Lakes Cup Dog Sled Races, Newboro, Ontario
Heading out on the section of the course over Newboro Lake
Mush Mommy!! Mush!!


Hi There!
On the Cataraqui Trail
On the Cataraqui Trail
On the Cataraqui Trail


On the Cataraqui Trail
Heading at top speed for the finish line
Heading for home on Newboro Lake
A high tech sled passes in front of The Poplars


Heading to the finish line.
Exhausted but happy dogs cool off in the snow
It wasn't only the dogs getting tired pulling sleds
Let's go skijoring !!


Skijoring Race
Skijoring Race
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