Riverland Challenge
Experience . . .     

• the history
• the landscape
• the challenge

The Riverland Challenge invites you to enjoy the beauty of the North Saskatchewan River valley by canoeing 10 km from Elk Point to the Fort George – Buckingham House (FG-BH) historic site; run or hike through the historic sites for 3km; then cycle along scenic back country roads for 15km and return to FG-BH for a hearty voyageur meal. Along the route test your skills by participating in voyageur challenges.

This event is not a race; it is a personal challenge.  Prizes will be awarded to the oldest team, youngest team (combined age), team traveling the farthest distance and best costumes.  Visit albertaslakeland.ca for information on camping and more ‘paddling and pedaling’ while you are visiting Riverland.


This event will take from two – five hours, depending on your skill levels. Costumed interpreters will guide you on your journey and a voyageur meal awaits you at the finish line. Canoes will NOT be provided this year, each team is responsible for their own canoe, as well as provide their own bicycles.

Fur traders, including David Thompson, traveled this route over two hundred years ago.  Support volunteers will bring canoes back to FG-BH, provide water stations and administer first aid. 

This stretch of the river is flat paddling, although it will be swift following the spring melt.