Big Cruise for a Big Cause
Captians
100 mile instructions and the days schedule Click here. Please print and take with you.
Need something to read on the way? Click here For a historical handout of the trip.
Still time to donate,
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this amazing historical event as we recreate the famous 100-Mile Cruise from Gravenhurst Wharf in Lake Muskoka to Little Lake Joe and back. Over 100 wooden boats will accompany the RMS Segwun and the Wenonah II along the route. Bring your boat and be part of the action.
This event is being organized by the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) – Toronto and Manotick chapters, the Trent Severn Antique and Classic Boat Association, the Dispro Owners’ Club, and the Muskoka Steamship and Historical Society.
sold out for saturday
Click HERE for Event (Friday night BBQ/Saturday lunch) Registration
Click HERE to Donate!
A copy of the registration form was mailed out with the summer issue of Classicboat. Read more about the 100 mile cruise click on the text below.

TRAVEL THE ENTIRE ROUTE OR JOIN AT ANY POINT
Sponsors for this event include:

Big Cruise Itinerary/Costs
- Friday, August 17 – BBQ Dinner and Skipper’s Meeting – Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre - $30/person Cocktails (cash bar): 6:00 p.m.
- Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 18 – Big Cruise for a Big Cause - $25/boat – registered boat captains will receive a special commemorative burgee.
View Big Cruise for a Big Cause in a larger map
- 8:30 am Depart Gravenhurst Wharf
- 11:00 am Arrive at Port Carling Locks
- 12:00 pm Arrive at Port Sandfield Locks
- 2:00 pm Arrive at Little Lake Joe
- 2:30 pm Depart Little Lake Joe
- 3:30 pm Arrive at Port Sandfield
- 4:30 pm Arrive at Port Carling
- 8:00 pm Arrive at Gravenhurst Wharf
BIG CAUSE: CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY ALL participants in the Big Cruise for a Big Cause (including boat passengers) are strongly encouraged to donate generously to the Canadian Cancer Society. In appreciation of your minimum donation of $30, a professionally mounted commemorative photo of the Segwun and the Wenonah II surrounded by vintage boats will be mailed to you following the event.
Click here to make your donation online.
Information regarding making your donation online by cheque is provided with the registration package.
SPACE ON BOARD THE RMS SEGWUN and WENONAH II have ALREADY BEEN SOLD OUT!
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION: Limited overnight accommodation is available in the area. Please be sure to book yours early!
| Location | Website |
| Gravenhurst Marriott Residence Inn $239-$299 Seniors $215 - $253 2 night minimum |
www.marriotthotels.com |
| Howard Johnsons $110 / 1; $120 / 2 Seniors and CAA $108 |
www.hojo.com |
| Taboo Starting at $379 2 night minimum |
www.tabooresort.com |
| Pinedale Inn $109 - $319 |
www.pinedalemotel.com |
| Bracebridge Sleep Inn $160 - $170 Seniors $144 - $153 |
www.sleepinn.com |
| Choice Hotels Riverside Inn $170 Internet special $145 |
www.choicehotels.com |
| Wellington Motel $120 - $140 |
www.wellingtonmotel.com |
| Travelodge $150 - $160 Seniors $139 - $149 |
www.travelodgebracebridge.com |
| Port Carling Crestwood Motel Queen $150 King $160 Suite $170 |
www.crestwoodinn.ca |
| Lake Rosseau J.W. Marrott $450 - $1000 |
www.marriott.com |
| Cleveland’s House $239 based on 2 people Special Event Rate – Room Only Package |
www.clevelandshouse.com |
www.visitmuskoka.com/muskoka_accommodations.htm for additional information
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kathy Rhodes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.









