News The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival is Up for a Provincial Award SHARE ON: Mackenzie Read, contributor, Tuesday, Apr. 25th, 2017 Kayak Challenge. Photo Supplied by: Taylor Ablett - Moose FM A Timmins summer festival is once again up for a provincial award. The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival has been nominated for the Top Festival and Event in Attractions for the 2017 Ontario’s Choice Awards. Coordinator for Special Events Marnie Lapierre says they need your votes to get top place. //www.mytimminsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/kayak-1.mp3 Click here to vote. Voting is open until October 5th.