Events Calendar 3rd Annual Nova Scotia Rock Skipping Championship

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3rd Annual Nova Scotia Rock Skipping Championship

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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 - Sat, Jul 26, 2025

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

🌐 Event Website

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Pleasant Paddling

245 Blue Rocks Road , Lunenburg , Nova Scotia B0J2C0

📞 (902)541-9233 🔗 Venue Website

Head over to Pleasent Paddling on July 26th to compete in the third annual Nova Scotia Rock Skipping Championship! You may bring your own rocks! It costs $10.00 for three rocks, and children under the age of 12 throw for free. All funds raised at this event will be donated to ProKids Recreation Funding Programs in Lunenburg County!

Also… the winner of this year’s championship will qualify for the international championship in Scotland! Head to this link for more information: Pleasant Paddling – Nova Scotia’s Rock Skipping Championship

CONTACT DETAILS

Phone
902-530-4677 (in season)
Email
tourism@exploremodl.ca

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