Ontario government is investing $45,000 in Raceboat Hall of Fame

September 24, 2026

The Ontario government is investing $45,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to expand and make improvements to the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame’s exhibit in Muskoka Lakes.

“Our government is making investments to ensure people continue to enjoy the attractions that have helped make the Muskoka region an attractive place to live and visit,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “This investment in the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame’s new exhibit supports the delivery of quality, interactive programming and strengthens the region as a leading tourism and recreation destination.”

The Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame celebrates the rich history of Canadian boat racing, honouring the achievements and innovations of Canadian drivers, designers and boat builders. The organization’s facility offers captivating displays and exhibits featuring iconic raceboats. With NOHFC funding, the organization will add five new interactive displays to its exhibit entitled Time Travel Through Canada’s Boat Racing History and add new signage to its complementary trail system.

Upgrades to the Muskoka Lakes tourism attraction will include new interactive displays and interpretive signage.

Located 5 minutes from Bracebridge the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame was conceived as a focal point and venue to house, celebrate and preserve the boats and the stories that punctuate Canada’s race boat history. It features the boats and stories that encompass our rich boating history.

Visitors to the Hall of Fame will see the big Unlimited race boats, like the three-time world champion Miss Supertest III, on permanent display along with Tempo VII on loan from the City of London with other winning boats from previous and subsequent decades. For young visitors there is an interactive display for junior racers, male and female, provided by the Muskoka Seaflea Club.

As the only raceboat museum of its kind in Canada, the organizers and supporters realize their responsibility to both inform and entertain visitors as they experience great Canadian achievements in design, build and competitive racing.

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