Montreal to New York Canoe Race Begins

The video covers the Montreal to New York canoe race, highlighting its start at St. Helens Island, its purpose to promote Expo 67 and the Canadian Centennial, and the intense competition between Manitoba and Alberta. The race concludes with Manitoba's victory at the 79th Street boat basin after a 470-mile journey. The event ends with a gala welcome and a sightseeing trip to the Statue of Liberty.

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