CAIN’S QUEST ANNOUNCES 2026 RACE ROUTE
INCREASED PRIZE PURSE FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Labrador City, N.L. – As preparations ramp up for the 20th anniversary of Cain’s Quest – the world’s toughest
Merchandise Partnership with Inuky Glass Art and Engraving Inc.
Cain’s Quest is Proud to announce a strategic partnership with Inuky Glass Art and Engraving Inc. of Labrador City. The
News Release – 2020 Registration Date
2020 Registration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cain’s Quest Registration Labrador City, NL,April 17th, 2019 – Cain’s Quest Inc. has announced several changes to the
Call for Directors!
Call for Directors! Cain’s Quest is looking for energetic individuals to join our Board of Directors. Application deadline is July
DAY 5: Daily News, March 6, 2018
RACE UPDATE- Day 5, March 6, 2018, Labrador City, NL, Canada Day 5 began in the early hours with front
News Release – Finish Line, Labrador City March 7, 2018
News Release – Finish Line, Labrador City March 7, 2018 Cain’s Quest wishes to advise the public that due to
DAY 4: Daily News – March 5, 2018
RACE UPDATE- Day 4, March 5, 2018, Labrador City, NL, Canada Day four of CQ2018! Early morning departures for the
DAY 3: Daily News – March 4, 2018
RACE UPDATE- Day 3, March 4, 2018, Labrador City, NL, Canada Racers are moving quickly down the Labrador coast along
DAY 2: Daily News – March 3, 2018
RACE UPDATE- Day 2 March 3, 2018, Labrador City, NL, Canada Teams just completed their twelve hours mandatory layover at
News Release – March 3, 2018
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cain’s Quest received a call in which an accident occurred enroute to CP3 Border Beacon
DAY 1: Daily News – March 2, 2018
RACE UPDATE- Day 1 March 2, 2018, Labrador City, NL, Canada The Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race got off to
Cain’s Quest 2018 Closing Banquet Tickets Now for Sale
Tickets for the 2018 closing banquet, taking place on March 10 at the Labrador City Arena, are now available for
CQ 2018 Ad for TV
Check out this ad that our video production company, Taylor Reid, produced for us for airing on NTV, Canada’s Superstation.
Postville Returning to Route as an Express Checkpoint in #CQ2018
Labrador City, NL, January 22, 2018 – In an effort to continue our pledge to showcase Labrador, bringing the race to new
All 3 Teams That Registered in Second Lottery Will Race in 2018
Labrador City, NL, November 17, 2017 – Cain’s Quest Inc. has announced that three (3) teams have entered the second lottery for
CQ Announces Second Lottery for Two Team Spots #CQ2018
Labrador City, NL, November 10, 2017 – Cain’s Quest Inc. today announced that it will start accepting registrations for two team spots
CQ Announces Lottery for One Team Spot #CQ2018
Labrador City, NL, September 18, 2017 – Cain’s Quest Inc. today announced that it will start accepting registrations for one (1) race
Rule Updates
Cain’s Quest would like to announce the following rule changes related to racer substitutions. Updated rules have been posted at http://www.cainsquest.com/resources/
Follow Your Favourite #CQ2018 Teams on Facebook!
Here’s a list of the known (found) Cain’s Quest 2018 team pages on Facebook. If you know of more, please
Cain’s Quest to Hold 40 Teams in 2018!
Due to overwhelming demand, and after some serious consideration, the Cain’s Quest board of directors has voted to increase the
Early Bird Registrations Opens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR 2018 CAIN’S QUEST SNOWMOBILE ENDURANCE RACE TO OPEN APRIL 15, 2017
Team #22 Maine Racing Wins Cain’s Quest 2016
Labrador City, NL Canada, March 11, 2016 – The winner of Cain’s Quest 2016, the world’s longest and toughest snowmobile endurance
Daily News – March 10
The final stretch
Day 7 had teams embarking on their final journey to the finish line in Labrador West. What was the most
Daily News – March 9
Looping around the south coast of Labrador
On the sixth day of the race, teams sped their way down the south coast of Labrador, many travelling from
Daily News – March 8
A flexible day
The fifth day of racing was a steady one for Cain’s Quest Racers and volunteers. With teams departing Nain for
Daily News – March 7
An emotional day for Racers
The fourth full day of racing in Cain’s Quest had many high and low moments for Racers and fans. What
Daily News – March 6
Another long day of racing
Another thrilling day of racing for Cain’s Quest, the world’s longest and toughest snowmobile endurance race. Teams from three countries
Daily News
First 24 hours of racing see brutal snow conditions
RACE UPDATE- Day 1 The Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race got off to a roaring start on Friday evening
Race Start in Labrador City
Start your engines! Racers are geared up to leave the start line in Labrador City at 6:00 p.m. AST on
CQ 2016 Ad for TV
Check out this ad that our video production company, MemoVision/Braaap Films, produced for us for airing on NTV, Canada’s Superstation.
Cain’s Quest 2016 Closing Banquet Tickets Now on Sale!
Tickets for the 2016 closing banquet, taking place on March 12 at the Labrador City Arena, are now available for
Rules and Regulations for Cain’s Quest 2016 Pro Class Just Released
The rules and regulations for the 2016 pro class race are now available. Please click here for the latest version
Introducing Trail Class in 2016
To read up on Trail Class, please click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
News Release: Cain’s Quest 2016 Releases Route for Pro and Trail Class
Labrador City, NL, November 23, 2015 – Cain’s Quest today announced the route for both pro class and trail class, as well
Cain’s Quest Thanks Province of Newfoundland and Labrador for $95,000 Investment
On October 21, 2015, the Hon. Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announced a $95,000 contribution to Cain’s Quest
News Release: 2016 Race Plans Unveiled
Labrador City, NL, May 1, 2015 – Cain’s Quest Inc. today announced the proposed route for the 2016 race, as well as
First Official Team Registered for Cain’s Quest 2016
Team #22, Team Maine Racing is the first official registrant for Cain’s Quest 2016. This veteran racing team is comprised
News Release: Early Bird Registration for 2016 Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race to Open in Early 2015
Labrador City, NL, December 16, 2014 – Cain’s Quest Inc. today announced that it will start accepting early bird registrations for the
Let the Adventure Begin. March 4, 2016.
News Release: Cain’s Quest Announces 2014 Winners
Labrador City, NL, March 8, 2014 – The 2014 winner of Cain’s Quest, the world’s longest and toughest snowmobile endurance race,
Cain’s Quest Day 7 News
DAY 7 UPDATE The weather has been frigid for seven days, the racers are exhausted, bodies and machines have been
Cain’s Quest Day 6 News
Cain’s Quest Day 6 News During the sixth day of what is shaping up to be the most challenging Cain’s
News Release: Cain’s Quest Changes 2014 Route: Concerns Around Racer Safety
Labrador City, NL, March 5, 2014 – Cain’s Quest today announced a change to the 2014 race route once racers leave
Cain’s Quest Day 5 Mid-Day Report
Day 5 of Cain’s Quest is a grueling one. The trek from Rigolet to Postville was long and arduous, but
Cain’s Quest Day 4 News
Cain’s Quest Day 4 News The spotlight was on Cartwright, Checkpoint 8, on day four of the race. It was
News Report: Cain’s Quest Reports Injury to Racer in Cartwright, NL
Labrador City, NL, March 4, 2014 – There was collision between Cain’s Quest racer Lloyd Rex Rich (Team #30 Manteu from
Cain’s Quest Day 3 News
The third day of Cain’s Quest did not lack in excitement. Teams traveled through the Labrador Straits, some veering into
Cain’s Quest Day 2 News
The racers were nestled all snug in their beds – well, some of them anyways. A rest and hot meal
Cain’s Quest Day 1 News
Cain’s Quest Day 1 Cain’s Quest got off to a roaring start at 12 noon in Labrador City. Twenty-nine teams
Official Start Line Positions for Cain’s Quest 2014
Official start line positions have been drawn. Teams will be leaving the start line on Saturday March 1st at 12
Follow the Action!
LIVE GPS TRACKING GPS satellite tracking for the 2014 Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race provided by Yellowbrick Tracking. Yellowbrick’s newest
Get a Backstage Pass to Cain’s Quest by Following us on Social Media
Cain’s Quest 2016 is going to be the most socially engaged race to date! Like us on Facebook Cain’s Quest Inc. to see
CQTV
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Nalcor LCP Public Notice – Transmission Line Construction
Please see attached public notice from Nalcor regarding their transmission line construction Nalcor LCP Public Notice Ad – Transmission Line
Junior Reporter Contest
Spectators have always been able to track the race online but never saw any footage or heard racers’ stories until
Cain’s Quest Schedule of Events
Download the schedule of events for Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race by clicking on the link below. Cain’s Quest 2014
Canadian Rock Icons The Stampeders Hitting the Stage for Cain’s Quest 2014
Canadian rock icons The Stampeders will be featured at the Cain’s Quest 2014 closing ceremonies. The Canadian legends have won
Announcing Skidoo as a Platinum Plus Sponsor
Ski-doo has made a major commitment to the upcoming Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race and we are thrilled!! It is because
News Release: Thirty Racing Teams Gearing up for Cain’s Quest 2014
Labrador City, NL, January 6, 2014 – Cain’s Quest Inc. today announced a roster of 30 teams of two who will brave
Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL INFORMATION Q. Where did the name Cain’s Quest come from? A. Following the story of one of Jacques Cartier’s famous
Nunatsiavut Government Signs on as Platinum Plus Sponsor
The Nunatsiavut Government is Cain’s Quest’s newest Platinum Plus Sponsor. “We are thrilled that Nunatsiavut has come on board as
2014 Race Roster
*updated January 13, 2013 Team Name Racers Town/City, Province Status Team Nain Joey Angnatok Nain, NL Confirmed Sidney Dicker Nain,
IOC Returns as Diamond Sponsors for Cain’s Quest 2014
Cain’s Quest Inc. is pleased to welcome the Iron Ore Company of Canada as a diamond sponsor of the 2014
Scenes of 2012
Cain’s Quest Launches Plans for 2014
Date: November 7th, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Labrador City, NL – Building on the tremendous success of the 2012 Cain’s Quest
Official Finishing Times
2012 Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race Official Finishing Times TEAM NO: RACERS FINISHING POSITION FINISHING TIME 25 AUCOIN/GIRARD 1ST 09:21
Cain’s Quest Announces Next Race
Press Release Date: April 5, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Labrador City, NL – After the tremendous success of the
Cain’s Quest 2012 Race Results
Press Release Date: March 22, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Labrador City, NL – It has been an exciting
Top 3 Cain’s Quest 2012 Winners
First across the finish line…TEAM 25!!! Jean – Guy AuCoin & Steve Girard from Cheticamp, NS and Chibougamau, QC crossed
Penalties Clarified
There has been a proliferation of inaccurate information in reference to the penalties handed out yesterday. In light of this and
Logistics Important for Race to Happen
Many logistical pieces have to be in place to make a race such as Cain’s Quest work. We have remote
Webcams
Checkout the webcam page to see the teams in layover at Goose Bay. Just click refresh if the page does
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CQTV is on the Air
CQTV is on the air! Now you can tune in to all things Cain’s Quest. Lab West residents can tune in
Cain’s Quest Apparel has Arrived!
Our Cain’s Quest Apparel has arrived!! Check out our “Store” to see what we have available for purchase! New shipment
Rest in Peace Jacques Deschesnes
The Cain’s Quest Organizing Committee is sad to learn that Jacques Deschesnes of Team #10 has died tragically… in a plane
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