Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Volkswagon Turtle River Race?

This 'race' is basically a fun way of selecting a raffle winner rather than simply drawing a ticket out of a draw box. It is a fundraiser for Western Canada Theatre of Kamloops. 2000 numbered turtles will be dumped into the Thompson River and they will "race" down stream and the first three across the finish line win! The numbers on the turtles correspond with numbers on ticket stubs containing your contact information.

When and where is the Turtle Race?

Stay tuned for details on the 2011 Turtle River Race. The turtles are dumped into the river at the Kamloops Yacht Club and it takes them approximately 25 minutes to "swim" to the finish line. Race #1 will run at 1:00pm, and Race #2 will run at 2:00pm. There will also be a BBQ, games and family activities for those who come to watch the race.

Are we racing live turtles?

No! These turtles have been created from environmentally safe plastics and are not in any way damaging to the environment. No turtles will end up in Vancouver, ALL turtles will be accounted for at the end of the races. The staff from Ocean Pacific Water sports are in kayaks on the river to ensure that each turtle reaches its final destination.

Do we get to keep the turtle?

The turtles remain the property of Volkswagon of Kamloops as we will be using them annually.

Where are the proceeds going?

This year proceeds will support Western Canada Theatre of Kamloops.

How do I adopt my turtle?

Visit any of our sponsor locations listed below or look for us at the Downtown Farmer's Market:

Kamloops Daily News
Save-On Foods
Cooper’s Foods – Kamloops
Ocean Pacific
Volkswagen of Kamloops
Surplus Herby’s
Future Shop
Kamloops Live Box Office

You can also order your turtle by calling:

Volkswagon of Kamloops - 250-374-3000