NEWS

Shared experiences connect us all, whether you paddled yesterday or decades ago. Through the Alumni Council, we are working to strengthen that alumni identity and encourage giving back, through volunteering, advocacy, and fundraising, including the C15 Alumni Challenge.

A chance meeting at a wedding sparked a lifelong love and a legacy in Canadian Masters paddling. Barb's story shows how community, persistence, and a little serendipity can change canoeing forever. By Alumni Barb Dunn

It is with deep sadness that Canoe Kayak Canada recognizes the passing of Trevor Woodside, a lifelong paddler, accomplished athlete, and dedicated builder of paddling communities.

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Morgan Wren as National Team Operations Manager.

Graham Barton writes about the journey through the pandemic and how the National Team pivoted to make it all come together with outstanding results.

Canoe Kayak Canada is thrilled to launch the 2026 Boats for All Campaign  –  to ensure our races at National Championships are inclusive for all, while growing the sport across the country!

Canoe Kayak Canada is pleased to open nominations for two honours recognizing excellence and leadership in the Sprint Racing community.

CKC announces the departure of slalom coach Anthony Colin, who will be leaving at the end of this year after many years of dedicated service to our athletes and our sport of paddling.

Some of the most highly prized and sought after whitewater boats in the world come from a small town in southwestern Ontario, about an hour away from the massive rapids of the Niagara Gorge. 

Canoe Kayak Canada is extremely excited to announce that we have received funding from Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI) program for 2025-26. 

My competitive journey snowballed from Provincials, to Nationals, to National Team Trials, to the Canada Summer Games, and ultimately to the Olympic Hopes Regatta.

CKC will host the Sprint and Slalom Competition Development Workshop in an online format, with webinars scheduled throughout the fall and early winter.