NEWS

Team Canada made its mark at the 2026 ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Championships in Sabaudia, Italy, October 14–18, bringing home multiple podium finishes across sprint, technical and long-distance racing.

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is pleased to welcome Nancy Botting as its new Para Development Lead, a dedicated national resource supporting the growth and development of paracanoe across Canada.

Join CKC in Ottawa this November for four days of connection, learning and collaboration as we bring together coaches, leaders and members of the paddling community to share ideas, celebrate our sport and help shape the future of canoe and kayak in Canada.

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

Canoe Kayak Canada has officially launched the nomination process for the 2026 Excellence Awards.
The Club Development Award, the Coach Developer Award, and Coach Recognition Awards are presented on an annual basis to coaches and club leaders who have made significant efforts or achievements in their communities.

Canada’s next generation of sprint paddlers made their mark at the 2026 Olympic Hopes Regatta, returning home with 15 medals after three days of racing in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Canada closed out the 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships on Lake Malta with five medals, headlined by Sophia Jensen's first senior World Championship gold. Jensen backed up the result a day later with a silver medal in the C1 200m event.

Canoe Kayak Canada and the Rideau Canoe Club are proud to host the 2026 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships in Ottawa, taking place August 25–29, 2026. The Canadian Masters National Championships (CanMas) will follow on August 30, 2026. 

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is inviting applications for the role of Finance and Administration Coordinator. We are looking for a well-organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Finance & Administrative Coordinator to join our team.

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is inviting applications for the role of National Sprint Kayak Coach.

Team Canada delivered a strong showing on home waters with 9 medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup, held from July 9-12 at Parc Jean-Drapeau.

The Championships showcased the depth of Canada's next generation of paddlers, with returning world champions defending titles, new champions emerging and crews delivering breakthrough performances in front of enthusiastic home crowds.