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CKC Mourns the loss of Fred Heese

Mar
7
Canoe Kayak Canada

It is with great sadness that Canoe Kayak Canada recognizes the passing of Fred Heese, a Tokyo 1964 Olympian and passionate paddler. Fred passed away on February 28 in his […]... Read More

Wascana Racing Canoe Club Awarded the 2025 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships

Feb
28
Canoe Kayak Canada

OTTAWA, ON / REGINA, SK (February 28, 2024) – Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is pleased to announce Wascana Racing Canoe Club has been awarded the 2025 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint […]... Read More

Shawinigan to Host 2024 CKC Canada Cup New Canada Cup Format announced

Feb
26
Canoe Kayak Canada

OTTAWA, ONTARIO/SHAWINIGAN, QUEBEC (February 26, 2024)– Paddlers from across Canada will be welcomed by Le Club de canotage de Shawinigan (CCS) as Shawinigan, QC is announced as host of the […]... Read More

Maskwa Aquatic Club and Rideau Canoe Club announced as co-winners of 2023 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships

Feb
16
Canoe Kayak Canada

Following collaborative discussions with Maskwa Aquatic Club and Rideau Canoe Club, Canoe Kayak Canada has determined the Maskwa Aquatic Club and the Rideau Canoe Club are declared co-winners of the […]... Read More

CKC Launches the 2024 Boats for All Campaign

Jan
29
Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada is thrilled to launch  the 2024 Boats for All – a campaign to ensure our races at National Championships are inclusive for all while growing the sport […]... Read More

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Bret Himmelman’s Mental Health Journey

Jan
24
Canoe Kayak Canada

Being an athlete has been a big part of my identity since I started playing sports and when people ask what I do, I say I am an athlete. It […]... Read More

Alumni Spotlight – The Power of Camaraderie and Connection through Nationals

Jan
19
Canoe Kayak Canada

Our story is not unique. There have been many National Champions in numerous events, disciplines and age classes over the years and many of them still connect as lifelong friends. […]... Read More

CKC HONOURS COACHES WITH COACH RECOGNITION AWARDS

Jan
18
Canoe Kayak Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is proud to honour the many coaches who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, initiative and competitive success throughout the 2023 season with the CKC Coaches Recognition […]... Read More

2024 Sprint and Paracanoe National Training Squad

Dec
21
CKC

Canoe Kayak Canada is proud to recognize the 2024 Sprint and Paracanoe National Training Squad. The National Training Squad (“NT Squad”) is comprised of athletes who are Senior (18+) in […]... Read More

CKC mourns the loss of Bill Trayling

Nov
24
Canoe Kayak Canada

It is with deep sadness that Canoe Kayak Canada recognizes the passing of Bill Trayling, a long-time member and head coach at the Mississauga Canoe Club. Bill passed away on […]... Read More