FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ONTARIO (April 11, 2024) – Over 20 Sprint and Paracanoe paddlers from across Canada have booked their tickets to the next stage of 2024 Paris Olympic […]... Read More
Canoe Kayak Canada – Recipient of Community Sport for All Funding – We Paddle program officially launched
Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is thrilled to be a recipient of Community Sport For All grant from the Government of Canada (Sport Canada). The Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI) […]... Read More
Canada earns two slalom quota spots for Paris 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (March 14, 2024) – Canadian slalom paddlers win the 2024 Olympic qualifier at COPAC Canoe Slalom Pan American Championships, securing an Olympic quota spot for Canada […]... Read More
CKC Mourns the loss of Fred Heese
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
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
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
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
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
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
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