Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

Saturday Potluck Breakfast (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Hosted by the kayak group but open for anyone to attend. We'll have toast and coffee but please bring your own bacon and eggs and we'll get them all cooked up. Any other breakfast items are also welcome.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (05 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (12 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (02 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (09 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Thompson River Trip (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Thompson River Trip September 11th to 13th, 2026

VCKC’s annual Thompson River Trip from Savona to Ashcroft, BC will take place the second weekend Labour Day. This trip will paddle downstream from Savona to Ashcroft on the Thompson River.

The 2026 edition of this trip is changed to be one day longer. Expect to travel to Cache Creek on Thursday September . On Friday we meet with other Big Canoe clubs from around the province for some moving water training. On Saturday and Sunday we enjoy the river from Savona to Ashcroft.

Pre-requisites

Members wishing to participate must have Big Canoe experience with either previous participation in a Paddle for the Kids season or else participation in a brigade. Moving water experience in tandem canoe is an asset. Members need to be 12 or older to paddle on this trip.

Registration

The initial cost is $125 per paddler to cover the cost of shipping canoes off the island.

Camping, travel, and food expenses are not included.

Outline of the trip is as follows:

Thursday September : Travel from Victoria to Juniper Beach Provincial Park (just east of Cache Creek)
Friday September : Meet up with other Big Canoe clubs at Savona community boat ramp for a day of practice, training, and socializing.
Saturday September : Paddle Big Canoes from Savona to Ashcroft (lunch at Juniper Beach)
Sunday September : Paddle from Savona to Juniper Beach, load boats at noon and head for a 7pm ferry.

For more information contact

Walter Wright, Big Canoe Director

bigcanoe@vckc.ca

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (16 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Safety Day 2026 (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

***POSTPONED TO Saturday, 19 Sep 2026***

Save this date to learn and review safety skills necessary for paddling on water!

More details will follow closer to this event date.

Each program area is being asked to participate. Programs are encouraged to use this day to practice team and individual rescues. There will be safety clinics and activities for members and the general public.

The Safety Committee ,

Claire Harder, safety@vckc.ca

Safety Director

(Ellie James Cel: 250-885-8030 elliej6172@gmail.com)

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (22 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post Comox Harbour Festival.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (23 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

ORCBC River Day (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (30 Sep 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (07 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (14 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (21 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Big Canoe Leader Course (RCABC) (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This course is $100 for non club members/ $50 for club members. Please register online now to secure your spot.

Big Canoe Leader Skills: October 24 and 25, 2026

Candidates will maneuver a Big Canoes. learn precise control, crew commands, inside turns, outside turns, working with currents and waves. This course will be delivered at VCKC (355 Gorge Road West, Victoria) on October 24 and will be offsite October 25, likely on open ocean water with currents.

Topics to include equipment and trip planning, team management, risk assessment/avoidance and sterning Big Canoes in more difficult settings.

Candidates for the Big Canoe Leadership level must have tandem canoe experience and training, and preferably have some experience in a Big Canoe. Less experienced candidates may earn a Big Canoe Paddler certificate.

Prerequisites can be earned by completing tandem canoe courses. See the VCKC calendar to available dates and to register.

For more help please contact Joe Boyd joeboyd@telus.net or 250-882-6033

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (28 Oct 2026)