Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (08 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Sea Kayak Social Paddle (08 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

Wednesday paddle. Note Big Canoe leaves at 5:30 but if you see other kayakers registered for this event, please wait until 6. This is event repeats each Wednesday until August. The registered list will be cleared each Thursday ready for the next week.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

Dragon Boat Pride Parade Preps Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (09 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

After the Thursday evening paddle the Dragon Flyers will be preparing the decorations for the Pride Parade.

Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck Area

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (15 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Sea Kayak Social Paddle (15 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (22 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Sea Kayak Social Paddle (22 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (28 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post FGPC Vancouver Island Festival.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (29 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Sea Kayak Social Paddle (29 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

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 Sea Kayak Social Paddle (05 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (12 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Sea Kayak Social Paddle (12 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Sea Kayak Social Paddle (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Sea Kayak Social Paddle (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This social paddle is for people who have passed the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. Please remember to book your kayak on the booking system.

All small craft welcome to join.

Great time to practice your kayak skills on the Gorge.

Event is rain or shine. However, if predicted wind exceeds 10 knots, we will not paddle.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (02 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

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

More info to follow

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.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (28 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

House and Grounds Fall Clean-Up (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come join us for the annual Fall Clean-up at the clubhouse. Tasks include smartening up the outdoor spaces of the clubhouse, deck washing, BBQ cleaning, gutter cleaning, window washing and more. In addition we will be doing a thorough cleaning of the interior including meeting rooms, kitchen and storage areas.

This is a great way to meet other members of the club and put in your volunteer hours. The more people that show up the quicker things get done!

A reminder email will be sent out closer to the date. If you have any questions, contact by email to: clubhouse@vckc.ca

2026 Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan River (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan

The VCKC Canoe program will be participating in the annual community event - Remembrance Day Cowichan River Paddle on Wednesday November 11 with participation from the South Island Whitewater and UVic Paddling Clubs.

There may be some short speeches and a reading of “Flanders Field” before a minute of silence at the Burma Star Memorial at Stolz pool at 11AM sharp. The Memorial is at Stolz Pool in Cowichan River Provincial Park dedicated in memory of all who lost their lives in the WW11 Burma Campaign. It is known as the “Forgotten Army”. Many paddlers leave a poppy at the Memorial.

Interested VCKC paddlers are required to have RCABC Moving Water 1 or equivalent (must confirm with the event organizer), James McBeath at canoe@vckc.ca or 250-208-1216

VCKC members may book a canoe@vckc.ca if a canoe is needed. Everyone who books a canoe must assist in outfitting the canoe with proper safety gear and floatation. A time will be scheduled before the event.

Although there will be individual volunteers who will lead groups down the river, each canoe is expected to be responsible for outfitting their canoe and be comfortable with their paddling skills on Grade 1-2 water.

Car shuttles will be setup first and arranged at Gibs N Dots 9:30AM on the morning of the 11th.

This event is very dependent on water levels so everyone who registers will be kept informed.

Any questions or concerns please contact James McBeath at canoe@vckc.ca or 250-208-1216.

This is a great river event for both novice and experienced river paddlers alike. If you completed one of our Moving Water courses in the past 2 years, this is a great opportunity to hone your skills while having lots of fun on the river during salmon run. As always, helmets and immersion gear are mandatory for running rivers.

Dragonboat Team Meeting VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (18 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 01:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting