Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (04 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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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 Allenby Bridge 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.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (11 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (18 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (25 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (02 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (09 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (16 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (23 Dec 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (30 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (06 Jan 2027)

Thu, 07 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (13 Jan 2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (20 Jan 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (27 Jan 2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (03 Feb 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (10 Feb 2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (17 Feb 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (24 Feb 2027)

Thu, 25 Feb 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (03 Mar 2027)

Thu, 04 Mar 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (10 Mar 2027)

Thu, 11 Mar 2027 01:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (17 Mar 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 01:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (24 Mar 2027)

Thu, 25 Mar 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (31 Mar 2027)

Thu, 01 Apr 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Stormin' Norman Canoe Race 2027 (04 Apr 2027)

Sun, 04 Apr 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Join us for a day in honour of Norm MacDonell

Registration

5km Race: open to small boats (1-2 paddlers).

10km Race: open to outrigger canoes which are provided (spec only) or big canoes (more than 3 paddlers)

20km Race: open to small boats (1-2 paddlers)

Note: Race course may be subject to change at the Race Director’s discretion on race day. A mass start is planned (all race distances running simultaneously) however, this may change depending the number of boats registered by race day.

Registration is open online. Big boat registrations must be complete by March 28, 2027, and small boat registrations by April 3, 2027, by 7:00 pm.

NOTE - when registering a team that has more than one person, you must go to the bottom of the registration form "Additional Guests" and add the number of additional paddlers on the team. For example OC2 would be 1 additional guest, OC6 would be 5 additional guests.

Registration desk opens at 8:30 am. Race Briefing 9:00 am. Race Start 9:30 am.

Questions? For more information:

Contact Mhairi - email: mmacdonell78@gmail.com

Information Required with Registration:

Team name, #of paddlers, boat type, boat description, 5/10/20km, mens, womens or mixed

Fees:

Small boat (solo) $30

Small boat (tandem) $60

Big boats $20 x (# of paddlers in boat)

*Fees include light lunch - registration deadline: March 27, 2027, for big boats and April 3, 2027 by 7 pm for small boats.

Race Rules:

1. All racers must be CORA members.
2. CORA race rules apply.
3. All racers must sign a waiver. Download the waiver here, and hand in the signed waivers on race day - all team members must sign.
4. All racers (or team captain) must pick up race package and check-in at registration desk at 8:30 to 8:45 am race day.
5. Numbers to be worn on bow paddlers chest and stern paddlers back. Solo paddlers wear number on chest and back.
6. All racers must attend the race briefing at 9:00 am race day.
7. All racers supply or arrange for their own boat/PFD/paddle. Note - OC 6 are provided.

Awards:

Prizes for top solo, tandem and big boat

To qualify as a women(s) boat, all paddlers must be women. A team qualifies as men(s) when one or more paddler(s) is male. A mixed team must be even between men and women or it is a men's team.

Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place (The number of prizes is one less than the number of boats competing in the race. Eg. if there are three boats in the race, 1st & 2nd place prizes will be awarded.)

Parking:

Please be aware that parking is limited on site and is not available in the adjacent parking lot (this must remain available for the public using the park). Please plan accordingly to allow time to drop off boat and find parking. Parking is available on some side streets and at Esquimalt Gorge Park. (Please do not park in the Il Greco parking lot).

Thank-you

Stormin' Norman Race Map

Stormin’ Norman Canoe Race Course Descriptions

5km – race is one loop: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to Finish Line.

10km – race is 2 loops: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then to B for a counter clockwise turn, proceed to Finish Line.

20km – race is 3 loops: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to marker C for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker D, pass with marker on left, then to marker E for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker D, pass with marker on right, then to marker C for a clockwise turn, then to marker F for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker C for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to Finish Line.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (07 Apr 2027)

Thu, 08 Apr 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (14 Apr 2027)

Thu, 15 Apr 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (21 Apr 2027)

Thu, 22 Apr 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (28 Apr 2027)

Thu, 29 Apr 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (05 May 2027)

Thu, 06 May 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (12 May 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (19 May 2027)

Thu, 20 May 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (26 May 2027)

Thu, 27 May 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (02 Jun 2027)

Thu, 03 Jun 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (09 Jun 2027)

Thu, 10 Jun 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (16 Jun 2027)

Thu, 17 Jun 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (23 Jun 2027)

Thu, 24 Jun 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (30 Jun 2027)

Thu, 01 Jul 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (07 Jul 2027)

Thu, 08 Jul 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (14 Jul 2027)

Thu, 15 Jul 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (21 Jul 2027)

Thu, 22 Jul 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (28 Jul 2027)

Thu, 29 Jul 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (04 Aug 2027)

Thu, 05 Aug 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (11 Aug 2027)

Thu, 12 Aug 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (18 Aug 2027)

Thu, 19 Aug 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (25 Aug 2027)

Thu, 26 Aug 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (01 Sep 2027)

Thu, 02 Sep 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (08 Sep 2027)

Thu, 09 Sep 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (15 Sep 2027)

Thu, 16 Sep 2027 00:30:00 GMT

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