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

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.

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (In Person)

This Standard First Aid and CPR Level C course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond confidently to a range of injuries and illnesses, including head and spinal injuries, cardiac emergencies, and breathing distress. Covering both basic and intermediate first aid skills, this course prepares participants for diverse emergency situations. With hands-on training and immersive practice scenarios, participants gain the practical skills essential for effective emergency response.

Key Topics Include:

o   CPR and AED Training: Practice CPR for adults, children, and infants, along with AED use to restore responsiveness in cardiac emergencies.

o   First Aid for Common and Serious Injuries: Learn to treat burns, fractures, spinal injuries, and control severe bleeding.

o   Head and Spinal Injury Management: Understand how to assess and manage head and spinal injuries, providing vital support until professional help arrives.

o   Choking and Breathing Emergencies: Develop skills to respond to choking, respiratory distress, and other airway emergencies.

o   Patient Assessment and Emergency Care: Learn to assess injuries, monitor vital signs, and stabilize patients in emergency situations.

o   Comprehensive First Aid Knowledge: This course covers all aspects of first aid and CPR to handle minor injuries as well as life-threatening emergencies effectively.

Led by experienced instructors, this Standard First Aid and CPR course equips participants with critical skills, making it ideal for workplace first aid attendants, healthcare providers, and individuals who need training for both home and professional settings.

The cost will be $178.00. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice. If you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back. 

If you have questions, please contact me.

Claire Harder, VCKC Safety Director, safety@vckc.ca 

Contact Linda Allison, linda.canoe@icloud.com if you are having a problem with registering or paying for the course.

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post Victoria Inner harbour Festival.

Colwood First Rangers Dragon boat paddle tryout.

Clubhouse/deck and boat dock

The Gorge Canada Day Picnic is full steam ahead for 2026. 

The Strawberry Tea is full cream ahead, serving from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. 

Strawberries will be served on cake with coffee, tea, or lemonade for $7 per person.

It is a small increase from last year, because we are sourcing local strawberries instead of donated ones from the US. 

Bring cash - unfortunately, electronic payments are unreliable at the location.

Enjoy the delightful treat at this Saanich heritage home in Gorge Waterway Park, which serves as the clubhouse for the Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club. It's at 355 Gorge Road West.

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

Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck Area

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

Thompson River Trip 

More info to follow

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

Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

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

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.

VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting