The Balmy Beach Canoe Club offers paddling programs for all ages and at all levels of competitiveness. No previous paddling experience is necessary and the Club supplies all equipment. Come and see for yourself. The Balmy Beach Canoe Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of sprint canoe and kayak racing in the Beach community. The Club's goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable, recreational and/or competitive environment, for members of all ages and abilities. Programs are designed to develop both the physical and mental strength of individual members while encouraging team and Club spirit. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club (formerly the Barrie Canoe Club) is a very active club with approximately two hundred members, located on beautiful Kempenfelt Bay with easy access to some of the best paddling areas in Ontario. Activities include canoeing (moving water and lakewater), kayaking (river kayaking and sea kayaking), racing (marathon and outrigger), hiking, biking, orienteering, skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, winter & summer camping, etc. The many trips organized each year provide an opportunity to make friends and participate with others who are interested in exploring Ontario and North American destinations. Courses and clinics are held to improve skills. Barrie, Ontario, Canada

The Barrie Rowing Club is a non-profit organization whose mission is to stimulate, advocate and develop the sport of rowing in the Barrie area and Simcoe County. To achieve a vibrant, strong and dynamic rowing community, we provide training programs targeted at individuals of all ages and abilities. We have 20 kilometres of rowable water and a large complement of club and privately owned touring and racing shells. Barrie, ON Canada

The Belleville Dragon Boat Club (formerly the Belleville Paddling Club) is one of Belleville's most active sports and recreation clubs. The BDBC is dedicated to fun, fitness, and team-building, both on and off the water, offering programs for all ages 14+ to seniors, and we provide instruction and training in all areas of dragon boating for all levels of expertise. Our professional and experienced coaches ensure your safety, fitness and goals are obtained. Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Burloak Canoe Club (BCC) is one of Canada's leading flat-water Olympic canoe-kayak racing clubs. Led by a Board of Directors on a non-profit basis, BCC offers first-class training programs for close to 250 members of all ages and levels of experience – from novice to world champion. Oakville, ON Canada

The Burnstown Rowing Club is headquartered in the Township of McNab/Braeside, at the Burnstown Beach. In operation for more than 10 years and with a membership around 40, the club offers: beginner lessons (five lessons included in annual membership fee), coached by certified coaches; recreational sculling opportunities for members; learn-to-row singles and a double; an annual invitational recreational regatta in September, sanctioned by Row Ontario. Burnstown, Ontario, Canada

The Cambridge Rowing Club was formed in 1987 by a group of enthusiastic citizens who had a vision of a community-based club promoting the sport of rowing. The Club continues to have a rapidly expanding membership drawn not only from Cambridge, but from the surrounding communities of Kitchener / Waterloo, Guelph and Brantford. Programs include Learn to Row, Highschool, Recreational and Competitive. The Club can offer services to everyone from the novice rower, to those eager to race at the many regattas held at various clubs from May through to November. The CRC and the sport of rowing cater to people of all ages, and both men and women equally. Members speak highly of the many physical, mental and social benefits of participation in the sport. Visiting rowers have many times commented that our stretch of water at the Riverbluffs is one of the finest and most picturesque rowing courses in Ontario. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Located on the shores of the Mississippi River in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, the CPCC sits approximately 40 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). The club has been in existence since 1893 and has provided the youth and general public of the area a great source of recreation and/or competitive racing for over a century. The operations of the club centre around the sport of Flatwater, Sprint Canoe Racing, yet the club and the facility that it is housed in, offers a wide range of sporting and/or recreational activities. Programs operated by the club itself include racing and recreational canoe instruction, as well as adult programs which include Dragon Boat racing. Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada

The Cataraqui Canoe Club is a non-profit club administered by its members. Our goal is to support canoeing and kayaking in and around Kingston, Ontario, Canada

CdB is a whitewater paddling club for the Ottawa-Gatineau area. We have many informal river trips and frequently paddle the world class Ottawa River as well as other rivers in Ontario, Quebec, and NY. If you have taken a kayaking course and are looking for people to paddle with, join our very active membership. Join our group, or renew your membership to have access to our trip planning forum, outfitter discounts, and to be part of our paddling community. Ottawa-Gatineau, Ontario, Canada

Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Our Club welcomes anyone who is interested in learning, having fun and being part of a team. The smooth action of rowing is "kind" on the body and any gender or age group can row. Programs we offer include: Learn to Row (LTR) for Youth and Adults, Coaching Development, Training Instruction, and Development of Coxswains. Our rowing facilities are located steps from the water of the protective Collingwood Harbour in Georgian Bay. We welcome families to join in rowing. Something for all ages and fitness levels. We are excited for the upcoming season and hopefully you will join us! Collingwood, ON Canada

The Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Association is a non-profit organization, founded in 1989, whose aim is to promote and enhance the enjoyment of coastal kayaking in the Great Lakes area. Our members come from all over Ontario with a few from farther afield. They range in age from 18 to 80, and include everyone from novices to experienced expedition paddlers. The main focus of the Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Association is paddling; and we run an active and varied programme of trips for members, including day trips, weekend camping trips and longer summer trips, appropriate for sea kayakers of all skill levels. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

​The Guelph Kayak Club (GKC) is the premier whitewater paddling club in southern Ontario and beyond. We are over 100 coolest and friendliest WW enthusiasts who like to play in the rapids, socialize, laugh, and share the joy of paddling. If you are a whitewater boater the GKC is for you, we paddle all year when seasons allow it. Elora, Ontario, Canada

Located on Guelph Lake Ontario, the Guelph Rowing Club offers programs for new, recreational & competitive rowers. Mission: The Guelph Rowing Club is a community-based, volunteer organization inspiring a life-long love of rowing in athletes ranging in age and ability. We strive to promote rowing excellence through structured programs, quality coaching and equipment. We aim to create an environment that ensures safety, enjoyment of all, and fosters friendships. Guelph, ON Canada

Dragon boat is the ultimate team sport, welcoming all paddlers regardless of age or fitness level. Whether you want to get fit and exercise your competitive streak, or meet people and learn new skills, you're in the right place. As North America's premier dragon boat brand, we're proud to be recognized by the industry as its most experienced event producer. Thanks to an outstanding team and a world-class fleet of equipment, GWN Dragon Boat commands a global reputation for executional excellence. Great White North Dragon Boat can help with all your dragon boat needs. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our Learn-to-Row Program is geared to beginners of any age (14+), who have never rowed or need a refresher. The program taught by trained coaches and organized by our enthusiastic and dedicated members! We have a very relaxed and fun environment where safety and enjoyment are priority! Being located in Haldimand County, we are blessed with one of the best watercourses, the Heritage Grand River, which is ideal for rowing activities and events. Our club offers local community members the opportunity to enjoy rowing and utilize the river through Learn to Row, Recreational Rowing and Touring Programs. Our focus is on recreational rowing, promoting rowing in a fun, social atmosphere. Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada

Founded in 1975 by Sam Craig to establish the Upper Canada College Rowing Program, Hanlan Boat Club is home to Havergal College, Upper Canada College, the University of Toronto (the oldest rowing program in Canada), a thriving Competitive Club Membership, and a growing number of Community Programs. Our Mission: To provide a range of opportunities that enable Torontonians to pursue rowing at all levels. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Whether you're a kayaker or open boater, our club is always looking for fresh, new faces. We are proudly affiliated with Whitewater Ontario and World Kayak. Our club is based out of the Kawarthas, but we will routinely paddle Burleigh Falls, Gull River, Madawaska, the Highway 7 runs (Marmora area) and the Ottawa river. Our members come from as far as the Kingston area, Cobourg, Whitby, Port Perry, Barrie, Toronto, Ottawa and of course, Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough! We have a depth of experience amongst our members and every year we ensure to include events for all paddling levels so that new and advanced boaters may challenge themselves while making safety our first priority. Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada

Located on Kingston's Inner Harbour, Kingston Rowing Club (KRC) is proud to offer rowing programs for all fitness and experience levels from Learn to Row to high performance. Many of our past and present athletes are alumni, members of, or candidates for, the Canadian National Rowing Team. Our athletes, coaches and volunteers have won many awards and continue to strive for excellence within the sport of rowing. Don't miss the boat: Join the KRC community today and discover the art of rowing! Kingston, Ontario, Canada

The Leander Learn to Row (LTR) program was created for anyone with no previous rowing experience! With Leander LTR you will be introduced to the basics of rowing in a safe and friendly environment. Come on your own or sign up with a friend! Our team at Leander is made up of every member of the club! Leander is what it is because of our staff, committee of management, and incredible volunteers! Leander Boat Club offers a full-year competitive program at the Junior (U17 & U19), Senior (U23 & Open) and Masters levels. Hamilton, ON Canada

The London Canoe Club promotes and encourages paddle sport activities with participation for families, individuals and groups in London and district; with emphasis on safety, education and enjoyment of the environment. Offering a variety of canoes & kayaks for use, canoe & kayak classes, events, and storage facilities. London, Ontario, Canada

The London Rowing Club and The Western Middlesex Rowing Club, have merged into The London Western rowing Club. We offer a wide range of recreational, competitive, High School, and Masters programs to rowers of varying ages and abilities. For 150 years, London has produced some of the finest rowers in Canada. London Rowing Club members have represented their city with distinction at local, regional, national, and international competitions. London, Ontario, Canada

Located on the west bank of the Credit River just north of Lakeshore Road in Port Credit, our club has a fine stretch of water wide and long enough to accommodate Olympic training programs. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Muskoka Rowing Club offers a variety of programs to accommodate a wide section of members Whether you are a teenager, older adult, beginner or elite rower, we have a program that will suit you. The club is very active on the river during the rowing season with regular scheduled rowing times everyday. We also have special social rows scheduled throughout the season that you won't want to miss. The club is comprised of a wide cross section of members who range in age from teenagers to older adults. Likewise, there are diverse rowing abilities ranging from true beginners to those who compete at an elite level. May to late October, MRC members have the ability to hone their skills on the scenic Muskoka River, that part in various club social events, and participate in one of the fastest growing recreational activities. Bracebridge, ON Canada

The Niagara Falls Rowing Club is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to providing rowers of all ages an opportunity to develop and train for the sport of rowing. Our Mission: The Niagara Falls Rowing Club is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to providing the community of Niagara Falls an opportunity to develop and train for the sport of rowing. The Club will provide a framework to support and improve rowers at all levels as well as promote athletic health, fitness, and the benefits of participation in the team sport of recreational and competitive rowing. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

The North Bay Canoe Club is a non-profit organization providing lessons and coaching for all aspects of flat-water canoe/kayak recreational paddling and sprint racing. The Club has been in operation in the City of North Bay for over 41 years. During the summer months there are many programs available for children, teens and adults of all levels and ages, including programs for youth with disabilities. Activities take place at the Club at Olmsted Beach on Trout Lake. North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Discover the sport of rowing. Take your workout out of the gym and onto the lake! Orillia Rowing Club offers rowing programs for levels from beginners to advanced competitors. Row for fun, fitness and participation in regattas. Orillia, ON Canada

The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club is one of Ottawa’s oldest sports clubs. Offering tennis, rowing and sailing programming for adults, as well as for children in our popular day camps, ONEC is your place for summer fun and fitness. Offering a variety of rowing opportunities for members using club owned boats as well as providing space for privately-owned boats. Providing sailing and instruction for members on club owned boats and mooring for privately owned boats. Use of club owned boats by certified members is included with membership. During the tennis, sailing and rowing seasons, each sport organizes its own social activities along with its regattas, tournaments and other sports events. All members are invited to opening parties, barbecues and potlucks at the Tennis Pavilion and Boathouse. Ottawa, ON Canada

In operation since 2002, the ORCC offers a variety of recreational and competitive paddling sport activities and programs for all age groups. Regardless of where your interest lies – recreational, water safety, flatwater racing, Masters program, adventure racing, outrigger or dragon boat, ORCC has programs for everyone – aged 8 through to adult. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Ottawa River Runners Whitewater Club Inc.(ORR) is an organization dedicated to whitewater paddling. We provide an introduction to the sport and ongoing development, with a range of opportunities for paddlers of all ages and abilities to pursue and achieve their personal paddling goals in a safe, supportive, respectful, and responsible environment. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Ottawa Rowing Club is Canada's oldest rowing club, founded in 1867, the year Canada was created. The ORC's first patron was Canada's first Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald. In fact, the ORC was one of Macdonald's neighbours on the shore of the Ottawa River just west of and below Macdonald's home Earnscliffe that is now the residence of the Britain's High Commissioner to Canada. As well as being Canada's oldest rowing club, the ORC is also one of the country's largest with close to 1,000 members. The ORC offers programs for everyone from competitive junior, senior, adaptive and masters athletes, university and high school rowers, recreational rowers of all skills levels, an adult rowing league, a popular learn-to-row program and a summer camp for youth. In addition to our main boathouse which the ORC operates, the ORC also maintains our original clubhouse as an Interpretive Centre that chronicles the history of the ORC. It was rebuilt as a Millennium project and is rented by the public regularly throughout the spring, summer and fall for weddings, banquets and other corporate events and special occasions. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Owen Sound Rowing Club is always looking to welcome new members! If you are a seasoned rower we can pair you with someone. If you have no previous experience you can start with our Learn to Row (LTR) program starting in July. The Learn to Row (LTR) program is open to students (ages 12+), corporate groups and recreational rowers. Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

Paddlers Anonymous (PA) was founded in 2000 by three students from the University of Waterloo. It was originally created as a way for new friends to have fun and experience the sport of dragon boat racing over the course of one summer. Since then, PA has grown into a multi-team organisation involving dynamic individuals from various Canadian universities and the Greater Toronto Area workforce. The main focus of PA is to introduce people to the sport of dragon boat racing in a welcoming and friendly environment. Toronto, ON Canada

We are a diverse group of individuals from all over Ontario's Niagara Region with a passion for kayaking. We conduct numerous day paddles throughout southern Ontario as well as extended camping expeditions further from home. We try to have an event scheduled every weekend of the year. Winter events are impromptu. Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the sport of rowing at The Peterborough Rowing Club. We strive to offer programs that are diverse and inclusive for all, with opportunities for everyone at all levels of participation. PRC is a place that changes lives by providing access to the sport of rowing through quality programming, inclusive of all people. With members ranging from novices to World Champions, to masters, there's a place for everyone at our club. Peterborough, ON Canada

Pickering Rouge Canoe Club started as West Rouge Canoe Club. Pickering Rouge Canoe Club (WRCC) is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in providing recreational activities and competitive training in the sports of flat water canoe and kayak racing, war canoes and dragon boat. We invite people of all ages to explore these enjoyable water sports. With our sites at Frenchman's Bay and Rouge River Park, WRCC can provide programs of interest to everyone from the absolute beginner to high performance athletes. Pickering, Ontario, Canada

The RACCC is a diverse and inclusive canoe club for adults and families. We have over 380 members of all ages and skill levels, over 250 events each year. Come paddling with us! Ottawa is in the middle of canoeing paradise! Beautiful lakes and rivers are within a short drive. Club members enjoy a range of relaxed evening paddles, day trips and weekends to extended wilderness expeditions. The RACCC, formerly known as the Y Canoe Camping Club, had its beginnings in the late 1940's a group of YMCA members began making a series of canoe trips mainly in Algonquin Park. This informal arrangement carried on until 1952 when the group decided to formalize and share their adventures with others by forming the Ottawa Y Canoe Camping Club (OYCCC). As of November 1, 2012 the YCCC transitioned to the Recreation Association Canoe Camping Club. Currently we are more than 300 members of all ages and skill levels and offer a wide variety of recreational trips organized under flat water, white water and family programs, complemented by a well rounded training program. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

We represent the paddlers, volunteers, members and families of the Lakehead Canoe Club; a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting paddlesports in Thunder Bay and the surrounding communities, within north-western Ontario. We currently operate the Regional Paddlesport Centre, located on Boulevard Lake, within the heart of the city's most people-friendly park. We provide instruction and paddling opportunities in a wide range of watercraft; canoes, kayaks, outriggers, dragon boats and war canoe. Whether you are a competitive or recreational paddler, we attempt to cater to your needs. Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

The Richmond Hill Canoe Club is a Sprint Canoe and Kayak Club that promotes an environment where athletes are encouraged to improve on their existing abilities, regardless of their current level of expertise. We are fortunate to have an outstanding training facility and boathouse on Lake Wilcox, a lake that is the largest kettle lake on the Oak Ridges Moraine and provides some of the best flat water in the region. Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

The Rideau Canoe Club is a non-profit organization located in the City of Ottawa with over 100 years of history. We welcome everyone who enjoys paddling as a sport or a recreational activity. Today, the Rideau Canoe Club is consistently among the top canoe clubs in Canada. Finishing second at both the 2000 and 2001 National Championships, Rideau paddlers were able to capture the overall title in 2002 with a 16 gold-medal winning performance in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Over the years, the club has managed to successfully maintain its performance at the highest level, while continuing to offer successful programs to both young and old paddlers in Sprint, Recreational and Dragon Boat programs. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Sprint Canoe/Kayak and Dragon Boat. Our Club was established in 2008 to offer paddling sports (sprint canoe/kayak and dragon boat) to people of all ages and abilities. SNCC is located on the scenic Welland Recreational Canal. We offer a wide range of programs from Canoe Kids Camp through to competitive sprint and dragon boat programs. Please check out our club and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Welland, Ontario, Canada

We provide rowing opportunities for all ages in the City of Welland, Ontario, Canada.

We are a fun, friendly recreational rowing club based in Iroquois, Ontario. We row on a beautiful stretch of calm, uncrowded water in the now-disused Galop Canal, adjacent to the St. Lawrence Seaway Locks. Club members meet several times a week during the season (based on individual preferences) to row in singles, doubles, 4- and 8-person boats. Each year we run a Learn to Row program for new rowers, and its a great way to discover if rowing is for you. Iroquois, Ontario, Canada

he object of the Stratford Dragon Boat Club is to promote the sport of dragon boat racing through its participation in the sport, related activities and provide the opportunity for its members to improve their ability in the sport. The Stratford Dragon Boat Club is a community based club that is open to anyone who wants to learn to paddle. The club will provide coaching to any groups or paddlers that want training and will coordinate the formation of crews if required. Currently the Stratford Dragon Boat Club has two teams - Stratford Women and Stratford Juniors (male and female age 11-18). Stratford, Ontario, Canada

If you are looking for an affordable way to take advantage of the best of what Sudbury has to offer, you have come to the right place. The Sudbury Canoe Club is here to provide you with everything you need to safely enjoy Sudbury's greatest asset, Ramsey Lake. Whether you're a complete novice, or an experienced paddler, out for a leisurely afternoon or a high intensity training session, the SCC has you covered. We offer access to equipment in several disciplines including Sea Kayaking, Flat Water Canoeing, Outrigger Canoeing, Sprint Paddling, Dragon Boating, Windsurfing, White Water Paddling and Adaptive Paddling. Lessons are available in each discipline at minimal to no cost for members. Since 1902, the SCC has been the go-to destination for recreational and competitive paddling in Sudbury, and we are excited for you to become a part of our rich history. Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

The Sudbury Rowing Club, located on the shore of beautiful Ramsey Lake in Sudbury, Ontario, is a not for profit organization which is run solely by volunteers who are dedicated to the sport of rowing. We are now proud and fortunate to be located in a brand new facility, the Northern Water Sport Centre, with our Sudbury Canoe Club and Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival partners. Furthermore, we look forward to continuing to build our partnership with them and the City of Greater Sudbury. As members of Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) and RowOntario as well as Ontario Adventure Rowing (OAR) the club offers recreational (“sport”) and competitive programs for masters, high school and adaptive rowers, and is also home to a thriving Laurentian University rowing program. Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Sunnyside Paddling Club (SPC) promotes paddling as a positive lifestyle choice for the benefit of physical fitness, athletic achievements, life-long friendships, health, and happiness. We are proud to operate the most active dragonboat training facility in the world with over 150 teams (over 3,500 paddlers) training regularly. Our teams enjoy access to the protected waters of the Humber Bay which stretches over 4 kilometers from Ontario Place to the Humber River. The Western Beaches encompass four beaches, three parks, three yacht clubs and one of the best dragonboat racing courses in the world. Toronto, ON Canada

Are your kids bored and moping around the house? Drop them with us and we'll teach them to paddle! Sydenham, Ontario, Canada

Thunder Bay Rowing Club was founded in 1904 as the Fort William Rowing Club. The boathouse is located on the Kaministiquia River in Thunder Bay south downtown core. With well over 10 km of rowable waterways, Thunder Bay waters provide a variety of routes for local rowers. Since 1906, the Thunder Bay Rowing Club has been a member of the NorthWest International Rowing Association. It is also home to the Lakehead University Rowing Team. The Thunder Bay Rowing Club offers a variety of rowing programs for recreational and competitive rowers of all ages. No previous experience is necessary: we offer Learn-to-Row courses every spring. The only prerequisite is that you know how to swim. Thunder Bay, ON Canada