Canada's celebration of paddling craft, sport, and heritage. This week has been created to boost awareness of our national paddling sports, craft, and heritage! Our goal is to get as many Canadians in the water and counted during this week to show our national commitment to wellness and awareness of the benefits of paddling! Community based clubs, groups, organizations and/or individuals are invited to host their own events and activities during National Paddling Week. Kingston, ON Canada

Our purpose is to to foster and develop the sport of outrigger racing in Canada. The site includes articles, race information, schedule of races and more. Vancouver BC, Canada

The Canadian Canoe Foundation is a registered charity that develops watershed-health projects that culminate in youth environmental leadership canoe-trips. Our participants return to their communities as Water Leaders, educating and motivating their family and friends about environmental issues in their watershed and what citizens can do to work towards solutions. The Foundation partners with environmental organizations who are working to protect the lakes and rivers we travel. Our youth participants get an on-the-water education about the work that is being done to protect Canada's water resources and are provided opportunities to become active in the conservation work of our partnering organizations. Chelsea, Quebec, Canada

The Canadian Canoe Museum is a unique national heritage centre that explores the canoe's enduring significance to the peoples of Canada. Experience the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft and learn how the canoe has defined the Canadian character and spirit. Spanning the country from coast to coast to coast, the museum's outstanding artifacts will let you see Canada by canoe. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Canoe Routes is an online meeting place for those who enjoy exploring the lakes and rivers of Canada by canoe. Inside, you'll find hundreds of route descriptions, gear information and reviews, tips, tricks and techniques and active discussion forums. The most important thing you'll find is people - a community of paddlers who share a common bond - their love of Canada's wilderness areas and their passion for exploring it by canoe.

The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) is Canada's national river conservation program. It promotes, protects and enhances Canada's river heritage, and ensures that Canada's leading rivers are managed in a sustainable manner. Gatineau, QC Canada

Canoe Kayak Canada is the national body for competitive paddling in Canada. We are a volunteer lead and staff driven organization made up of a community of paddling enthusiasts – athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, staff and supporters – from coast to coast. Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization which includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial and divisional paddling associations for the disciplines of sprint, whitewater and marathon. Elite National Teams proudly represent Canoe Kayak Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships. Canoe Kayak Canada administers programs at the national level to enable Canadians to enjoy the sport of paddling and achieve success at the highest levels of competition. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Dragon Boat Canada is the official governing body for the sport of dragon boat racing in Canada, and is recognized as such, internationally, by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). DBC provides support and services designed to foster the orderly development of the sport in Canada. Dragon Boat Canada is a federally incorporated not-for-profit corporation, governed by an elected Board of Directors. The board is comprised of members representing three regions of Canada. East: Maritime Provinces and Quebec, Central Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut and West: Western provinces, Northwest Territories and Yukon.

Paddle Canada is the home for recreational canoeing, river kayaking, sea kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. You will find information on this site about our national paddling courses for all ages whether you are new to paddling, a keen beginner, advanced paddler or wanting to become an instructor. Paddle Canada currently represents over 1,700 members and growing annually. We have both individual and instructor member categories. We also run several regional paddling events / symposiums in different parts of the country. You will also find many resources, paddling links, articles, videos, blogs, relating to all things paddling on this site. Whether your interest is in canoeing, river kayaking, sea kayaking or stand up paddleboarding we have a course, clinic or a resource for you! KIngston, ON Canada

Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) is a non-profit organization recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in Canada. RCA represents 15,000 registered members at all levels, novices, juniors, university students, seniors and masters, and people with disabilities, whether they row for recreation, health and fitness or competition. Head office is located in Victoria, BC Canada