Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (05 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (12 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (02 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (09 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Thompson River Trip (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 VCKC/TRIP Annual David Thompson River Trip

The dates for this year’s trip are Friday September 11 to Sunday September 13:

Friday September 11: Travel from Victoria to Juniper Beach Provincial Park (just east of Cache Creek)

Saturday September 12: Paddle from Savona to Ashcroft with a lunch at Juniper Beach

Sunday September 13: Paddle from Savona to Juniper Beach, load canoes at noon and head for the 7pm ferry

Pre-requisites: This trip is on a large volume river with class 2 rapids. Members wishing to participate must have big canoe and/or moving water experience. Participation in Paddle for the Kids, paddling in a brigade, or tandem whitewater experience may be enough. Contact the BC director if you are not sure. Members need to be 12 or older to paddle on this trip.

Registration and expenses: VCKC will collect $130 per paddler to cover the cost of towing the canoes. Each paddler is responsible for their own travel, camping, and food expenses.

Optional extra day: Last year, there was an extra practice day before the trip and it was well received. If you would like to add a day this year, please contact the director.

Travel: If you plan on doing this trip, have a suitable tow vehicle, and are willing to tow the canoes, please contact the BC director.

Please note that this is an RCABC event.

Go to https://www.bccanoe.com/events/rcabc-big-canoe-rendezvous for more information or contact Walter Wright,

Big Canoe Directorbigcanoe@vckc.ca

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (16 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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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)

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (23 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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ORCBC River Day (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (29 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post FGPC Gorge-Fest Slalom Regatta.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (30 Sep 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (07 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (14 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (21 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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Big Canoe Leader Course (RCABC) (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This course is $100 for non club members/ $50 for club members. Please register online now to secure your spot.

Big Canoe Leader Skills: October 24 and 25, 2026

Candidates will maneuver a Big Canoes. learn precise control, crew commands, inside turns, outside turns, working with currents and waves. This course will be delivered at VCKC (355 Gorge Road West, Victoria) on October 24 and will be offsite October 25, likely on open ocean water with currents.

Topics to include equipment and trip planning, team management, risk assessment/avoidance and sterning Big Canoes in more difficult settings.

Candidates for the Big Canoe Leadership level must have tandem canoe experience and training, and preferably have some experience in a Big Canoe. Less experienced candidates may earn a Big Canoe Paddler certificate.

Prerequisites can be earned by completing tandem canoe courses. See the VCKC calendar to available dates and to register.

For more help please contact Joe Boyd joeboyd@telus.net or 250-882-6033

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (28 Oct 2026)