Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Course Day 1 (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Course

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

This one-day course covers basic and intermediate Big Canoe stern, bow, and leadership skills as per Paddle Canada's criteria.

More information on the curriculum:

https://www.paddlecanada.com/levels/canoeing/big-canoe/intermediate-big-canoe-leader-skills/

Rescues are part of the course. All paddlers require a dry- or wet suit, these can be rented in town. Sports Rent Coastal or dive shops have rentals available.

Participants must have:

Experience in a Big Canoe, either in a brigade or having completed at least one Paddle for the Kids season.
Successful completion of RCABC or Paddle Canada Basic Canoeing tandem skills/courses.

Participants will also be encouraged to gain experience during the shoulder seasons and winter gaining practice as part of their leadership development.

This is a leadership course. Participants will be vetted by the instructors before course commencement for suitability as per course requirements. There may be space for newer candidates to take part in the course by helping power the Big Canoes.

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

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Big Canoe Director - bigcanoe.vckc@gmail.com

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (15 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (22 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (29 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

House and Grounds Spring Clean Up (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come join us for the annual Spring 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.

We will also be making an effort to gather up abandoned member items from around the clubhouse and put them in a central area for reclamation. Items such as: hats, gloves, shoes, boots or whatever isn't owned by VCKC. If these items go unclaimed after 30 days we will donate or dispose of them.

More information to follow about what to bring. If you have any questions, contact Gord Evans by email to: clubhouse@vckc.ca

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (26 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post FGPC Super Sprints.

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (23 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (28 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Thompson River Trip (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Thompson River Trip

More info to follow

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (22 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

ORCBC River Day (27 Sep 2026)