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• Over the Hill Paddlers Coffee morning

  • Start
    07 Jan 2026
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  • End
    03 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Clubhouse

  First Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. - noon.  A social event - time to meet up with retired Club members. Coffee/tea provided plus muffins, whatever. 
  

  No need to register. Any questions, contact Alan or Linda Thomson 250-812-3799 or torquil2@outlook.com. 

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• VCKC Executive Board Meeting

  • Start
    13 Jan 2026
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  • End
    08 Dec 2026
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd W, Victoria BC

  VCKC Executive Board meetings are held 7-9 pm, the second Tuesday of every month (except July, August), at the VCKC Clubhouse.

  To put forward an item to be considered for the agenda, please email both president@vckc.ca and secretary@vckc.ca at least one week prior to the meeting.

  All members are welcome to attend the monthly Executive Board meetings, and are asked to RSVP (register) one week in advance.

  
  

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• Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle - all craft welcome!

  • Start
    14 Jan 2026
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  • End
    04 Feb 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Gorge Waterway and VCKC Clubhouse

  VCKC Members - Would you like to get out on the water in a social paddle with Sea Kayak, Canoe or other paddling crafts? Perhaps practice some of your skills? 

  Join us on Wednesday evening for a social paddle. No need to register, just show up, making sure you've reserved your boat if necessary etc. 

  Aiming to get on the water at 530pm. 

  Note - this is not a formal instructional event. But typically senior experience or instructor level paddlers will be on hand, happy to support skills practice etc. 

  
  

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• VCKC Annual General Meeting: 27 January 2026

  • When
    27 Jan 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  VCKC Annual General Board Meeting: 27 January 2026

  Everyone welcome and encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting. It is a great opportunity to meet other members of the club and support new people interesting in joining the VCKC Executive. 

  Get updates on all things related to VCKC - program updates, budget updates and event updates. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• VCKC Executive Board Orientation

  • When
    31 Jan 2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  VCKC Executive Board Orientation (Time TBA)

  Great opportunity for the new (and existing) executive members to meet each other and figure out the ropes of what is involved with being on the executive. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• New Member Orientation: 03 February 2026

  • When
    03 Feb 2026
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    6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

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  New Member Orientation: Tuesday 03 February 2026

  Have a tour of the clubhouse, learn about the different paddling streams including how to book boats and sign up for teams and special events. Bring your questions. Stay for the speaker/social starting at 7:00 pm. 

  Please pre-register. 

  Questions? Please contact membership@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Foilboarding Presentation

  • When
    03 Feb 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Monthly VCKC Social Meeting: Tuesday 03 February 2026 - Foilboarding

  Something is in the works so please stay tuned!

  Come at 6:30 pm to help set up, meet people, or get an orientation if you are a new member (please pre-register).

  Be here by 7:00 to be on time for the main event.

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• Family Day Paddle

  • When
    16 Feb 2026
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Family Day Paddle 

  More information coming. 
  
  

  Questions? Comments? Shelley at director1@vckc.ca or Debi at Membership@vckc.ca. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Ken Gibbard

  • When
    03 Mar 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Monthly VCKC Social Meeting: Tuesday 03 March 2026 - Ken Gibbard

  Something is in the works so please stay tuned for more information!

  Come at 6:30 pm to help set up, meet people, or get an orientation if you are a new member (please pre-register).

  Be here by 7:00 to be on time for the main event.

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• PFTK Planning Meeting

  • When
    18 Mar 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Speaker TBA

  • When
    07 Apr 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Speaker TBA

  Come at 6:30 pm to help set up, meet people, ask questions.

  New Members Orientation at 6:30 pm. (please pre-register)

  Be here by 7:00 for the main event.

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Speaker TBA

  • When
    07 Apr 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Speaker TBA

  Come at 6:30 pm to help set up, meet people, ask questions.

  New Members Orientation at 6:30 pm. (please pre-register)

  Be here by 7:00 for the main event.

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Course Day 1

  • When
    11 Apr 2026
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    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Road West, Victoria

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  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.

  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.

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

  
  

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• RCABC Advanced Big Canoe Leader Course, Day 2

  • When
    12 Apr 2026
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    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Road West, Victoria

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

  Advanced Big Canoe Leader Skills:
  

  Candidates will learn advance maneuvers in the Big Canoe such as inside turns, outside turns, working with currents and waves. This course will be delivered offsite, likely on open ocean water with currents.

  Topics to include equipment and trip planning , team management, and leading Big Canoes in more difficult settings.

  Candidates must have successfully  completed the RCABC or Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader course. 

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

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Speaker TBA

  • When
    05 May 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Speaker TBA

  Come at 6:30 pm to help set up, meet people, ask questions.

  New Members Orientation at 6:30 pm. (please pre-register)

  Be here by 7:00 for the main event.

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• House and Grounds Spring Clean Up

  • When
    09 May 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse

  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

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• Monthly Social: Summer BBQ

  • When
    02 Jun 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Summer BBQ

  More information coming. 

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• House and Grounds Fall Clean-Up

  • When
    07 Nov 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd. West

  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

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