Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

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

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)

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.

House and Grounds Fall Clean-Up (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Dragonboat Team Meeting VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (18 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 01:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting