Paddle Canada presents CANOE CANADA - A look at the popularity of canoeing in Canada from young and old, on lakes and rivers, from solo canoes to big canoes. Some of the equipment shown is dated, however the techniques and styles of paddling shown are not. Much of the information contained in the series of videos is still relevant for paddlers today.  Offered in High Definition (HD) however clicking on 'HD' logo will turn it off for slower internet connection users.  

Enjoy ! (especially the orange ribbed pfd's and pink paddling jackets!
It's time to bring back the retro paddling fashions! ) 

Parks Canada's Canadian Heritage River System announced in late spring, that they will no longer be a funding partner of the CHR Calendar.  Paddle Canada is unable to produce the calendar without the full assistance of the Parks Canada Heritage Rivers. Therefore we regret to inform all our members that the 2012 Canadian Heritage River Calendar, will not be produced and sent to you this year as one of your members benefits.   We apologize in advance.  At this time there are no plans for Paddle Canada to replace this version of the calendar however; a new product called the Canadian Paddling 2012 Calendar, is now independently being developed by Anne Baxter and Associates (editors of Kanawa Magazine).   Copies of this new calendar will be available to PC members to purchase at a discount late this fall.  

NEW THIS YEAR!  Canadian Paddling 2012 Calendar

We are putting the call out to the membership for a volunteer who would consider joining and leading the active Member Services Committee in their annual meetings and tasks.  This person needs to be a member (individual or instructor) in good standing for the 2011 season.   

Thanks to our outgoing chairperson, Viki Cirkvencic, who has worked hard over 2 years in organizing and steering the committee in their tasks.  Viki's enthusiasm and energy will be missed.   

If you would like to learn more about the role of the Member Services Committee, please read more here.   Or call (888-252-6292) or email mail the office. 

The CCF says: " we are very interested in working with Paddle Canada and each Regional Member Association in order to develop a Canoe Canada 2012 project in all provincial regions of Canada.  We want our youth participants to be introduced to the world of canoeing certifications and to benefit from a certified instruction session.  The partnership will also help raise awareness of Paddle Canada's and the RMA's programs."

Learn more about the partnership and CCF...