The Mental and Physical Benefits of Canoeing
TO REGISTER SEE NANAIMO PAKS, RECREATION & CULTURE
SPRING/SUMMER 2025 ACTIVITY GUIDE
Blue Space, Happy Place
Experience a variety of canoes and kayaks offered by the local club. Paddle individually and experience your Zen or as part of a crew boat and feel the excitement of paddling as a unified team. Find your happy place on the water with us as you learn new skills, meet new friends, and embark on a new hobby and sport. Leave the training up to us and come try out the diversity of paddle sports on Long Lake. No experience necessary- all equipment provided – just bring yourself!
Thursdays: 5:45 pm — 7:15 pm
May 1 – June 19 — $160 – 8 sessions
July 10 – August 28 — $160 – 8 sessions
Paddle with Dad : (Ages 6+) — FATHER’S PADDLE — SUNDAY JUNE 15
Father’s Day Fun on the Water
Calling all dad’s to come make a splash on Long Lake to exert energy, socialize with others, and enjoy the great outdoors! We all know that dad’s like to show off their skills and teach their kiddos to appreciate the outdoors. Jump in a kayak or canoe and share the joy of gliding along the waters under your own power!
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$50
(includes Dad and up to two children over the age of 6)
Sunrise/Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard
♥SUNRISE SUP : Wednesdays: 5:45 am – 7:00 am
Start your day on the water with a beautiful sunrise and an invigorating paddle followed by a mini stretch session on Long Lake. Simply roll out of bed and come as you are… no experience necessary.
July 9 – August 27 — $160 – 8 sessions
♥SUNSET SUP : Thursdays: 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us on the water for a rhythmic after dinner wind down. Decompress as you enjoy the social and physical benefits of being active on the water. Using the benefits of blue space right here in central Nanaimo on Long Lake, you’ll experience some of the best sunsets in our community and leave more relaxed and content than when you arrived. Experience paddling, a mini stretch session and an enjoyable social evening with us. No experience necessary.
July 10 – August 28 — $160 – 8 sessions
Team Boat Tuesdays – Big Canoes
Enjoy the many health benefits associated with paddling and blue space. Relax and meditate, move and activate, all while developing your strength, cardio, and technique in a diverse, supportive environment. Join others in the Club’s social voyageur and dragon boat canoes. Discover the rhythm, glide, power, speed, technique and teamwork required to paddle these exciting big canoes efficiently. (Teens Welcome)
Tuesdays: 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
July 8 – August 26 — $160 – 8 sessions
Race Opportunity: Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival (SAT/SUN. July 12 & 13 – Nanaimo)
FREE DROP-IN SESSIONS FOR MEMBERS:
From April to October
Monday, Wednesday; 6 pm – 8 pm — Saturday: 10 am – 12 pm
Join us on our beautiful, long lake for some unstructured paddling time with friends and family. Recreational kayaks and pleasure canoes will be available to all members during these sessions.
The Voyageur Canoe and Dragonboat will be available on Saturdays and select evenings. However, adults wishing to take out a sprint kayak must first demonstrate the ability to correctly handle and care for the equipment and the skills required to self-rescue if capsized.
Please remember to come dressed for the Spring weather, with wool or synthetic/quick dry clothing, and a windproof outer layer for these chilly spring days. Water shoes, sunglasses, and a dry change of clothing are recommended in all weathers. It is always safer to paddle with a buddy. So we encourage bringing a friend out for a paddle.
TO BRING A FREND TO DROP-IN: contact commodore@nckc.ca
Cost: $20/person
YOUTHS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS — SPRINT CANOE/KAYAK PROGRAMS — SUMMER CAMPS