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Big Canoe Excursions Thursdays &
Saturdays - Open to All This Summer ! 

Excursions

Offering a membership option with unlimited access to club kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.

Pay-as-you-play options such as courses, clinics & kids summer camps open to everyone in the community.

Connect with the National Capital's vibrant waterway and watersports community on the Ottawa River.

Big Canoe
Excursions

Big Canoe

Weekly Learn to Paddle excursions with Paddle Canada certified leaders, in Rabaska Big Canoes, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Includes an introduction to paddle strokes and a trip up the Ottawa River towards Rideau Falls, the locks, and Parliament.

You can register below, or over on our paddling calendar.  If you'd like to book a large group (up to 18) then send us an e-mail at paddling@onec.ca and we'll get back in touch to arrange details.

Saturday May 17th '25

10 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday May 22 '25

10 am - 12:30 pm

Saturday May 24th '25

10 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday May 29th '25

10 am - 12:30 pm

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About ONEC
PADDLING

Join as a Member or come visit for one of our early season Paddle Canada Certified Clinics.

 

ONEC paddling has 23 Kayaks (including a tandem) and 11 Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs) available for members' use.  After an initial orientation in ONEC's River House space and on the water (required before going on the water, unless you have done a Paddle Canada course or clinic) you will be able to reserve kayaks and SUPs via the online booking system.

 

Membership includes unlimited booking privileges, at no additional charge, to paddle at times convenient to you.

In addition, members can join club group paddles and social outings with other members (typically Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday or Sunday mornings) as well as enjoy barbecues, the canteen and bar at the club Pavilion.

 

Registration open now - click Join button in the top right hand corner of the website

Paddling

Calendar

Check out our Events Calendar.  RSVP right in the Calendar for our group paddles - like the all new Power Paddle sessions.

Photo Gallery

Lot's of great photos here to see what were all about.  Visit our Photo Gallery.

Courses
AND
CLINICS

Open for Members and Non-members

 

In addition to social paddle outings for members, ONEC offers Paddle Canada Certification courses, skills development and specialty clinics to club members and non-members alike, run by Paddle Canada certified instructors.

 

Activities start mid May and continue throughout the summer. View the calendar of events for the latest schedule and links to register. We can also create bespoke events for community groups such as clubs, schools, businesses and we may be able to add additional clinics or spots if there is interest - just let us know!

For more information, to join our mailing list, or to ask to be put on a wait list,

contact paddling@onec.ca.

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ONEC
CLUB
PROGRAMMING

Social
Paddles

A great way to explore the river with friends.  Paddle at a relaxed pace with other club members.

Connect via our Paddle Chat group to learn when social paddles are taking place.

Power
Paddles

A great workout on the river with friends,  paddling at a pace to go further afield.

Connect via our Paddle Chat group to learn when power paddles are taking place.

Paddling
Policy

Important info on club policies for our paddling members. 

 

Great to review at the beginning of each

season.

Meet 
the Fleet

We have a great range of boats suitable for paddlers of many shapes and sizes. Take a look and see what is the perfect fit for you. (You're allowed more than one favourite!)

Paddle
Canada

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ONEC is a proud member of Paddle Canada.  The Paddle Canada mission is to promote, educate & support the recreational paddling community, paddling instructors, & partners. 

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ONEC
Kayaking
CAMPS

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We're here for everyone!

SAFE SPORT

Register for Summer Day Camps

 

Register kids 11-17 years old for summer day camp in July and August. Participants learn kayaking skills according to the Paddle Canada Waterfront Kayak Skills program and also have the chance to learn basic skills and have fun on Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs).

Our

Partners

Working together to create inclusive, free community programming.

Community

Matters

We're here for everyone and fully believe that the Ottawa River should be experienced and shared with all.

That's why we're committed to creating special community programming designed to remove barriers and increase participation for equity-deserving and underrepresented populations in sport.

Paddling Photo Gallery

Paddling
Photo
Gallery

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