Connect with the National Capital's vibrant waterway and watersports community on the Ottawa River.
Have the freedom to book a boat when it suits your personal schedule with our online reservation system.
Small personal class sizes or one-on-one rowing instruction for all learning styles and abilities.
About ONEC
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Located just minutes from downtown Ottawa, ONEC Rowing runs out of the renowned heritage boathouse located on the south bank of the Ottawa River.
ONEC offers a wide range of sculling programs. Sculling is rowing with two oars. It is a symmetrical, low impact, all body fitness activity that has been enjoyed in Canada since the late 19th century.
Members of all skill levels are welcome – whether they’re recreational or competitive. Boats are club-owned and can accommodate all skill levels from beginners to expert.
A number of group rowers and tour leaders are bilingual and are always ready to communicate in French or English.
Once you’ve become a member, you’ll hone your skills under the watchful eye of experienced instructors, discover the beautiful Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers (as well as the rivers and lakes beyond), and make new friends. Participate in our group rows, clinics, tours, marathons, erg challenge and pub nights.
ONEC’s online boat reservation system also gives members the freedom to scull when it suits their schedule.
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Have you always wanted to learn the sport of rowing? Our Learn to Row program is taught by Row Ontario Certified or in-training Coaches. You will receive 10 sessions of instruction. We teach sculling, which is rowing with two oars and is a symmetrical, low impact and full body sport.
Registration starts early winter 2024. Classes fill up quickly. You can read more about our programs by visiting our Learn to Row page by using the button below. If you have a question about our program, don't hesitate to send us a message using the “Get in Touch” form at the bottom of this page.
Registration closed. Join our 2025 waitlist by clicking 'learn more'
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For all the changes that happen around us in life there are some constants and one of those is the way to move a rowing boat across the water in an enjoyable and efficient manner. Over the centuries changes in blade and boat design have altered some aspects of technique but it is still refined down to three elements; blade entry to the water, blade exit from the water and movement of the body in between strokes.
I have been so lucky in my life to have worked with amazing coaches and rowers who have taught me how to understand these elements. I will do my best to pass on this knowledge to you in a way that will allow you to discover the joy of stroke making for yourself.
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ONEC is a proud member of Rowing Canada which allows us to participate in various Tours and Regattas across Canada. The Rowing Canada mission is to inspire Canadians through the sport of rowing; promote physical and mental wellbeing; foster safe, diverse and vibrant communities across Canada; create opportunities and pathways for Canadians to be the best they can be.
Ontario Adventure Rowing
ONEC is a proud member of Ontario Adventure Rowing which allows us to participate in Tour Rowing across the beautiful waterways of Ontario. The Ontario Adventure Rowing mission is to: • To promote distance rowing, including touring and adventure rowing; • To organize rowing tours and distance events in Ontario and nearby jurisdictions; • To provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in distance rowing; • To support the sport of rowing at the local, provincial and Canadian levels; and • To provide fitness opportunities and amenities to benefit the community.
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We're here for everyone and fully believe that the Ottawa River should be experienced and shared with all.
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HISTORY
To honour the history, dedication and current initiatives of each rowing community, Row Ontario has produced a series of profiles on member clubs across Ontario. Today we get to know more about the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club!
The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club, known as ONEC, has a long and storied history in the Ottawa region as one of the oldest, multi-sport clubs in Canada. ONEC was first established in 1883 as the Ottawa Canoe Club on the banks of the Ottawa River...