Paddling For All Ages On
South Georgian Bay
Welcome to the Collingwood Paddling Club. We offer safe, inclusive, and fun paddling programs – for both recreational and competitive paddlers – in the heart of Collingwood.
Welcome to the Collingwood Paddling Club
Located just south of the historic Collingwood Grain Terminals at the Watts Boathouse, the Collingwood Paddling Club is a local, not-for-profit community dedicated to getting people on the water. Since 2004, our mission has been simple: to positively impact our community by promoting safe, inclusive, and healthy physical activity on the South Georgian Bay.
Whether you are a beginner looking to try an open paddle, an adult joining our recreational dragon boat crew, or a youth athlete training for sprint canoe and kayak racing, we have a seat for you. Our diverse fleet features everything from modern surfskis and outrigger canoes (OC-1s) to the jewel of our club: an 80-year-old restored C-15 war canoe.
As a proud member of Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) and Canoe Kayak Ontario Sprint, we provide a safe, controlled environment for all skill levels. We also actively champion the True Sport movement – believing that sport should teach respect, honesty, fair play, and lifelong commitment.
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Proudly Supported By
The Collingwood Paddling Club is incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our local sponsors, community partners, and grant providers. A special thank you goes to the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Since 2005, their generous funding has been instrumental to our club’s growth – allowing us to purchase essential paddling equipment, lovingly restore the historic Watts Boathouse for our members, and bring on dedicated staff to run our programs.
