About the Collingwood Paddling Club

Positively impacting our community by promoting healthy, safe, and inclusive physical activity on the beautiful waters of the South Georgian Bay.

Established

2004

Organization Type

Community Not-For-Profit

Location

Watts Boathouse, Collingwood Harbour

Affiliations

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) & Canoe Kayak Ontario Sprint (CKO Sprint)

Fleet

Dragon Boats, Sprint Canoes/Kayaks, SUPs, Surfskis & a Historic War Canoe

Our Mission on the Water

The mission of the Collingwood Paddling Club (CPC) is simple: to positively impact our community by developing recreational and competitive paddling programming that is safe, healthy, and entirely inclusive.

Formed in 2004, the CPC is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to establishing and supporting water sports in the Collingwood area. We are incredibly proud to provide access to dragon boating, sprint canoeing and kayaking, and recreational paddling for members of all ages and skill levels.

Championing the True Sport Movement

We believe that good sport can make a great difference. The Collingwood Paddling Club is a proud member of the True Sport Movement. We actively believe in teaching respect, honesty, fair play, discipline, commitment, and effort through sport, both on and off the water. As a member of Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) and Canoe Kayak Ontario Sprint (CKO Sprint), we ensure a highly controlled, safe environment governed by national sporting standards.

The Watts Boathouse & Our Fleet

Our club compound is beautifully situated just south of the historic Collingwood Grain Terminals at the Watts Boathouse.

Over the years, we have built an incredibly diverse fleet of boats. Alongside our massive dragon boats (including a BUK generously donated to the Town of Collingwood in 2003), we feature a large number of flatwater boats. This includes C-1, C-2, and C-4 sprint canoes, K-1 and K-2 sprint kayaks, modern surfskis, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), outrigger canoes (OC-1s), and sea kayaks.

The undisputed jewel of our club’s fleet is our 80-year-old restored C-15 war canoe, a breathtaking piece of paddling history that our teams still paddle today!

About the Club FAQs

How can I volunteer or coach?

Our club runs on volunteers. Check out our vacancies page for current opportunities. Feel free to contact us to tell us any special skills or knowledge areas you have that you would be able to share.

How can I support the Club?

Become a sponsor at the Club level or our major fundraising events. Financial contributions are most welcome though as a non-profit, tax receipts can not be provided.

Do you offer financial aid or bursary?

Yes please contact us. Financial bursaries are subject to funding being available. We have been fortunate to be the recipient of a grant from a local service organization to offer a limited number of bursaries.

Where do my fees go?

CPC is volunteer-run community organization. Fees from programs and camps go to the running costs of the Club including facility costs, upgrade and maintain equipment, marketing and promotion and program supplies.

What is the eligibility or age requirements?

The Club has been serving the south Georgian Bay region for over 20 years including Town of The Blue Mountains, Tiny Township, Wasaga Beach and Clearview Township. However, the Club is open to anyone. Please refer to programs for specific age requirements relevant to each program.