Our program is designed for those seeking to try something new, a break from the ordinary, and a chance to connect with nature and the water.  

Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned paddler, this program caters to individuals of all abilities. Various adaptations are available to ensure everyone can participate and enjoy the experience:

• Transfer system on the dock to assist people in safely entering and exiting the boat 
• Wheelchair accessible dock
• Ergonomic seat cushions can be provided for additional comfort 
• 1-handed paddles and hand wraps to securely wrap hands to paddles for individuals with limited dexterity.
• Lightweight paddles
• All-terrain wheelchairs
• Kind and supportive volunteers to act as a safety person, on and off the water.
• Trained and capable staff to support transfers in and out of the boats 
• No heavy lifting is necessary! Staff and volunteers can prepare the equipment and have the boats on the dock ready for you ahead of time.  

***2024 pilot program: A 55+ paddling program led by people 55+. During the piloted program, we are committed to understanding and reducing barriers to participation for participants. By doing so, we hope to create programming that is welcoming to diverse communities of potential new paddlers.

When attendind ORCC programs, it is recommended that you bring the following:

• Government Approved PFD (if you have one)
• Change of clothes & plastic bag to put wet clothes in
• Bathing suit & towel
• Running shoes & water shoes (watershoes of some sort are necessary as we have a rocky shoreline)
• Hat or sunscreen id during the day.
• Waterbottle

Credit Card Policy

• ORCC offers a variety of payment methods such as e-transfer, credit card, and PayPal. However, credit card / direct bank transfer (e-check) transactions cost the club thousands of dollars every year.  In an effort to keep program pricing reasonable, we ask those participants who wish to pay by credit card or e-check to ensure you also pay the credit card convenience fee to help offset the costs to the club. No convenience fee is charged for electronic transfers to treasurer@orcc.ca

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware of the ORCC Cancellation Policy:

• Program registration cancellations which are received two weeks prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund less the $15 non-refundable administration fee.
• No refunds are available within two weeks of the start of the program or once the program has started; only a prorated credit will be issued.
• In the case of injury or illness, a medical certificate may be required, and refunds will only be offered as camp fee prorated credit to be used for a future ORCC camp or program registration.

The ORCC has moved its registration system to Amilia - Smart Rec. Here is how you register: 

1. Click the Register button above
2. You will be brought to our Amilia Smart Rec page
3. If you do not already have an account, you will be prompted to create an account and add family profiles. 
4. Select the program you are interested in and you will be prompted to select the person you are registering for. If not all information is already in the profile, you will be prompted to fill in the missing information. 
5. Once all information is already added to a profile, you will only be prompted to enter registration information on an annual basis to ensure it is up to date. However, you can still change profile information in your Smart Rec Account.

How to Create an Account

How to Make a Purchase

Join us on June 1 from 12:00 PM (noon) to 4:00 PM to check out what it's like at the Ottawa River Canoe Club! Try it all sorts of boats from kayaks, canoe, sups, and maybe even an Outrigger Canoe and see why we like to call this place home!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!