An Overview
The Ottawa River Canoe Club is not just a paddling club; it offers a lifestyle choice to take advantage of Ottawa, its iconic river, and paddling for all levels.
Welcome to the Ottawa River Canoe Club, a non-profit paddling organization in operation since 2002 and located in the west-end of Ottawa. We offer a variety of recreational and competitive paddling programs for everyone, including SUP, recreational canoe / kayak, sprint racing, Masters, ParaCanoe, PaddleAll, adventure racing, outrigger or dragon boat.
Our vision is to be a club whose culture of innovation and diversity in recreational programming, athlete development, and leadership in paddling sports attracts participants and competitive athletes of all ages and abilities. We are capable of serving all levels of paddlers.
Our Core Values:
BUILDING BELONGING
To build a sense of belonging so that people feel like ORCC is a home away from home.
EXCELLENCE FOR ALL
We choose excellence as our guide, and celebrate inclusion, diversity, and equity for all aspects of our services, programs, safety, and operations.
INTEGRITY IN ALL THAT WE DO
We show up with integrity in every small and big moment to demonstrate our commitment to safe sport. Respect, and mental and physical well-being form the foundation of our policies, processes, and programming.
BUILDING NEW PATHS
We leverage the unique nature of our club and its environment to build innovative partnerships and opportunities within our communities. By doing so, we create value for our staff and members that makes us stand out.
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ORCC is a member of the Eastern Ontario Division (EOD) of Canoe Kayak Canada (http://www.ckceod.com/), which includes the Gananoque, Rideau, Carleton Place, Sydenham, and North Bay Canoe Clubs. The sport of flat water sprint racing is represented by the Ontario Canoe Sprint Racing Affiliation (OCSRA) of Canoe Ontario. For more information, visit our Governance tab.