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.

2002

Established

All

Ages & Abilities

Diverse

Program Types

West

Ottawa Location

I2C athlete paddling white surfski on a dead flat Saturday morning with clear skies. The sky clearly reflecting in the water.

Welcome to ORCC

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, serving all levels of paddlers from beginners to competitive athletes.

Our Programs

SUP
Recreational Canoe/Kayak
Sprint Racing
Masters
ParaCanoe
PaddleAll
Winter Training
Outrigger
Dragon Boat

Our Vision

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.

Our Core Values

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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.

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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.

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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.

Your Paddling Pathway

Explore programs tailored to your experience level

New to Paddling
Developing Skills
Getting More Serious
Competitive Pathway
High Performance

New to Paddling

Perfect for beginners of all ages looking to discover the joy of paddling.

Recommended Programs
  • Summer Camps
  • Intro Lessons
  • Dragonboat
  • Outrigger
  • PaddleAll
  • Para