2026 Canoe Kayak Canada
Sprint National Championships
Canada’s premier canoe kayak competition returns to the Nation’s Capital
Welcome to Ottawa for the 2026 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships!
The Rideau Canoe Club is proud to host this prestigious event at Mooney’s Bay, bringing together over 1,200 athletes from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Fun fact: The very first Olympic gold medalist in canoe sprint hailed from the Rideau Canoe Club!
Join us for five days of world-class competition featuring Canada’s top paddlers, including Olympic and Paralympic medalists, as they compete for national titles.
- Dates: August 25-29, 2026
- Location: Rideau Canoe Club, Mooney’s Bay, Ottawa, ON
- Expected Participants: 1,200+ athletes from 40 clubs
- Events: 500+ races across all age categories
- Spectators: Free admission
Paddle into the Action at the 2025 National Championships!
Team Information
Find Host Hotels, travel details and how to get around Regina and the details about official meetings and events.
Our Venue
Explore our venue features for teams and spectators and what on-site services will be available throughout nationals.
Visitor Info
There’s a lot to do before, during and after nationals. Find out more about what to do, where to eat and how to #ExploreYQR
Sponsors & Vendors
Learn more about our vendors and sponsors at the 2025 Natonals. Food vendors will be on-site throughout the week.
Media and Spectator Information
This is a free event, open to the public and media. Find out how to take in all the action.
CANMAS
Visit the CanMas Hub for information about the CanMas competition and the social events.
Volunteer
Be part of the action! Discover how you can get involved and make a difference at an exciting event.
Our National Championships & the Canadian Safe Sport Program
Please note that the 2025 CKC Sprint National Championships has been designated by CKC and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport as being subject to the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) Rules.
While participating at this event, you must adhere to the terms and conditions of the CSSP Consent Form, including the administration and enforcement of the UCCMS, as outlined in the CSSP Rules. By registering for this event, you agree to be subject to the UCCMS and CSSP Rules while participating at this event. You have the opportunity to be educated via Safe Sport E-Learning: Individuals at Designated National-Level Events (https://cces.ca/safesport-events). Your completion of this course will not be tracked and your progress will not be visible to e-learning administrators.
Meet Our Host Committee Team
Our 2025 Nationals Host Committee, made up of both long-time and new Wascana volunteers, is excited to be working together to create a memorable and welcoming event for athletes, clubs, and spectators alike.
Click below to meet the wonderful people helping bring the 2025 Nationals to life!
Come Join us for an Unforgettable event!
