With summer upon us, there is no better time to get out on the water with your kayak. We’ve scoured the Internet to find the best kayaking events happening this summer across North America. We found a wide range of events, everything from serious races to family friendly festivals. Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on in this summer in Canada. Interested in events in other regions? Check out these other posts: Northeastern US, Southeastern US, Midwestern US, Western US.
Photo by Benson Kua from Flickr
If you know of any other Canadian Kayak Happenings this summer, drop us a line in the comments and we’ll update this listing!
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| Date | Where | What |
| Jun 9-10 Jun 9-10 |
Foresters Falls, ON Toronto, ON |
OWL Rafting Voyageur Heritage Weekend MEC Paddlefest- Toronto |
| Jun 17 Jun 19 |
Halifax, NS Yukon, YK |
MEC Paddlefest- Halifax Kayak For A Cure- Yukon |
| Jun 19-24 | Vernon, BC | Kalamalka Classic |
| Jun 21-24 | Rossport, ON | Rossport Sea Kayak Symposium |
| Jun 23 Jun 23 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 24 |
Calgary, AB Barrie, ON Montreal, QC Edmonton, AB Burlington, ON |
MEC Paddlefest- Calgary MEC Paddlefest- Barrie 5th Annual Soulanges Canal Kayak Race MEC Paddlefest- Edmonton MEC Paddlefest- Burlington |
| Jun 30 Jun 30- Jul 1 |
Victoria, BC Ottawa, ON |
MEC Paddlefest- Victoria Canada Day Regatta |
| Jul 7 Jul 7 Jul 7 Jul 16 |
Vancouver, BC Quebec City, QC Montreal, QC Whitehorse, YK |
MEC Paddlefest- Vancouver MEC Paddlefest- Quebec MEC Paddlefest- Montreal Yukon 1000 |
| Jul 28-29 | Toronto, ON | Toronto International Outrigger Challenge |
| Aug 10 | Canoe Meadows, AL | Kananaskis Whitewater Festival |
| Aug 18-20 | Whitehorse, YK | Yukon 360 |
| Aug 28 | Vancouver, BC | Kayak For A Cure- Vancouver |
