No boat is required! It's a great way to introduce yourself — or your kids — to paddling. MCKC will also be supplying the paddles and life jackets.

There will be canoes, kayaks, a dragon boat, and safety equipment, all supplied by the Manitoba Paddling Association at generously discounted rates: $5 for a child, $8 per adult ($2 off the regular price) and only $15 per family.

We’re offering 12 paddle nights for the 2025 season, each of the following Wednesdays from 5-7 and 7-9 pm:

Wednesday, June 11

Wednesday, June 18

Wednesday, June 25

Wednesday, July 9

Wednesday, July 16

Wednesday, July 23

Wednesday, July 30

Wednesday, August 6

Wednesday, August 13

Wednesday, August 20

Wednesday, August 27

Wednesday, Sept 3

Be sure to register now before it sells out!

Look for the big green CPAWS tent outside the Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre at 80 Churchill Drive.

Feel free to arrive at any point during your two-hour paddling slot, but we recommend giving yourself at least an hour to enjoy the water.

Register now to hold your spot!

Payments (by cash or credit card) will be taken on-site by Manitoba Paddling Association staff.

MCKC is a part of the Manitoba Paddling Association, incorporated in 1982. The MPA is a provincial entity whose main purpose is to promote and foster paddling in Manitoba. Whether people are just considering trying out paddling for the first time, are full members of their Provincial Team or are somewhere in between. In addition to the physical benefits, paddling can also promote good mental health... a whole-body approach to well-being.

They are located on the Red River at 80 Churchill Drive in Winnipeg. You can reach them by phone at 204-284-4646 or via email at mckcwpg@gmail.com. Find out more on their website.

CPAWS Manitoba’s Nature Club is designed to help Manitobans get outside, make new friends, and learn about the wonders of nature.

We’ve developed a wide range of programming and activities to help Manitobans of all ages and abilities enjoy the health and wellness benefits of nature.

Find out more at our website — cpawsmb.org — and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X so you don’t miss out on upcoming events.

All Manitoba Paddling Association programs are subject to cancellation due to unsafe water conditions. We will notify registered participants by e-mail as soon as we are notified of a cancellation.

CPAWS Manitoba takes the safety of all program participants seriously.

All participants are REQUIRED to consent to the CPAWS Manitoba and MCKC waivers, prior to attending the event.

All CPAWS Manitoba staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department.

CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming that may involve children must be certified in first aid. This applies to staff or to volunteers.