Category: Club News

  • The Eddy Out: Spring 2026 Update

    Welcome to the spring edition of our member newsletter! We’re just pulling out of the current for a moment to catch up and see what’s happening on the shore. Whether you’re dusting off your drysuit or eyeing the snowmelt, we’ve got a packed season ahead! Currents & Community Honouring a Legend: Roger Parsons | Last…

  • Notice of Annual General Meeting Feb.23.26 7:30-9:30 pm

    This year, the Annual General Meeting will be online. ● Monday, February 23, 2026● 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm● GoToMeeting video platform – link provided when you register. ***Deadline to register attendance by Friday, Feb 20, 2026 It has been an active year of events, competition, and advocacy, and the Whitewater Ontario Board of Directors…

  • Black Friday Sale – 20% off Camping Passes

    We’re excited to share a special Black Friday Sale on annual camping passes for the Minden Whitewater Preserve. For a limited time only, you can save 20% on both Individual and Family annual camping passes. This pass directly supports river access, site maintenance, stewardship projects, and the ongoing preservation of one of Ontario’s iconic whitewater locations. Whether you’re gearing up…

  • Minden Whitewater Preserve T-Shirt Sale

    Minden Whitewater Preserve T-Shirt Sale

    The t-shirt sale has now ended. If you ordered a shirt, it is available at the Roger Parsons Centre. Looking for a great way to augment your paddling t-shirt collection while also helping to support Whitewater Ontario and the Minden Whitewater Preserve (MWP)? For a limited time, you can buy a kayak or canoe themed…

  • 🌊 Volunteer Opportunity: Director of Inclusion, Equity & Indigenous Sport

    🌊 Volunteer Opportunity: Director of Inclusion, Equity & Indigenous Sport

    Help Lead Change in Ontario’s Paddling Community Whitewater Ontario is seeking a passionate and committed individual to take on the volunteer role of Director of Inclusion, Equity, and Indigenous Sport. This important leadership role guides our efforts to build a more inclusive, equitable paddling community — and to support reconciliation through sport. What you’ll do:🌎…

  • 📣 We’re Looking for a Communications Volunteer!

    📣 We’re Looking for a Communications Volunteer!

    Join the Whitewater Ontario Team Are you passionate about paddling and communications? We’re seeking a Director of Communications to help manage and grow our digital presence. What You’ll Do:💻 Manage and monitor the Whitewater Ontario website;📱 Keep our community engaged on social media (Facebook, Instagram);✉️ Coordinate member emails and newsletters;🧠 Help shape how we share…

  • ICF Canoe Slalom World Ranking Race

    Whitewater Ontario is pleased to announce that Canoe Kayak Canada has selected the Minden Whitewater Preserve in Minden Hills Ontario as the site for an International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Slalom World Ranking Race that will take place on August 8 – 10, 2025. Information Bulletin (includes directions and how to register)

  • WO Summer Race Series Upcoming Events

    As part of the Whitewater Ontario Summer Race Series, three races for slalom and kayak cross athletes and enthusiasts are planned in the province. The first event taking place at the Minden Whitewater Preserve, followed by an event in Barry’s Bay Ontario on the Madawaska River then moving to the capital for the final race…

  • Rapid Media Paddling Film Festival Coming to the Minden Whitewater Preserve on May 17, 2025

    Rapid Media Paddling Film Festival Coming to the Minden Whitewater Preserve on May 17, 2025

    Whitewater Ontario will be hosting two exciting evenings of paddling films as part of the 2025 Rapid Media Paddling Film Festival. General Paddling Films can be seen on Saturday, May 3, 2025 starting at 8:00pm at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavillion in Haliburton, Ontario. More details for the Haliburton event can be found here.…