Welcome to Petrie Island Canoe Club

Whether you are looking for a low-impact workout, an outdoor social activity, or pursuing athletic performance, you are welcome here.

We provide a safe, supportive environment where paddlers of all ages develop skills and fitness while building friendships, enjoying nature, and having plenty of fun on the water!

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Register for your free swim test today!

Registered for camp? Next step is a quick swim test at the pool. It's free, it's friendly, and it gets your camper ready to paddle. Book your time today!

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Registration is now open for 2026!

Our 2026 programs offer a great way to get outside, build skills, and spend time on the water with a supportive club community.

Explore 2026 programs

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Volunteer with us!

Join the Petrie Island Canoe Club volunteer team to support programs, events, and athletes, meet great people, and help grow sprint canoe and kayak at Petrie Island throughout the season.

See how you can help

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Leadership Program (ages 14-16)

PICC's Leadership Program is a great way for youth to get some of the qualifications and experience they would need to apply for a job as a coach, while collecting volunteer hours that can be credited towards their high school graduation.

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Canoe-Kayak Coach Streams

PICC generally hires their coaches from two streams: Sprint Canoe-Kayak athletes, and Lifeguard-athletes.

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Coach with PICC!

Coaching is one of the most rewarding jobs on Earth. If you enjoy team settings, working with kids, and are happiest outside, being active, you will love working at the club!