Recreational paddling program

The Nautical Activities Department reserves the right to cancel practices and activities due to weather or water conditions, or because of a special event.

Classes are offered in spring, summer and fall and are given by qualified instructors, some nationally certified.

• Paddling lessons for children
• Adapted paddling and paracanoe
• Competitive programs for young people
• Adult programs
• Master and canoe polo classes

Registration

Register by going to the Registration page.

Open Paddle membership advantages

• Unlimited access to equipment during opening hours
• The opportunity to participate in events such as moonlight paddles, dragon boat outings, and more
• Discounted rate for guest passes (rental)
• Special rate for kayak lessons

Rentals

Discover Valois Bay from a new angle with our wide range of paddling equipment (kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards). Try as many boats as you like. Equipment and life jacket provided. No experience necessary.

Open Paddle and rental schedule

The Nautical Activities Center Dock Access Paddling Pass, will provide you access to the docks at the Nautical Center. As, in any activity that is involves open water you are responsible for the risks and dangers that may occur.

Rates per boat:

Dates and hours of operations:

Rates include:

• Access to the dock
• Access to day parking
• Access to a locker room and bathrooms

Users are asked to follow the guidelines and security rules while using the Nautical Activities Site:

• Each users, daily or seasonal will need to sign the DOCK ACCESS PASS AGREEMENT.
• The programming under the care of the city of Pointe-Claire and the Nautical Activities has priorities on using the dock.
• Users must present themselves to the welcome desk to validate their file and be assigned a dock, during operational hours.
• Users must follow the guidance and decisions made by the Nautical Activities Site supervisor.
• The code of conduct and the security rules should be respected at all times.

Programs for children

Canoe-kayak lessons for children

Sixty-minute paddling lessons once a week for eight weeks. Youth learn water safety and paddling techniques, they will have the opportunity to try kayaks, canoes, and Stand Up paddleboard. Activities take place at the Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center at 90 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road.

Dragon Boat

A team sport that involves 20 individuals paddling together in a long, stable canoe. This increasingly popular team sport is an excellent form of cardio exercise. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.

Sailing Base

The Sailing Base at the Baie-de-Valois Nautical Center provides pleasure boaters with wet mooring for their boats as well as rental of dry dock spaces for sailboats, canoes and kayaks.

Visit the sailing base page for more information.

Intro to Canoe – Kayak – Paddle Board

This course is designed to get participants comfortable on the open water and get them more familiar with various types of boats, such as canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. This course provides technical paddling instruction, as well as all safety information needed when heading out on the water alone.

Canoe Polo

Push your boat skills to the next level. This team sport combines elements from water polo and kayaking, and is very popular in Europe. Learn to throw a ball with your hand or paddle, Eskimo roll in your kayak and other boat maneuvres that will help your team win their match. Face off against teams in Toronto, Boston, New York or take your career further as part of Team Canada.

Various day camps are available for children and teens during the summer.

• Canoe-kayak kids (full day camp)
• Intro to paddling camp (half-day camp)
• Teen paddling (half-day camp)
• Canoe-kayak lessons: kiddie canoe and cricket

Visit the Day Camps page for more information.

To encourage canoe-kayaking and dragon boating in the community, the Canoe Club offers the opportunity to combine these activities with group events.

• Birthday parties
• School outings
• Corporate or non-profit organization events

Supervised by a team of qualified employees, our activities are safe, structured and fun. For groups of all sizes, this type of event gets kids interested in physical activity and promotes team spirit among coworkers.

For more information, contact Nautical Activities at 514-630-1256 or nautiques@pointe-claire.ca .