Burloak Canoe Club

Site: Oakville

Record #: OAK0412
Last Modified: 12 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail robsmith@burloakcanoeclub.com
Website www.burloakcanoeclub.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Rob Smith, Head Coach; Email: robsmith@burloakcanoeclub.com
Alternate Contact Jennifer Bryer, Registrar; Email: registrar@burloakcanoeclub.com

Site Information

Site Location North end of Water St, on 16 Mile Creek, in Navy Flats park
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
160 Water St
Oakville, ON L6J 2Z6
Intersection Navy St and Rebecca St
Mailing Address PO Box 1223 
RPO 
Lakeshore Rd W 
Oakville, ON L6K 0B3
Physical Access Partially Accessible - wheelchair accessible building ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door - public outdoor washroom (seasonal) ; one flight of stairs to access dock

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A non-profit sports club that offers competitive fun in one, two, or four person sprint canoes and kayaks, war canoes, and dragonboats
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1989
Primary Executive Scott Oldershaw, Commodore; Email: commodore@burloakcanoeclub.com
Funding Fundraising ; Fees
Elections AGM & elections Nov

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Lessons and Tours

  • Paddling options for members and non-members
  • Private lessons and tours available (canoes or kayaks) 

Kids Summer Programs

  • Canoe Kids weekly program for ages 8-10; appropriate for new and returning participants (multi-week registration available)
  • Sprint Starter weekly program for ages 11-14; shadow the Youth Sprint racing team to learn about the sport (multi-week registration available) 

Sprint Canoe/Kayak Programs

  • Training and racing programs for ages 11+
  • A variety of options to set your own commitment level and goals
  • Full-year full-time training available (national and international competition level) 

Dragon Boat

  • Bookings for crews available; bring your own coach or work with one of theirs 

Rental Facilities

  • Clubhouse Meeting Room is available year round; capacity for 120 people
  • renter must provide own caterer
  • liquor permit required
  • kitchen (with window-bar) and outside deck available
  • no audiovisual equipment available
  • parking (limited)
  • not air-conditioned
Hours

Jul-Aug 7 am-8 pm, Sep-Jun 3 pm-8 pm
Areas Served Burlington ; Mississauga ; Oakville
Eligibility Ages: 8 year(s) and up
  • must be able to swim 50 metres
  • age varies by program
Application

Register online
Languages English
Fees Membership - annual ; Program - summer camps and community programs

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Sports / Recreation
Youth Sub-Categories Boating
Service Categories Boating ~ Men ; Boating ~ Women ; Boating ~ Youth ; Meeting Space