Canoe and Kayak Day – Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Hosted by Iain and Edith Gorman | 84 Hemlock Point Road | Rain or Shine
Since its beginnings in 2005, Chandos Lake’s Canoe and Kayak Day has celebrated community, nature, and the joy of paddling, originally held in honour of World Environment Day (June 5), established at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment in 1972.
Starting in 2025, the event will now be held annually on the weekend before or after June 26th, in celebration of National Canoe Day – coined but the Canadian Canoe Museum following a 2007 CBC campaign that declared the canoe one of the Seven Wonders of Canada. The change moves the event later in the season for better weather, fewer bugs, and calmer waters – ideal conditions for paddlers of all kinds!
Whether you prefer a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard (SUP), you’re invited to join the fun and tradition on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Event Details
- Paddle your way over! Come solo or with neighbours. Canoes and kayaks can be car-topped or towed to the host location.
- Brunch will be served: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
- Host location: Iain and Edith Gorman’s – 84 Hemlock Point Rd – Google Maps Location (Rain or Shine!)
In 2024, we paddled upwind to Shantilly’s Place, gathered more paddlers along the way, then circled back for brunch – and our always hilarious and windswept photo op. Huge thanks to Mark and Janice Langlois for hosting last years event and to Mark for capturing photos of that historic day.
We hope to see even more of you out on the water in 2025! Let’s continue to build this wonderful lakeside tradition.
Share your photos! Help us update the photo gallery with moments from 2025.
For more info, contact:
Iain Gorman – iain.gorman1@gmail.com
Home: 647-684-7188 / Iain: 647-684-7188
Or email: info@clpoa.ca
