Location: Gyro Park, Cadboro Bay Cost: Free addmission | $5 for on-water courses
The third annual Victoria Paddlefest is a celebration of all forms of paddling and focuses on education, fun, and safety on the water. This exciting one-day family event hosts on-water courses and demonstrations, and informative land-based seminars for beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddlers.
Throughout the day there will be demonstrations by expert kayakers and canoeists. Everyone is welcome to test drive any of the demo canoes or kayaks available Ocean River Sports and other exhibitors.
Location: Brentwood Bay (Verdier Park)
The 2nd annual Kayak for a Cure™Victoria benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society will take place on August 9th, 2009. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. 2008’s Kayak For A Cure™Victoria raised over $11,000.00 for the Canadian Cancer Society! www.kayakforacure.org