Photo Credit: Hazen Scarth - Location: Skills-School
Photo Credit: Hazen Scarth - Location: Skills-School
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Home of Recreational Paddling in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Mission of Paddle Newfoundland and Labrador (Paddle NL) is to advance participation and interest in all paddling disciplines practiced throughout the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Our mission is achieved through the promotion of safety, skill development, conservation, advocacy, and an active program of on and off-water activities. All Paddle NL events adhere to our core values of fellowship, inclusion, and respect.

Upcoming Events

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Annual Skills School

Rotary Park, St. John's
May 29 - May 30, 2026

Whether you are a ‘self taught’ paddler, or a newbie, our Skills School courses are designed to help you build a foundation of skills and knowledge to help you enjoy your future paddling adventures. And you maybe surprised at what you think you know and what you need to know. 

 

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Annual Retreat Members

New World Islands Area
June 19 - 22, 2026

We will be returning to the beautiful Change Islands area, for June 19 – 22 (Discovery Day) Weekend. Join us to explore new shores and coastline, and we plan on offering more inland opportunity for paddling this year, wandering the reaches of Change Islands.

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Outdoor Events

Avalon
June 15, 2026

Stay tuned for upcoming paddles and events planned for the summer of ’26. If you have any thoughts on where you would like to see the club plan an event for, let us know. Better yet why not consider leading a paddle to a favourite place well know to you.

Places to Paddle

Whether on a pond, lake, ocean or river Newfoundland and Labrador has many places to explore!

Awards

Austin Anthony Award

The Making Waves Award was established many years ago, in honor of the late Austin Anthony. Austin was an avid outdoorsman, master canoeist, a strong supporter and member of the provincial and national paddling associations over several decades.

Jim Price Award

It has been a tradition during the Retreat to award the Jim Price Passion for Paddling award. This award is given in honor of the late Jim Price who was instrumental in the development of paddling, especially kayaking in the province.

Recognition Awards

Paddle NL regularly recognizes people through out the greater paddling community that have done many things to help improve the various waterways thorough out the Province of Newfoundland Labrador.

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Paddle NL is a Member of Paddle Canada and represents Paddle Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador.