Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Balmy Beach Canoe Club A Canadian Sport for families, communities, and champions. Balmy Beach Canoe Club (BBCC) is ranked #1 in Ontario and #3 in Canada.

They currently have 15 athletes named to the Ontario Team (the most in the province), and 6 athletes on the National Team. This year, 5 athletes were named to the Pan Am Championships team and two athletes became champions among numerous contributing BBCC medalists. Competitive and non-competitive learn to paddle programs are available year-round for all ages and abilities. Please visit our webpag

e for program and contact information. www.balmybeachcanoe.com

History of the Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Canoe racing has been part of The Balmy Beach Canoe Club since 1905 and it was then that it held its first regatta. In 1907, the Club joined Canoe Kayak Canada (“CKC”); presently it is one of six member clubs of the Western Ontario Division (“WOD”) of CKC. Competitive racing is offered in eight age categories, ranging from Atom (under age 10) to Masters (over age 25). Our Club has a rich tradition of successful competition over the years at the international and national levels. In 1924, canoeing was accepted as an exhibition event at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, France, and it was Beach’s Roy Nurse that led the way with two gold and four bronze medals. In 1936, at the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, Harvey Charter and Warren Saker in C-2 won silver and bronze medals. Team-mate, Bill Williamson, was also selected to race in double blade singles (kayaks were not used at the time). This video recently surfaced showing Canada's first ever gold medal in 1000m canoe at these games. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au-z81wq52o

Norm Lane, paddling in C-1, won a bronze medal at the 1948 Games in London, England, and brother, Ken Lane, with Don Hawgood in C-2 won silver medals at the 1952 Games in Helsinki, Finland. Jim Mossman, Head Coach of the Club for over 25 years, was selected to coach Canada’s National Canoe Team at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics. At the national level, Balmy Beach has won the overall National Championships (the coveted “Burgee”) in 1915, 1919, 1927, 1951 and 1955.

💥 National Team Trials #2! We are gearing up at the basin in Montreal for NTTs 2. BBCC athletes are vying for positions...
06/12/2026

💥 National Team Trials #2! We are gearing up at the basin in Montreal for NTTs 2. BBCC athletes are vying for positions on the Olympic Hopes, Junior, U23, and Senior National Teams. Go Beach!

This weekend, BBCC athletes lined up against the best paddlers in Ontario. For many of our athletes, this was their firs...
06/02/2026

This weekend, BBCC athletes lined up against the best paddlers in Ontario. For many of our athletes, this was their first time racing at Ontario Team Trials! They stepped up to the challenge, raced against some of the province’s top paddlers, and gained valuable experience on one of the biggest stages in Ontario sprint paddling.

Congratulations to all of our athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families on a successful weekend in Welland. The racing season is just getting started.

💥 Ontario Team Trials! The stakes are getting higher, and we're rising to the challenge - today kicks off day 1 of OTTs,...
05/30/2026

💥 Ontario Team Trials! The stakes are getting higher, and we're rising to the challenge - today kicks off day 1 of OTTs, where BBCC athletes are vying for nominations on provincial teams. Go Beach!

Make this a summer they’ll remember. ☀️Balmy Beach’s Youth Sprint Program (ages 8–14) is a half-day paddling experience ...
05/25/2026

Make this a summer they’ll remember. ☀️

Balmy Beach’s Youth Sprint Program (ages 8–14) is a half-day paddling experience where kids build skills, confidence, and friendships on the water.

🚣‍♂️ Learn canoe + kayak in a real club environment
🌊 Paddle single, double, and team boats
💪 Stay active with beach + dryland activities
👯‍♀️ Be part of a supportive, team-focused group

Whether they’re trying something new or coming back for more, there’s a place for them here.

Weekly and full summer options available.
🔗 balmybeachcanoe.com

A summer on the water starts here. 🌊Our Youth Sprint Program (ages 8–14) is all about trying something new, building con...
05/16/2026

A summer on the water starts here. 🌊

Our Youth Sprint Program (ages 8–14) is all about trying something new, building confidence, and being part of a team.

Athletes paddle kayaks, canoes, and team boats, learn real skills from experienced coaches, and spend their mornings active at the beach and in the park.

✔️ Half-day program (9AM–1PM)
✔️ Weekly or full summer options
✔️ No experience needed

Come try it for a week — or make it your summer.

🔗 balmybeachcanoe.com

💥 ICF Sprint World Cup #2 in Brandenburg, Germany! Cam, Lucas, and Owen are on the move, now in Germany, ready to line ...
05/14/2026

💥 ICF Sprint World Cup #2 in Brandenburg, Germany! Cam, Lucas, and Owen are on the move, now in Germany, ready to line up for another World Cup. Go Beach!

ROUND 2 THIS WEEKEND 💙Missed us last weekend? Come by and check it out.Join us for our FREE Community Open House at Balm...
05/12/2026

ROUND 2 THIS WEEKEND 💙

Missed us last weekend? Come by and check it out.
Join us for our FREE Community Open House at Balmy Beach this Saturday.

🗓 Saturday May 16
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Boardwalk @ the Balmy Beach Club (Foot of Beech Ave.)

What’s happening:
• Free beach yoga at 9AM (bring a mat or towel)
• Kayak demos + chance to try paddling
• Meet our coaches and athletes
• Learn about our summer programs

No experience needed — just drop in and give it a try.

Learn more at balmybeachcanoe.com

What an incredible experience seeing three BBCC athletes racing on the world stage this weekend at the ICF Sprint World ...
05/11/2026

What an incredible experience seeing three BBCC athletes racing on the world stage this weekend at the ICF Sprint World Cup 1 🇨🇦🌎

Cameron Low, Lucas Stein, and Owen Maclean represented Team Canada in the Men’s K4 500m, and Men’s K2 500m with Cameron also racing alongside Ian Gaudet, and Lucas and Owen teaming up together.

It was especially exciting to see Owen and Lucas compete at their first-ever World Cup event, gaining valuable international experience against some of the fastest crews in the world.

One of the coolest moments for our club was seeing three Beach athletes lining up together in the Canadian K4, while also reconnecting with former Balmy Beach Head Coach Chris Mehak, who coached these athletes during his time at the club, now representing New Zealand on the international stage as a coach.

The Balmy Beach support crew was out in full force too, with Brett and Sam Stein proudly raising the Beach flag and cheering on Team Canada from the stands 💛💙

Next stop: World Cup 2 in Germany 🇩🇪

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360 Lake Front, Foot Of Beech Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4E 1A7

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