Welcome to the NWT Paddling Association

We're a passionate non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping paddling sports grow and thrive across the Northwest Territories. As the official Territorial Sport Organization for canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and rowing, we’re here to support paddlers, clubs, and communities to enjoy these exciting sports safely and inclusively.

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Club Resources

  • GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

    Whether you need access to bylaws, policies, or other important documents, we've got you covered. These resources keep us running smoothly and transparently.

  • REGISTRATION RESOURCES

    Need to register as an athlete or coach for paddling activities outside Yellowknife or Fort Smith? Find membership information, insurance details, and registration resources here so you’re ready to get on the water.

  • HOW TO START A CLUB

    Thinking about starting a paddling club in your community? We can guide you through the process of creating a non-profit sports group in the NWT. Let’s make paddling happen together! Email us at nwtkayakassociation@gmail.com for more information.

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A group of people kayaking on a river, with some launching off the rocks, while three colorful balloons float above them under a clear blue sky.

Events

Most paddling events are organized at the club level, but we also highlight some of the big annual events that bring paddlers from all over the territory together. Keep an eye out for upcoming races, festivals, and fun gatherings!  

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Indoor swimming pool with a person on a kayak being assisted by two instructors.
Indoor kayaking lesson with five people in kayaks, two instructors.
Two women are paddling a canoe on a calm river, with one woman sitting in the front and the other woman sitting behind her, both smiling. There are trees along the riverbank and a few people in kayaks in the background.
A red canoe labeled 'NOVA CRAFT CANOE' on the side, with two people and a dog standing next to it. The dog is a light-colored, fluffy breed with a harness, and the people are holding paddles.
A person in a kayak paddling near the rocky shoreline of a marina, with boats docked and a small seaplane on the water in the background.
Two men kayaking on a calm lake with a distant tree-lined shoreline and cloudy sky.
Child in a life jacket standing on a paddleboard, holding a paddle in the water. Other people in kayaks can be seen in the background.
People kayaking and paddleboarding in a bay with boats and a large building in the background on a cloudy day.
Two women smiling and paddling a kayak on a river, with a man in a kayak in the background near the riverbank covered with rocks and trees.
Group of six people standing on a wooden dock near boats and water, with a hillside and trees in the background, posing for a photo during daytime.
Group of six people standing outdoors near water with sailboats at rest in the background during sunset. They are dressed in athletic clothing, some with hats and sunglasses, and are smiling. A green sign with yellow text reads 'SOMBA KE ROWING' in f
Group of people celebrating on a wooden deck outside a house, with some sitting on picnic tables, under a blue sky with scattered clouds, and trees in the background.
People preparing kayaks on the sandy shore of a calm lake with trees and a wooden fence in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Three people are kayaking on a calm body of water under a partly cloudy sky, with a forested shoreline and a stone wall or dock in the background.
Three people preparing a kayak at the water's edge on a clear, sunny day, with trees on the shoreline and a blue sky.

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