Wai Nui O Kanaka Outrigger Canoe Club.
Community outrigger canoe and SUP club paddling 16 Mile Creek and Lake Ontario in Oakville.
The brief.
Wai Nui O Kanaka is a community outrigger canoe club based in downtown Oakville, Ontario, paddling on 16 Mile Creek and Lake Ontario. The club offers coached outrigger and stand-up paddleboard sessions for paddlers across ages and abilities, from youth and adults to seniors and an accessible PaddleAll program. Members and drop-ins are provided paddles and PFDs, with access to programs based on age and experience level. Alongside regular paddling, the club hosts the annual Wai Nui Why Not? race weekend, Koa's Cup, and a Luau and Boat Blessing celebrating Hawaiian outrigger paddling traditions. Youth camps, seasonal memberships, and public boat storage round out the offerings during the paddling season.
8. ways in.
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Adult Full Membership
For: Adults aged 31 and overWhen: 2026 seasonFull seasonal membership providing coached outrigger sessions and access to all club programs, with participation depending on level of expertise. Paddles and PFDs are supplied by the club.
$495
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Youth Full Membership
For: Paddlers aged 15 to 30When: 2026 seasonSeasonal membership for younger paddlers, offering coached sessions and age-dependent access to all club programs. Equipment including paddles and PFDs is provided.
$230
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SUP Membership (Adult / Junior)
For: Stand-up paddleboarders; adults 18+ and juniors 12 to 17When: 2026 seasonStand-up paddleboard programming with coached sessions on 16 Mile Creek and Lake Ontario. Suited to paddlers wanting a SUP-focused alternative to outrigger canoeing.
Adult SUP $125; Junior SUP $100
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Kupuna and PaddleAll Programs
For: Seniors and individuals with varying abilitiesWhen: 2026 seasonSpecialized paddling streams including the Kupuna elder program and the accessible PaddleAll program, making outrigger and SUP paddling available to seniors and participants of differing abilities.
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Drop-In Sessions
For: Anyone wanting to try paddling without a full membershipWhen: 2026 seasonA single coached outrigger or stand-up paddleboard session for those who want to try the sport before committing to membership. Paddles and PFDs are provided.
Variable
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Youth Paddle Camps
For: Kids and youthWhen: Summer 2026Summer paddle camps introducing kids and youth to outrigger canoeing through coached, on-water sessions. Registration is open for the 2026 season.
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Wai Nui Why Not? Race Weekend
For: Paddlers and racing crewsWhen: AnnualThe club's annual outrigger race weekend held on the water in Oakville, bringing together crews for competitive paddling alongside the Koa's Cup and a Luau and Boat Blessing celebration.
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2026 Boat Storage
For: Public boat ownersWhen: 2026 seasonPublic boat storage available at the club's downtown Oakville compound on 16 Mile Creek, open to the wider community in addition to members.
Worth knowing.
- 01Based at 128 Water Street in downtown Oakville, Ontario, on the east side of 16 Mile Creek under the Rebecca Street bridgeSource ↗
- 02Offers coached outrigger canoe and stand-up paddleboard programs with paddles and PFDs providedSource ↗
- 03Hosts the annual Wai Nui Why Not? race weekend, Koa's Cup, and a Luau and Boat BlessingSource ↗
- 042026 season programs include Spring Compound Opening on April 25Source ↗
Get in
touch.
- Website
- wainuioutrigger.net
- Phone
- 905-215-2540
- Address
- 128 Water Street, Oakville, ON