Project

The Nanaimo Boathouse Society proposes to build a community boathouse and paddling centre at the Brechin Boat ramp in Nanaimo.
What will it provide?
  • Community access to a wide variety of paddling activities
  • Centralized paddling services
  • Safe and secure storage of equipment and boats
  • Place for "in-house" boat maintenance and repairs
  • Place for community paddlers to meet and train
  • Opportunity for visiting paddlers and teams to access equipment and teams to paddle with, while visiting Nanaimo
  • Community facility for training athletes at a higher level
  • Training facility for VIU
  • Opportunity to facilitate cross-cultural training and meets
  • Opportunity to host race meets at provincial, national and international levels
  • Potential for Paddling Tourism Information Centre
  • Educational opportunities for school groups
  • Opportunity for recreational paddling experiences
  • Meeting rooms, washrooms, change rooms
  • First aid, training and accreditation
  • Central location for better communication and planning between paddling groups
For more information about the Nanaimo Boathouse & Paddling Centre see the presentation to Nanaimo City Council on June 23, 2014:
Nanaimo Boathouse Society Presentation to Nanaimo City Council
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WHO WILL USE IT?
> Dragon boaters
> Outrigger paddlers
> Canoeists
> Kayakers
> First Nations canoe paddlers
> Recreational paddlers
> Competitive paddlers
> Paddlers young and old
> Beginner to advanced paddlers
> Special needs individuals
> Visitors

Site Location

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