The
London
Canoe Club was founded on the Thames River
in 1974 although there was a London
Canoe Association present in the
CCA from 1971 until 1977 (possibly part of the hosting
of Ontarios in 1973). The club provides safe and educational
paddle sport activities and is a part of the Joe McManus
Canoeing and Rowing Facility. Sprint canoeing and kayaking
emerged in London in 2001 with the club hosting long distance
regattas four years later. The unfortunate demise of the
Springbank Dam has forced the sprint arm of the club into
hiatus. The bulk of club activity now operates out of
Sharon Creek Conservation Area, southwest of the city.
There was a London Rowing and Canoe Club in 1891 when
that club received its charter from the Ontario Government.
Although this likely evolved into the current London Rowing
Club, it is notable that canoeing was a part of its original
mandate. |
