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Funded by Sport Manitoba, the Manitoba Paddling Association is the Provincial Sport Governing Body for competitive canoe, kayak and dragon boat in Manitoba

10/04/2026

Team Canada is heading home with 2 silver🥈 and 5 bronze medals 🥉! We are so proud of everyone for their hard work and dedication to dragon boat. What a success in China for World Championships and World Cup. 🐉 Congratulations team!!

10/01/2026

2026 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships in Hangzhou, China and 2026 ICF Dragon Boat World Cup in Yuanling, China!!

We have 1 silver and 2 bronze medals so far! Team Canada has athletes in both the Senior and Masters categories from Alberta, Saskatchewan and of course Manitoba!

Keep racing hard! We are so proud!

09/16/2026

Yet another fantastic September Dragon Boat Festival! We had so many teams participating in our recreational, club and competitive categories. We love seeing everyone in their team gear.

Thank you Never Alone Cancer Foundation for being our fundraising partner.

Thank you to all our staff and volunteers for making this event run smoothly.

Thank you to Jordi Haskerkehrer for getting great pictures at the festival year after year.

Join our masters program to stay active in dragon boat year-round. For more info visit our website. Link in bio or go to www.mpa.mb.ca

08/30/2026

CKC Sprint Champs 2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DAY 5 MEDALISTS!!

🥈 Mowgli Seremak and William Wintoniw - SILVER- JR Men’s C2 500m

08/28/2026

CKC Sprint Champs 2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DAY 1 + Day 4 MEDALISTS!!

🥉Ethan Olson-Mesa - BRONZE - U16 Men’s K1 200m
🥉Breas Ross and Ethan Olson-Mesa - BRONZE - U16 Men’s K2 500m

Go check out the last day of races tomorrow morning!

08/15/2026

Congratulations to Jordi and Sandra on completing the Missinippi Challenge, a 112km canoe race that they completed in 12h52min, finishing first overall!

Their journey by train from The Pas got them to Pukatawagon at midnight and they had an early wake up for 5am to get race ready. They raced from sunrise to sunset along side Trina and her partner Clifford who placed second overall!!

“We didn’t even know we were getting close to the finish until just before. Since we paddled together the whole time, it came down to a sprint and we won by just over a boat length… We didn’t stop once and I ate every 20-30 min. We ran out of most of our food and all our water during the 3rd lap so we had to flag down some fisherman to give us water and food. “ -Sandra

Not only was the race a further distance than they expected, but there were portages as well making this an exhausting full day paddle. Congratulations once again to everyone that raced!

08/08/2026

Amazing opportunity for all youth ages 13-17 with a huge appreciation to the Winnipeg Foundation for supporting this programming and partnership between A.N.I.S.H and the Manitoba Paddling Association.

Please join us for an 8 week learn to Dragonboat youth program where you will learn to Dragon Boat, build confidence, make friends, get active, and enjoy Ojibwe teachings woven into each session.

Open to all youth ages 13-17, space is limited, first come first served.

Sessions run August 17th to October 8th every Monday and Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm. Indigenous learning from 7-7:30pm then learning to paddle from 7:30-8:30pm.

Successful applicants will be notified by email and accepted upon confirmation of that email. Please provide an email that you monitor regularly.

LINK TO REGISTER IN BIO OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE UNDER COMMUNITY UPDATES!

08/04/2026

☀️ Prairie Divisionals maybe over but we still have races this season before Nationals!

Manitoba Cup #3 is this Saturday!

Location: Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Centre
80 Churchill Drive
Arrive by: 9:00 AM
Race distances: 1000m, 500m & 200m
When: Saturday, August 8th

After the racing wraps up, stick around for our post-race potluck! 🍎🍇🥕🧀🍕🥟🧁🧃 Bring your favourite dish to share and enjoy a great afternoon with the paddling community.

If you’re racing, let us know, we’re excited to cheer you on!

07/23/2026

It’s National Drowning Prevention Week!

Whether you’re exploring a lake, river, or your favourite paddling route, water safety should always come first.

Before you paddle: 🛶
• Always wear a properly fitted lifejacket or PFD—it only works if you’re wearing it.
• Check the weather, wind, and water conditions before heading out.
• Paddle with a buddy whenever possible and let someone know your route and expected return time.
• Carry essential safety gear, including a whistle, a bailer or bilge pump, and a communication device in a waterproof case.
• Stay within your skill level and be aware of cold water risks, even on warm days.

Every safe decision helps make your time on the water enjoyable and helps prevent drowning.

Learn more about National Drowning Prevention Week and how you can stay Water Smart: https://lifesaving.mb.ca/water-smart/national-drowning-prevention-week/

07/22/2026

*** NEW DATES***

Amazing opportunity for all youth ages 13-17 with a huge appreciation to the Winnipeg Foundation for supporting this programming and partnership between A.N.I.S.H and the Manitoba Paddling Association.

Please join us for an 8 week learn to Dragonboat youth program where you will learn to Dragon Boat, build confidence, make friends, get active, and enjoy Ojibwe teachings woven into each session.

Open to all youth ages 13-17, space is limited, first come first served.

Successful applicants will be notified by email and accepted upon confirmation of that email so please provide an email that you monitor regularly.

LINK TO REGISTER IN BIO OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE UNDER COMMUNITY UPDATES!

Address

145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B2Z6

Telephone

204-925-5681

Website

http://www.mpa.mb.ca/, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOfjifIk5lBn6IJtqWvt67_5DZ3dz34yfwFjatoI9lrWIaVg/viewfo

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