K. O. A. O.

Kayakers of Ottawa Area Organization

Our Mission

We strive to provide an opportunity for beginners to try the sport of whitewater kayaking at a low cost. The gear required to safely kayak in whitewater can be an expensive purchase for people seeking to enter the sport. We are trying to make the sport more accessible to grow the whitewater kayaking community.

We create a community for beginner and experienced kayakers alike to improve and kayak with others.

We emphasize safe kayaking procedures such as: members with whitewater rescue and first aid, proper use of PPE (lifejackets, helmets, whistles, etc.), and assessment of safe locations to kayak.

Who We Are

We are a group of volunteers in the Ottawa area who would like to foster a safe kayaking environment and share our enthusiasm with the sport.

Get Involved

Please follow this link to learn more about our kayaking organization.