About Us
We are canoe enthusiasts, aged 55+, who enjoy the outdoors, the water, and each other’s company.
Members of the Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club get together for a weekly canoe trip Tuesday mornings and twice a month on Thursdays (weather permitting) throughout the season on lakes and rivers in southwestern Ontario. Although most of our trips are within an hour’s drive from the KW area, some may be further away to give our members a change of scenery with new experiences and challenges.
We’ve enjoyed exploring the Grand River, as well as other rivers such as the Saugeen, Conestoga, Nith, Beaver, and Speed Rivers. Lake paddles have included Floradale Lake, Hespeler Pond, and Stratford. We always have fun and ice cream is often the reward at the end!
Trips are planned with the skill levels of our members in mind and range from flat water paddles to more challenging trips that include navigating some rapids and practicing skills learned in our training sessions! Whatever your skill level, we always have fun…..
Our members are required to volunteer to help in some capacity to ensure the continued viability and success of our Club which is why we consider our members the heart of the OSSCC.
Welcome to the new 2026 Season:
Membership Meeting, Wednesday, March 11, 1pm – 3 pm, RIM Park, Century Room
OSSCC is always interested in adding new members. Safety is key with our club and training is mandatory for all new members. Training includes a number of training days for Dry Land, Pool and Basic River training as well as stroke practice with Pond training. The club provides the canoes for training and trips.
Our 2026 Membership Meeting will be Wednesday, March 11, 1 – 3 pm, at RIM Park, Century Room. As part of membership, all members must also adhere to the Conditions of Membership—posted on the club website: www.oldsaltsclub.com. Unfortunately, due to demand, the club has to limit membership to ensure new members have the opportunity to acquire mandatory Basic Training skills.
Take a look at our Q & A page, many common questions and concerns are covered there.
For more information on the 2026 membership, please email info@oldsaltsclub.com.