Our Club
Welcome to the blog of the Algoma Paddlers
Canoe and kayak club serving Blind River, Elliot Lake, and the surrounding Algoma Region.
The Algoma Paddlers was formed to unite paddlers for the improvement of their skills, the protection & sustainability of paddling interests, and the promotion of all aspects of paddle-related activities.
We offer trips, courses, outdoor activities, presentations & special events throughout the year.
Club Contact Info: Please contact us by sending an email to paddlers10@gmail.com
Club Events
Check back for updates as details may change or new trips and courses may be added.
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Don't forget to register with the trip leader
- Sign up for the trips you are interested in.
- Plan for borrowed equipment.
Youth (17 years and under) - FREE
Student (18 and over with valid student card) - $12.50
Adult - $25.00
Becoming a member allows you to use club equipment on club sanctioned events
2025 Club Forms:
Download & submit applicable forms
ORCKA Informed Consent (under 18 yrs of age)
Paper copies available at (seasonal starting April each year)
Barrels of Goodies in Blind River
108 Lifestyle & Sporting Goods in Elliot Lake
Completed forms can be sent with payment by
- e-mail and e-transfer to paddlers10@gmail.com
- mail to Algoma Paddlers, P.O. Box 248, Blind River, ON P0R 1B0
- in person to Barrel of Goodies, 108 Lifestyle & Sporting Goods
- Questions: Contact Membership director Sue Ashdown, Membership Director at paddlers10@gmail.com
The Algoma Paddlers Executive Committee (for 2025 season):
- President - Cindy Goytan-Lipinski
- Past President - Wally Van Dyke
- Vice President - Vacant
- Secretary - Alison White
- Treasurer - Marc Bradford
- Membership Director - Sue Ashdown
- Program Director - Joanne Marck
- Tripping Director - Ray Lipinski
- Course Director - Vacant
- Equipment Director - Sandra Mayberry
- Publicity Director - Alison White/Cindy Goytan-Lipinski
- Voyageur Director - Paul Davis
- Youth Director - Tiana Chalifoux