2025 National Come Try Rowing Day
Discover Rowing With Us This June for National Come Try Rowing Day!
In conjunction with Rowing Canada Aviron and Provincial Rowing Associations, clubs across the country are hosting free introductory rowing sessions from Friday June 6 through Sunday June 8, 2025.
These sessions are designed to provide individuals new to rowing with their first on-water experience in a safe and welcoming environment.
The inaugural National Come Try Rowing Day was held in 2021, and over the last few years, PRAs, clubs, club staff and volunteers across the country have safely introduce thousands Canadians to rowing for the first time.
“National Come Try Day was a true celebration of unity and community spirit, as over 160 diverse individuals took to the water supported by the incredible dedication of more than 40 passionate volunteers. Together we row towards a future of inclusivity, teamwork and the beauty of coming together through sport.” – Rachel Davis, Club Manager and Head Coach, The Gorge Rowing Club
“National Come Try Rowing Day was an absolute success at the Ottawa Rowing Club! We were thrilled to welcome participants ranging from 12 to 79, with both absolute beginners and previous Olympians amongst the group, demonstrating interest in all of the programs offered. The event brought our whole club community together, as coaches and rowers alike stepped up to help create a positive experience for all. The plethora of individuals, from all different walks of life, attended the event and are now eager to join (or return to!) the sport. This stands as a testament to the growing diversity of rowing and it’s really uplifting to see.” – Marley Mullan, Everybody Rows Ottawa Program Director
Read more about the success of 2024 National Come Try Rowing Day HERE.
Clubs planning to host a National Come Try Rowing event can learn more HERE. We encourage clubs to complete an application for sanction in WRS by May 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST.
Find and register for a free National Come Try Rowing Day event in your province below.
Connect with us @rowingcanada on social media: #ComeTryRowing #EssayezlAviron
Alberta
Central Alberta Rowing Club
June 7 | 9:30am
11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6
REGISTER HERE
British Columbia
Maple Bay Rowing Club
June 7 | 11:30am-1:30pm
6735 Beaumont Avenue, Duncan, BC
REGISTER HERE
Gorge Narrows Rowing Club
June 8 | 9am-5pm
105-2940 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5K6
REGISTER HERE
Nelson Rowing Club
June 8 | 9am-2:30pm
1801 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC V1L 5Z3
REGISTER HERE
Vancouver Rowing Club
June 7 | 2:30pm-6:30pm
450 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
REGISTER HERE
Ontario
Cambridge Rowing Club
June 7 | 9am-10:30am
251 George St N, Riverbluffs Park, Cambridge, ON N1S 4M5
REGISTER HERE
Barrie Rowing Club
June 7 | 9am-12:30pm
205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9
REGISTER HERE
Island Lake Rowing Club
June 7 | 8am-12:30pm
673178 Hurontario St., Mono. ON L9W 2Y8
REGISTER HERE
Ottawa Rowing Club
June 8 | 9:30am-12pm
10 Lady Grey Dr, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G8
REGISTER HERE
St. Catharines Rowing Club
June 7 | 12pm-3pm
Henley Island Dr, St. Catharines, ON L2N 4P5
REGISTER HERE
Prince Edward Island
Rowing PEI
June 7 | 1pm-3pm
Charlottetown Yacht Club, 1 Pownal St, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 7M4
REGISTER HERE
Quebec
Boucherville Rowing Club
June 7 & 8 | 9am-12pm
239 Boulevard Marie-Victorin
REGISTER HERE