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Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia

CKNS

Record #: RNS0045
Last Modified: 08 May 2020
Last Full Update: 08 May 2020

Location

Located In Halifax Regional Municipality
Where To Find Us
5516 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 1G6
Areas Served Nova Scotia

Contact

Social Media Facebook
Website ckns.ca
E-Mail admin@ckns.ca
Phone (902) 425-5454 ext 316
Contact Madeline Lawler, Organizational Administrator; Phone: 902-425-5450; Email: canoens@sportnovascotia.ca
Fax (902) 425-5606

Description & Services

Information Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia (CKNS) is a non-profit society that fosters the growth and development of safe and environmentally responsible, recreational stand up paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking in Nova Scotia: through training, promotion, advocacy and stewardship. 
 
CKNS is the official voice of recreational canoeing and kayaking in the province. 
 
We are supported financially by members, and by the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage for the province. 
 
We have developed several strategies for supporting and encouraging recreational paddling: 
 
Instruction, 
Paddling resources, 
Route maintenance, 
Recreational area and environmental protection through advocacy, and 
Promotion through displays and event hosting. 
 
COVID-19 updates and responses are available on the CKNS Facebook Page.
Categories - General Boating Safety Education ; Canoeing ; Displays/Exhibits ; Kayaking ; Outdoor Environmental Education ; Public Awareness/Education ; Recreation and Sport Organizations ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ; Trail Development Advocacy Groups and Organizations ; Volunteer Opportunities