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Whitewater Events

May 1, 2022

River Clean Up

9AM

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3PM

Arkansas River

Event Details

May 1, 2022

River Clean Up

Click here for additional information and registration.

9AM

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3PM

Arkansas River

May 28, 2022

Head2Head and Slalom Race Series #1

4PM

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7:30PM

Centennial Park

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May 28, 2022

Head2Head and Slalom Race Series #1

Join in on the competition, all welcome to participate. Local teams and Business to compete in friendly competition at Canon City Whitewater...

Event Details

4PM

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7:30PM

Centennial Park

June 2022 TBA

Outdoor Guide Rendezvous

All day

Centennial Park

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June 2022 TBA

Outdoor Guide Rendezvous

We invite you to listen to local historians, naturalist, and geologists to gain insight  on Canon City’s wild past and one of a kind scenery...

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All day

Centennial Park

June 25, 2022

Head2Head and Slalom Race Series #2

4:00 PM

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7:30 PM

Centennial Park

Event Details

June 25, 2022

Head2Head and Slalom Race Series #2

Second race in series. Local Teams and Business to compete in friendly competition at Canon City Whitewater Park. Kayak, SUP, and Duckies wi...

Event Details

4:00 PM

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7:30 PM

Centennial Park

July 2022 TBA

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival

9AM

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10PM

Centennial Park

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July 2022 TBA

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival

The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival is held annually in beautiful Cañon City, Colorado. Where the Arkansas River flows, rages, and tumbles o...

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9AM

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10PM

Centennial Park

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Classes and Refresher Clinics

OPEN KAYAK NIGHTS AT ICABONE POOL

Attention all paddlers, or people who want to learn to paddle, the Recreation District is ready to have some fun with kayaks during the summer at the pool.  Every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m skilled kayakers will offer an Open Kayak Night for both beginners and experienced paddlers.  The first hour will be dedicated to working on your kayak skills, such as bracing and rolling, while the second hour will be a controlled game of kayak water polo.  If you are a beginner then this program is for you, as experienced participants will be able to show you the basics of kayaking in a controlled environment.  We will have limited equipment available for people to use.  If you have your own gear, then please bring it with you.  The cost is $10 per person each Thursday evening, with the proceeds supporting pool operations.  Come on out for two hours of kayak fun at the Icabone Pool.

DATES:Thursday Evenings Beginning June 2 TIMES:7 p.m. to 9 p.m. COST:$10 per person, per session AGES:8 or older EQUIPMENT:Bring your own gear, but we do have a limited amount available for use LOCATION:R.C. Icabone Pool, 1131 College Ave. 

Expression Session

First Wednesdays of June, July, and August at 6:30 PM at WKRP play wave.  Drop by to paddle with other boaters both experienced and novice and meet up with kayakers, sup boarders, and rafters.  Great way to play if you don't have a buddy to go with. #boatwithafriend

RGRIO a proud sponsor of the Gargoyles Youth Rafting Team

After training and teamwork the Gargoyles won the national raft race juniors division and became Team USA 2019! Team  was  qualified to  go  to China summer of   2021 World Championship.  Follow Royal Gorge Gargoyles and their success on Facebook @RoyalGorgeGargoyles 

Join us for monthly meetings first Wednesdays at WKRP outdoor classroom. Summer-5PM/Winter-4PM

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