Discover our History! Passion! Sport!
Since 1958, the Mississauga Canoe Club has helped athletes of every skill level reach personal goals and celebrate amazing achievements! With a knowledgeable coaching staff, rigorous training and positive attitudes, we’re dedicated to producing high performance athletes in the sprint canoe and kayak community. The Mississauga Canoe Club is a great place to meet new friends, build unique skills and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.
Club History
Since 1958
MCC has been dedicated to helping athletes reach their goals and become champions on and off the water.
Indoor & Outdoor
With an addition of one of the only paddle pools in the GTA, MCC is an all season training facility.
"Missy" Proud
With a long legacy of sprint canoe and kayak success, we’re proud of our roots.
Come dig a little deeper
Born in Toronto in 1921, Bert Oldershaw demonstrated an unparalleled passion for the sport of canoeing that began during a childhood spent paddling at the Toronto Island where he lived for 35 years.Bert won national titles in canoe and kayak from 1939 to 1956. He competed in the Olympic Games for Canada in 1948 London, 1952 Helsinki and 1956 Melbourne. He retired from international racing at the age of 38.
Bert Oldershaw founded the Mississauga Canoe Club in 1957 on the banks of the Credit River. “The Credit River was wide and long enough to accommodate Olympic training programs,” said Oldershaw. He trained on the Credit River in the years before the 1956 Summer Olympic Games that were held in Melbourne, Australia. Bert had to break thin ice on the river to be able to train. His involvement significantly contributed to Canada becoming one of the top ten canoeing nations in the world.
The small seed sown by Oldershaw in 1957 grew into a paddling powerhouse. “Missy”, as the club is affectionately known to its members and fans, continues to dominate the Canadian paddling scene, having won a total of 18 club championship burgees between its first in 1966 and its most recent in 2005.
The club also continues to develop top notch paddlers to represent Canada in international competitions and the Olympics.Bert’s most important legacy in building the sport of canoeing, however, is evidenced through his family. He is the father of five children Dean, Reed, Scott, Lee and Lynn; all of whom have competed in canoe competitions at the highest levels and three of whom have represented Canada at the Olympic Games. Finally, his grandchildren are the third generations of Oldershaw athletes who have competed for Canada at the highest level.
Our Facilities
The beautiful landscape and natural charm of the Port Credit River is home to the Mississauga Canoe Club. Host to many practices, regattas and the annual Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival. From novice paddlers to future Olympians, every member has the chance to train and compete in this unique setting. With the help of high performance programming and a fully equipped gym featuring one of the only paddle-pools in the Greater Toronto Area, our athletes develop the skills necessary to learn, compete AND get in great shape!
Facility Rentals: Open year round, our paddle pool will allow your team members to hone their technique and maintain conditioning to prepare for the racing season. We also have a well-equipped weight room directly adjacent to the paddle pool. We offer a newly renovated open concept room which can be used for aerobic fitness, yoga, video review or host your team meetings.
What We Offer
Youth
Youth Club Programs from 7 years old. All interests and abilities, no experience required. All equipment provided. Stand up paddle Programs from age 15 +
Summer Camps
Summer Camps offered for youth aged 7-12. Focus on fun, fitness, water safety and participation. Instructor to child ratio is 1:8
Adults
Our Masters program caters to adults over the age of 25. This fitness and paddling program is designed for both experienced and beginner paddlers. Stand Up Paddle programs are great for adult novice or experienced.
Canoe Kayak Canada is the national body for competitive paddling in Canada.
Canoe Kayak Canada is a member-based organization which includes an intricate network of clubs as well as provincial and divisional paddling associations for the disciplines of sprint, whitewater and marathon. Elite National Teams proudly represent Canoe Kayak Canada at various competitions around the globe – most notably the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, ICF World Cups as well as Junior, Under 23 and Senior World Championships.
Canoe Kayak Canada is recognized by its partners at the International Canoe Federation, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Sport Canada as the designated authority for the sport in Canada.
