Cates Park Paddling Centre

Just 1 week left to register for BC’s largest paddle sport race!

Registration for the Whey-ah-Wichen Whipper closes on Sept 11 at 5 pm, with race day launching the very next morning, Saturday, Sept 12. Don’t miss your chance to race with paddlers from all across Canada and the U.S.

👉 Sign up now at thewhipper.ca

Sweet shot of paddlers coming into the beach here at Cates Park!

There’re only 2 weeks left to register for the Whey-ah-Wichen Whipper!

Whether you’re competing for your personal best, a podium, or in the BC surfski championships, don’t miss your chance to join our fun and friendly end-of-season race!

Sign up today at thewhipper.ca

Another great photo submitted by leaving a review on Google! 🤙

TNR had a little extra splash this week!

A HUGE thank you to both Takaya and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation for hosting week 20 of TNR at Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen, and to .kiori for some epic paddling shots!

Don’t forget to bring your tightest and brightest gear for next week's Tight & Bright TNR!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors:

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A great view of a couple of kayaks waiting on shore - captured by one of our paddlers! 🛶

A quiet moment captured at Cates Park.

Another TNR night in the books, full of speed and good times!

Thank you to Takaya and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation for hosting week 19 of TNR at Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen, and thank you .kiori for some awesome photos!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors:
Title Sponsor ⭐


Gold Sponsor 🥇




Silver Sponsor 🥈




Bronze Sponsor 🥉

We are incredibly grateful and lucky to have our community submit reviews and photos of their experiences here at Cates Park Paddling Centre.

Thank you to everybody who has taken the time to share their adventure with us!

Here are some of our favourites!