Kanawha Canal Paddle

Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (EDT)
Ages 14-255 · Co-Ed
JRPS - Pumphouse Park 1601 Pump House Drive RichmondVA  23221
Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 9:00 AM (EDT)
Ages 14-255 · Co-Ed
JRPS - Pumphouse Park 1601 Pump House Drive RichmondVA  23221

Kanawha Canal Paddle

Aug 22 (Saturday)

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ages 14-255 · Co-Ed

JRPS - Pumphouse Park

Starting at

$25.00

Meeting Dates

Aug 22, 2026

Each Saturday from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM

About This Activity

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Join us for paddling on the Historic Kanawha Canal in Richmond. Use sit-on-top kayaks for an exploratory journey on the first commercial canal system in the country which has been vacated for decades. The instructors cover all safety and history on this step back in time. All equipment provided. Max. participant weight of 235 lbs. due to kayak limitations.


If a craft other than a Sit-on-Top kayak is desired, please email Greg Velzy.

Location

JRPS - Pumphouse Park at James River Park System

Instructor

Greg Velzy

Organizer Info

  • Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation

Map & Direction

JRPS - Pumphouse Park 1601 Pump House Drive RichmondVA  23221
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