Events
In addition to our regular programming, we run and participate in many different types of events, ranging from pure fun to serious competition. Our Events and Regattas calendar has more complete information on upcoming opportunities.
May 31, 2026—Oars for Oceans
From First Strokes to Lasting Impact: Oars for Oceans Invites Community to Connect with Water and Support Ocean Sustainability
In celebration of Ocean Week Victoria, this one-of-a-kind experience invites you to connect with the water in a way that’s joyful, meaningful, and accessible—no experience required.
2026-03-21 Lucky Charms—Quarts Racing
The revised Quarts Racing format on March 21st successfully integrated racing into the regular Masters session, with earlier start times encouraging strong participation and keeping energy high throughout the morning. Racing concluded efficiently by 10:30 a.m., and the combination of timed pieces, adaptive boatings, and a fun wrap-up created a competitive yet social atmosphere that was well received by members. See photos and videos here
2026 Row-Mantic Day On the Water
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, a mix of couples, singles, and families joined us for the Row-Mantic Row on the Water—a fun, guided, rowing experience that was designed with couples in mind, but was open to everyone!
January 2026 - Gift a Glide
The January rain took a break (mostly), and we all had fun at the January 11, 2026 Gift a Glide…
2025 Mistle Row
On the evening of Thursday, December 11, we headed out onto the Gorge for our 2025 Mistle Row! boats on…
2025 Head and Tail of the Gorge Regatta
The Head & Tail of the Gorge was held on Saturday, October 18, 2025. While projected high winds limited us to one day of racing (the Sunday races were cancelled), there was no blowing away the high spirits of this iconic regatta!
June 8, 2025 - National Come Try Rowing Day
On Sunday, June 8th, the Gorge Narrows Rowing Club proudly joined rowing clubs across the country to host National Come…
2025-03-22 Shamrock Quarts Race
Quarts races are supposed to be fun! And what could be more fun than racing on St. Patrick's Day weekend! Well, given the weather on the original date, the answer was clearly NEXT WEEKEND!
2024 Holiday Quarts Race
We saluted the end of a year's rowing with a Holiday Quarts Race!
2024 Head and Tail of the Gorge Regatta
2024 INFO The Head & Tail of the Gorge 2024 was held on the weekend of October 26-27. This year's…
June 8, 2024 - National Come Try Rowing Day
The Gorge Narrows Rowing Club celebrated National Come Try Rowing Day on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
2023 Head and Tail of the Gorge Regatta
2023 INFO The Head and Tail of the Gorge 2023 was held on the weekend of October 14-15. We had…
2023-07-22 Quarts Race
A beautiful summer day is a thing worth celebrating!
May 28, 2023 - National Come Try Rowing Day
The Day National Come Try Rowing Day was held at GNRC on Sunday, May 28, 2023. We partnered with Oar…
2023 Pride On Water (POW)
A Special Program for Pride Month! A special pride-month program introducing rowing to members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Rowing Canda's 2022 Club Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award
Gorge Narrows received Rowing Canada's 2022 Club Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award for our Women On Water program, which…
2022 Head and Tail of the Gorge Regatta
The Head and Tail of the Gorge 2022 was held on the weekend of October 22-23. Thank you to all…
May 29, 2022 - National Come Try Rowing Day
The Gorge Narrows Rowing Club celebrated National Come Try Day on Sunday, May 29th, 2022. Participants arrived looking to experience…
2021 Head and Tail of the Gorge Regatta
October 16-17, 2021 Congratulations to everybody that was part of the Head of the Gorge/ Tail of the Gorge Regatta…
We kicked off our first Quarts Race - Sunday, July 11, 2021!
The goal of the Quarts Race is to create community within the club through competition and camaraderie. They're at their…
June 26 & 27, 2021 - National Come Try Rowing Day
From coast to coast, people in Canada arrived at rowing clubs over the weekend of June 26 to 27 to…