Cheema Aquatic Club

A globally recognized canoe and kayak club providing opportunities for youth to achieve success at every level as athletes and in life.

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Our Programs

Cheema offers a wide range of programs for all ages. If you are new to the sport, returning or have years of experience we have something for you.

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Best. Summer. Ever.

Join Cheema Aquatic Club in Waverley Nova Scotia, at the tip of scenic Lake Thomas. Register for one of Cheema's programs now.

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Who We Are

From early morning till dusk for over 40 years, our paddlers have earned their way onto the international sprint racing scene.

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What's New?

Jan Kruk to coach Cheema's 2026 Dragon Boat program
Great news for Dragon Boaters at Cheema this summer! Jan Kruk, former High Performance and National Team Coach has signed on to coach the program at the club this summer. We're excited about the experience and expertise Jan will bring to our paddlers this season.
Jan is looking forward to meeting you all on the water.
Let's give Jan a big Cheema welcome!
Registration is now open for the program. Register now at http://CheemaAquaticClub.rampregistrations.com/par.../Dragon
Register NOW! Program gets underway on June 1st.

 

Posted on May 18th, 2026

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For information about the program, please email AlexLogan@cheema.ca and Scott.Logan@cheema.ca before registering.

Additional program information

 

Posted on April 23rd, 2026
This summer, Cheema's swimming lessons program is open to the whole community!
 
Give your child the confidence to stay safe in the water—have fun doing it - while learning really, really close to home. It's fun AND super convenient!
 
Our program is affiliated with Lifesaving Nova Scotia and offers Swimmer Levels 1-6.
 
Click the graphic below and then follow the 'Community Registration' link. If you require more information, please reach out to Sharon at registrar@cheema.ca
 
See you at Lake Thomas!

Posted on April 23rd, 2026

http://www.cheema.ca/register

Posted on April 11th, 2026
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