ONEC Receives New Horizons for Seniors Program Funding for “Seniors Paddling to Wellness on the Water”

We at ONEC are pleased to announce that we have successfully received funding through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our new initiative, Seniors Paddling to Wellness on the Water.

This program will offer free kayak and Big Canoe excursions for adults aged 55 and over, giving participants the opportunity to experience Ottawa’s beautiful waterways in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

The initiative is being delivered in partnership with three community organizations: the Odawa Native Friendship Centre, Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, and the Ottawa Senior Pride Network. Together, we aim to make outdoor recreation more accessible while encouraging physical activity, social connection, inclusion, and overall wellness for older adults in our community.