Club
Philadelphia Canoe Club
Also called: The Wissahickon Mills Foundation
A paddling club founded in 1905 that teaches canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding from its boathouse on Ridge Avenue. It runs trips, training and social paddles through the year.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
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What they do
Take a lesson, join an open club event or trip, or come to a work day at the boathouse. Club trips, training and events do not require membership.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Club meetings are held monthly on the third Monday evening at 7:30 pm. Lessons, trips and work days run through the year, and the calendar lists them by date.
- Days
- Monday
- Times
- Evening
Philadelphia Canoe Club boathouse
- Address
- 4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Part of the city
- Lower Northwest
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Come to Fall Work Day #1 on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:30 am at 4900 Ridge Ave, or email admin@philacanoe.org to ask about lessons and open paddles..
You can just show up.
What to expect
Work days and open events happen at the boathouse on Ridge Avenue. The site does not say how long a lesson runs or what it costs, so ask by email before you sign up for one.
Tips for your first visit
- Park along the driveway if there is room, or follow the Additional Parking signs
- A SEPTA bus stop sits at the driveway entrance on Ridge Ave, at the traffic light
- Email admin@philacanoe.org to ask about lesson times and prices before you come
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The site says trips, training and events are open to the public and do not need membership. Lessons range from recreational kayak and paddleboard to whitewater and pool sessions, so there is a path for beginners..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Paid. Full membership is a $25 application fee plus annual dues up to $180. Club trips, training and events open to the public do not need membership, and trip and lesson fees were not published on the pages read.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: philacanoe.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: admin@philacanoe.org Source: philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Griffin P Affel Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Audience
- philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, First step, Location, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life, Cost
- inquirer.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost
- philacanoe.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First visit tips
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