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Financial

  1. CKNB course registration fee: no cost, $0.00 – without membership, participant pays $15.00 per course
  2. reduced CKNB membership fee if member of a CKNB associated club: $10.00 (normal membership is $15.00 for the individual)
  3. Paddling bursaries: member may apply for bursaries available only from CKNB
  4. Discount to attend the Atlantic Paddling Symposium
  5. see commercial Discounts below

Non-Financial

  1. individual members are “governing” members: eligible to one vote, eligibility to serve on the executive and consequently, to help set aims & goals for CKNB
  2. benefit from network of paddlers and/or clubs
  3. knowledge: safety, skill development, heritage, environment
  4. provincial voice to influence larger issues effecting paddling and paddling environment

Discounts

To receive a discount, each member must present his/her current CKNB membership card to service provider.

  • Paddling/Outdoor Specialty Shops/ventures:
  • Restaurants:
    • Pizza Delight
      476 King George Hy
      Miramichi, NB
      506.622.4224
      www.pizzadelight.ca
    • Pizza Delight
      St. Stephen Wharf
      2 Milltown Blvd
      St. Stephen, NB, E3L 1G3
      506.466.4147
      www.pizzadelight.ca
    • Redrooster Country Store
      5 Oak Bay Rd
      Oak Bay, NB, E3L 3W7
      506.466.0018
      - includes food from the restaurant,
      sub counter (very good subs) & general store
  • Motels:
  • Outfitters:
  • Sport NB: As a member of  Sport NB, CKNB has member benefits; specifically,
    • Motel discount at all Comfort Inn facilities in NB (and possibly the Maritimes)
    • Vehicle rental discount at Enterprise, rent-a-car. 
  • Present your CKNB member card and inform the receptionist that you are seeking the Sport NB discount.
  • Heritage: 
    • Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Fredericton); discount until Dec 31st on admission fee and gift shop. 

Become a more informed shopper. To help you match your gear to your needs take a CKNB or Paddle Canada certified course before you purchase a canoe or kayak

Stay informed

  • You will have access to river tripping information and technical advice
  • You will receive news bulletins issued by CKNB or any of its committees
  • You will have access to information regarding safe paddling recreation and cost saving ideas when purchasing paddling gear
  • You can access the web for personal paddling course records via a personalized password (under development)
  • You can access the web for paddling links to enhance one’s paddling experience
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