The River Lagan is a well established resource for canoeing and paddling and has a hub of activities based around Shaw’s Bridge including canoe slalom and water polo.

If you wish to get involved in or learn more about these activites see Belfast Activity Centre; Mobile Team Adventure; CanoeNI; Queens Canoe Club; University of Ulster Jordanstown Canoe Club; Lagan Watersports; Action Outdoors and Piggin Paddlers

For information on water quality in the Lagan, go to the NIEA Rivers and Lakes website.