Canoe Club Offers More Than Just Delicious Food

Nick Calkins opened up Canoe Club in 2007 with his old business partner, Andy Manz. Since then, Nick bought Andy’s half of the business when Andy moved to Colorado with his family.

Nick and his wife, Leigh met at CMSU in Warrensburg, and are often found working at the restaurant, making drinks, running food, or just catching up with locals. They have a son, Winston and live here in Lake Lotawana.

Lotawana means "sparkling water". Our lake is a popular place to cool off in the summer months and not too far from town. It’s located right at the corner of Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs and only about 30min from Kansas City, making it a quick day trip for city dwellers.