Speed Canoeing at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games took place at Shunyi Rowing and Canoeing Olympic Park in Beijing. The sport featured the athlete Nivalter Santos de Jesus, the athlete reached the semifinal of the Masculine C1 1000 meters.
Slalom Canoeing was also held at Shunyi Olympic Park, the water from the route was fed by bombs. Brazil counted on the athlete Poliana Aparecida de Paula who secured the 14th position for the Women's K1.
In all, 16 events were held, 12 of which were Canoeing Speed (9 for men and 3 for women), there were also 4 events in Canoeing Slalom (3 for men and one for women).