The first five boats in each event qualified from the 2010 Pan American Championship in Mexico City. This gave a total of 110 out of the 130 athlete quotas used. Out of the remaining 20 spots 10 will go to countries not already qualified and the remaining 10 spots will be determined by the Pan American Canoe Federation. Out of the remaining spots, some will be awarded to Mexico if it has not qualified a boat through the Pan American Championship, therefore reducing the remaining number. An NOC can enter a maximum of 16 athletes (10 men and 6 women). Participating nations Men K1 200m K2 200m K1 1000m K2 1000m K4 1000m C1 200m C1 1000m C2 1000m Women K1 200m K1 500m K2 500m K4 500m References Qualification for the 2011 Pan American Games Canoeing at the 2011 Pan American Games