Canoeing and Kayaking were held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 10 to October 12.

Men's and women's competition were held in Kayak and men's competition in Canoe with all events having taken place at the Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses.

The competition included only flatwater events.

A total of 107 athletes from 14 nations competed in canoeing at the 2002 Asian Games: