Canoeing at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's K-1 500 metres

The women's K-1 500 metres canoeing event at the 2011 Pan American Games was held on October 26–28 at the Canoe & Rowing Course in Ciudad Guzman.

Schedule
All times are local Central Daylight Time (UTC−5)

Heats
Qualification Rules: 1..3->Final, 4..7 and 8th best time->Semifinals, Rest Out

Semifinal
Qualification Rules: 1..3->Final, Rest Out