Canoe School

CANOE SCHOOL
May Long Weekend (May 16 - 19, 2025)
Pioneer Camp on Shoal Lake has been the home for Canoe School for more than 25 years. We partner with Paddle Canada to offer canoe courses at instructor and skills levels. Some of the province’s best instructors will be on hand to give you personal coaching and feedback. Whether you are a beginner or advanced paddler, this is a great chance to further your skills. Register online using our camper registration link. You’ll find the Canoe School option under the 'seasonal Events and Retreats' folder here.
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Anyone wanting to challenge themselves by taking skills that are an asset for canoe tripping or just being able to manoeuvre a canoe more effectively.

Introduction to Tandem Lake Canoeing
May 16-17, 2025
$200
A great course for beginners wanting to learn to canoe on lakes with a paddling partner. In this course you will learn strokes, manoeuvres, and rescue techniques. Great for couples, friends, parents with older kids wanting a new activity, and for individuals interested in canoe trips.

Introduction to Solo Lake Canoeing
May 17-19, 2025
$200
A great course for beginner paddlers with some tandem canoeing experience. You will learn strokes, manoeuvres, and rescue techniques to enjoy solo paddling (one person in a canoe). A good option if you paddle alone with young kids, for hunters and anglers, and for those looking for more adventure.

Intermediate/Advanced Tandem Lake Canoeing
May 16-19, 2025

$325

For those with some tandem canoeing experience looking to expand their precision, efficacy, and control of the canoe. This is a great course for those paddling in leadership contexts and for those looking to do more backcountry canoe trips. The Intermediate level is a prerequisite for becoming a Lake Water Canoe Intro Instructor.

Intermediate Solo Lake Canoeing

May 16-19, 2025

$325

Becoming a skilled solo canoeist will develop your confidence and control of a canoe like nothing else. Learn to steer a canoe with precision and finesse in dynamic conditions. Canoeing isn’t just a way to get around, it’s an art.

Style Clinic – Canoe Dancing

May 18, 2025

$100 ($50 if an add-on)

In this afternoon workshop, be introduced to the skills of style canoeing, or “canoe dancing” from canoeing master Charles Burchill. This clinic requires strong solo skills to participate.

Instructor Maintenance Clinic

May 17, 2025

$100

Paddle Canada instructor certification requires periodic professional development at least every four years. This morning clinic provides the requirements for maintaining instructor certification.

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