Canoe School

At Canoe School, we provide paddling training and skills courses taught by Paddle Canada instructors. Here are the courses we are offering this year (May 15-18, 2026):

• Introduction to Tandem Lake Canoeing
  May 15-16, 2026
  $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 16-18, 2026
  $220
  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 15-18, 2026
  $340
  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 15-18, 2026

  $340

  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.

• Introduction to Tandem Lake Canoeing INSTRUCTOR
  May 14-18, 2026

  $440

  This course is for those looking to teach introductory Paddle Canada courses, and to purse more advanced certifications in instruction. The fundamentals of instruction and classroom management are emphasized. Candidates must have a minimum of Intermediate Tandem level, or equivalent canoeing experience.