Alouette Lake
Events at this location
july
18jul9:00 am4:00 pmIntro Solo Lakewater Course - Alouette Lake9am - 4pm
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Duration: 9am – 4pm **Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake
Duration: 9am – 4pm
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Course Content:
Safety and Rescue
- Carrying a canoe
- Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather
- When to get off the water
- Being prepared for hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Personal preparation (clothing, water, snacks, medication, etc.)
- Transport Canada regulations and requirements
- Safe canoe procedures (lead/sweep and on water leadership)
- Canoe over canoe rescues
- Towing a canoe
- Throw bag practice
General Paddling Skills
- Getting in and out of a canoe at a dock or easy shoreline
- Paddling in cadence
- Rafting up
Strokes
- Forward
- Reverse
- Check (stop)
- Draw
- Pry
- J-Stroke or rudder
- Forward and Reverse sweep (stern only)
- Low brace
- Drop Skeg
Maneuvers
- Forward paddling
- Wide turns (rectangular course)
- Pivots
- Left and right turns
- Docking (basic)
- Reverse paddling
Concepts
- Momentum and initiation
- Trimming a canoe
Knowledge
- Basic canoe and paddle parts
- Paddle and canoe care
- Knots for canoe tie down (bowline and truckers hitch)
- Equipment for a half day tour
- Paddling within your ability
- PaddleSmart
- Leave No Trace principles
more
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

19jul9:00 am4:00 pmIntro Tandem Lakewater Course - Alouette Lake9am - 4pm
Event Details
*Price based on 2 participants as we do not accept solo registrations for the tandem offering. Spots remaining, as listed below, are per tandem canoe! Location: Alouette Lake Duration: 9am
Event Details
*Price based on 2 participants as we do not accept solo registrations for the tandem offering. Spots remaining, as listed below, are per tandem canoe!
Location: Alouette Lake
Duration: 9am – 4pm
Course Content:
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Safety and Rescue
- Carrying a canoe
- Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather
- When to get off the water
- Being prepared for hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Personal preparation (clothing, water, snacks, medication, etc.)
- Transport Canada regulations and requirements
- Safe canoe procedures (lead/sweep and on water leadership)
- Canoe over canoe rescues
- Towing a canoe
- Throw bag practice
General Paddling Skills
- Getting in and out of a canoe at a dock or easy shoreline
- Paddling in cadence
- Rafting up
Strokes
- Forward
- Reverse
- Check (stop)
- Draw
- Pry
- J-Stroke or rudder
- Forward and Reverse sweep (stern only)
- Low brace
- Drop Skeg
Maneuvers
- Forward paddling
- Wide turns (rectangular course)
- Pivots
- Left and right turns
- Docking (basic)
- Reverse paddling
Concepts
- Momentum and initiation
- Trimming a canoe
Knowledge
- Basic canoe and paddle parts
- Paddle and canoe care
- Knots for canoe tie down (bowline and truckers hitch)
- Equipment for a half day tour
- Paddling within your ability
- PaddleSmart
- Leave No Trace principles
more
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

24jul8:00 am10:00 amPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake8:00AM - 10:00AM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

24jul10:15 am12:15 pmPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake10:15AM - 12:15PM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Monday) 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

24jul12:30 pm2:30 pmPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake12:30PM - 2:30PM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Monday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

24jul3:00 pm5:00 pmPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake3:00PM - 5:00PM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

25jul8:00 am10:00 amPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake8:00AM - 10:00AM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Tuesday) 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

25jul10:15 am12:15 pmPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake10:15AM - 12:15PM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Tuesday) 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

25jul12:30 pm2:30 pmPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake12:30PM - 2:30PM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
Ticket Section Title

25jul3:00 pm5:00 pmPrivate Intro Tandem Course - Alouette Lake3:00PM - 5:00PM
Event Details
Location: Alouette Lake Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment. Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to
Event Details
- Location: Alouette Lake
- Price per PAIR: (tandem canoeing) $299.95 + GST
- Includes 2-hour private lesson, canoe, all gear + safety equipment.
- Each time slot can host up to 3 x pairs (up to the registrant’s discretion if they want to open the slot up for more of their friends/family to join them)
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Alouette Lake
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