Event Type Canoe Lessons
june
24junAll Day25Big Canoe Lakewater Skipper Course - Lower Mainland (Location TBD)2 days
Event Details
SKIPPER COURSE (Big Canoe Leader – Paddle Canada) Learning to lead a big canoe with a novice crew. Duration: 2 days Content: Paddling in a straight line, turns,
Event Details
SKIPPER COURSE
(Big Canoe Leader – Paddle Canada)
Learning to lead a big canoe with a novice crew.
Duration: 2 days
Content: Paddling in a straight line, turns, docking, with and without the help of your crew. Crew commands, and leading skills, rescues, big canoe safety, paddling with other big canoes, what to expect from novice paddlers, packing for a trip, trim and balance of a canoe, how to work together
Intent: To introduce big canoe paddling to those individuals who have a basic knowledge of paddling strokes. To gain knowledge and skill for the stern position in the big canoe and to gain the skills to lead novices in a big canoe on easy water (flat/lake water)
*Includes a workbook, skipper talk + manual.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age of 16 years or high level of fitness and maturity.
- Must currently hold at minimum a Standard First Aid up to a Wilderness First Responder certificate, depending on where you plan to travel. It is the participants responsibility to ensure their First Aid certifications are of the appropriate skill level for their paddling destinations/journeys.
Safety and Rescue
- Carrying a big canoe
- Environment hazards (water/ wind/waves/weather) when to get off! Hypothermia & hyperthermia (being prepared)
- Group management
- Transport Canada regulations
- Safe canoe procedures and development of a float plan
- Signals (multiple canoes): whistle/paddle
- Canoe rescues
- Communication devices
General Paddling Skills
- Enter and exit a canoe: dock/shoreline
- Paddling and commanding a crew
Paddling Strokes
- Forward & reverse strokes
- Check (stop)
- Draw and pry (active and stationary)
- Forward and reverse sweeps (stern only)
- Low brace
- Drop skeg
- Optional strokes for the bow position: Draws and pry’s (active and stationary)
Concepts
- How to hold a paddle
- Position and roles of crew
- Commands for crew
Maneuvers
- Straight lines
- Turns (wide and tight) (active and stationary strokes)
- Pivots
- Reverse paddling
- Docking and shoreline
- Changing paddler placement
Knowledge
- Group management
- Risk management
- Paddling within your ability
- Paddlesmart
- Leave no trace principles
- Where to go from here (paddle courses and resources)
more
Time
june 24 (Saturday) - 25 (Sunday)
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28junAll Day29Big Canoe Skipper Course - Okanagan (Location TBD)2 days
Event Details
SKIPPER COURSE (Big Canoe Leader – Paddle Canada) Learning to lead a big canoe with a novice crew. Duration: 2 days Content: Paddling in a straight line, turns,
Event Details
SKIPPER COURSE
(Big Canoe Leader – Paddle Canada)
Learning to lead a big canoe with a novice crew.
Duration: 2 days
Content: Paddling in a straight line, turns, docking, with and without the help of your crew. Crew commands, and leading skills, rescues, big canoe safety, paddling with other big canoes, what to expect from novice paddlers, packing for a trip, trim and balance of a canoe, how to work together
Intent: To introduce big canoe paddling to those individuals who have a basic knowledge of paddling strokes. To gain knowledge and skill for the stern position in the big canoe and to gain the skills to lead novices in a big canoe on easy water (flat/lake water)
*Includes a workbook, skipper talk + manual.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age of 16 years or high level of fitness and maturity.
- Must currently hold at minimum a Standard First Aid up to a Wilderness First Responder certificate, depending on where you plan to travel. It is the participants responsibility to ensure their First Aid certifications are of the appropriate skill level for their paddling destinations/journeys.
Safety and Rescue
- Carrying a big canoe
- Environment hazards (water/ wind/waves/weather) when to get off! Hypothermia & hyperthermia (being prepared)
- Group management
- Transport Canada regulations
- Safe canoe procedures and development of a float plan
- Signals (multiple canoes): whistle/paddle
- Canoe rescues
- Communication devices
General Paddling Skills
- Enter and exit a canoe: dock/shoreline
- Paddling and commanding a crew
Paddling Strokes
- Forward & reverse strokes
- Check (stop)
- Draw and pry (active and stationary)
- Forward and reverse sweeps (stern only)
- Low brace
- Drop skeg
- Optional strokes for the bow position: Draws and pry’s (active and stationary)
Concepts
- How to hold a paddle
- Position and roles of crew
- Commands for crew
Maneuvers
- Straight lines
- Turns (wide and tight) (active and stationary strokes)
- Pivots
- Reverse paddling
- Docking and shoreline
- Changing paddler placement
Knowledge
- Group management
- Risk management
- Paddling within your ability
- Paddlesmart
- Leave no trace principles
- Where to go from here (paddle courses and resources)
more
Time
june 28 (Wednesday) - 29 (Thursday)
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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
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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

24julAll Day27Intro Tandem Canoe Instructor Course - Elk Island, Alberta4 days
Event Details
Introduction to Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing Instructor is the typical entry point into the Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor program. As such, the fundamentals of instruction and classroom
Event Details
Introduction to Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing Instructor is the typical entry point into the Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor program. As such, the fundamentals of instruction and classroom management receive considerable emphasis during this course.
Successful candidates receive the Introduction to Introduction to Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing Instructor at this level.
The Introduction to Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing Instructor is certified to:
- conduct an Introduction to Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing, Canoeing Basics and the Waterfront Skills courses
- assist on an Intermediate Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing skills course
- apprentice on an Intermediate Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing Instructor course (Advanced Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing skills certification required)
Instructors can transfer their certification to solo instructor by getting certification at a higher-level solo skills level and get a recommendation by an Instructor Trainer.
Course Prerequisites
- At least 16 years of age.
- Certification
- Paddle Canada Intermediate Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing skills, or equivalent skills and knowledge with permission of the course instructor.
- Experience
- Experience beyond that of an Introduction to Tandem or Solo Lake Canoeing skills course.
**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.
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Time
july 24 (Monday) - 27 (Thursday)
Location
Elk Island, AB
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
Ticket Section Title

september
Event Details
Instructor Maintenance Clinic $199.95 + GST each Minimum of 4 participants / maximum of 10 9 AM – 4 PM (full day) Alouette Lake **Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the
Event Details
- Instructor Maintenance Clinic
- $199.95 + GST each
- Minimum of 4 participants / maximum of 10
- 9 AM – 4 PM (full day)
- Alouette Lake
**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.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Section Title

Sold Out!
Event Details
Instructor Maintenance Clinic $199.95 + GST each Minimum of 4 participants / maximum of 10 9 AM – 4 PM (full day) Alouette Lake **Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the
Event Details
- Instructor Maintenance Clinic
- $199.95 + GST each
- Minimum of 4 participants / maximum of 10
- 9 AM – 4 PM (full day)
- Alouette Lake
**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.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ticket Section Title

Sold Out!