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    Paddle Canada Courses

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    Do you want to learn kayaking or develop your kayaking skills and get certified after? Then taking a Paddle Canada Kayaking Course is the way to go!

    We are one of the top kayaking schools not only in BC, but in Canada.
    All our Paddle Canada kayaking courses are very comprehensive courses taking you from being a beginner through to being ready to go on multi-day trips. Upon successful completion of the skills in the course, you will receive the nationally recognized Paddle Canada certification.

    To learn more about Paddle Canada and the Paddle Canada course progression please click here.

    Beginner Kayaking

    Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayaking Certification

    A graphic showing 3 different situations of people kayaking with the title "Beginner Kayaking" a description that reads "Get ready to confidently paddle in English Bay and other protected water" as well as a section that reads: "Skills covered: Equipment & Knowledge, Maneuvering Strokes, Wet Exits and Re-Entries & more"

    This course covers all the basics of kayaking including equipment, strokes and assisted re-entries.
    Additionally, we also cover solo re-entries which allows you to rent by yourself upon successful completion.

    This course can be taken over a weekend, or spread out over two weekday evenings and a weekend day

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    Complete Kayaking

    Paddle Canada Basic AND Level 1 Certification

    A graphic showing 3 different situations of people kayaking with the title "Complete Kayaking" a description that reads "Start at the beginning and learn all skills and techniques to go on kayaking daytrips" as well as a section that reads: "Skills covered: Equipment & Knowledge, Navigation, Maneuvering Strokes, Wet Exits and Re-Entries, Stroke efficiency"

    This is our best and most comprehensive course as it combines our Beginner and Intermediate Kayaking courses into one.
    It takes you right from the beginning all the way to comfortably and confidently go on daytrips.

    This course runs over 5 weekday evenings followed by a daytrip on a weekend day.

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    Intermediate Kayaking

    Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayaking Certification

    A graphic showing 3 different situations of people kayaking with the title "Intermediate Kayaking" a description that reads "Develop your stroke and re-entry techniques and get ready to head out on a daytrip" as well as a section that reads: "Skills covered: Navigation, Solo re-entries, Stroke efficiency"

    Take your skills to the next level. Building on what you learned in the Beginner course, we will work on refining our technique, learn new skills, and get ready for going on day trips. We will review essentials, introduce advanced maneuvers, and cover navigation basics, ensuring you’re set for exciting paddling adventures.

    This course runs over a weekend.

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    Level 2 Kayaking

    Paddle Canada Level 2 Kayaking Certification

    A graphic showing 3 different situations of people kayaking with the title "Level 2 Kayaking" a description that reads "Ger ready to go on overnight trips and paddle in more challenging waters while having fun!" as well as a section that reads: "Skills covered: Leadership & Navigation, Open water rescue, Introduction to rolling, Advanced Strokes"

    In this course, we dive deeper into navigation and leadership. We will expose ourselves to more dynamic water and get confident to go on multi-day trips

    We offer this course in different formats. Check the full page for options

    This course runs over 5 full days

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    Basic Instructor Course

    Paddle Canada Basic Instructor Certification

    A graphic showing 3 different situations of people kayaking with the title "Basic Instructor" a description that reads "Share your love of kayaking and become certified as a Paddle Canada Instructor" as well as a section that reads: "Teaching Theory & Strategies, Program Design & Delivery, Leadership & Group Management, Safety & Rescue Skills"

    Share your love of kayaking and become a kayaking instructor in the nationally recognized Paddle Canada Program!
    During this course, you will learn the techniques to lead and deliver quality and safe kayaking programs that teach Basic Kayaking Skills.

    This course runs over 3 full days

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    Level 1 Instructor Course

    Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor Certification

    A graphic showing 3 different situations of people kayaking with the title "Level 1 Instructor" a description that reads "Become an even better instructor and get ready to teach Level 1 Paddle Canada Courses" as well as a section that reads: "Inclusive Teaching Methods, Risk Assesment & Group Management, Flexible Program Development and Implementation"

    This program is for committed sea kayak instructors who want to expand their teaching skills.

    We build on teaching proficiency and perfect demonstration-quality strokes. Lesson planning and safety are the foundations of this course.

    This course runs over 5 full days

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