Photo Credit: Paddle Manitoba

The Moving Water Canoe program offers paddlers the opportunity to increase their skill and knowledge of whitewater paddling skills from small currents to progressively more challenging whitewater (Class III rapids) conditions. Emphasis in placed greater boat control, safety, and the thrill of whitewater paddling.

Age Requirements: There is no age restrictions for any Skill Courses - at the discretion of the Course Director please check with them. For Lake instructor courses there is a minimum age of 16 yrs of age and for for all other courses the  minimum age is 18.

Paddlers are also taught the Leave No Trace principles for active environmental awareness and protection in order to help ensure that we can all continue to enjoy Canada's many waterways and wilderness for years to come.

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Introduction to Moving Water Canoe (illustration by Paul Mason)

Click on Images below to view large versions of the Intro to Advanced Moving Water Canoe Illustrations