Our Programs
Canoeing Program
Launched in 1971, with the latest edition launched in 2009, saw the start of some significant changes for national instructors. The canoe programs have expanded into Big Canoe, Coastal Canoeing and Style from it's foundational base of Lake, Moving Water, Poling and Canoe Tripping.
Sea Kayaking Program
Includes nationally recognized certifications in five skill levels, five instructor levels, and four instructor-trainer levels.
Stand Up Paddling Program
This program teaches paddlers how to safely and efficiently use stand up paddleboards in a wide variety of waters.
River Kayaking Program
Includes nationally recognized certifications in four skill levels and four instructor levels, earned through course participation.
Waterwalker Film Festival
A tribute to the late Bill Mason, the great conservationist, canoeist and filmmaker.
Bill Mason Scholarship
A tribute to the late Bill Mason, a Canadian recognized as an avid canoeist, environmentalist, filmmaker, photographer and artist.Latest Instructor News
Seeking Canoe Instructors in BC
Hello Instructors, Ridge Wilderness has recently accepted an amazing opportunity to work along side the Department of National Defense. We are now in search of some fellow Paddle Canada Canoe Instructors to join us on this exciting journey over the next 4 weeks. There will be several different programs happening ...
Manuel du Programme SUP disponible maintenant
Grâce à une contribution de Patrimoine Canada, notre manuel de formation de Surf à Pagaie, est maintenant traduit en français pour nos membres francophones au Canada, en particulier ceux qui vivent dans La Belle Province. La traduction de ce manuel en français est financée en partie grâce à une contribution ...
Instructor and IT Maintenance Requirements for the Canoe Style Paddling Program
To: Paddle Canada Style Canoe Instructors From: Charles Burchill Charles Burchill has been working with the Canoe PDC on ways to meet the Instructor and IT maintenance requirements for the Style Paddling program. Paddle Canada Certification Maintenance Policy for Paddle Canada Instructors Paddle Canada Certification Maintenance Policy for Paddle Canada ...
