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
2018 Paddle Canada Instructor Membership and Rapid Media Summer Magazine Deadline
Hello, A friendly reminder that should you wish to receive the Summer 2018 edition of Rapid Media's Paddling Magazine (will be delivered in mid-June 2018) that is a perk of your Paddle Canada Instructor membership, please ensure that you have activated your 2018 Instructor membership on your Instructor account no later than Friday ...
Course Administration Policy 2018
2018 Paddle Canada Course Administration Policy Hello Paddle Canada Instructors, As we get closer to paddling season (wahooo!), we wanted to provide you with Paddle Canada's updated Course Administration Policy. Our goal in 2018 is to have courses submitted in the members database within 2 weeks of the course finishing, ...
