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
2019 Blackfish Paddles Are Ready for Ordering!
We are super excited to announce that 2019 Blackfish Paddles have arrived! With updates and improvements to our shafts and construction techniques our 2019 paddle range is better built and lighter than ever! Designed and tested on BC’s West Coast, we are now in our 5th year of production. Blackfish was the first paddle brand […]
Nominations now being accepted for the next PC Regional Director of Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nunavut
Nominations now being accepted for the next PC Regional Director of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nunavut Do you know someone with the skills and interests to become the next regional director for the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Nunavut or New Brunswick on the Paddle Canada Board of Directors? We are accepting nominations now until […]
Paddle Canada President’s 2018 Year End Report
Paddle Canada President’s 2018 Year End Report January 2019 Happy New Year! For many of us, the winter offers a chance to recover from a busy season of paddling, a chance to plan new exciting paddling adventures, or for others, to keep the paddling streak alive and well. For Paddle Canada, it allows us a […]
