Course Overview
In order to join one of our Canoe Instructor Courses, each candidate requires Paddle Canada certified Tandem or Solo Skills at the appropriate level. To join an Intro Instructor course, Intermediate skills are required. To join an Intermediate Instructor course, Advanced skills are required.
The focus will be on honing and refining established carving, surfing, and boat control techniques. To see what we will cover, have a look through the Paddle Canada Tandem and Solo Skills Lists. Please visit the Paddle Canada website to learn more about course curriculum and requirements to receive Instructor status.
Who is this Course for?
Experienced canoeists, looking to take their skills to an advanced level of paddling, and those looking to become canoe instructors. The level of certification achieved is determined following evaluation.
Course Location
Our wilderness classroom is the beautiful Middle Madawaska River, located a short distance from our Resort, and just south of the town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario.
Costs
$475
$132 (for boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket). Individual items also available to rent
From $70-$360. See below for various accommodation & meal packages
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Not Included: Instruction, Rentals & HST
Shared Lodge Plan* | $360
Shared Cabana Plan* | $360
Shared Glamping Plan* | $360
Dormitory Plan* | $300
Camping Plan | $260
Camping No Meals | $70
Check In
The evening before your course between 7 & 10pm
Check Out
4:30 pm on the last day of your course
*For those booking for one for the Cabana, Lodge or Dorm: it is likely you will stay with other students of the same gender. As a wilderness resort we have chosen to not expand too far into our surrounding forest and therefore have limited indoor accommodations. To book a private room as an individual is an additional cost.
About our Meals
We take pride in serving healthy, hearty and delicious meals. As a proud member of FeastON, we source locally when possible and add our special touch with herbs and edible flowers from our own garden. Meals start with breakfast the first day of the course and include: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners plus an après-paddling snack. Coffee, tea and juice are complimentary. BYOB.
Locally roasted specialty coffee and homemade snacks can be purchased from our Riverside Shop & Café.
Industry Discount
Outdoor industry professionals receive a discount.
May 3 - 4, 2025 - Intermediate Tandem Skills
May 10 - 11, 2025 - Advanced Tandem Skills
May 14 - 15, 2025 - Intro / Intermediate / Advanced Solo Skills
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