Quick Details
Rates Are Per Person
Group Courses - 3+ participants
CA$ 425
Beginner & Advanced Whitewater Courses in Ontario
Try a new whitewater discipline or brush up on your skills with Paddler Co-op!
Our two-day whitewater tandem canoe courses run weekly starting on Tuesdays or Saturdays.
These courses are perfect for paddlers who:
- Are experienced lake paddlers & trippers looking to gain new whitewater skills
- Have never paddled whitewater before
- Have had some whitewater experience but no formal training
- Paddle whitewater fewer than a few times per season
- Want to try a new whitewater boat or discipline
- Haven’t paddled in years and want to “dust the rust off”
- Want to learn to paddle with a new partner who has no experience
No partner? No problem! If there’s an uneven number of participants, one person will paddle with the instructor—solo sign-ups are welcome!
What Will I Learn?
Each course is tailored to your goals and skill level. Our professional instructors will cover:
- Proper equipment fit & internationally recognized safety practices
- Whitewater swimming & self-rescue techniques
- Strokes & maneuvers to move your canoe effectively
- How to read the river, scout rapids & identify hazards
- How to improve your paddling with real-time coaching
- How to paddle safely, responsibly, and inclusively
- Your custom paddling goals (upon request & at instructor discretion)
Intermediate Whitewater Tandem Canoeing Courses
Already got the basics down?
This course is for paddlers who hit the river a few times each season and want to refine their skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Ideal for those who’ve paddled before but want a pre-season refresher.
- Tune up your whitewater strokes and boat control
- Learn new techniques and build confidence
- Experience the latest instruction methods
- Great for paddlers who go out 1–5 times a year
Courses are two days and start on Tuesdays or Saturdays. Interested? Call us to discuss course dates: 613-758-2772
Booking Details
You can book online through our real-time calendar:
- Click “Book Now” on the right side of the page
- Choose your desired course date
- Select the number of paddlers
- Fill out the gear sizing form → Click “Add to Cart”
- Complete payment → You’re booked!
Don’t forget to reserve camping using our new cart feature.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with course prep details.
Pricing
- $16.50 annual membership fee (to join our co-op!)
- $425 group instruction (3+ paddlers)
- $53/boat (tandem boats are rented by the seat)
- $16.50/piece for helmet, paddle, or PFD
- $20–24/person/night camping
What if My Course Doesn’t Fill?
If fewer than 3 people are signed up 14 days prior, we’ll contact you with options:
- Upgrade to private or semi-private instruction (additional cost)
- Rebook into an existing group course to maintain group pricing
We’ll do our best to help you find the course, date, and rate that works for you!
Have Questions?
📞 Call us at 613-758-2772
📧 Email [email protected] to learn more or request a custom course
Call to book! A booking fee applies when you book online.