Two Day Whitewater Tandem Canoe Courses

Beginner & Advanced Whitewater Courses in Ontario

Build Your Skills & Have a Blast on the River with Paddler Co-op

Looking to try whitewater paddling for the first time — or get back on the river and have some fun? Our two-day whitewater tandem canoe courses are designed to build your skills and make sure you have an amazing time.

We run weekly courses starting on Tuesdays or Saturdays, so you can easily fit adventure into your summer plans.

Who Are These Courses For?

These courses are perfect if you:

✅ Love paddling lakes or tripping and want to add whitewater skills to your toolkit
✅ Have always wanted to try whitewater paddling but didn’t know where to start
✅ Have some whitewater experience but no formal training
✅ Paddle only a few times a year and want to boost your confidence and have fun
✅ Want to try a new type of boat or whitewater discipline
✅ Haven’t paddled in years and want to get back on the water
✅ Want to learn with a new partner and share the excitement

No partner? No problem! We welcome solo sign-ups and will happily pair you with another paddler or an instructor.

What Will I Learn?

Each course is tailored to your goals and experience. You’ll learn:

• How to fit your gear and follow essential safety practices

• Whitewater swimming and self-rescue techniques

• Strokes and maneuvers to move confidently through rapids

• How to read the river, scout rapids, and spot hazards

• Real-time coaching to improve your technique

• How to paddle safely, responsibly — and have a ton of fun doing it

• Extra skills or personalized tips on request

Intermediate Whitewater Canoeing Courses

Already know the basics?

Our intermediate courses help you:

✅ Refine strokes and boat control
✅ Learn new techniques and challenge yourself at your own pace
✅ Build confidence in a supportive, fun-focused environment
✅ Get a pre-season refresher so you feel strong on the water

Want to Stay On-Site? 🏕️

Extend the fun and stay right on-site with our camping options! Enjoy evenings by the fire, connect with new paddling friends, and soak in the full river community vibe. Prefer a cozy bed? Explore nearby accommodations.

What If My Course Doesn’t Fill?

If fewer than 3 people sign up 14 days before, we’ll contact you with options:

• Upgrade to private or semi-private instruction (additional cost)

• Rebook into another group course to keep the group rate

We’ll make sure you still get on the water and have fun!

Have Questions?

📞 Call us: 613-758-2772
📧 Email: [email protected]

Ready to book? A booking fee applies for online reservations. We can’t wait to get you out on the water — learning, laughing, and loving every minute!

Please Note: Minimum of 3 participants required. Paddler Co-op reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if minimum enrolment is not met.