Take Your Paddling to the Next Level with ORCKA Certification

Looking to build your canoeing or kayaking skills in Ontario? Whether you’re starting out, expanding into solo paddling, or working toward a professional guiding or instructing role, our ORCKA-certified canoe and kayak courses offer top-tier instruction in moving water and river running.

Led by certified ORCKA instructors, these two-day courses focus on safety, control, and skill progression in whitewater environments. Participants receive nationally recognized certification that opens the door to leadership roles, guiding jobs, or advanced training in the outdoor education field.

What You’ll Learn

• Core paddling strokes and maneuvers

• River reading and navigation

• Whitewater safety and rescue awareness

• Tandem and solo canoeing techniques

• Technical coaching for kayakers

Most Popular ORCKA Courses We Offer

Canoeing Certifications:

• ORCKA Moving Water 1A: Tandem canoeing on moving water

• ORCKA Moving Water 1B: Solo canoeing on moving water

• ORCKA River Running 1A: Tandem river navigation skills

• ORCKA River Running 1B: Solo river navigation skills

• ORCKA River Running 2 / Moving Water 2

• ORCKA Moving Water Instructor (Levels 1 & 2)

• ORCKA Canoe Tripping 3 (Meets OPHEA guidelines)

• ORCKA Basic Canoeing (Levels 1–4)

Kayaking Certifications:

• ORCKA Moving Water Kayaking Level 1

• ORCKA Moving Water Kayaking Level 2

Why ORCKA Certification?

The Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) provides recognized paddling certifications designed to promote safe, competent, and environmentally respectful recreational paddling. Whether you’re paddling for fun or preparing to guide or instruct, ORCKA courses give you the skills and credentials to succeed.

“To promote the development of safe, competent, and knowledgeable recreational paddlers; igniting the passion for paddling and protecting the environment.” – ORCKA

Have Questions or Ready To Book?

📞 Call us at 613-758-2772
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