Whitewater Canoe Skills

A Paddle Canada whitewater canoe skills course to build better boat control, stroke technique, balance, communication and rescue awareness on moving water.

What to Expect

• Strokes and manoeuvres for moving water
• Eddy turns, peel-outs and ferries
• Reading water and river hazards
• Self-rescue and canoe-over-canoe rescue

What’s Included

• Experienced Paddle Canada instructors
• Paddle Canada certification on successful completion

Course Details

• Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM daily
• Location: Bow Valley and Kananaskis rivers
• Prerequisites: basic flatwater canoe skills; comfortable swimming

Upcoming Dates

• June 18–20, 2027

What to Bring

• Your own canoe and paddling gear if you have them (rentals available – ask when booking)
• Wetsuit or dry suit, helmet and PFD
• Warm non-cotton layers and a full change of clothes
• Packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle
• Notebook and pen

Why We Love It

Three days on mountain rivers that will transform how you read water and handle your canoe.