Heading out for a day trip, weekend or extended canoe trip and need some training, we can help you out. We have decades of guiding experience.

Not interested in certification, no problem. We tailor your training to meet your needs.

Dates: TBA and private bookings are available.

Providers: Haskin Canoe and CRE Training https://www.canadianrockiesescapes.ca/training/paddle-canada-courses

Paddle Canada Camping (tripping) Courses

https://paddlecanada.com/levels/camping/

Camping Basics, 1 day course

Camping Basics is an introduction to camp craft skills course aimed at those with minimal or no camping experience. The intention of this program is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and skills necessary to safely enjoy camping in a campground or slightly remote setting.

Upon completion of this course, one will have basic knowledge of gear and outdoor skills required to plan and execute their own safe camping trip with a group of peers having similar knowledge in a non-wilderness or front county setting (e.g. National or Provincial park).

Wilderness Camping, 3 day, 2 night course

Wilderness Camping is an intermediate camping program aimed at those who already have some front country camping and paddling experience but would like to learn the competencies necessary for wilderness travel as well as develop basic leadership and risk management skills. Throughout the course, participants will be expected to lead the group in various activities including navigation, meals, and camp set-up and take-down.

At the end of this course one will have a strong camping skill set and can plan and participate in camping trips up to a week-long in a wilderness setting.

Camping Leadership, 4 days, 3 night course

Camping Leadership is an intermediate/advanced camping program for those who want to develop their leadership and group management skills. For example: leading groups of adults or children as a formal leader, or informally among friends and family.

At the end of this program, one will be able to take a formal leadership role in the planning and execution of a recreational camping trip, provided the participant has also achieved the Paddle Canada certification appropriate to the vessels used and expected conditions of said trip.