Upcoming CoursesMany RCABC canoe courses are not advertised here. To get more information on instruction or courses in your area contact your zone representative or search for the local instructors using the "Find an Instructor" function in the courses menu.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025
See website for more details: https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/lake-canoeing-lessons/
See website for more details: https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/lake-canoeing-lessons/ Saturday, September 20, 2025
Private Lake, Ocean and Moving Water Clinics & courses, (all levels including Instructor certification). Seven days a week. Canoes & equipment are available. Details: www.Learn2Canoe.ca
Private Lake and Moving Water Clinics. Seven days a week. Canoes & equipment are available. Details: www.Learn2Canoe.ca
Private Lake, Ocean and Moving Water clinics & courses, (all levels including Instructor certification).. Seven days a week. Canoes & equipment are available. Details: www.Learn2Canoe.ca Wednesday, October 1, 2025
October 1st (Evening on Zoom) and October 4th and 5th- Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $300 plus GST. This course, is for teachers and people working with youth, who are experienced paddlers, and wish to receive Canoe Instructor certifications and be able to certify their students. It will cover the competencies and content for the new RCABC Lakewater Instructor Level 1 course. This course certifies successful candidates to teach RCABC Lakewater Level 1 and 2. It will also include the Paddle Canada Intro Tandem and Solo Instructor course which allows successful candidates to teach PC's Intro, Canoeing Basics and Waterfront Skills. Candidates should be strong paddlers and have experience paddling both Tandem and Solo. The course fee does not include the membership fee for either organization which must be paid prior to the course.Rental canoes are available. For more information contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com Friday, October 3, 2025
Friday evening theory session in Lumby, BC followed by 2 days of river instruction. See website for more details. https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/weekend-river-canoe-courses/level-i-tandem-river-canoeing-skills-course/
Friday evening theory session in Lumby, BC followed by 2 days of river instruction. See website for more details. https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/weekend-river-canoe-courses/level-i-tandem-river-canoeing-skills-course/ Saturday, October 4, 2025
2 days of river instruction. See website for more details. https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/weekend-river-canoe-courses/level-ii-tandem-river-canoeing-skills-course/ Sunday, October 5, 2025
RCABC Basic Lakewater Instructor and Paddle Canada Recert October 5th- Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $100 plus GST. Recertification is required every 3 years.For more information contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com Friday, October 17, 2025
Friday evening lakewater session followed by 2-days of river instruction. See website for more details. https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/weekend-river-canoe-courses/solo-whitewater-canoe-courses/
Friday evening lakewater session in Clearwater followed by 2-days of river instruction. See website for more details. https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/weekend-river-canoe-courses/solo-whitewater-canoe-courses/ Saturday, October 18, 2025
We are holding a canoe poling course on the weekend of October 18th and 19th in the Lower Mainland. Exact locations TBD and depends on water levels, etc. This course will be led by Leonard Thor. There will be a few Poling Instructor Candidates including myself in attendance and assisting. The course is supported by the RCABC and the cost is only $100 for 2 full days of instruction. If this is a financial hardship let us know and we'll see what we can do.We have extra poles to lend and sell at cost, but you should have a tripping canoe of about 16 - 17 feet like a Prospector or Explorer, etc. You will want a wet suit and helmet as we will be poling up river (as one does) in easy whitewater (class 1 - 2). Day one will cover the basics of course and no previous experience is required. Some moving water canoe experience is an asset of course though.Poling does require strength and balance. So it is recommended that you have reasonable level of fitness.We can accommodate more Instructor candidates. So Instructors, PLEASE come and start a mentorship towards becoming a poling Instructor yourself!Please contact Keiran Rankin AND/ OR Leonard Thor if you plan to attend...
We are holding a canoe poling course on the weekend of October 18th and 19th in the Lower Mainland. Exact locations TBD and depends on water levels, etc. This course will be led by Leonard Thor. There will be a few Poling Instructor Candidates including myself in attendance and assisting. The course is supported by the RCABC and the cost is only $100 for 2 full days of instruction. If this is a financial hardship let us know and we'll see what we can do.We have extra poles to lend and sell at cost, but you should have a tripping canoe of about 16 - 17 feet like a Prospector or Explorer, etc. You will want a wet suit and helmet as we will be poling up river (as one does) in easy whitewater (class 1 - 2). Day one will cover the basics of course and no previous experience is required. Some moving water canoe experience is an asset of course though.Poling does require strength and balance. So it is recommended that you have reasonable level of fitness.We can accommodate more Instructor candidates. So Instructors, PLEASE come and start a mentorship towards becoming a poling Instructor yourself!Please contact Keiran Rankin AND/ OR Leonard Thor if you plan to attend... Saturday, October 25, 2025
2-days of river instruction. River options: Chilliwack, Mamquam or Cheakamus. See website for more details. https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/weekend-river-canoe-courses/solo-whitewater-canoe-courses/ Wednesday, November 5, 2025
RCABC Advanced Lakewater Instructor course and Paddle Canada Advanced Tandem and Solo Instructor course November 5th (Evening on Zoom) and November 8th and 9th- Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $300 plus GST. This course, is for teachers and people working with youth, who are experienced paddlers, and wish to receive Canoe Instructor certifications and be able to certify their students. Candidates must have met the prerequisites. The course fee does not include the membership fee for either organization which must be paid prior to the course.Rental canoes are available. For more information contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com
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