Voyageur Canoe Leader/Intermediate Instructor

Course Description

The purpose of this course is help ensure you are proficient as a Voyageur Canoe paddler and/or Day-Trip leader. You’ll get first hand experience paddling, leading and steering a 36 ft Voyageur Canoe. Additionally where time and experience permit we’ll cover skills/theory on leadership of Voyageur Canoes on overnight trips on larger water bodies of water.

Certifications available to successful candidates include the Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association (ORCKA) level 2 & 3a skills.

 Dates

Dates TBD

 Price

$190 CAD

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 Course Includes

  • Beach Camping Before, During and After the Course
  • Professional Instruction

 Extra Course Options

  • Reduced Rate on Accommodation at Rock Island Lodge B&B Before and After Course. Use Code: COURSEGUEST.
  • Shuttles from Sault Ste Marie Airport with Hotel Accommodation

 Certification Notes

Certifications available to successful candidates include the Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association (ORCKA) level 2 & 3a skills.

Course Content

 General Content Information

Provides for the skills particular to paddling in traditional Canadian Voyageur Canoes; large canoes paddled by more than 2 people, often in ‘open water’ situations and requiring teamwork, with distinct roles for the different paddlers and special safety, wilderness tripping, and day-tripping considerations.

We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please email us at [email protected] or phone 1-800-203-9092.