Grand Experiences offers Instructional courses taught by certified Paddle Canada instructors. Courses for novices to seasoned paddlers. Canoeing on the Grand, Sea Kayaking at Long Point. Whitewater on the Nith River. Plus Paddle Canada Canoe Certifications from Basic Skills to Instructor Certifications. See details for our instructional courses listed below.
For Kids, Grand Experience has operated Kids Summer Camps since 1999. Beginner & Advanced Camps for kids from 9 to 15 years old. Scroll down for our Summer Camp listings.
1 day Instructional Sea kaayaking at 1 of our favourite destinations, Long Point Bay on Lake Erie. An internationally recognized World Biosphere with world's 2nd largest sand peninsula. It's a paddler's paradise & perfect place to learn sea kayaking with a large protected bay with warm calm waters. . - . Save 10% with Pre-Season Adventure Sale
DetailsExperiential learning combining lessons from a Paddle Canada Instructor followed by a paddling trip along a diverse stretch of river. Put your new skills into practice in the real world while being coaching by your Instructor . - . Save 10% Booking with Pre-Summer Adventure Sale
DetailsTake your paddling to the Next Level, learning to explore a wilder river. Hidden 'Off the Grid' in Southwest Ontario. Nith is 1 of few southern rivers with significant forest & whitewater. Learn & experience advanced paddling safely in hands of experienced Guides. Exhilarating experience available early Spring April to late early June. Signature Experience for Southwest Ont.
Details2 day overnight instructional sea kayaking clinic with guided tour of Long Point Bay. Learn paddling & safety skills along with cutting-edge navigation & environment analysis on an Apple iPad then undertake an unique sea kayak tour of the Long Point's UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Afterwards celebrate your experience with a visit to New Limburg authentic Belgian microbrewery . -
DetailsThe aim of this course is to introduce novice participants to paddling with a partner, in calm waters. Skills & knowledge gained at this level form foundation for basic paddling close to shore on sheltered bodies of water. Rescue options are discussed at this level & can be demonstrated by the instructor.
DetailsThe aim is to introduce the novice paddler to paddling with a partner in shelter calm waters, and to introduce basic land and water rescue techniques.
DetailsThe aim is to expand upon the skills and principles necessary to paddle with a partner in open lake waters, to perform skills and maneuvers with greater refinement and demonstrate confidence in an open water environment, and to develop a greater awareness of environmental hazards and how to avoid/react to those hazards.
DetailsThe aim is to introduce the novice paddler to paddling on shelter calm waters and to introduce basic land and water rescue techniques.
DetailsThe aim is to expand upon the skills and principles necessary to paddle solo on open lake waters, to perform skills and maneuvers with greater refinement and demonstrate confidence in an open water environment, and to develop a greater awareness of environmental hazards and how to avoid/react to those hazards.
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