Paddle Manitoba champions and delivers Paddle Canada instruction programs. As the national association for recreational paddling in the country, Paddle Canada sets national standards for instruction and certification for recreational canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Certifications from Paddle Canada, through Paddle Manitoba, and other organizations, are nationally accredited and internationally recognized. 

 

 

 

 

Within Paddle Canada, there are canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) programs, as well as a camping program. These programs allow someone to learn and develop skills as a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, paddler or camper, become an instructor, or become an instructor trainer. 

 

Click the links below for further details on each program and its levels. 

 

Canoeing Program

 

The Paddle Canada National Canoeing Program includes six disciplines that introduce the canoe to beginners and takes advanced paddlers to a whole new level.

 

Lake Canoe  (solo and tandem)

Style Canoe  (solo)

Moving Water Canoe  (solo and tandem)

Canoe Poling  (solo)

Big Canoe  (paddlers and leaders)

Coastal Canoeing  (tandem)

 

Sea Kayak Program

 

The Paddle Canada National Sea Kayak Program includes five skill levels to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe sea kayak touring in both calm and rough water.

 

River Kayak Program 

 

The Paddle Canada National River Kayak Program includes five skill levels earned through course participation. 

 

Stand-Up Paddleboard Program

 

The Paddle Canada National Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) program includes eight skill levels that teach paddlers how to safely and efficiently use stand up paddleboards in a wide variety of waters.

 

Camping Program 

 

The Paddle Canada National Camping Program is Canada's only national camping skills program that teaches all paddlers how to safely and efficiently plan, organize, and execute, camping trips in both front and backcountry settings.