Throughout the year, Paddle Manitoba offers a host of programming, both on and off the water. Below are just some of the activities that we try to offer, weather and volunteer dependent. For current information about Paddle Manitoba activities, be sure to check our Events and Facebook pages. 

Instruction Programs

Paddle Manitoba offers instructional courses that use the Paddle Canada program. Depending on the program, these may be a few hours, or a few days, in length.

Instruction programs are open to members and non-members, beginners to experts, depending on the program. 

Participants may be provided all the needed equipment for some courses, or may need to provide their own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard. All participants must wear an appropriate PFD or lifejacket at all times on the water. They may be provided with, or may have to bring, the mandated safety equipment - a whistle, bailer, and throw bag (buoyant heaving line).

There is a cost to instruction programs and participants must sign a Paddle Manitoba or Paddle Canada waiver.

Registration is required as there are limits on the number of paddlers that can attend. 

Instructor and students during a Paddle Manitoba Instruction Program. 

Open Paddles

Open Paddles are an opportunity to meet other paddlers and showcase what Paddle Manitoba is all about: recreational paddling.

These outings are open to members and non-members, beginners to experts. 

Participants must provide their own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard, wear an appropriate PFD or lifejacket at all times on the water, and bring the mandated safety equipment - a whistle, bailer, and throw bag (buoyant heaving line).

There is no cost to open paddles, but participants must sign a Paddle Manitoba or Paddle Canada waiver.

Registration is not required. 

Open Paddle on the LaSalle River at LaBarriere Park. 

Day Trips

Day Trips explore various rivers and lakes around Manitoba. They are a chance to head out with other paddlers and showcase the great paddling the province offers.

These outings can be for members only, while other times they may by open to non-members too. Some Day Trips may be suitable for beginners, while others may be open only to those with more experience. 

Participants must provide their own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard, wear an appropriate PFD or lifejacket at all times on the water, and bring the mandated safety equipment - a whistle, bailer, and throw bag (buoyant heaving line).

There may be a cost to Day Trips and participants must sign a Paddle Manitoba or Paddle Canada waiver.

Registration is required as often there are limits on the number of paddlers that can attend. 

A Paddle Manitoba Day Trip on the Brokenhead River. 

Overnight Trips

Overnight Trips are a place to learn about wilderness paddling and camping or share a wilderness paddling and camping experience with other paddlers.

These outings can be for members only, while other times they may by open to non-members too. Some Overnight Trips may be suitable for beginners, while others may be open only to those with more experience. If you are a beginner, these are ideal opportunities to gain skills and confidence. If you have more experience, these can be a chance for a fun, relaxing, and social getaway.

Each Overnight Trip is led by one or more experienced leaders, but these are not all-inclusive guided or serviced excursions. Participants are entirely responsible for their own safety and that of any accompanying minors and are expected to paddle, portage, make and strike camp, and prepare meals. 

There is a cost to Overnight Trips and participants must sign a Paddle Manitoba or Paddle Canada waiver.

Registration is required as there are limits on the number of paddlers that can attend. 

Fun Paddles

Fun Paddles are an opportunity to get a bit silly on the water. Whether it's recognizing certain holidays, like Halloween, or heading out when you're usually heading in, such as our Light Bright Paddle in the dark, you can count on some laughs!

These outings are open to members and non-members, beginners to experts. 

Participants must provide their own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard, wear an appropriate PFD or lifejacket at all times on the water, and bring the mandated safety equipment - a whistle, bailer, and throw bag (buoyant heaving line) and other necessary equipment, such as lights. 

There is usually no cost to fun paddles, but participants must sign a Paddle Manitoba or Paddle Canada waiver.

Registration may or may not be required. 

Everyone all aglow for the Paddle Manitoba Light Bright Paddle. 

Indoor Program

The Indoor Program is a chance to see and learn about trips others have been on, learn new skills, and socialize with other paddlers over winter. Libraries, Legions, and other facilities, have all been home to Indoor Program presentations in the past. 

These presentations are open to members and non-members.  

There may be a cost for members, depending on the presentation. Non-members pay an admission fee. 

Registration usually not required. 

A full house for a Paddle Manitoba Indoor Program evening presentation.