Rescue training courses and certification
At Boreal River, you can expect to be challenged. Whether it's whitewater rescue courses, wilderness first responder training, or leadership development, you'll gain huge amounts of hands-on experience with long lasting results.
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Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) Levels I, II, & III - Five-Day Course
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Whitewater Rescue (WWR) Levels I & II - Two-Day Course
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Whitewater rescue courses
Build skills and knowledge through practise, get international certification, and make smart decisions on the river.
Wilderness medical courses
For first aid and first responders, learn to assess and treat medical problems in remote environments.
Costa Rica wilderness first responder
The Costa Rica Wilderness First Responder Course combines your training with travel.
Our Team
With years of experience under their drysuits, our instructors are experts in their fields who enjoy helping participants gain confidence and have great experiences in the outdoors.
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With years of experience under their drysuits, our instructors are experts in their fields who enjoy helping participants gain confidence and have great experiences in the outdoors.
Read MoreOur Services
By tailoring rescue courses to meet your specific needs, Boreal River creates excellent opportunities for organizations such as: Government, schools, outfitters & tour operators, summer camps, not-for-profits.
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By tailoring rescue courses to meet your specific needs, Boreal River creates excellent opportunities for organizations such as: Government, schools, outfitters & tour operators, summer camps, not-for-profits.
Learn MoreCompany History
Boreal River – established in 2008 – has two main divisions: Boreal River Rescue provides whitewater and wilderness skills training and certification courses across Canada and internationally. Boreal River Adventures runs whitewater expeditions and adventure travel programs—on Quebec's Magpie River, in Costa Rica, and Patagonia.
Read MoreCompany History
Boreal River – established in 2008 – has two main divisions: Boreal River Rescue provides whitewater and wilderness skills training and certification courses across Canada and internationally. Boreal River Adventures runs whitewater expeditions and adventure travel programs—on Quebec's Magpie River, in Costa Rica, and Patagonia.
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