Ottawa Kayak School

Ottawa Kayak School has been sharing the magic in whitewater since 1982, making a name for itself providing world-class whitewater kayak instruction for all ages and skill levels. Based out of Wilderness Tours Resort, Ottawa Kayak School is conveniently located at the confluence of the Middle and Main Channel of the Ottawa River. It's the natural base village to the Ottawa River.

Overview

Designed for adult Intermediate/Advanced paddlers this program follows the same fast-tracked progression used in our Keener Program. With guidance from the incredible instructors at Love it Live it this program will help you take your kayaking to the next level! With 2 choices in arrival, you have the flexibility to join us for 1 week or 2 weeks of exploring the best whitewater the region has to offer.
Enjoy the Ottawa River, travel to the Lachine Rapids in Montreal, and paddle the Gatineau, Petawawa, Rouge, and many more based on what’s flowing. (Note: Lachine trip included in the 2-week program.) Water temperatures in mid-June are perfect and historically still lots of water coming through all the region’s watersheds. This makes for a perfect big water adventure in the Ottawa Valley. Come visit Ottawa Kayak School and treat yourself have a paddling vacation like no other, on some of the world’s most renowned whitewater. Taught by the world’s best on the world’s best play river. You’ll have a great experience while improving your skills! The Ottawa is the finest playboating river in the world and we know it best. That’s why OKS was chosen to host the 2006 World Cup of Kayaking, and the 2007 and 2015 Freestyle World Championships.
Starting at
$1499 CAD
Per Person

Trip Highlights

  • World Class Instruction provided by Love it Live it
  • 5 - 14 nights of shared accommodation included at Wilderness Tours
  • All meals included
  • Daily Shuttles Included

Ottawa Kayak School

Ottawa Kayak School has been sharing the magic in whitewater since 1982, making a name for itself providing world-class whitewater kayak instruction for all ages and skill levels. Based out of Wilderness Tours Resort, Ottawa Kayak School is conveniently located at the confluence of the Middle and Main Channel of the Ottawa River. It's the natural base village to the Ottawa River.

Quick Facts

Paddlesport

  • Kayaking

Activity

  • Whitewater
  • Freestyle
  • River Running
  • River Play

Experience/Service

  • Instruction or Skills Clinic

Waterway

  • Whitewater Class I
  • Whitewater Class II
  • Whitewater Class III
  • Whitewater Class IV

Destination

  • North America

Length

  • 5-14 Days

Accomodation

  • Lodge or Resort-Based

Guided

  • Yes

Outfitted

  • Custom

Special Interest

  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Adventure Level

Easier Challenging

Itinerary

45.7099° N, 76.7397° W

Meeting Place

Ottawa Kayak School at Wilderness Tours

Foresters Falls, Ontario

Day 1:

Designed for adult Intermediate/Advanced paddlers this program is fast paced and designed to level up your personal paddling. As such, each day of world class instruction will build upon each other focusing first on mastering the fundamentals.

Dates & Packages

Adult Keener Program

Two Week Option: June 4th - 16th, 2023 One Week Options: June 4th - 9th, 2023 or June 11th - 16th, 2023
Instruction with Love it Live it instructors. Industry-leading kayak instructors who possesses a friendly personalities and positive attitude. All Meals Included Breakfast the first day of the course through lunch the final day. 5 to 14 Nights of Accommodation Included During the Adult Keener program you'll be staying in shared accommodations which are situated on site at the Ottawa Kayak School | Wilderness Tours. Daily Shuttle Included Each day begins by meeting your instructors in the morning. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading you will board the bus which takes the class to the river.
Rent all the equipment you'll need for $330 CAD per week.

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Location

Based out of Wilderness Tours Resort, Ottawa Kayak School is the natural base village to the Ottawa River. Once onsite, take advantage of our exclusive resort amenities including mountain biking, beachfront, sport courts, hiking trails and much more!

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Location

Based out of Wilderness Tours Resort, Ottawa Kayak School is the natural base village to the Ottawa River. Once onsite, take advantage of our exclusive resort amenities including mountain biking, beachfront, sport courts, hiking trails and much more!

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Company History

Sharing the magic in whitewater since 1982, the Ottawa Kayak School has made a name for itself providing world-class whitewater kayak instruction for all ages and skill levels.

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Company History

Sharing the magic in whitewater since 1982, the Ottawa Kayak School has made a name for itself providing world-class whitewater kayak instruction for all ages and skill levels.

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Equipment & Outfitting

Ottawa Kayak School is proud to be the world's first Jackson Kayak super school. During your instructional programs take advantage of the latest models by Jackson Kayak!

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Equipment & Outfitting

Ottawa Kayak School is proud to be the world's first Jackson Kayak super school. During your instructional programs take advantage of the latest models by Jackson Kayak!

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