Canoe Foundations Clinic

Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on our website.

Join us for this essential course as we break down the foundations of wilderness canoeing!

We are heading north to help you build up the necessary skills for your summer adventures. This isn't a rigid certification course but a practical, hands-on clinic led by our two master paddler guides, Rory & Zac. They will share their breadth of knowledge gathered over many years of paddling to help you feel confident and prepared on the water.

In this course you will learn:

• Fundamentals of canoeing safely and effectively
• Bowing & sterning
• Paddle strokes & techniques (including the J stroke!)
• Capsizing & righting a canoe

Who is this course for?: It is a day designed for anyone who wants to stop fighting the wind and start gliding through the wilderness with ease.

If you have never held a paddle before and want to start with the right habits, then this clinic is for you. If you have some experience but want to refine your technical skills for longer trips, then our guides can help you dial in your form. We provide the canoes, paddles, and safety gear so you can just focus on the rhythm of the water.

Interested in joining this year’s Epics? Completing this and other relevant courses will support your approval process for advanced adventures.

Included: Rentals for the canoes, paddles & life preservers.

Who It’s For: Beginner and intermediate paddlers who want to develop and hone their skills, as well as practice real-world simulations of emergency situations.

Highlights
Outdoors Skills Training: Develop essential skills to survive and thrive in the wild.
Expert Instructors: Our amazing expert guides will teach you everything you need to know in a safe and fun way.
Backcountry Readiness: These skills are the building blocks for every major wilderness expedition we run. Mastering these basics ensures you are ready to tackle vast, untouched lakes and winding rivers on your next big trip.

Event cost: $95+HST - $50 optional transport available.
Register here.

About Wilderness Union
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.

Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.

Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!

Learn more at our website www.wildernessunion.com