Course Calendar

Every Kayak Ontario course and expedition still to come, in date order. Sold-out dates stay listed, and availability refreshes twice a week.

October 2026

Oct 15 - 18 1000 Islands, Gananoque
Level 2 · $875 · 2 spots left
Oct 17 - 18 Introduction to Sea Kayaking in Current
Clinic · Sold out
Oct 24 - 25 Introduction to Surfing and Forecasting
Clinic · $359 · 2 spots left

November 2026

Nov 7 Coastal Explorer Days, Niagara
Day trip · $99
Nov 14 Coastal Explorer Days, Niagara
Day trip · $99 · Last seat
Nov 21 Coastal Explorer Days, Niagara
Day trip · $99

May 2027

May 16 Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling Instructor
Instructor · $275
May 17 - 21 Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor
Instructor · Sold out
May 18 - 21 Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Instructor
Instructor · $825
May 22 - 25 ORCKA Coastal Kayaking Instructor 1
Instructor · $895
May 22 - 26 Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor
Instructor · $1,195
May 27 - 28 Guelph
Level 1 · $295
May 28 - Jun 1 ORCKA Kayak Tripping Instructor 1
Instructor · $1,295
May 29 - 30 Guelph
Level 1 · $295

June 2027

Jun 3 - 6 Georgian Bay Spring Tune-Up
Event · $695
Jun 9 - 10 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Jun 10 - 11 Niagara - Hamilton
Level 1 · $295
Jun 12 - 13 Introduction to Sea Kayaking in Current
Clinic · $349
Jun 12 - 13 Niagara - Hamilton
Level 1 · $295
Jun 12 - 15 Saugeen Peninsula, Tobermory
Level 2 · $925
Jun 17 - 18 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Jun 17 - 20 Saugeen Peninsula, Tobermory
Level 2 · $925
Jun 19 - 20
plus Jul 17 - 18
Kayak Navigation: Charts, Tides, and Safety
Two weekends · $649
Jun 24 - 25 Guelph
Level 1 · $295
Jun 24 - 25 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Jun 24 - 25 Rondeau, Chatham
Level 1 · $279
Jun 24 - 28 Level 3 Prep, Lake Superior
Advanced · $1,295
Jun 26 - 27 Guelph
Level 1 · $295
Jun 26 - 27 Rondeau, Chatham
Level 1 · $279
Jun 29 - Jul 4 Lake Superior Provincial Park
Expedition · $1,495

July 2027

Jul 6 - 15 Pukaskwa National Park
Expedition · $2,345 · 2 spots left
Jul 7 - 8 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Jul 10 - 13 Saugeen Peninsula, Tobermory
Level 2 · $925
Jul 15 - 18 Saugeen Peninsula, Tobermory
Level 2 · $925
Jul 20 - 21 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Jul 21 - 25 Killarney Coastal Islands
Expedition · $1,475
Jul 21 - 25 The Fox Islands, Killarney
Level 2 · $1,095
Jul 22 - 23 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Jul 27 - 28 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Jul 29 - 30 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295

August 2027

Aug 2 - 5 Prince Edward Island
Level 2 · $925
Aug 5 - 6 Guelph
Level 1 · $295
Aug 5 - 6 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Aug 7 - 8 Guelph
Level 1 · $295
Aug 7 - 10 Saugeen Peninsula, Tobermory
Level 2 · $925
Aug 12 - 15 Saugeen Peninsula, Tobermory
Level 2 · $925 · Last seat
Aug 18 - 22 Bruce Peninsula NP and Flowerpot Island
Advanced expedition · $1,695
Aug 21 - 22 Introduction to Sea Kayaking in Current
Clinic · $349
Aug 25 - 29 Killarney Coastal Islands
Expedition · $1,475
Aug 25 - 29 The Fox Islands, Killarney
Level 2 · $1,095

September 2027

Sep 2 - 5 Georgian Bay Big Water Gathering
Event · $695
Sep 8 - 13 Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor
Instructor · $1,195
Sep 9 - 10 Lion's Head
Level 1 · $295
Sep 11 - 14 Saugeen Peninsula, Tobermory
Level 2 · $925
Sep 11 - 15 100 Wild Islands Expedition
Expedition · $1,495
Sep 18 - 21 100 Wild Islands, Nova Scotia
Level 2 · $1,095
Sep 18 - 22 Level 3 Skills Preparation, 100 Wild Islands
Advanced · $1,095 · 2 spots left
Sep 18 - 22 Level 3 Skills Preparation + Assessment, 100 Wild Islands
Advanced · $1,194 · 2 spots left
Sep 25 - 28 Coastal Mission: Cape Breton
Advanced · $1,485

October 2027

Oct 7 - 11 1000 Islands, Gananoque
Level 2 · $925
Oct 18 - 22 Tidal Mission: Pembrokeshire, Wales
Advanced · $1,995

Winter Pool Sessions, Hamilton

Coached pool time runs weeknights through the winter. Two sessions per evening, 6:05 to 7:30 PM and 7:35 to 9:00 PM. Kayak, paddle, and PFD provided. $129.95 per session.

2026: November 5, 12, 19, 26 · December 3, 10

2027: January 7, 14, 21, 28 · February 4, 11, 18, 25 · March 4, 11, 18, 25

Book a pool session

Not sure which course is right for you? Most paddlers start with a Level 1, whatever boat they own or intend to buy. Email us and we will point you at the right starting point.

Prices shown are per person, before tax. Dates and locations are subject to change with weather and conditions. See our refund policy for cancellations, credits, and transfers.