Our Lake Canoeing Lessons are designed to help you build a foundation of skills and knowledge before venturing out on your own expedition or joining us on our river courses.
Building and enhancing competence in canoeing skills will help you to relax and enjoy the incredible freedom that wilderness canoeing has to offer.
Our full day lakewater courses take place between 8:30am and 4:30pm near Vernon BC.
TUITION – $160 per person + GST
Book the Lakewater I and II course in the same season and save 10% ($288+GST)
Lakewater I Course
Full day course 8:30am – 4:30pm @ Swan Lake (Vernon, BC)
- April 15, 2023
- May 27, 2023
- Fall date TBD – get in touch to get on the list!
Designed for the canoe newbie (canewbie!) you have little to no experience paddling a canoe. You will learn basic paddling strokes and basic rescues to give you confidence to get out and practice on your own. We’ll teach you how to outfit your canoe, how to dress, as well as teach about canoe hull design and what type of canoe would suit your adventures best. Suitable for adults and children 12 and above.
Tuition $160 + GST
Lakewater II Course
Full day course 8:30am – 4:30pm @ Swan Lake (Vernon, BC)
- April 16, 2023
- May 28, 2023
- Fall date TBD – get in touch to get on the list!
The Lakewater II course is for paddlers with canoeing experience looking to improve their paddling techniques and gain valuable rescue practice. Participants on the Lakewater II course want to:
- Learn to work better together with their paddling partner,
- Not have to switch sides while paddling,
- Gain more confidence in both bow and stern positions
- Perfect your flatwater techniques to prepare for a Level I River canoeing course.
- Prepare for a multiday group trip (such as the Bowron Lake canoe circuit)
- Learn more advanced strokes and rescues.
Tuition $160 + GST
Book the Lakewater I and II course in the same season and save 10% ($288+GST)
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Location
Elements Adventure Company clinics are based out of Vernon, BC, located at the north end of
the Okanagan Valley. We are easily accessible along HWY 97 from anywhere else you may be staying in the Okanagan. Driving distances from a few other popular places are:
- From Kelowna: 50 km
- From Penticton: 113 km
- From Kamloops: 116 km
- From Revelstoke: 147 km
Depending on local weather conditions, we will choose a location in the Vernon area. Most courses are held on Swan Lake, where Meadowlark road dead-ends into the lake., just off Hwy 97, North of Vernon, BC.
Tuition
Tuition for one day flat water courses is $160+GST. If you sign up for a level I and level II course in the same season, save 10%! Sign up for yourself or your family today. Group rates are available. Groups of 3-5 people save 10% on tuition and rentals (excluding drysuits) and groups of 6 people or more save 15% off tuition and rentals (excluding drysuits).
Equipment
All paddling equipment that you need for your canoeing lesson is available for rent. Click here for rental information and rates. Please come prepared with sun protection such as a sun hat, sun screen, sun glasses, water, snacks, and a change of clothes for after that unexpected swim! A full packing list will be provided upon registration.
Private Lessons
Do you have a group preparing for a canoe trip that could benefit from private customized
lessons? Or maybe you have a family group or work group looking to do something a little different together. Ask us about booking a private course for your family or friends. We can accommodate any paddling level and cover specific topics to help you learn the basics or prepare for an upcoming expedition.