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I have done multiple courses and paddling trips with Elements Adventure Company, over a period of several years. I could not recommend the company and its employees more highly!
Ross McDonald
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Elements Adventure CompanyβsΒ river canoeing courses in primarily held in the beautiful Okanagan and Shuswap regions of British Columbia and are for all levels of paddlers.Β
Each course includes at least two full days on the water, and a 2-hr evening theory session for some courses.
Our weekend river canoe skills courses pack a lot of learning into your time with us! To ensure you get the most out of your experience, it is worth it to take time to choose the right course.Β The following canoe courses are designed for the beginner to the seasoned river paddler, and are taught by experienced instructors certified through Paddle CanadaΒ or the Β Recreational Canoe Association of BC,Β or both!
Our most popular (and most important) introductory moving water course that builds a solid foundation of technical skills and knowledge for whitewater canoeing.Β Β
Now you know the basics, weβll explore more about the riverβs habits, hazards, and features, and how we can use them to our advantage in this intermediate course.Β
Β Our advancedΒ whitewater coursesΒ will unlock the riverβs secrets and your boatβs technology to soar effortlessly across currents and into that hard-to-catch eddy pool.
Β Learning how to paddle a solo whitewater canoe will change your paddling style forever.Β If you have intermediate level tandem paddling skills, this course is for you!Β
Build on the basics of solo whitewater paddling and gain the skills needed to start to PLAY! Suitable for short play-boat style canoes or longer solo tripping canoes.
Start your 2024 paddling season off strong in our new 5 day intensive courses held near Horsefly BC. Tandem or solo options available.Β
Finally!Β A river rescue course series designed specifically for canoeists!Β This course will have you in the water as much as you are on it andΒ is a must-have for anyone planning their own river trips.Β
The level 2 rescue course is an advanced course focused on more technical rope work, recovering pinned boats, building anchors, swimming in and out of strainers, dealing with foot entrapment, tethered rescues etc.
Learn more about course locations, rentals, transportation and more in our Frequently Asked Questions page.Β
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