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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
River Canoeing Skills Courses
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Elements Adventure Company’s river canoeing courses, primarily held in the beautiful Okanagan and Shuswap regions of British Columbia and are for all levels of paddlers.
Each course includes at least two full days on the water, and a 2-hr evening theory session for some courses.
COURSE SELECTION
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. The following canoe courses are designed for the beginner to the seasoned river paddler, and are taught by experienced instructors certified through Paddle Canada or the Recreational Canoe Association of BC, or both!
COURSE LOCATIONS
- Shuswap River BC
- Lower Mainland BC
- Slocan Lake BC
- Clearwater BC
- Horsefly BC
Tandem River Courses
Our most popular (and most important) introductory moving water course that builds a solid foundation of technical skills and knowledge for whitewater canoeing.
Tuition: $400 + GST
Now you know the basics, we’ll explore more about the river’s habits, hazards, and features, and how we can use them to our advantage in this intermediate course.
Tuition: $400 + GST
Our advanced whitewater courses will unlock the river’s secrets and your boat’s technology to soar effortlessly across currents and into that hard-to-catch eddy pool.
Tuition: $430 + GST
Solo River Courses
Learning how to paddle a solo whitewater canoe will change your paddling style forever. If you have intermediate level tandem paddling skills, this course is for you!
Tuition: $430 + GST
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.
Tuition: $430 + GST
4 Day Intensive
Solo & Tandem
Start your 2024 paddling season off strong in our 4 day intensive courses held near Horsefly BC. Tandem or solo options available.
Tuition Starts at: $785 + GST
swiftwater canoe rescue Courses
Finally! A river rescue course series designed specifically for canoeists! This course will have you in the water as much as you are on it and is a must-have for anyone planning their own river trips.
Tuition Starts at: $400 + GST
More Information about river courses
Learn more about course locations, rentals, transportation and more in our Frequently Asked Questions page.
