Kayak Programs
The Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre offers a wide variety of kayak courses on the beautiful Kananaskis, Bow, Elbow, Red Deer and Highwood Rivers to get you ready to tackle these adventures.
Choose from an introductory flat water kayaking course through advanced whitewater, or let us help you get ready for your first kayak touring adventure. Most of our courses run over a weekend, but we also offer many of our courses mid-week in the evening. We have something for everyone!
If the posted dates don’t fit your schedule, or you don’t see a course that fits your requirements, give us a call to organize a private course.
Call us today: 403-202-8490
Rec Kayaking
Learn to paddle your rec kayak on easy moving water. This one evening course will look at the boats, equipment and strokes required to safely maneuver our boats.
** All Necessary Equipment is Included
2025 Course dates:
June 26
$85 +Gst
Conquer the Kan
This course is for you! The person that wants to paddle the Kananaskis with their buddies, but is still a little worried out there. This evening course will break the river down into bite size pieces, ensuring that you are comfortable with all the lines. Don’t let Widow Maker, Santa Claus or the lower race course get the better of you this season.
2025 Course Dates:
May 29
Cost: $85 + GST
*Participants are responsible for their own equipment
River Kayaking
Never paddled before? With our expert instruction and proven methods, you too can be a river kayaker!! It is exciting, safe and fun! We start in the POOL where we become accustomed to our kayaks, learn how to safely get in and out of the boat and introduce the kayak roll. Saturday afternoon we will learn how to perform forward ferries and eddy turns. Sunday we progress to a river run, where there will be plenty of time to practice bracing, eddy turns, ferries and our favourite, SURFING!
*All Necessary Equipment is included.
2025 River Kayaking Course Dates:
TBD
$349.00 + GST
WW Kayaking for Intermediates
Whitewater Kayaking for Intermediates
Got your confidence? Want to step up to the next level of white water challenge? We will hone your skills to become a Grade II/II+ paddler. We will practice our eddy turns, ferries and surfing skills on a local Class II/III run.
Join us for a weekend of whitewater kayaking adventure. Small group ratio of 1:4
* Transportation is by car pool
** Paddlers should be comfortable on Grade II rivers with a 50% river roll to register for this course.
*** Participants are Responsible for Their Own Equipment (rental discounts are available).
2025 Course dates:
May 31, June 1
Cost: $280.00 + GST