Our Courses and Lessons

The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. - B.B. King

Ontario Sea Kayak Centre is one of Canada’s leading Sea Kayak training schools. We have a team of some of the highest trained and most experienced instructors in Canada. This means that on your OSKC course you are trained by experienced experts. We teach in an inclusive, fun, and ego-free environment and advocate for a safe, prejudice-free experience.

OSKC was voted by readers of “Sea Kayaker” Magazine as the best Sea Kayak school in Eastern Canada.

In 2019 and 2020 we were awarded “Best watersport company” in Ontario by Travel and Hospitality awards.

Course Type

Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills Course

Level-1 is a two-day course that moves participants beyond flatwater kayaking and into the sport of sea kayaking. The course is aimed at developing paddler's comfort in class-1 waters. There is a strong focus on re-entry techniques as well as the skills required to safely plan and execute a day trip with friends (for example, navigation & route planning, weather interpretation, proper clothing/gear.)

2
Days
Beginner
Experience Level
Various

Locations


Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills Course

One of our most popular courses! This transforms day paddlers into kayak trippers by increasing personal paddling skills and knowledge of navigation on the water.

5
Days
Intermediate
Experience Level
Parry Sound
Location

Learn to Roll a Kayak

We are passionate about teaching kayak rolling. We teach hundreds of people to roll each year. Come and find out why they choose us to work with.

2
Days
Beginner
Experience Level
Parry Sound
Location

Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayaking Skills and Wilderness Camping Course – Georgian Bay

Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills and Wilderness Camping course taught over five days tripping on Georgian Bay.

6
Days
Intermediate
Experience Level
Out on Georgian Bay
Location

Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayaking Skills and Wilderness Camping Course – Lake Superior

Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills and Wilderness Camping Course.

6
Days
Intermediate
Experience Level
Wawa
Location

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills Course Ontario

Learn advanced rough water paddling skills, leadership and group-management for multi-day trips in class-3 water.

5
Days
Advanced
Experience Level
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Location

Paddle Canada Level 4 Sea Kayak Skills Course

This course covers advanced paddling skills, problem-solving, group dynamics, and leadership during a multi-day trip in a rough-water environment.

6
Days
Advanced
Experience Level

Sea Kayak Lake Superior – Wild North Shore Kayaking Expedition

So you have your level 2 and want to keep progressing in your skills? On this adventure course you will experience the rugged beauty of Lake Superior in this self-reliant expedition training trip including empty, sandy and cobblestone beaches, rugged Canadian shield, endless Boreal forest, waterfalls and wildlife.

10
Days
Intermediate
Experience Level
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Location

Private Kayak Lessons

If you prefer to learn in a small group or have a certain goal you would like to accomplish in your kayak, perhaps private coaching would work better for you.

Any Length
You Decide!
Beginner
Experience Level
Parry Sound
Location

Paddle Canada Level-1 Instructor Course

Becoming a Paddle Canada instructor allows you to teach insured and certified kayaking courses anywhere in Canada.

4
Days
Intermediate
Experience Level
Parry Sound
Location

Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor Course

Level 2 instructor is the last instructor certification you can take in a course format. From here upwards the instructor stream works on a mentorship structure. This is an involved course that should be considered by level 1 instructors will the recommended amount of experience.

4
Days
Advanced
Experience Level
Morell
Location

Rolling Instructor Course

Paddle Canada Rolling Instructor

Becoming a Paddle Canada rolling instructor allows you to teach insured and certified kayaking courses anywhere in Canada.

1
Day
Intermediate
Experience Level
Parry Sound
Location

Private Group Kayaking Courses and Tours

Our private group kayaking courses and tours are ideal for families, groups of friends, organizations, and clubs.

Any Length
You Decide!
Beginner
Experience Level

Sea Kayaker Magazine Readers Choice Award