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.)
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.
Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayaking Skills and Wilderness Camping Course
Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills and Wilderness Camping Course.
Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills and Wilderness Camping Course – Women Only
Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills and Wilderness Camping Course.
Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills Course
Learn advanced rough water paddling skills, leadership and group-management for multi-day trips in class-3 water.
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.
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.
Women’s Stand-up Paddleboard Escape!
This three-day getaway at Harmony Outdoor Inn is a self directed mini-escape with two stand up paddle board lessons and two waterfront yoga classes.
Private Group Kayaking Courses and Tours
Our private group kayaking courses and tours are ideal for families, groups of friends, organizations, and clubs.
Paddle Canada Level-1 Instructor Course
Becoming a Paddle Canada instructor allows you to teach insured and certified kayaking courses anywhere in Canada.
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.
Paddle Canada Rolling Instructor
Becoming a Paddle Canada rolling instructor allows you to teach insured and certified kayaking courses anywhere in Canada.
Wilderness First Aid
This year we are hosting a Wilderness First Aid course with Wilderness Medical Associates. For any outdoors enthusiast having these skills could prove essential. This course is recommended as a prerequisite to taking your Paddle Canada Level 2 skills course.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
This is an entry-level course designed for professionals working in significantly remote settings for days or weeks.
Wilderness First Responder
Taking a Wilderness Medical course is highly recommended as you work your way through the Paddle Canada curriculum. It is also just a great skill set to have when traveling into the wilderness in case, in the case of an accident, you need to take care of each other until further help can arrive.
Wilderness First Responder Bridge/Re-certification
This four-day course is a recertification for those that already have the Wilderness First Responder certification. Recertification is required every three years. This course can also be used as a bridge course after taking your Wilderness Advanced first aid course in order to achieve the First Responder level.
