Anna Levesque Wilderness Tours Ottawa Kayak School Ontario Canada Kayaking Whitewater

Anna Levesque Signature Week

Signature Weeks

Designed for women, Anna’s Signature Week is a progression that builds confidence so you can stop being an eddy flower and start throwing down! 

Join me for an immersive week of surfing, learning, and fun.

  • Improve your playboating skills on a variety of different features.
  • Daily morning yoga for paddling with Anna keeps your body flexible and strong.
  • Nightly video review helps you see your progress and growth areas.
  • Healthy meals created specifically for the week keep you nourished and energized.

Stop being an eddy flower and start throwing down.

  • If you’re trying to learn how to playboat on your own, or on inconsistent features, you’re making it harder than it needs to be.
  • Get effective coaching on consistent features so you progress with ease and joy.

Become the best playboater you can be while having a ton of fun!

  • Learn and practice skills that include identifying the sweet spot on a feature, spinning, cartwheeling, looping, and blunting.
  • Build your confidence through video review, empowering conversation over shared meals, and mental agility training through yoga and guided visualization.

The Ottawa River provides the perfect venue for learning new skills in your whitewater kayak. With its deep, warm waters and endless channels, there is a challenge by choice at every rapid for every skill level.

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 7PM briefing followed directly by a meet and greet.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with us, Anna begin all of her programs with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

  • Gearing Up
    Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
  • Safety Briefing
    Anna has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, Anna will explain the safety procedures for the day.
  • Let’s Kayak!
    Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, Anna will help you achieve your goals!
  • Lunch
    Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
  • More Kayaking!
    Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of Anna’s lesson plan.
  • Your arrival back to Park Village
    It’s been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don’t run off just yet! Anna with an itinerary for the next day and the evening’s entertainment options.

DAYS 2 – 6 | IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SKILLS
As the program continues, Anna will encourage you, the participant, to take the skills you learned in Day 1 and implement them in more dynamic scenarios providing feedback along the way through verbal coaching and video review.

 

6 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Anna always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment! Every evening will feature video coaching and review of the days exploits.

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Anna Levesque and Katie Kowalski are known for their industry-leading skills, as well as their friendly personalities and positive attitudes.

All MEALS INCLUDED
3 healthy and catered meals per day starting with dinner your arrival night through breakfast your departure morning.

PRIVATE WINE TASTING
Wine tasting to be held at the Ottawa River Barn with a wine selection and pairing curated by Adele Kowalski

6 NIGHTS OF CAMPING
At the Wilderness Tours Resort.

Daily Morning Yoga with Anna Levesque

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting Anna at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Ottawa Kayak School is proud to be the World’s first Jackson Kayak super school. For $330 CAD, you can rent a Jackson Kayak (AntiX 2.0 or Rockstar V), paddle (Werner Rio), helmet (Sweet Wanderer) , sprayskirt (LevelSix King), and PFD (NRS Ion) for the duration of your program.

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES
Receive a 40% discount on all accommodation upgrades by booking a multi-day whitewater kayak program.

STAYOVER PACKAGE
Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.

STORAGE LOCKERS
We have coin operated storage lockers to keep your valuables safe while you are on the river.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Can be arrange, please contact Ottawa Kayak School via e-mail at [email protected]

  • August 10th - 16th
    $3,599 CAD

Note: Prices are subject to 13% HST & $15/day/person Park Pass

*Holiday Rate,  **Spring & September Discount – Opening Weekend – and After Labor Day Weekend.

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Big water confidence, focusing on skills to get you feeling comfortable in bigger, higher-volume whitewater so you can step up your kayaking game confidently.

We’ll start by mastering foundational skills like edge control, combination strokes, and paddle dexterity. We’ll work on transferable skills like surfing and using various river features to your advantage. Then we’ll put it all together into the specific skills you’ll need to feel comfortable stepping up to bigger, higher volume whitewater.

We’ll work on paddling through boils, different methods for punching holes, how to paddle in big waves, and more. We’ll be working in a supportive, challenge-by-choice environment on the best, friendliest, and warmest big water training ground in the world, the Ottawa River.

In order to make the most of this experience, you’ll need to have a reliable combat roll and feel comfortable in at least class III whitewater.

I’m so excited to offer this opportunity with Ottawa Kayak School, and I can’t wait to spend the week with you. I’ll see you on the river!

Boyd Ruppelt

Don’t forget about the Ottawa Kayak School #1 Club! Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off! Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 7PM briefing followed directly by a meet and greet.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with Boyd, he will begin his program with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

  • Gearing Up
    Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
  • Safety Briefing
    Boyd has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, Boyd will explain the safety procedures for the day.
  • Let’s Kayak!
    Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, Boyd will help you achieve your goals!
  • Lunch
    Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
  • More Kayaking!
    Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of Boyd’s lesson plan.
  • Your arrival back to Park Village
    It’s been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don’t run off just yet! Boyd will provide you with an itinerary for Day 2 and the evening’s entertainment options.

DAYS 2 – 6 | IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SKILLS
As the program continues, Boyd will encourage you, the participant, to take the skills you learned in Day 1 and implement them in more dynamic scenarios providing feedback along the way through verbal coaching and video review.

 

6 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Boyd always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Boyd is an industry-leading instructor, and possesses a friendly personality and positive attitude.

18 MEALS INCLUDED
Starting dinner on your arrival evening and ending with lunch on your final on-water day.

6 NIGHTS OF CAMPING INCLUDED
All Ottawa Kayak School programs include a campsite, however, camping equipment is not included.

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting Boyd at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

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Receive a 40% discount on all accommodation upgrades by booking a multi-day whitewater kayak program.

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Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.

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  • 2024 Dates TBD

    Dates TBD

    $2,199

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*Holiday Rate,  **Spring & September Discount – Opening Weekend – and After Labor Day Weekend.

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Heidi Walsh Signature Week OKS Ottawa River

Heidi Walsh Signature Week

Signature Weeks

My goal for this week is to use the skills I’ve learned from all over the world combined my experience from working with Keeners to help you achieve your kayaking ambitions! 

A leader in the world of whitewater, multi-time team Great Britain Freestyle team member, Dagger Kayaks team rider, Ottawa Kayak School, and Keener Program instructor, Heidi is a consummate professional on and off the water.

One of Heidi’s best attributes as an instructor is her ability to take the highest-end skills and break them down to their most basic form, relating them to back to fundamental skills.

A note from Heidi:

“Join me on one of my favourite places in the world to paddle, the Ottawa River. It is one of the best rivers in the world to improve your all round skills. It’s friendly, big volume and of course, has world-class waves for you to train freestyle. What most people don’t realize is that the Ottawa does more than just create world-class wave boaters. It is also the perfect training ground to develop your river running skills, practice safety skills recreate situations that may occur on the river, and solve problems in safe places.
 
My goal for this week is to use the skills I’ve learned from all over the world and my experience from working with Keeners to help you achieve your kayaking ambitions. I would love to come away from this program with a group of strong, well-rounded kayakers who work hard without compromising having as much fun as possible.”
 
Heidi Walsh
 
To take full advantage of this course, you will need a reliable whitewater roll to start. 
 
Don’t forget about the Ottawa Kayak School #1 Club! Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off! Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!
 

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 7PM briefing followed directly by a meet and greet.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with Heidi, she will begin her program with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

  • Gearing Up
    Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
  • Safety Briefing
    Heidi has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, Heidi will explain the safety procedures for the day.
  • Let’s Kayak!
    Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, Heidi will help you achieve your goals!
  • Lunch
    Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
  • More Kayaking!
    Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of Heidi’s lesson plan.
  • Your arrival back to Park Village
    It’s been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don’t run off just yet! Heidi will provide you with an itinerary for Day 2 and the evening’s entertainment options.

DAYS 2 – 6 | IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SKILLS
As the program continues, Heidi will encourage you, the participant, to take the skills you learned in Day 1 and implement them in more dynamic scenarios providing feedback along the way through verbal coaching and video review.

 

6 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Heidi always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Heidi is an industry-leading instructor, and possesses a friendly personality and positive attitude.

18 MEALS INCLUDED
Starting dinner on your arrival evening and ending with lunch on your final on-water day.

6 NIGHTS OF CAMPING INCLUDED
All Ottawa Kayak School programs include a campsite, however, camping equipment is not included.

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting Heidi at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
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Receive a 40% discount on all accommodation upgrades by booking a multi-day whitewater kayak program.

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AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Can be arrange, please contact Ottawa Kayak School via e-mail at [email protected]

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Note: Prices are subject to 13% HST & $15/day/person Park Pass

*Holiday Rate,  **Spring & September Discount – Opening Weekend – and After Labor Day Weekend.

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Eric Jackson Signature Week

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Isn’t it time to join me on the Ottawa River for a week-long paddling camp and vacation? This is as good as it gets for a learning environment here at Ottawa Kayak School.

We have the incredible Ottawa River in August, averaging around 15,000 cfs and 70 degrees at that time of year. Two separate channels sharing the same put-in and take-out make the 5 mile stretch a kayakers dream.

I will be breaking the instruction into several distinct courses each day. You need a decent roll to start but then we will take our rolling and bracing to the next level, learning hand rolls, speed rolls, offside, onside, and every which way, with a goal of bombproofing your roll.

You will learn EJ’s Strokes and Concepts program, which will be a fun way to lay down the right foundation, or erase bad habits for river running, playboating, or even racing. There will be more playboating than your body can handle, guaranteed. How much you can do simply depends on your fitness level.

You won’t get off the river with energy left over. We will learn a variety of key river running skills and put them to the test. At the end of the week you will receive a feedback sheet filled out by me, that you can use to coach yourself back at home.

EJ

Founder | Apex Water Craft

Don’t forget about the Ottawa Kayak School #1 Club! Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off! Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 7PM briefing followed directly by a meet and greet.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with EJ, he will begin his programs with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

  • Gearing Up
    Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
  • Safety Briefing
    EJ has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, EJ will explain the safety procedures for the day.
  • Let’s Kayak!
    Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, EJ will help you achieve your goals!
  • Lunch
    Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
  • More Kayaking!
    Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of EJ’s lesson plan.
  • Your arrival back to Park Village
    It’s been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don’t run off just yet! EJ will provide you with an itinerary for Day 2 and the evening’s entertainment options.

DAYS 2 – 6 | IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SKILLS
As the program continues, EJ will encourage you, the participant, to take the skills you learned in Day 1 and implement them in more dynamic scenarios providing feedback along the way through verbal coaching and video review.

 

6 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. EJ always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
EJ is an industry-leading instructor, and possesses a friendly personality and positive attitude.

18 MEALS INCLUDED
Starting dinner on your arrival evening and ending with lunch on your final on-water day.

6 NIGHTS OF CAMPING INCLUDED
All Ottawa Kayak School programs include a campsite, however, camping equipment is not included.

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting EJ at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Ottawa Kayak School is proud to be the World’s first Jackson Kayak super school. For $330 CAD, you can rent a Jackson Kayak (AntiX 2.0 or Rockstar V), paddle (Werner Rio), helmet (Sweet Wanderer) , sprayskirt (LevelSix King), and PFD (NRS Ion) for the duration of your program.

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES
Receive a 40% discount on all accommodation upgrades by booking a multi-day whitewater kayak program.

STAYOVER PACKAGE
Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.

STORAGE LOCKERS
We have coin operated storage lockers to keep your valuables safe while you are on the river.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Can be arrange, please contact Ottawa Kayak School via e-mail at [email protected]

  • July 6 - 12, 2025
    $2,199 CAD

Note: Prices are subject to 13% HST & $15/day/person Park Pass

*Holiday Rate,  **Spring & September Discount – Opening Weekend – and After Labor Day Weekend.

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All Intensity
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Learn More

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Heidi Walsh Signature Week

High Intensity
Ages 18+ | 90 lbs Minimum

From $2,199 CAD
Learn More

My goal for this week is to use the skills I’ve learned from all over the world combined my experience from working with Keeners to help you achieve your kayaking ambitions! 

Learn More

Designed for adult intermediate/advanced paddlers, this program follows the same fast-tracked progression used in our world-famous Keener Program. 

Learn More