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Adult Keener Program
“I wish you had Keeners for adults!” We heard it enough that we made it happen. Designed for intermediate and advanced adult paddlers, Adult Keeners brings the focused coaching and
Planning your 2026 Ottawa Kayak School experience? Here’s your chance to beat the price increase and lock in the best value of the year.
Book any 2026 OKS program before November 1, 2025, and you’ll secure 2025 pricing, no exceptions, no fine print.
Whether you’re signing up for:
Kids Kayak Week for the next generation of paddlers,
Teen Programs for skill progression and independence,
Or Adult Instruction to refine your technique and push your limits.
This offer applies across the board. It’s our way of saying thank you for planning early and investing in adventure, growth, and unforgettable river time.
🗓️ Deadline: November 1, 2025
“I wish you had Keeners for adults!” We heard it enough that we made it happen. Designed for intermediate and advanced adult paddlers, Adult Keeners brings the focused coaching and
Discover whitewater kayaking with a 2-day introduction on the Ottawa River. Learn the fundamentals with guidance from our instructors, get comfortable in your kayak, and begin exploring moving water.
The 3-day beginner course combines an introduction to whitewater kayaking with an extra day to build on what you’ve learned. Develop your paddling skills and confidence with support from our
Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll have time to practice, ask questions, and build confidence through repeated experience. It’s a chance to settle into the sport and give your new skills
Build confidence and find more enjoyment in your paddling with Anna. This program brings together skill development and the mental side of kayaking, helping you approach challenges with greater focus
Join Eli Geisenberger on the Ottawa River for a week focused on freestyle kayaking. Designed for intermediate paddlers, this program offers an opportunity to refine your technique and work towards
Build on your whitewater experience with focused coaching on the Ottawa River. Work on stroke choice, timing, and using river features to navigate more effectively. This 2-day course is an
Combine skill development with time to enjoy the Ottawa River. Learn new river running and playboating techniques, with opportunities to work on goals such as learning to boof or developing
Develop your whitewater skills on the Ottawa River. Refine your stroke choice, timing, and use of river features, with more time to practice and apply feedback between sessions. This 5-day
Working with our instructors, your teen will develop their technique and confidence alongside other young paddlers. This program gives teens time to practice, take on new challenges, and enjoy progressing
Join Ottawa Valley native and world-class kayaker, Kalob Grady on the Ottawa River for a his signature week focusing on developing your freestyle kayaking skills
Starting
Planning a paddling trip to the Ottawa River? Get equipped with whitewater kayak and gear rentals from Ottawa Kayak School. Whether you’re flying in or need equipment for your visit,
The Keener Program brings together young paddlers who want to develop both on and off the water. Through an extended program centred on whitewater kayaking, participants work on their paddling
Give your child an introduction to whitewater kayaking that makes room for how kids learn. Over 5-days, our instructors help young paddlers develop skills and confidence with an approach suited
Designed for young kayakers ready to build on their existing abilities, Lil Ripper is a 5-day program focused on taking the next step. Our instructors help developing paddlers refine their
Develop your river running and freestyle skills with Nick Troutman on the Ottawa River. Designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers, this 5-day program combines coaching with opportunities to put your
Join Casey Bryant Jones, adventure photographer and filmmaker, for an immersive workshop unites the rush of the rapids with the craft of capturing them.
Starting at $599 per
Make Wilderness Tours your base for exploring the Ottawa River. Discover the services available to visiting whitewater kayakers and find practical information to help plan your stay. Whether it’s your
Private instruction is available for individuals and private groups. These sessions offer coaching tailored to your experience and what you want to work on. Refine a particular skill, build confidence,
Introduce your teen to whitewater kayaking with 5-days of learning and adventure on the Ottawa River. Our coaches help new paddlers build a foundation of skills and grow comfortable on
Looking for your next whitewater kayak? Explore used Jackson Kayaks from the Ottawa Kayak School fleet at Wilderness Tours. As we update a portion of our fleet each year, boats