Adult Keener Program

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“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 accelerated progression of our renowned Keener Program to adults ready to challenge themselves, build their skills, and share the river with equally enthusiastic paddlers.


👤 Ages 18+


♦︎ High Intensity


🍴 All Meals Included


⛺ 5-12 Nights of Shared Accommodation



Starting at $2299 per week

Intermediate Teen Kayak Week

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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 together on the water.


👤 Ages 12-17


♦︎ High Intensity


🍴 15 Meals Included


⛺ 5 Nights of Shared Accommodation



Starting at $1399 per person

Teen Kayak Week

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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 the water. It’s a chance to try something new, make friends, and discover the enjoyment of learning to whitewater kayak.


👤 Ages 12-17


🟦 Medium Intensity

🍴 15 Meals Included

⛺ 5 Nights of Shared Accommodation



Starting at $1399 per person

Kids Kayak Week

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 to their age and experience. Learning, encouragement, and time on the water come together for a memorable week.


👤 Ages 7-12


🟢 Low Intensity

🍴 14 Meals Included

⛺ 5 Nights Camping



Starting at $1399 per person

Private Instruction

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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, or get help moving past a challenge.


👤 Ages 13+


👍 Any Intensity


🍴 Lunch Included




$675 per person + $150 per additional participant

Intermediate 5 Day

Private Whitewater kayak Lessons on the Ottawa River

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 course combines coaching and river experience to help you become a more confident and capable paddler.​


👤 Ages 18+


♦︎ High Intensity


🍴 14 Meals Included


⛺ 5 Nights Camping



Starting at $1649 per person

Intermediate 3 Day

Wilderness Tours Whitewater Kayak Instruction Ottawa Kayak School

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 your loop. Our instructors will help you understand what to practice and how to keep progressing.


👤 Ages 18+


♦︎ High Intensity


🍴 8 Meals Included


⛺ 3 Nights Camping



Starting at $985 per person

Intermediate 2 Day

Best Canadian Adventure Learn to Kayak at Ottawa Kayak School

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 opportunity to refine your technique, work through challenges, and develop greater confidence in your paddling.


👤 Ages 18+


♦︎ High Intensity


🍴 5 Meals Included


⛺ 2 Nights Camping



Starting at $740 per person

Beginner 5 Day

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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 time to develop.


👤 Ages 18+


🟦 Medium Intensity

🍴 14 Meals Included

⛺ 5 Nights Camping



Starting at $1469 per person