Designed for adult Intermediate/Advanced paddlers this program follows the same fast-tracked progression used in our Keener Program. With 2 choices in arrival, you have the...

August 11th -18th, 2024 It’s a privilege for the Ottawa Kayak School to announce that we are partnering with Anna Levesque for her very own...

For the beginner 2 Day is our most popular program and is also the best way to introduce yourself to the world and culture of...

Our 3 day beginner kayak course has just the right amount of days to jump start your paddling.  This can also be used as a...

This is our most popular learn to whitewater kayak program. It is also best way to introduce yourself to the world and culture of whitewater...

2024 Dates TBD We’re so excited to announce the Boyd Ruppelt signature week for Summer 2023!   Hey guys! Come spend a week with me...

EJ’s 2024 Dates: TBD Isn’t it time to join me on the Ottawa River for a week long paddling camp and vacation? This is as...

August 4th – 10th, 2024 We are so stoked to announce the Heidi Walsh signature week for Summer 2024!   A leader in the world...

For adults 18+ spend 2 days improving your skills and techniques in your own kayak or rent the latest freestyle boats. Whether learning to cartwheel...

Spend 3 days improving your skills and techniques in your own kayak or rent the latest freestyle boats. Whether learning to cartwheel for the first...

Spend 5 days improving your skills and techniques in your own kayak or rent the latest freestyle boats. Whether learning to cartwheel for the first...

Wilderness Tours is famous for youth development through kayaking. This specially designed resident program is geared to ages 12-17 who have already taken our beginner...

The Keener Program is Wilderness Tours’ top “youth development through kayaking” program focusing (in order of priority) on: Graduating fine young men and women Producing...

Teaching your kids to kayak will change their lives forever. Externally we teach them about kayak paddling skills and water safety. Internally, we teach them...

The Lil Ripper program, at the Ottawa Kayak School, is designed for promising up and coming children aged 8-12 who want to take their whitewater...

The Ottawa River is a mecca for the world’s best boaters, all who love to share the magic found in whitewater kayaking.  A private lesson...

Wilderness Tours is famous for youth development through kayaking. This specially designed resident program is geared to ages 12-17 and might just be a life-changing...