
Programs for all ages and skill levels
Ottawa Kayak School Schedule
est. 1980 Ottawa kayak School at Wilderness Tours
Adult Keener Program
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...
Read MoreAnna Levesque Signature Week
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...
Read MoreBeginner 2 Day
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...
Read MoreBeginner 3 Day
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...
Read MoreBeginner 5 Day
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...
Read MoreBoyd Ruppelt Signature Week
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...
Read MoreEric Jackson Signature Week
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...
Read MoreHeidi Walsh Signature Week
August 4th – 10th, 2024 We are so stoked to announce the Heidi Walsh signature week for Summer 2024! A leader in the world...
Read MoreIntermediate 2 Day
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...
Read MoreIntermediate 3 Day
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...
Read MoreIntermediate 5 Day
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...
Read MoreIntermediate Teen Kayak Camp
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...
Read MoreKeener Program
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...
Read MoreKids Kayak Week
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...
Read MoreLil Ripper
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...
Read MorePrivate Instruction
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...
Read MoreTeen Kayak Camp
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...
Read MoreKayak Club Services
Book 5 for one instructor and 10% off
5+ for two instructors and 20% off
10+ for three instructors and 25% off
Add additional instructors for $175 per day