KayakOntario

06/20/2026

Another big group on the Peninsula this week for a Level 2 and various clinics. What a season and June isn’t even over yet!

06/19/2026

This weekend, Kathleen led her first Paddle Canada Level 2 as lead instructor, with Jill alongside her on her first co-lead. Seeing our coaches step into these roles and absolutely nail it is one of the best parts of what we do.

And the reviews coming back have been glowing. Participants pointed to how seamlessly Kathleen and Jill worked together: organized, engaging, and genuinely fun, with a learning environment that built real confidence on the water. Even seasoned paddlers walked away with new techniques and a few great stories (ask them about the all-in reentry scenario).

Congratulations, Kathleen and Jill. It’s been a pleasure to work with you over the years and watch you grow.

06/19/2026

Great day on the water despite the weather!

06/15/2026

Check out this amazing program!

Preparing to launch! 🚀

Stay tuned here for updates on the launch of our ***NEW SOJOURN CAMPSITES*** (Canvas Wall Tent on Raised Wooden Platforms) ⛺️
&
Our Relaunch of the ***SAUGEEN SOJOURN*** 2 Day Overnight Adventure and Anishinaabe Cultural Experience in partnership with EcoAdventures / BPBA

More updates and adventures to come!!!

06/15/2026

What a big weekend!

Two Level 1 courses, our Foundation Reset and Navigation clinics, and a Level 2 in Tobermory packed with Michiganders ✋ (iykyk).

Foundation Reset for paddlers rebuilding skills and confidence, Navigation for taking route planning off the chart table and onto the water. We had plenty of keen paddlers from all levels this weekend. All hands on deck!

06/12/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝟭 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 🎉🥳

This week’s Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 was a milestone for our team: a full house, and Evie’s first course as lead coach.

Watching a coach you’ve worked with step into the lead role and run a program start to finish is one of the best parts of this job. Strokes, rescues, boat handling, group management: she handled all of it with the calm and clarity we knew she had.

Congratulations Evie. The first of many.

06/11/2026

That’s a wrap on the Official Kayak Ontario Spring Tune-Up. Four days, every kind of water: fog and group dynamics, navigation across Fathom Five, rock gardens at Lion’s Head, and rolling and wrap-up at Cape Croker Park, the hidden gem of the peninsula. The park is run by the Chippewas of Nawash at Neyaashiinigmiing and worth a visit in its own right. Thank you to everyone who paddled and to the coaches who ran it.
Our next symposium is the Big Water Gathering this fall, and we have a few spots open. See you on the big water.

06/09/2026

Spring Tune-Up Day 3 was for rock gardening.
If the term is new to you: rock gardening is paddling in and around rock features close to shore, using the swell and surge to move through slots, gaps, and over ledges. It’s timing, boat handling, and reading water all at once, and the skills you worked so hard to refine start to pay off.
The group worked maneuvers, ran scenarios, and practiced extractions: getting a paddler and boat out of caves and rocks when a feature doesn’t go to plan.
The location was Lion’s Head. Everyone knows it from the photos and the crowds, which is exactly why it gets underrated as a training location.

06/08/2026

Day 2 was navigation day, and we took over Fathom Five. We had a big group out there, splitting into three separate pods, each exploring a different part of the archipelago. Great wildlife day too: deer on the islands (a rare sight for me), peregrine falcons, and lots of fish. Here’s hoping the weather stays this good for the next few days.

06/04/2026

What a start to the season. Honestly, we’re going to take a moment to be proud of this one.

The last two weeks have been a blur in the best way. Opening weekend at Guelph Lake was packed: two sold-out Level 1 courses, 35 rolling students over four days, and the debut of our Skill Builder clinics, which were a hit right out of the gate. This week we’ve got at-capacity Level 1s up in Lions Head, and then the big one: the official Kayak Ontario Spring Tune-Up this weekend, with 20 paddlers and 6 coaches on the water over four days.

We still have some space left for the rest of the season. If you’ve been thinking about a course or a clinic, don’t wait on it. Level 1s and clinic dates are filling, but there’s still plenty left to make the most of your summer.