Paddle Canada Manuals

Discipline Manuals General Policies Teaching Resources

Camping

Skills Stream
Instructor Stream
Instructor Trainer Stream

Canoeing

Canoe Strokes Resource Document
Big Canoe
Canoe Poling
Coastal Canoeing
Lake Canoe
Moving Water Canoe
Style Canoe

River Kayaking

Flatwater Kayak Skills
Recreational River Kayak Skills
Beginner River Kayak Skills
Intermediate River Kayak Skills
Advanced River Kayak Skills
Flatwater River Kayak Instructor
Beginner River Kayak Instructor
Intermediate River Kayak Instructor
Advanced River Kayak Instructor
Flatwater River Kayak Instructor Trainer
Beginner River Kayak Instructor Trainer
Intermediate River Kayak Instructor Trainer
Advanced River Kayak Instructor Trainer

Sea Kayaking

Basic Kayak Skills
Kayak Rolling Clinic
Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills
Sea Kayak Level-2 Skills
Sea Kayak Level-3 Skills
Sea Kayak Level-4 Skills
Waterfront Kayak Instructor
Basic Kayak Instructor
Kayak Rolling Instructor
Sea Kayak Level-1 Instructor
Sea Kayak Level-2 Instructor
Sea Kayak Level-3 Instructor
Sea Kayak Level-4 Instructor
Waterfront Kayak Instructor Trainer
Basic Kayak Instructor Trainer
Kayak Rolling Instructor Trainer
Sea Kayak Level-1 Instructor Trainer
Sea Kayak Level-2 Instructor Trainer
Sea Kayak Level-3 Instructor Trainer
Waterfront Kayak Skills

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Flatwater 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
Flatwater 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
Touring 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
Touring 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
River 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
River 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
Surf 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
Surf 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills
Flatwater 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
Flatwater 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
Touring 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
Touring 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
River 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
River 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
Surf 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
Surf 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
Flatwater 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer
Flatwater 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer
Touring 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer
Touring 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer
River 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer
River 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer
Surf 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer
Surf 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer

Policies

Privacy Policy
Paddle Canada Insurance Policy Summary
Intoxicants Policy
Paddle Canada Accident Policies
Complaint, Discipline and Grievance Policy
Local Permits and Certificates of Insurance
Important Notes for all Courses and Participants
Assessment Guidelines for Skill Courses
Minimum Course Length
First Aid Certification Requirements and Standards
Policies and Definitions Pertaining to Course Roles
Instructor Certification Through Mentorship
Paddle Canada Clinics
Maintaining Instructor Certification
Exemptions from Some Skills or Instructor Course Prerequisites
Instructor Trainer Transfer Process
Important Instructor Trainer Development Policies
Evaluation Guidelines for Instructor Trainer Mentorships
Instructor Trainer Assessment Skills and Knowledge Checklist
Maintaining Instructor Trainer Certification
Assessment Guidelines for Instructor Courses
Insurance Coverage for Businesses or Organizations
Course Administration Policies
Course Administration FAQ's
Course Administration and Membership Fees
Code of Conduct for Instructors and Volunteers
Stand Up Paddleboard Program Recent Changes
Sea Kayak Program Recent Changes
River Kayak Program Recent Changes
Big Canoe Program Recent Changes
Paddle Canada Waiver Forms
Paddle Canada Logo and Branding Guidelines
How to Run a Certification Maintenance Clinic
Safety Boater Policies for Courses or Programs
Camping Program Recent Changes
Coastal Canoeing Program Recent Changes
Canoe Poling Program Recent Changes
Moving Water Canoe Program Recent Changes
Lake Canoe Program Recent Changes
Style Canoeing Program Recent Changes

Resources

Summary of Transport Canada Small Vessel Regulations
Water Classification for Lakes and Oceans
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Frameworks
Expedition Behaviour Resources
Crisis Management Resources
Sustainable Camping and Paddling Resources
Outdoor Leadership Resources
Instructional Frameworks for Adult Outdoor Education
Safety Briefing Topics for all Disciplines & Courses
Adaptive Paddling and Inclusive Instruction
Attributes of a Paddle Canada Instructor
History and Heritage Resources
Kayaking Games and Activities
Tips and Resources for Providing Feedback
Teaching Notes and Resources for Big Canoe Courses
Teaching Notes and Resources for Style Canoe Courses
Make Your Own Canoe Pole
Canoe Poling Teaching Resources
Sea Kayak Skills Checklists and Assessment Forms
Stand Up Paddleboard Skills Checklists and Assessment Forms
Canoeing General Teaching Resources, Checklists, and Forms
River Kayaking Assessment Forms
Certification Card Templates
Member Submitted Resource: Canoe Games
Water Classification for Rivers
Kayak Rolling Resources
General Kayak and Paddling Books
Cultural and Land Acknowledgement Resources
Canoe Games
New Instructor Resources

Big Canoe

Last updated: April 30, 2026