Kayaking
Take our progressive paddling lessons, then practice on some of Western Canada's most beautiful rivers and lakes. Our guides are expert whitewater and sea kayakers and will teach you the skills to master each type of boat.
Whitewater Kayaking
Take pool clinics and paddling lessons with us on the Bow and Kananaskis. Then spend the summer paddling Alberta rivers and playboating on the whitewater.
This 2-hour introductory course provides everything you need to begin whitewater kayaking including an overview of gear, hands-on skills including kayak entry and wet exit, and basic strokes and boat control techniques in calm water.
This 2.5-hour course introduces the exciting world of moving water kayaking on the Bowness eddies. Learn skills including moving across currents, edging, eddy turns, and ferrying, as well as the basics for reading water and risk management.
Prerequisite: Intro to Whitewater Kayaking
This full-day Bow River program develops your ability to manoeuvre on moving water. Practice advanced eddy turns, ferrying, and stability techniques while using natural river features to enhance efficiency.
Prerequisite: Beginner Whitewater Kayaking
This advanced full-day course builds river-running techniques and boat control in Class II & II+ rapids, plus playboating skills like surfing and ferry gliding and development of river-reading and efficient manoeuvring skills.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Take an Intro lesson with one of our highly-trained and certified guides and discover the world of sea kayaking. Explore the region with day tours, and add to your knowledge with skill-building clinics in the off-season.
This 2-hour introductory course will familiarize you with sea kayaking essentials including equipment, basic strokes, and proper entry and exit techniques. Practice foundational paddling skills while gaining confidence in handling a sea kayak.
Spend the day paddling a beautiful lake as you refine your sea kayaking technique. Enjoy a stroke refresher and improve your skills and efficiency through a day tour on a scenic mountain lake.
Prerequisite: Sea Kayaking Introduction or equivalent sea kayaking experience
Pool Kayaking
Learn new skills in the comfort of the University of Calgary pool and develop your techniques for outdoor kayaking
A kayak roll is an essential skill to add once you have mastered the basics, and it will increase your confidence on the river. In this course, receive step-by-step instruction to help you complete your first roll in the warmth and safety of the UCalgary pool.
Prerequisite: Whitewater Kayaking Basics
View offerings and register for Whitewater Roll Intro
Improve your kayak roll with hands-on professional coaching and practice in this pool session. Learn different types of rolls including the sweep roll and back deck roll to add to your repertoire. This is a great prep session to get ready for the summer!
Prerequisite: Whitewater Kayak Roll Introduction
View offerings and register for Whitewater Roll Clinic
A kayak roll is an essential skill to add once you have mastered the basics, and it will increase your confidence on the water. In this course, receive step-by-step instruction to complete your first roll in the warmth and safety of the UCalgary pool.
Prerequisite: Sea Kayak Intro
View offerings and register for Sea Kayak Roll Intro
