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Welcome to Kirkwood Canoe.

Canoe Instruction in the Muskoka area for 37 years. View our pages for upcoming Canoeing Courses including Basic instruction for the novice paddler to Instructor levels.

We offer courses in:

Basic Instruction

Camp Canoe Instructors // CCI Bridging to Basic Instructors

Basic Canoe Instructor

Canadian Style Paddling

Canoe Tripping // Canoe Day Trip Leader

and River Running

We provide canoe instruction courses for all age groups. If the course dates don’t fit your schedule, contact us and we will quote you a private or semi-private course. If you have any questions complete the “General Enquiry” form found on the Contact Us Page.

Testimonials

Paddling skills 1,2,3 & Tripping level 1, we were taught food dehydration from scratch , food recipes, food safety, food barrels and how to hang or float, how and where to collect firewood, fire starting, fire safety, camp stoves and we even tore down a stove to learn on how they actually work, stove maintenance, camp dishes, pots, how to wash & disperse of the dirty water, packing out our garbage, backpacks, weight to carry, how to pack it, first aid kits and how to pack, what to carry, clothing to bring and wear, differences of sleeping bags, & Tents, water packs, drinking water safety, canoe safety, entering & leaving a canoe while on water, at a dock, beached, off a rock, or even knee deep in muck, how to pack a canoe, how to lift and carry a canoe, viewing wildlife at a safe distance, respect for the wildlife, wildlife safety, no trace camping, knots, camping hammock, compass and how to use, bush craft, team work, solo canoe, solo camping, paddling skills, different kinds of paddles and their uses, water currents, wind, the weather, we were treated like family , never have I learned so much in 5 days, I did not want to leave, and am looking forward to the next courses...Thank you John, Judy, & Kyle Kirkwood...

JD Paddling levels 1,2,3, & Tripping level 1

Judy and D'Arcy's approach was practical, fun and flexible. We had a range of beginners to more seasoned paddlers on our course and everyone learned so much in a warm, positive environment. I can't wait for my next course with them!

Kelly Canoe Basic

Judy and John's approach is informative, practical, and innovative. Instruction is delivered in a very relaxed and supportive manner with plenty of opportunity to refine skills and adapt to different conditions. As long as Judy continues to instruct, Kirkwood Canoe is where I will go to get my qualifications!

Jeff CT3

Judy and her team of intructors are awesome. They take their time and explained in practical terms. Thanks!

JTQ RR level1

Incredible level of instruction, The Kirkwood's make you feel like one of the family, while imparting a lifetime of canoe tripping skills, knowledge and experience. Make sure you ask to learn the Kirkwood roll.

Toby Tripping Level 3

Completed CCI with Kirkwood Canoe - Great course, awesome instructor!

Jim T cci

Great Basic Instructor course - looking forward to taking River Running course next year!

Terry M BI

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