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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

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