About Us

Our strength is our ability to provide safe, enjoyable Instruction clinics in several Canoeing related disciplines:

- - - - Basic Canoeing
        
        Basic Canoeing Instructor
        
        Canoe Tripping
        
        Canoe Tripping Leader
        
        Canadian Style Paddling
        
        River Running
        
        Leave No Trace

We have over 40 years of Paddling experience and certification in several Canoeing disciplines. We draw on our 40 years of Outdoor Education expertise to further enhance course enjoyment.

We hope you can join us in one of our courses offered throughout the canoeing season.

Our many certifications with ORCKA Canoe Programs, as well as RLSSC Bronze Cross (Expired -National Lifeguard Services), First Aid including Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace (LNT), and Swift Water Rescue Technician

Testimonials

Judy was an awesome instructor! I will be back for all of my future canoe courses. I highly recommend her and her team of instructors.

Jason Brown Basic Canoeing Levels 1-2-3-4

I had such a wonderful experience with Kirkwood Canoe this summer. Judy (and John and Patrick) was so patient, fun and knowledgeable! She was flexible and able to adapt her instructing to different learning styles, weather/water conditions and personalities. I will take all my courses with Kirkwood Canoe in the future - it's worth the drive!

Rebecca BCI, CS1AB

I take all my canoeing and paddling courses with Judy at Kirkwood Canoes. Professional, so educational, fun, relaxed and serious at the right times, patient and an absolute joy to learn from her experience.

Baseer Baig Baig canoe tripping 3, basic canoe instructor, moving water A, Canadian style paddling

I have done 3 courses with the Kirkwoods and all of the instruction has been top notch. Judy and D'Arcy are great people and canoe instructors who will open your mind to the endless possibilities in a canoe.

Ethan G Basic Canoe Instructor

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Both Judy and D'Arcy were great roll models for my son. Teaching us not just paddle strokes but how to work together.

Brian G Basic 1 to 4

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

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