Paddle Canada Courses - Outfitter Packages
Paddle Canada Outfitter Package
Bring certified Paddle Canada sea kayak training to your location under your brand. We provide certified coaches or trainers, curriculum alignment, administration, and certification processing. You provide the location, permits, and gear. Simple, transparent, and designed for rental outfitters and gear shops.
Who this is for
- Kayak rental outfitters that want to add certified courses
- Gear and paddle shops that want training-driven sales and repeat customers
- Resorts, lodges, and outdoor education centres on the water
What’s included
- Certified coach or trainer for the full course length (ratios per Paddle Canada policy)
- Course plan and curriculum alignment to the Paddle Canada manual
- Registration management and student record keeping
- Certification processing after successful completion
- Marketing materials and social support to help fill your course
- Fully white-label delivery using your brand name
- 30 days’ notice to book. Courses run rain or shine and are postponed only for unsafe conditions
What’s not included
- Permits and permissions for your area
- Participant rental gear and safety equipment
- Your coach's personal gear and outfitting
- Travel. See travel billing below:
Course lengths and travel billing
Total billed days = Course days + 0.5 travel day. Flights, accommodation, and on-site transport are billed at cost plus 5%.
| Course Type | Typical Duration | Travel Days Added | Total Billed Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro / 1-Day Skills | 1 day | +0.5 | 1.5 days | Basic skills or refresher format |
| 3-Day Skills | 3 days | +0.5 | 3.5 days | Bridging format between L1 and L2 or extended fundamentals |
| Level 1 Skills | 2 days | +0.5 | 2.5 days | Entry level Paddle Canada course |
| Level 2 Skills | 4–5 days | +0.5 | 4.5–5.5 days | Camping environment and coastal conditions |
| Level 3 Skills | 6 days | +0.5 | 6.5 days | Advanced sea conditions |
| Instructor Courses | 3–6 days | +0.5 | 3.5–6.5 days | Level-dependent; ratios per policy |
How it works
- You pick dates and course type. We confirm availability and conditions for your site.
- We share a readiness checklist: permits, launch access, emergency plan, gear list, and participant prerequisites.
- We provide marketing assets and handle student registration and certification records.
- We deliver the course at your location under your brand, aligning it with the Paddle Canada manual and ratios.
Operator responsibilities
- Secure local permits and permissions
- Provide participant gear that meets Transport Canada standards
- Provide safe venue access and an emergency action plan
- Confirm minimum participant numbers and local logistics
Compliance and standards
All courses follow the Paddle Canada manual for the selected level. Ratios, environment limits, and assessment standards are respected. Participants receive Paddle Canada certification upon successful completion.
Pricing and invoicing
- Package fee is per billed day as shown above.
- Travel is billed as one day per course, with a maximum of two travel days or eight hours of travel each day. Flights and accommodation are charged at cost plus 5%.
- Taxes extra
Questions
Need help choosing the right course length for your audience or planning seasonal offerings for your shop or outfitter location? Contact us, and we will create a customized course plan for your site.