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From Student to Instructor: Five Days to Paddle Canada Level 2 in Whitefish
A five-day advanced instructor certification course that builds on Paddle Canada Level 3 skills and qualifies candidates to teach Paddle Canada courses up to and including Level 2 Skills.
From Student to Instructor: Five Days to Paddle Canada Level 2 in Whitefish.
This advanced certification course, run through Horizons Adventures out of Whitefish, is designed to elevate experienced paddlers into certified instructors: over five days candidates build on existing PC Level 3 skills to become eligible to teach Paddle Canada courses up to and including Level 2 Skills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Qualified to Teach Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills
This course specifically enables successful candidates to teach Paddle Canada courses up to and including Level 2 Skills, building from the prerequisite PC Level 3 skill set.
Five-Day Intensive Skills & Instruction
Delivered as a concentrated five-day program, the course focuses on developing both paddling ability and instructional technique so candidates can lead Level 2 Skills courses themselves.
Bring Your Gear and Be Self-Sufficient
Participants are expected to bring immersion gear, a personal kayak, a full paddling kit and camping equipment, and to be independent for food and kitchen needs during the course.
What the day feels like
What the five-day instructor course feels like
Over five focused days the program moves candidates from advanced paddler to instructor-in-training: hands-on sessions refine paddle skills while pedagogical components cover how to teach Paddle Canada Level 2 content, culminating in the assessment that enables candidates to deliver Level 2 Skills courses themselves.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is best suited to — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs over five days.
Participants gather at 28 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sudbury, ON P0M, Canada for check-in and orientation.
Required items include immersion gear, a personal kayak, a full paddling kit (see course outline), camping equipment, and provisions — participants are independent for food and kitchen.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What prerequisite is required to enroll?
Candidates must hold Paddle Canada Level 3 skills before taking this Level 2 Skills Instructor course.
How long is the course?
The program runs for five days.
Where is the meeting point for the course?
The meeting location is 28 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Sudbury, ON P0M, Canada.
What gear and provisions do I need to bring?
Participants must bring immersion gear, a personal kayak, a full paddling kit, camping equipment, and be independent for food and kitchen needs.
What qualification does the course provide?
Successful candidates are enabled to teach Paddle Canada courses up to and including Level 2 Skills.