Ottawa River Kayak and Canoe Programs
2008
Come join us at our base camp along the banks of the Ottawa River where we offer 140 acres of free camping, washrooms,
hot showers, and sauna. All of our programs include meals, local course transportation, and all equipment including boat,
paddle, helmet, life jacket, wetsuit, and spray-deck. Our certified instructors offer friendly and professional
instruction as well as video analysis and a complimentary group video on five-day courses.
Custom dates are available for a group of four, minimum.
THANKS FOR A GREAT 2007 SEASON!!!
We open for Ottawa River trips again next year in 2008 on Saturday, May 31st. Call now to book your spaces and take advantage of early-bird booking specials!
Beginner's Course - Kayak
Beginner's Course - Canoe
Intermediate Course - Kayak or Canoe
Three-Day Long Weekend Clinics
Two-Day Ottawa River Clinics
Women Only Kayak Week
Teen Only Kayak Week *Please see our reservation policy for full booking details.
Cost: $595.00/person*
Doubles Rate Cost: $575.00/person*
This course is designed to make you a competent paddler, aware of the river and your own abilities.
You will learn the fundamentals of maneuvering a kayak, whitewater dynamics, the Eskimo roll,
and related paddling and bracing strokes.
Every week, Monday to Friday, from June to the end of August.
Cost: $595.00/person*
Doubles Rate Cost: $575.00/person*
Geared toward safe river travel and whitewater play, this course teaches the paddler all necessary
strokes and rescue techniques to be a safe and aware canoeist.
Every week, Monday to Friday from June to the end of August.
Cost: $595.00/person*
Doubles Rate Cost: $575.00/person*
To enroll in this course, you should have previous experience running Class Two whitewater. In a
kayak, you should have a flatwater Eskimo roll. In enrolling for canoe,
some experience in the stern paddler's position is required. During this
program, we take you to the limit. We refine your basic strokes and also
teach you how to gracefully "play" the river.
Kayak Dates
A: Jun. 2 - 6, 2008
B: Jul. 7 - 11, 2008
C: Jul. 28 - Aug. 1, 2008
Canoe Dates
A: Jun. 2 - 6, 2008
B: Jul. 7 - 11, 2008
C: Aug. 11 - 15, 2008
Cost: $385.00*
The logical step if you don't have the time to try a five-day paddling vacation course is
to try one of our long weekend clinics for three days of learning and
fun. Classes for beginners and intermediates available in your choice of
kayaking or canoeing. We provide all equipment, certified instructors, local course transportation, meals,
camping, and use of all base camp facilities.
Available on long weekends in July, August, and September.
Cost: $210.00* (five meals included)
or Cost: $160.00* (no meals)
Classes for beginners and intermediates offered.
Available every weekend from May 31 to August.
Ottawa River Camp
Cost: $595.00/person*
Join some of the best women paddlers in the East for a week of instruction, adventure, and good times.
Enjoy the atmosphere of a program run by women for women only. Classes for beginner and intermediate boaters.
A: Jul. 14 - 18, 2008
B: Aug. 11 - 15, 2008
Cost: $495.00/person*
Learn how to kayak under the expert tutelage of our expert instructors. A week long
kayak school designed for Teens. Learn strokes, techniques, and how to
"play" the river. Spend evenings around the campfire an taking advantage of other activities
available at the Equinox Adventures Ottawa River Base Camp.
Every week, Monday to Friday, in July and August.
