Paddle Canada Canoe Certification Courses

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​Why book with us? 
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HeLa Ventures has been a leader in the canoeing industry for over 30 years. All of our Moving Water courses are overseen by Brett Pawlyk, who is a Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Advanced Instructor Trainer and a member of Paddle Canada's professional development committee.  All Lake courses are overseen by Lana Madsen, a veteran of over 30 years in the industry and also a member of the Paddle Canada board. This means you will learn the most current paddling and teaching techniques. There is always a minimum of 2 instructors on each course, which ensures more access to the instructors and time on water. 

2022 Courses
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Paddle Canada Moving Water Instructor Tandem - June 11-15, 2022

  • ​​​Cost: $625.00+GST​
  • Includes one day of skill review
  • Does not include: canoe rentals (available from HeLa), accommodations (rustic cabins and camping available at HeLa), transportation
  • You are responsible for your Paddle Canada & Paddle Alberta membership fees (PC $99+gst ; PA $10+gst)​
  • Location: Twin Lakes and North Saskatchewan River west of Rocky Mountain House
  • https://www.paddlecanada.com/moving-water-canoe/. 

Paddle Canada Instructor Maintenance Clinics - June 18-19, 2022

This weekend will provide you with the opportunity to maintain your instructor certifications both for the lake and the river. Sign up us for one day, or join us for a full weekend of paddling! Camping and rustic cabins available at HeLa.
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​Paddle Canada Lake Instructor Maintenance Clinic ​​
  • June 18, 2022
  • Cost: $80+GST
  • 9:30am-noon: Paddle Canada Lake Instructor Tandem or Solo and Waterfront Instructor
  • 1:00 pm-3:30pm: Paddle Canada Lake Instructor Intermediate Tandem or Solo
  • The Paddle Canada Maintenance clinic will provide instructors with the opportunity to see what is new in the Paddle Canada Lake program, review the  curriculum and progressions, obtain ideas for teaching, and gain feedback on skills and manoeuvres.  
  • You are only required to attend the specific level you are certified in, but are welcome to join us for the entire day.  For those who are Intro Lake or Waterfront Instructors, the afternoon will provide you with an opportunity to learn about and practice skills at the next level.  ​
  • Contact us for registration details.
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Paddle Canada Moving Water Instructor Maintenance Clinic
  • ​June 19, 2022
  • Cost: $125+GST
  • North Saskatchewan River west of Rocky Mountain House
  • 9:30am-3:30pm: Intro, Intermediate and advanced levels 
  • The Paddle Canada Moving Water Maintenance clinic is designed to provide all levels of instructors the opportunity to see and practice the curriculum outlined in the new Introductory Moving Water Manual.  For those intermediate and advanced instructors, the clinic will provide clarity on changes to the foundation in progressions, and the application of concepts at the higher level.
  • Contact us for registration details.


​Instructor Certification Courses for Camp Staff
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HeLa Ventures offers group training for camp staff around Alberta. Certifications we offer include Paddle Canada Waterfront Canoe Instructor and Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor. These certifications are the industry standard for camps wishing to offer lake canoeing programs to their campers. 
www.paddlecanada.com/lake-canoe-includes-waterfront-and-canoeing-basics/ 
We will travel to your location. Contact us for more information. 
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​Private or Group Bookings


​Certification programs can be arranged for groups. If you have a group interested in a program, please Contact Us and we will set a program up for you. 

Programs available include:
  • Paddle Canada Waterfront Canoe Instructor
  • Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced Skills (tandem and solo)
  • Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor, Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced (tandem and solo)
  • Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe, Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced Skills (tandem and solo)
  • Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Instructor, Intro, Intermediate, and Advanced (tandem and solo)
  • Paddle Canada Camping Basics Instructor and Skills
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Should the weather or water conditions present a threat to a safe, enjoyable trip for the participants.
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