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Introduction to Safe Canoeing (08/11/2024, Kirkwood Canoe)

Course Vitals:
  • Region: Northwest Ontario [R#13c,d]
  • Location: Thunder Bay
  • Start Date: 08/11/2024
  • End Date: 08/11/2024
  • Instructor Course: no
  • Discipline: Basic Canoeing
  • Skill: Introduction to Safe Canoeing
  • Fee: $40 total fee.
  • Course and Contact Info:

  • This 5-hour course gives you essential safety, knowledge, and paddling skills to get you on the water for short paddles close to shore in good weather. The exact location will be determined closer to the date but will be in the Thunder Bay area. This course is open to ages 14+.

    The paddle instructor, Jacky WL Chan, is the Land-Based educator for Lac Des Mille Lacs Education Centre and the 7th Fire Schools and is the Trip Lead for their overnight canoeing and camping programs. 

    Canoe, Personal Flotation Device (life-jacket), and paddle included. The ability to swim is not necessary as all participants must wear a life-jacket.

    *Minimum 3 participants.

    For more info please email Jacky at jchan@lacdesmillelacs.ca.

Organization Details:
  • Kirkwood Canoe
  • www.kirkwoodcanoe.ca
  • kirkwoodcanoe@gmail.com
  • Address:
  • 729 White House Road
    Huntsville ON
    P1H 2J3
  • Phone:
  • 705-783-5817

Course Instructors:
  • Jacky Chan Jacky Chan (Instructor Member)
    Certifications: BCI, CTI2
    Organization: Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
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