Instructors and Guides
As a member of Paddle Manitoba you will receive a 10% discount on services from our Corporate Partners below. In addition to guided wilderness tours, our Corporate Members offer Paddle Canada instructional packages and custom educational programs. You can also find Paddle Canada certified instructors in Manitoba through Paddle Canada.
Paddle Canada Instructors
Through Paddle Canada you can findinformation on courses, certification, and instructors. Paddle Canada has, with permission, posted on their website an 'Instructors for Hire' list of current instructors within each paddling discipline. The lists contain the highest level of certification, general location, and email address for each instructor. The following links take you to the Paddle Canada ‘Instructors for Hire’ list for Manitoba in each discipline.
Canoe Instructors (includes Basic Skills, Lake Canoe, Moving Water, Canoe Tripping)
River Kayaking Instructors (includes Introduction, Level 1 & 2)
Sea Kayaking Instructors (includes Introduction, Level 1, 2, 3, 4)
Corporate Members
Wilderness Spirit
Your guides to the Hayes, Thelon, Bloodvein, Assiniboine, and many other Manitoba and Arctic rivers, are biologists whose knowledge of the wilderness will enhance an already exciting adventure. They will also customize instructional packages for any age and skill level.
Address: 696 McMillan Ave, Winnipeg, MB., R3M 0V1
Phone: (204) 452-7049 Toll Free: 1-866-287-1591
Email: Rob@wildernessspirit.com
Website: www.wildernessspirit.com
Northern Soul
This Manitoba company will guide you on some of our most stunning rivers – with a twist! Relax on a “Yoga Canoe” or sharpen your skills with a day of Nature Photography. Northern Soul will work with community and business groups to customize trips to suit your needs.
Address: 67 Cunnington Ave, Winnipeg, MB. R2M 0W4
Phone: (204)284-4072 Toll Free: 1-866-284-4072
Email: adventure@northernsoul.ca
Website: www.northernsoul.ca
Red River Outfitters
In addition to wilderness adventures on Manitoba's rivers, we paddle you into history in voyageur canoes. Groups or couples will enjoy a unique introduction into Winnipeg's history while sharing in adventure. Our vintage wood canvas canoes provide a romantic arrival for any special event or wedding. Paddle Canada customized instruction available for all ages – our leadership programs for schools and orgnizations are used throughout the province. We are also a dealer for Canadian made Esquif canoes.
Address: Box 23 Lorette MB, R0A 0Y0
Phone: (204) 878-3570
Email: rro@mts.net
Website: www.redriveroutfitters.ca
Adventure Education
Offers adventure-based experiential activities and programs to promote the development and personal growth of all people. They serve a variety of clients from entire communities to individual schools and small businesses to national corporations.
Address: 22-222 Osborne St. Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Z3
Phone: 204.775.2462
Email: aem@mb.sympatico.ca
Website: www.aeminfo.mb.ca
U of M Recreation Services
In addition to a wide range of canoe and kayak programs, Recreation Services offers activities
in climbing, hiking, biking, boat safety, orienteering, and first aid. A great place for your
family to learn about living in the outdoors. Open to students and members of the general public.
Address: Recreational Services U of M Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8234
Email: rec_services@umanitoba.ca
Website: www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/physed/recreation/
WILDS Of Manitoba
Offers Paddle Canada certified canoeing courses in North Winnipeg and other venues if required. Flexible dates can be booked from June to October.
Address: 30 Riverstone Rd, Winnipeg, MB, R2V 4B1
Phone: (204) 334 -3111
Email: courses@wilds.mb.ca
Website: www.wilds.mb.ca
Green Adventures
Kenora's kayak touring and instructional outfitters provide fun, safe, and convenient opportunities for people of all abilities and experiences to learn while exploring North Western Ontario. They offer Paddle Canada lessons in kayaking and canoeing as well as fully guided custom trips. Kayak fishing trips and gear rentals round out the GA adventure catalogue. Green Adventures is here to get you out there!
Address: 26 Rupert Road, Kenora, ON , P9N 3B5
Phone: (807) 467- 8535
Email: scottgreen1980@msn.com
Website: www.greenadventures.ca
