Learn to Canoe

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Family Learn to Canoe at the St. Mary's Boat Club

Are you looking for something fun and adventurous do to with your family? Sign up for one of our Family learn to canoe sessions! 

During these sessions, certified canoeing staff will teach you the basic skills of canoeing including: 

  • How to fit a life jacket
  • The correct sizing of a paddle, 
  • Safety protocols 
  • Paddling techniques
  • The anatomy of a canoe
  • How to stern (steer ) the canoe
  • and much more

Our canoes can accommodate a family of 5. When registering please only register one family member to book your spot.

Ages:  4+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club
Date & Time: Saturday's at 9:00 am
Cost: $18.36

Spring Dates (June):
  • Saturday, June 10, 2023 - Course Code: 00066418
  • Saturday, June 11, 2023 - Course Code: 00066424
  • Saturday, June 17, 2023 -Course Code: 00066426
  • Saturday, June 18, 2023 - Course Code: 00066427

Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Summer Dates (July & August):
  • July 8 - Course Code: 70471
  • July 15 - Course Code: 70472
  • July 22 - Course Code: 70473
  • July 29 - Course Code: 70474

Registration opens April 6. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Youth - Learn to Canoe

Learn to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) @ Adventure Earth Centre - Graham's Grove

Tour the Lake Banook and learn to stand up paddleboard with certified staff. Emphasis will be on fun and increasing confidence on the water. All equipment will be provided. We recommend bringing your own PFD if you have one.
Ages: 13-15
Sunday's 1:00 PM- 3:00 pm
3 Classes
Starts June 4, 2023
Course Code: 00066396
Cost: $55.08
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Learn to Canoe Adventure Earth Centre - Graham's Grove

Join us for a fun introduction to canoeing. Lean basic canoe safety and paddling techniques. Emphasis will be on fun and participation. All equipment will be provided. We recommend bringing your own PFD if you have one.
Ages:  11-13
Sunday's, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
3 Classes
Start's June 4, 2023
Course Code: 00066395
Cost: $55.08
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec

Youth Overnight Canoe Trip @ Adventure Earth Centre - Fleming Park

This two-night canoe adventure will involve paddling on the Friday to a wilderness location and camping for in the woods. After spending our Saturday exploring the area, hiking, and canoeing, the group will depart Sunday morning. Exact location of overnight to be determined. Participants must attend at least one information session to run through equipment essentials and plan the trip as a group.
Friday, May 12 to Sunday May 14, 2023
Ages: 13-19
Starts: 7:00 PM on Friday.
Meet at the Adventure Earth Centre, Fleming Park location. 
Course Code: 00066393
Cost: $85.00
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec