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Why choose us?
We've been experts in paddlesports instruction for over 14 years. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned paddler, our year-round programs prioritize safety, skill development, and fun. Our mission is to make paddlesporting enjoyable for everyone.
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Whether you're a business, part of a private group, or just doing your own thing, we've got you covered. We can mix and match sessions to fit your vibe, whether you're keeping it local, going overseas, or landing somewhere in between. We'll make it your kind of program – because why settle for anything less?
Courses FAQs
We run programs for businesses, private groups and individuals and can structure the sessions to suit your needs. These programs can be local, overseas and anywhere in between.
Regular Course Cancellation Policy:
AQ Outdoors reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or change the location of the course if the weather conditions, water levels or any other unforeseen circumstances occur that prevent us from running a safe course that provides students with the greatest amount of learning opportunities. In this case, we will reschedule or refund free of charge. If you need to cancel:
- Up to 14 days before a course a $10 cancellation fee will be applied or you can reschedule free of charge.
- Within 0-13 days of the course, NO REFUND or date changes are available.
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Multi-day and Custom Course Cancellation Course Policy:
AQ Outdoors reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or change the location of the course if the weather conditions, water levels, or any other unforeseen circumstances occur that prevent us from running a safe course that provides students with the greatest amount of learning opportunities. In this case, we will reschedule or refund free of charge.
If you need to cancel:
- Up to 40 days prior to a course a full refund minus a 10% administration fee OR free date change (same calendar year)
- 39 - 30 days prior to the course a 50% refund is available, or a date change can be processed for a session in the same season for a 30% administration fee (subject to availability)
- 29 - 0 days prior to the course NO REFUND or date changes available.
Experience levels are slightly different depending on if you're paddling flatwater or whitewater.
Flatwater
Beginner: You're just starting out kayaking and want to learn the basics.
Intermediate: You're comfortable and self-sufficient, know basic safety skills, and are looking for a bit more challenge whether it's sea kayaking or doing an overnighter.
Whitewater
Beginner: You're just starting out kayaking on the river and want to learn the basics.
Intermediate: You have knowledge of how to do a basic eddy turn and ferry in class II moving water. You are able to wet exit and are looking to move into class III and learn more technical whitewater skills.
Advanced: You are comfortable on class III, have a reliable roll in whitewater, have maybe done some class IV, and are looking to move into more challenging class IV/V water and multi-day trips.
Still not sure what course is right for you? Take our quiz to find out!
Yes, gear is included with almost all our courses (Unless stated otherwise). If you need gear and did not indicate that in your registration, please let us know by emailing courses@aqoutdoors.com
While there is no obligation to enter into this agreement with us, it is a condition of our service provision to sign the waiver. Review AQ Outdoors Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement Here.
Yes, our course prices are all listed in CAD$.
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