The Canoe Poling programs covers the unique skills and knowledge to successfully navigate your canoe not by paddle - but by pole. The program emphasizes balance and boat control while teaching participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely pole to their destination.

Age Requirements: There is no age restrictions for any Skill Courses - at the discretion of the Course Director please check with them. For all instructor courses there is a minimum age of 16 yrs of age.

Paddlers are also taught the Leave No Trace principles for active environmental awareness and protection in order to help ensure that we can all continue to enjoy Canada's many waterways and wilderness for years to come.

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Select from the program titles listed below to learn more about the requirements for each level of the Paddle Canada National Canoe Poling Program:

Skill Level Programs
Canoe Poling Skills Introduction
Canoe Poling Skills Intermediate
Canoe Poling Skills Advanced

Instructor Level Programs
Canoe Poling Instructor Solo
Canoe Poling Instructor Intermediate Solo
Canoe Poling Instructor Advanced Solo

Painting: by Philip Russell Goodwin (1881-1935)

Instructor Trainer Programs
Canoe Poling Instructor Trainer Solo
Canoe Poling Instructor Trainer Intermediate Solo
Canoe Poling Instructor Trainer Advanced Solo

Paddle Canada Canoe Program Development Committee