• Pro-Deal Purchase Programs from some leading paddlesport manufacturers
  
  • Northwater
  • Outdoor Research
  • Level Six
• Instructor Support Program:  Access to National First Aid Course & Supply Discounts from Wilderness Medical Associates, Sirius Wilderness Medicine and the Canadian Red Cross.
  More Info here...
  
  Paddle Canada Decal (coming with 2012 Calendars in December)
• Subscription to 2011 KANAWA, Canada's Paddling Magazine
• Preferred camping rate at the American Canoe Association's Sugar Island, in the beautiful region of the 1000 Island, St. Lawrence River, Ontario.
• Electronic subscription to our Current Strokes e-newsletter

• Frequent updates on important issues and opportunities on the national paddling scene.
• Great rates for our regional paddling symposiums;
  Bringing together members to learn, share, discuss and have fun paddling!
• Accreditation to run Paddle Canada Instruction Programs
• Access to the Paddle Canada Insurance policy
• Access to the Paddle Canada Logo for Program Recognition
• Insurance coverage for all sanctioned Paddle Canada courses.
• The opportunity to support our Threatened Waterways Designation and other environmental advocacy efforts.
• The ability to elect Regional Directors to the Paddle Canada Board from your account login.
• The knowledge that you are supporting a non-profit volunteer organization committed to promoting values you believe in.

Please note, we regret the 2012 Canadian Heritage River Calendar will not be produced or sent to members at the end of this year.  Parks Canada has cancelled the funding partnership agreement with Paddle Canada (effective May 2011).  Paddle Canada is unable to produce the calendar without the full assistance of Parks Canada Heritage Rivers.  We apologize in advance and at this time there are no plans to replace the calendar.

Wilderness Medical Associates, Sirius Wilderness Medicine, and the Canadian Red Cross are welcoming new participants in our Instructor Support Program. Current instructor members may access discounts on First Aid training and products by following the instructions provided below:
 
Wilderness Medical Associates / Sirius Wilderness Medicine:
When registering for a course, you must self-identify as a Paddle Canada Instructor to receive a reduced price on training. Note: the 10% discount relates only to the wholesale or base price of the training from WMA or SWM, and does not  apply to fees or costs from the local provider. Your local provider will apply the discount to your final bill.
 
Link here for more infomation on course offerings from Wilderness Medical Associates or Sirius Wilderness Medicine.
 
Canadian Red Cross
To access discounts on training (10%) or products (20%) from CRC please download and read the pdf document in you Members Area Login > Instructor Services Menu > bottom of any Program Documents Page (Sea Kayaking, Canoe, SUP or River Kayaking)
 
For all questions on these and other partners on Instructor Support Program please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

North Water Partnership Program

Paddle Canada is proud to announce their partnership with Canada's most innovative manufacturer of paddlesport equipment: North Water. North Water's longstanding commitment to dynamic product development, excellence in design, and Canadian manufacturing quality place them in an ideal position to support canoe and kayak instructors of all disciplines from coast to coast to coast.

NW is pleased to announce they have worked very hard  to keep their pricing steady or at reduced prices over the last couple of years.  As far as our ProDeal program for Paddle Canada Instructors, we can offer our regular items MSRP (Retail) -40%.  For custom work such as our Canoe Decks we can offer wholesale pricing.  All orders ship prepaid and for canoe decks there is a 50% deposit required before we will begin to build the deck.   Instructors need to contact North Water at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1-800-567-9283.  Prices can be viewed at here.
 
I am very pleased to re-state that we still build our own goods in our own factory here in Vancouver.
 
GUARANTEE

This is our Guarantee to you: When you buy North Water you are buying our experience and dedication to quality. If you are not 100% convinced your purchase is the most versatile and well designed piece of equipment for its intended purpose, let us know and we will:

1. Change it to your specifications
2. Replace it with something else

North Water fully backs our workmanship.

In order for current Paddle Canada instructors place their order with North Water, you will need to supply your membership number and completed credit card authorization form. To place your order: Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Telephone: 1-800-567-9283.


Paddle Canada gratefully acknowledges North Water's support of our national programs and instructors through the ProFeedback user program. Through such initiatives North Water contributes to a safer and more exciting paddling community.

July 26, 2011 - Read Most Recent Message from Tyler at Level Six asking to share your stories with them for promotion on their website in return..

Since 1997, Level Six of Ottawa has designed outstanding clothing and accessories used by paddlers the world over.  An independent Canadian Company, Level 6's offerings range from technical dry suits, to safety gear, to practical fashion pieces for the take out to the café.  Paddle Canada is proud to announce their new partnership with Level 6 and its instructor support program.  A company owned by Stig Larsson and Tyler Lawlor,  former National and Olympic team paddlers, Level 6 is uniquely placed to support Canadian instructors of all disciplines.

Through our partnership program, Paddle Canada instructors can access amazing paddlesport gear at a 40% discount on all regularly priced Level 6 products. This offer is only available through the Level 6 office.  No matter what your paddling preference, you will find clothing and accessories to support your teaching programs at www.levelsix.com

Paddle Canada gratefully acknowledges Level Six's support of our national programs and instructors through this partnership.  "We know what it is like to be an instructor and understand the challenges it can have." says Tyler Lawlor, "Increased participation in paddling starts with great intructors, and we want to provide an opportunity for each instructor to achieve their best ."  With such initiatives, Level Six provides a dynamic contribution to a safer, and more exciting, paddling community.

Current Paddle Canada Instructor Members may take advantage of the program by contacting  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For Question or comments about the program, Tyler Lawlor can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it