Ontario Sea Kayak Centre.
Paddle Canada sea kayak courses and guided multi-day expeditions on Georgian Bay and Lake Superior.
The brief.
Ontario Sea Kayak Centre (OSKC) was founded in 2008 by James Roberts, a polar-certified guide and Greenland national kayaking championship gold medalist. The school is a Paddle Canada training provider running Level 1, Level 2 with wilderness camping, and instructor-track courses out of Parry Sound, Guelph Lake, Chatham-Kent, and Killbear Provincial Park on Georgian Bay. Guides hold Wilderness First Aid credentials and lead self-reliant expedition trips on Lake Superior's North Shore and within Lake Superior Provincial Park. OSKC also hosts three flagship Georgian Bay events: the May Spring Social, Ontario Greenland Camp (Canada's longest-running traditional rolling camp, since 2010), and the Paddlepalooza symposium each September.
8. ways in.
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Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills Course
For: Beginners or paddlers with a little experience wanting day-trip skills in sheltered water.Two-day Paddle Canada certification covering kayak control, wet exit, assisted and solo re-entry, navigation, weather, and equipment choices. Runs at Parry Sound, Guelph Lake, and Chatham-Kent. Includes one month of complimentary Online Sea Kayaking access through an OSKC partnership.
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Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayaking Skills and Wilderness Camping Course - Georgian Bay
For: Level 1 graduates ready to learn multi-day kayak tripping skills.Six-day on-trip Paddle Canada Level 2 course camping among Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands. Covers campsite selection, navigation, towing, advanced rescues, tarp and tent setup, and camp kitchen and sanitation. Begins with an online pre-course lesson on gear and food planning.
$1095 per person plus taxes
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Ontario Greenland Camp
For: Paddlers learning to roll or refining traditional Greenland-style techniques.When: Summer (July, Killbear Provincial Park)Two-to-three-day Greenland-style rolling and traditional skills gathering at Killbear Provincial Park, running since 2010. Sessions include layback and forward-finishing rolls, harpoon throwing, rope gymnastics, and time in skin-on-frame qajaqs. Camping at a dedicated OSKC section of Killbear is included.
$369 per person plus taxes
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Paddlepalooza - Georgian Bay's Kayak Festival
For: Paddlers of all levels wanting a multi-day clinic-based symposium experience.When: Late summer / fall (Killbear Provincial Park)Two- or three-day sea kayak symposium at Killbear Provincial Park, now in its 14th year. Clinics cover strokes, rolling, and rough-water technique with instructors from across North America. Registration includes camping; a Saturday outdoor Paddling Film Festival caps the weekend. Two- and three-day kayak rentals available.
$369 per person plus taxes (two-day; optional Friday add-on)
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OSKC Spring Social - Discover Kayaking and Skills Tune-Up
For: Returning paddlers and curious newcomers wanting a season kickoff.When: MaySeason-opening discover-kayaking and skills tune-up event. New for 2026, designed as a community gathering with a mix of intro paddling for newcomers and refresher sessions for returning students.
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Lake Superior Provincial Park Kayak Trip
For: Paddlers with Level 1 sea kayak skills wanting a fully guided wilderness expedition.When: July (July 19-25, 2026)Seven-day fully outfitted expedition from Old Woman's Bay to Agawa Bay along the Lake Superior Provincial Park shoreline. Camp on wilderness beaches under 300-foot cliffs, paddle past the Agawa Ojibwa pictographs, and watch for bald eagles and peregrine falcons. Guides Joedy and Jeff are Paddle Canada instructors; all meals, group camping gear and kayaks included.
$2500 per person plus taxes
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Lake Superior Highlands Self-Reliant Training Trip
For: Paddle Canada Level 2 graduates building toward Level 3 or testing skills in big water.When: July (July 12-18, 2026)Seven-day self-reliant training expedition along Lake Superior's North Shore westward from Wawa. Participants plan their own gear, menus, and on-water decisions with instructor coaching, covering navigation, weather, advanced strokes, rescues, and coastal risk management. Group camping equipment included.
$1695 per person plus taxes
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Georgian Bay Kayaking and Yoga Trip
For: Paddlers with Level 1 certification or equivalent rescue skills who want a wellness-oriented backcountry trip.When: August (August 12-15, 2026)Four-day, three-night fully supported kayak and yoga trip through Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands launching from Britt, Ontario. Daily on-shore yoga sessions between paddling days through granite shorelines and sheltered channels. Led by an all-female guide team; all meals, kayaks, and safety gear included.
$1199 per person plus taxes
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Worth knowing.
- 01Founded in 2008 by owner James Roberts, a polar-certified guide and Greenland national kayaking championship gold medalist (2014).Source ↗
- 02Paddle Canada training provider offering Level 1, Level 2 with wilderness camping, skills clinics, and instructor courses.Source ↗
- 03Course locations include Parry Sound, Guelph Lake, Chatham-Kent, and Killbear Provincial Park on Georgian Bay.Source ↗
- 04Hosts Ontario Greenland Camp (since 2010, Canada's longest-running traditional rolling camp) and the Paddlepalooza symposium (14th year in 2026).Source ↗
- 05Guides hold Wilderness First Aid credentials and lead expedition trips on Lake Superior's North Shore, within Lake Superior Provincial Park, and internationally.Source ↗