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Canoeing is a traditional summer camp activity. Like swimming and hiking, it’s part of the quintessential summer camp experience. Luckily, in Canada, there are lots of great canoe camps to choose from. Most canoe camps are for beginners: they require no prior experience. There are, however, camps and lessons for more experienced canoers and trippers. You'll find both listed below. Click on a camp to learn more about programming, location, cost, session dates, and contact information. Read more
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At camps below, canoeing will be one activity among many others, and kids will learn basics of canoeing.
Bushcraft Adventures
Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 31, 2027
Build bushcraft skills while exploring our 315-acre waterfront campuses. Visit website |
Family Camp
Jun 05 - Sep 20, 2026
Enjoy the splendour of Camp Can-Aqua with your entire family. Enjoy all programs, food and activities as a family for one fee Visit website |
Women's Weekend
Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026
Women’s Weekend is a great opportunity to get involved in camp activities and experience the magic of camp! Visit website |
Summer Camp Half Sessions
Jun 01 - Aug 11, 2027
A 2 week long taste of everything camp has to offer. Daily activity selection, overnight canoe trip, and oodles of safe fun! Visit website |
Canoe Tripping Camp
Jul 03 - Aug 21, 2027
Fantastic trips Visit website |
Adventure Camp
Jun 27 - Aug 21, 2027
All the things you love about summer camp! Unplugged fun. Visit website |
Summer Camp Full Sessions
Jun 25, 2026 - Aug 23, 2027
Discover everything camp has to offer in a month or more of fun, learning, and personal growth supported by expert staff. Visit website |
Fall Women's Wellness Weekend
Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026
Designed as a healthy retreat where you can reconnect with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and try some fun camp activities! Visit website |
Adventure Leadership Training
Jun 27 - Aug 06, 2027
Adventure Leadership Training for teens 15-17 Visit website |
Some of these are specialty camps focusing on canoeing. Others are traditional camps which offer canoeing along with other programs, such as sports, arts, and educational programs. In addition to learning to canoe, at one of these camps your child can participate in activities like swimming, sailing, tennis, arts and crafts, and debate.
Canoeing is a fun activity. And this is a big focus of canoe clubs. Canoe clubs also promote fitness and participation. What’s more, your child will learn a number of important skills. Depending on a camp's aims and focus, these may include
There are many canoe camps in Canada. For instance, in Ontario alone, there are several camps offering canoeing in cottage country, such as in the Muskoka and Algonquin regions. Some of these are day camps, while others are sleepover camps. And many offer other watersports as well, such as kayaking, wakeboarding, and waterskiing.
How many Canoe camps and clubs are there?
There are 9 programs offering canoeing as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Canoe camps and clubs?
Fees for programs offering canoeing as an activity range from $315 to $14,750 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
Where can parents meet with Canoe camps and clubs?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.