Nanook Expeditions is based in the Ottawa region, and provides high quality paddlesport instruction and guiding to paddlers of all skill levels and personal backgrounds.
As qualified Paddle Canada instructors and passionate kayakers ourselves, we are confident that any attending paddler can leave this trip with a very solid foundation for future paddling pursuits, all delivered by mindful instructors in a positive adult learning environment.
Join TRAK and Nanook Expeditions as we invite paddlers of all skill levels out on our five-day expedition and skills development trip on the beautiful Ottawa River. The trip will cover waters from Deep River to Rocher Fendu along the mighty 1,271 km long Ottawa River.
It will be a fun trip full of opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills. Lead by experienced guides and instructors, joined by TRAK Pilots you will explore the vast beauty of the shores of the Ottawa River. You will also get the chance to see the full might of the river in the dynamic water section which includes paddling and boat handling in current.
We’ll be meeting in Deep River, ON, July 5 - 9, 2023!
Country:
Ottawa River, ON, Canada
Duration:
5 Days 4 Nights
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels
What We're Going To Do
This trip combines everything that a developing paddler will need to gain confidence and competence in a variety of paddling and outdoor skillsets. This unique trip combines a moving expedition with a basecamp skills clinic, enabling us to provide instruction in some diverse settings. Main topics will include:
Paddling skills & Boat control
Kayak safety & Rescues
Navigation
Useful rope skills + Knots
Basic survival
Kayak fishing
Photography
Low impact camping and cooking - be prepared to eat well!
There is something here for every paddler, are our primary goal is to get you more familiar with your TRAK kayak.
Reviews
“It was very exciting to be around such a culture of people and find myself on the open waters of the wild pacific coast with such an inviting and welcoming group, in these amazing high-performance kayaks. Never in my wildest dreams would those few basic skills that we learned on the first day, would progress to where we went today.”
— Chelsea Josue
“That was really fun. He just broke it down… It’s funny when you have someone take the time to go through things that might be natural. He broke down the surf process into little bitty pieces that made me way more comfortable. I would have never just dove in and done that on my own.”
— Natalie Kelly
Three Levels of Experience
Common Myth: Learning how to have your own unleashed sea kayak adventures takes decades.
Truth: Following a structured learning progression is the best way to compress the learning curve.
Learn how TRAK can help accelerate your journey to becoming a paddler.
We don’t just build kayaks - We build paddlers.
Beginner
You’re a total beginner? - We’ve got you covered with our Discovery Basecamps!
Test paddles run for approximately 90 minutes - 120 minutes.
Be willing to learn and engage in the process.
Bring your sense of adventure.
What They Say About TRAK Experiences
Bruce Unterman
"I call this zero to kayaking in 3 days… it was really fantastic."
Chelsea Josue
“It was very exciting to be around such a culture of people and find myself on the open waters of the wild pacific coast with such an inviting and welcoming group, in these amazing high-performance kayaks. Never in my wildest dreams would those few basic skills that we learned on the first day, would progress to where we went today.”
Natalie Kelly
“That was really fun. He just broke it down… It’s funny when you have someone take the time to go through things that might be natural. He broke down the surf process into little bitty pieces that made me way more comfortable. I would have never just dove in and done that on my own.”