Ceyana Canoe Club

Courses

Ceyana offers courses in kayak and canoe for beginners to intermediate paddlers. If you are unsure what course to take, or if you want to request a course for four or more members, contact our Education Chair. Ceyana courses are for members only and are taught by an instructor approved by the club. Courses run in inclement weather unless it is unsafe. Plan to dress for the weather. Courses are cancelled 5-7 days in advance if there is insufficient registration, pool sessions or courses that involve the club to make a prepaid booking may be cancelled 14 days or more in advance if there is insufficient registrations-- book early! Registration fees are refunded for courses cancelled by the club.

A note to non-members...

Registrants are advised to sign up for club membership well in advance if you interested in a course or trip and are not already a member. As an organization wholly run by volunteers we do not have a full time admin to immediately answer questions or handle website issues. Membership payments paid by credit card are usually confirmed much faster than e-transfers or cheques. Our membership term runs through the calendar year so signing up early ensures you receive all pre-season club updates and early notification of courses and trips.

Course Change, Cancellation and Refund Policy - Please read the policy on this link before completing any program registration that involves a payment.

Questions about any courses? Contact ed@ceyana.ca



    • 21 Jun 2025
    • 28 Jun 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Telford Lake, Leduc Boat Club
    • 10

    Prerequisites: none

    Overview

    This introduction to Tandem Lake canoeing course will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling. In addition, there will be an emphasis on communication with your partner and stroke efficiency. Your instructor Neil uses lots of analogies to ballroom dancing to ensure that you and your partner are in sync and can make your canoes "dance" on the water.  At the end of this course there will be 2 written assignments that must be delivered to Neil via email. They are expected to take no more than 2 hrs to complete. We would like them completed in a week or so, discuss with Neil if you need more time.

    At the end of this course, you will receive Paddle Canada Certification.

    All equipment will/can be supplied.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual and you will be paired with another registrant. 

    As our home on rundle pond is under renovations in June, this will be held at Leduc Boat Club.

    Leduc Boat Club has the following amenities 

    • Washrooms 
    • Kitchen
    • WIFI
    • paddling tank (in the event of thunderstorms/high winds/stroke introductions/stroke corrections)
    Suggested Stuff to Bring (Weather Dependent)
    • Wide-Brimmed Hat
    • Sunglasses (eyeglass floats are also suggested)
    • Sunscreen and lip balm (waterproof)
    • Water shoes or sandals
    • Water Bottle 
    • Towel and change of clothes - Swims do happen occasionally!!!
    • Rain gear - only in the case of thunderstorms will class not continue. 
    • A pair of knee pads - if you have them
    • bring you pfd and paddle if you have and want to use your own 
    Planned course facilitator: Martindale, Neil 



    • 12 Jul 2025
    • 24 Jul 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • Rundle Pond + Eastglen Pool
    • 6
    Register

    This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

    Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for the pool session. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. Also a padlock for the pool locker room will be needed.

    This program will run on: 15th , 17th , 22th 24th July at Rundle Pond and on 12th July at East Glen Pool 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton AB T5B 1P1 (this is a 1 hr wet exit practice session) 

    Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 4th

    Planned Course facilitator :  Bielak , Chantelle 

    • 12 Jul 2025
    • 20 Jul 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Rundle Pond + Eastglen Pool
    • 6
    Register

    This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

    Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for the pool session. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. Also a padlock for the pool locker room will be needed.

    This program will run on: 19th and 20th July at Rundle Pond  and on 12th July at East glen Pool 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton AB T5B 1P1 (this is a 1 hr wet exit practice session) 

    Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

    • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 4th


    • 19 Jul 2025
    • 20 Jul 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Hermitage, NSR, TBD
    • 8
    Register

    This intro' to kayaking on moving water program is for those with basic flat-water skills.  This course will teach the moving water skills for paddling kayaks on easy moving water.   

    The course starts at 9:30am at hermitage pond we will have lunch and spend the afternoon on the river (likely 50th street (Capilano) or Wilfred Laurier park)

    On Sunday we will head to an appropriate river depending on flows (Sturgeon, Pembina, or NSR near Genesee) .

    Prerequisites: basic kayak skills (forward, reverse, sweeps, low brace), complete multiple wet exits and comfortable upside down, reasonable swimming skills.

    Needed gear: fitted kayak with foot rest,  paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge,and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, spray deck, neoprene booties.

    Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club kayak to the specific location.  You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants

    Cancellation: If river is too high, we'll find another July weekend for the majority.

     

    Planned Course facilitator : Homola, Ellen

    if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact ed@ceyana.ca

     

    • 09 Aug 2025
    • 10 Aug 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Rundle Pond
    • 8
    Register

    This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water. Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

    Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for practicing wet exits. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. 

    This program will run on: August 9th, 10th at Rundle Pond 

    Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season Wet Exits, More Wet Exits and Stroke Improvement April 12 at MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave).

    Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
    • Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Aug 4th

    Planned Course facilitator :  Sylvia Lee

Past events

21 Jun 2025 Canoe Stroke Improvement (Tandem and Solo) Clinic
18 Jun 2025 Sea Kayak Level 1 Skills
07 Jun 2025 Twin Lakes Education Weekend -Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
07 Jun 2025 Twin Lakes Education Weekend-Intro' to Kayak Moving Water - Pond & River
06 Jun 2025 Twin Lakes Education Friday River Rescue Clinic
06 Jun 2025 Twin Lakes Education Friday - Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing # 1
05 Jun 2025 Twin Lakes Ed & Trips Camp - near Rocky Mtn. House
04 Jun 2025 Twin Lakes Education Weekend - Sea Kayak Basic Skills
23 May 2025 2 day Intro to Tandem Canoeing – Pond Based + Introduction to Canoe Camping
03 May 2025 Tandem River Canoe Skills Development Program Entrance Evaluation
26 Apr 2025 Canoe and Kayak - In water safety clinic
12 Apr 2025 Wet Exits, More Wet Exits and Stroke Improvement
12 Apr 2025 Trip Leaders/Volunteers Safety Refresher
05 Apr 2025 Canoe Capsize and Recovery Clinic - Pool Session
05 Apr 2025 Sea Kayak Capsize and Recovery Clinic- Pool Session
16 Jul 2024 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #3
13 Jul 2024 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #2
13 Jul 2024 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based Session #3
06 Jul 2024 Intro' to Kayak Moving Water - Pond & River
22 Jun 2024 Intro to Solo Canoeing - Pond
22 Jun 2024 Basic Stand Up Paddleboard Skills #2
22 Jun 2024 Intro to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
21 Jun 2024 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond/Pool Based Session #2
18 Jun 2024 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond/Pool Based Session #1
18 Jun 2024 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing (Pond based) #1
18 Jun 2024 Basic Stand Up Paddleboard Skills #1
09 Jun 2024 Level 1 CKC Instructor Intro River Module (new)
02 Jun 2024 Navigation - Map and Compass
01 Jun 2024 Safety and Rescue Series - Part 3 -Kayak Rescue Lake and River
01 Jun 2024 Safety and Rescue Series - Part 3 -Canoe Rescue Lake and River
31 May 2024 2 day Intro to Tandem Canoeing – Pond Based + Introduction to Canoe Camping.. If you are not taking the course you are welcome to do day trips - just register for a campsite
04 May 2024 Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes #2
04 May 2024 Safety and Rescue Series - Part 2 -Kayak Rescue Pool based
27 Apr 2024 Safety and Rescue Series - Part 2 -Canoe Rescue Pool based
27 Apr 2024 Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes #1
23 Apr 2024 Safety and Rescue Series - Part 1 - Canoe and Kayak Rescue Theory Fundamentals
19 Aug 2023 Canoe Poling Clinic by Charles Burchill
19 Aug 2023 Canoe Style Clinic by Charles Burchill
12 Aug 2023 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based - #2 Weekend Session
08 Aug 2023 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics Session #3
08 Aug 2023 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based Session #3
22 Jul 2023 Intro to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
15 Jul 2023 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics #2 Weekend Session
24 Jun 2023 Paddle Canada Waterfront Canoe Instructors Course
23 Jun 2023 Cancelled - CKC Kayak Instructor 1 (Pool, Pond and Lake )
20 Jun 2023 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
20 Jun 2023 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics
17 Jun 2023 River Rescue Clinic
03 Jun 2023 Crimson Lake PP Education Weekend-Intro' to Solo River Canoeing - Pond & River
03 Jun 2023 Crimson Lake PP Education Weekend -Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
03 Jun 2023 Crimson Lake PP Education Weekend-Intro' to Kayak Moving Water - Pond & River
07 May 2023 Kayak rolling & wet exit, Canoe tipping and rescues Practice/Review #2
06 May 2023 Kayak rolling & wet exit, Canoe tipping and rescues Practice/Review
30 Apr 2023 Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes & Kayaks #2
29 Apr 2023 Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes & Kayaks
23 Apr 2023 Canoe Rescue Session - Pool based #2
23 Apr 2023 Kayak Rolling & Rescue - 3 sessions #2
22 Apr 2023 Kayak Rolling & Rescue - 3 sessions #1
22 Apr 2023 Canoe Rescue Session - Pool based #1
16 Apr 2023 Ceyana Trip Leader Training - Education Session
09 Aug 2022 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics
09 Aug 2022 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
07 Aug 2022 Kayak rolling & wet exit, Canoe tipping and rescues Practice/Review - Session #2
23 Jul 2022 Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
09 Jul 2022 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics
09 Jul 2022 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
24 Jun 2022 CKC Kayak Instructor 1 (Pool & Lake)
22 Jun 2022 New Trip Leaders "Campfire"
21 Jun 2022 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
04 Jun 2022 Intro' to Solo River Canoeing - Pond & River
04 Jun 2022 Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
04 Jun 2022 Intro' to Kayak Moving Water - Pond & River
12 May 2022 Canoe River Rescue Session - River at BV - Session #1
30 Apr 2022 Intro' to WW Solo Canoes - 1 pool session
26 Apr 2022 Apr 26 Social - Tripping Tips - Rundle Park 7-8:30PM
24 Apr 2022 Family and Youth Safety Orientation to Canoes & Kayaks
23 Apr 2022 Canoe Rescue Session - Pool based - Session #2
16 Apr 2022 Kayak Rolling & Rescue - 3 sessions
16 Apr 2022 Canoe Rescue Session - Pool based - Session #1
07 Aug 2021 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
07 Aug 2021 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics
24 Jul 2021 River Rescue Clinic
10 Jul 2021 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
10 Jul 2021 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics
26 Jun 2021 Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
19 Jun 2021 Intro' to Solo River Canoeing - Pond & River
08 Jun 2021 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based
08 Jun 2021 Intro' to Tandem Lake Canoeing - Canoe Basics
15 Aug 2020 Intro' to Solo Canoeing - Pond
25 Jul 2020 River Rescue Clinic
11 Jul 2020 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based - course 2
20 Jun 2020 Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
07 Sep 2019 Style Canoeing / Advance Solo Canoeing
06 Aug 2019 Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
09 Jul 2019 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Pond Based - course 2
19 Jun 2019 Intro' to GPS for Canoeing
05 Jun 2019 Intro' to Maps & Navigation for Canoeing
04 Jun 2019 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Pool and Pond Based - course 1
21 May 2019 RPPC Tuesday Evening Volunteers
21 May 2019 Intro' to Solo Canoeing - Pond, River, easy WW
24 Jul 2018 Intro' to Tandem River Canoeing - Pond & River
15 Jul 2018 Intro' to Touring Kayaks - Pond Based
10 Jul 2018 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Pond Based - course 2
10 Jul 2018 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based - course 2
12 Jun 2018 Intro' to Kayaking - Pond Based - course 1
12 Jun 2018 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Pond Based - course 1
11 May 2018 Chalk talk for river & whitewater paddlers
08 May 2018 Intro' to Solo Canoeing - Pond, River, easy WW
22 Aug 2017 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Pond based
18 Jul 2017 A Taste of Kayaking - Pond based
11 Jul 2017 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Pond based
04 Jul 2017 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Moving Water
23 May 2017 Intro' to Kayaking - Pool & Pond
23 May 2017 Intro' to Tandem Canoeing - Pool & Pond
30 Apr 2017 Adult - Sunday Morning Rescue & Stroke Review
18 Apr 2017 Intro' to Kayaking - pool based
18 Apr 2017 Kayak Rolling - pool based
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