Course Administration and Membership Fees
Paddle Canada administration course fees and rates as they apply to the current manual standards.
Type:PolicyAudience:Instructors, Instructor Trainers
Ratios and discipline names may be subject to change based on changes to the program. To be more specific, please refer to the chart below.
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Instructor Membership Fees
Renewing Instructors
$99.99
New Instructor Candidates
$99.99
Waterfront Canoe Instructor*
$50.00*
Big Canoe Intermediate & Advanced Leaders
$50.00
Upgrading Instructor Candidates
$10.00
* This applies only when the member’s only certification is Waterfront Canoe Instructor. If other canoe instructor certs (or kayak or SUP ) are held, then the rate is $99.99.
** Youth, up to the age of 25 pay $25
Last updated: April 11, 2026
Published: January 21, 2025