Paddling Programs

Age: 6-10 & 10+ Groups Offered

Duration: One Week (Monday to Friday 9am-4pm)              

Cost: Senior Member $225 | Non-Members $250

Prerequisites: None

This fun and engaging paddling program will teach youth paddling skills in kayaks and stand-up paddleboards on the picturesque Northwest Arm. Participants will learn the basics of paddling and get out on the water each day (weather permitting) to participate in fun skill-building activities. Paddlers will get to explore all that the Northwest Arm and RNSY have to offer from the water!

The Intro to Paddling course is designed for participants to gain something regardless of whether they have taken the course before. Youth will be challenged in new ways and offered new opportunities to build skills regardless of how many times they participate in this fun weeklong course.

Course Dates: (Monday to Friday)

June 24-28

July 1-5

July 8-12

July 15-19

July 22-26

July 29-August 2

August 5-9

August 12-16

August 19-23

August 26-30

Age: Youth and Adult Options

Duration: 10:00am -4:00pm, Three Sessions          

Cost: Senior Member $150 | Non-Members $185

Prerequisites: None

Learn the basics of paddling in this three-day course that takes place over three consecutive weekends. Participants will learn basics of paddling while exploring the Northwest Arm and Halifax Harbour. Youth learn to paddle course will happen on Saturdays while Adult Learn to Paddle courses will take place on Sundays.

See our online registration tool below for specific date options.

Age:  Any age!

Duration: Three Hours           

Cost: $30

Prerequisites:      None

A fun way to get on the water and see the Northwest Arm. Paddle tours will run throughout the season and allow anyone to get on the water at RNSYS and enjoy everything that our beautiful harbour has to offer. An instructor will lead you through a short introduction to your boat and then will lead your group on a tour of the northwest arm. A minimum of four registrants is required for paddle tours to proceed.

When: Paddle tours will occur each Saturday from Mid-May to Mid-September and will run at 9:00am and 1:00pm