Summer Programs / 夏季课程

SUP lessons for beginners, families, and returning paddlers.

Stand-up paddleboarding lessons, route sessions, and Paddle Canada-guided courses across Lake Wilcox, Downtown Toronto, Mississauga, and Montreal Verdun.

Beginner-friendly with on-shore instruction before launch
Programs for kids, adults, and families
Private groups and location-based scheduling

Acorn Valley Outdoor School is a Canadian outdoor education company offering stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) lessons, guided tours, youth camps, and Paddle Canada certification courses in the Greater Toronto Area and Montreal. Summer programs operate at four locations: Cherry Beach in Downtown Toronto, Lake Wilcox in Richmond Hill, R.K. McMillan Park in Mississauga, and Verdun in Montreal. Beginner group lessons start at CAD $35 for 75 minutes. All equipment is provided. Instructors are Paddle Canada-certified and offer instruction in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

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Stand-up paddle boards on the water with the Toronto skyline in view — Summer should feel energetic and open, but still professionally organized.

Rates

Lesson formats.

Happy group of paddlers on stand-up paddle boards during a summer experience lesson

Group SUP Class 桨板体验课

CAD $35 + tax

75 minutes

1 instructor with 4-6 students for a relaxed, social first experience on the water
Designed as an entry lesson for safe, happy summer paddling
Best for first-timers, casual learners, and families trying SUP together

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Small-group paddle board lesson on calm evening water

Focused Small Group Class 精品小班课

CAD $49 + tax

90 minutes

Max 1v3 for a more focused and coach-led learning experience
Built for students who want to refine paddling, control, and confidence
A better fit for returning students or families who want more attention

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Paddlers on open water with the CN Tower and Toronto skyline behind them

Toronto Island Tour with CN Tower views

CAD $98 + tax

2–3 hours

*depends on weather conditions

Toronto route session with skyline views and CN Tower photo moments
For students who have taken our classes before or already have SUP experience
Not recommended for complete beginners

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Kids SUP Camp · Toronto GTA

Summer SUP Camp for Kids

A beginner-friendly youth paddleboard day camp for kids ages 6–12, offered at Lake Wilcox in Richmond Hill and Lakefront Promenade in Mississauga. Camp sessions combine SUP instruction, on-water skills, and outdoor confidence building in a structured group format.

Camp price

CAD 670 +tax

CAD 760 total.

Booking: Please contact us directly.

Camp details

Locations: Lake Wilcox in Richmond Hill and Lakefront Promenade in Mississauga
Ages: 6-12
Daily time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Minimum group: 4 students required to run each week

Available weeks

Families can choose from the following camp weeks, subject to minimum enrollment.

July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
August 3-7
August 10-14
August 17-21

Included

Paddle Canada instruction framework
3-4 hours of on-water training each day, focused on safety and skills
Equipment, lunch, insurance, and certificate included
No previous SUP experience needed, with professional coaches leading the group throughout the program

Certification

Paddle Canada Certification Courses

Acorn Valley offers Paddle Canada Basic Skills and Advanced Skills certification courses for students who want structured skill development beyond recreational lessons. Courses follow Paddle Canada's national curriculum and are led by certified instructors. Successful students receive official Paddle Canada certification recognized across Canada.

Basic Skills Certification. For students with some paddling experience who want to formalize their skills. Covers stroke technique, safety, self-rescue, and water reading.
Advanced Skills Certification. For students who have completed Basic Skills or have equivalent experience. Covers advanced strokes, navigation, weather assessment, and group leadership.
Available at all summer locations. Courses can be scheduled at Lake Wilcox, Downtown Toronto, Mississauga, and Montreal Verdun by inquiry.

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Locations

Where we paddle.

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Lake Wilcox 65 Olde Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3C7
Richmond Hill launch area for recurring beginner lessons, family bookings, and direct summer scheduling.
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Downtown Toronto Cherry Beach public parking
Downtown Toronto access point for skyline paddles, city-based sessions, and Toronto Island routes.
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Mississauga 830 Aviation Rd, Mississauga, ON L5G 1N7 (R.K. McMillan Park)
Mississauga location for youth sessions, private groups, and calmer-water summer classes.
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Montreal Verdun 5160 Boul. LaSalle, Verdun, QC H4H 1N8
Montreal location for SUP lessons, returning paddlers, and Paddle Canada course scheduling.
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How lessons work

What to expect before you get on the water.

Suitable for anyone who is comfortable getting wet. Swimming is not required, so students who cannot swim can still join with instructor support. 不会游泳也可以。
The instructor follows students on the water throughout the lesson. Everyone wears a life jacket from start to finish, and coaching continues while students are paddling, not only from shore.
We provide the full lesson setup. Boards, paddles, and life jackets are included, so you only need clothes that can get wet and sunscreen. 上课所需装备我们都会提供。
Water shoes are optional. If you have them, bring them. If not, barefoot is completely fine for class. 有水鞋可以带，没有的话光脚也可以。