Join Canada’s Top Paddler Co-op: Elevate Your Skills and Community Connection
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
varies depending on program
Fitness Level
Members should have a moderate fitness level suitable for paddling and group outings.
Overview
Discover how joining Palmer Rapids’ Paddler Co-op unlocks expert training, gear rentals, and a tight-knit paddling community dedicated to skill growth and river conservation. Dive into Canada’s premier paddling scene today!
Annual Membership
A Paddler Co-op annual membership is one of the best ways you can invest in your paddling skills
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About This Adventure
Join the Paddler Co-op and immerse yourself in Canada's most inclusive paddling community! Enjoy top-tier training programs, gear rentals, and special events while connecting with fellow paddlers. Your membership supports vital community initiatives, ensuring a sustainable future for all. Experience the joy of paddling together—sign up today!
Purchasing an annual Paddler Co-op Membership is the first step to investing in a better paddling community for everyone.
Your membership gets you access the highest quality paddling training programs for all ages and abilities, with industry-leading instructors and guides, top notch equipment, and a gateway into the most inclusive, socially responsible, transparent and progressive paddling community in Canada
Member Benefits:
- Sign up for our courses and programs
- Camp at our riverside site
- Rent gear after you've taken a course with us
- Connect with the paddling community
- Attend our special events
- Attend the annual general meeting and be an engaged member
- Share the love of the river with so many more paddlers now and to come!
The best part? It only costs $16.50 for adults aged 18 and up.
Kids' memberships are free.
Where does the money go?
Our membership fees are used to offset costs of community initiatives like river access road maintenance and special events, insurance, Paddler Co-op's sustainability fund, communications with our membership, and so much more!
Want to learn more? Get involved on a committee? Help us build a better paddling community for everyone? Email us at secretary@paddlerco-op.ca to start the conversation
Are you a commercial operator?
A $165 Organizational Membership offers you and your clients access to our services all season long! Email us at info@paddlerco-op.ca to arrange your organizational membership this season
Our membership fees are non-refundable.
Adventure Tips
Plan for Weather Variability
Ontario’s weather can shift quickly; bring waterproof gear and dress in layers to stay comfortable on and off the water.
Skill Levels Matter
Beginner paddlers should enroll in introductory courses to maximize safety and produce confidence on local waterways.
Respect Wildlife
Maintain a safe distance from animals along shorelines to avoid disturbing nesting or feeding behaviors.
Gear Check
Always inspect equipment before paddling to ensure safety and performance, especially if renting from the co-op.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Beavers
- Bald eagles
History
Palmer Rapids has been a historic gateway for canoe routes used by Indigenous peoples and early explorers in the Ottawa region.
Conservation
The co-op emphasizes low-impact paddling practices and partners with conservation groups to protect water quality and wildlife habitats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
A must-have for safety on the water during all paddling activities.
Waterproof Dry Bag
Keeps your belongings dry during river or lake paddles.
Moisture-Wicking Clothing
spring specific
Paddling Gloves
Protects hands during cooler weather paddling sessions.
fall specific