Established in 2008, we provide whitewater, wilderness skills training, and certification courses across Canada and internationally.

At Boreal River, you can expect to be challenged. Whether it is whitewater rescue courses, wilderness first responder training or leadership development you will gain huge amounts of hands-on experience with long lasting results.

Building confidence, skills and knowledge

Each training program’s success is built on our commitment and effort towards great customer service, quality training, and high safety standards. We sweat the details and put in hours of prep time and refinement, striving to make each course the best one yet.

Who We Work With

By tailoring our rescue programs to meet specific needs, Boreal River creates excellent opportunities for organizations such as:

Highly recommended! Just took my WFR with Boreal. Maybe the best run First Aid course I have ever taken.

— Bill Elgie and Leslie Hoyle

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Our Experienced Instructors

With years of experience under their drysuits, our instructors are
experts in their fields who enjoy helping participants gain confidence and have great experiences in the outdoors.