Women-Only Courses

Taught by women, for women.

Women-only courses offer a unique learning atmosphere that many instructors, guides and paddlers have experienced, enjoyed, (and asked for!) on the river. 

Choose from the following upcoming courses:

MEDICAL

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) 40 hours – 4 days

Manage medical problems in remote settings.

• 2026 – Women’s course — Ottawa, Ontario area (Cantley, QC) — 2026: March 26-29 — view more info

Wilderness First Responder Bridge (WFR-Bridge) – 4 days

Upgrade from WAFA (40 hr) to WFR (80hr), the standard for guides, search and rescue (SAR), and outdoor educators who lead remote trips.

• 2026 – Women’s course — Ottawa, Ontario area (Cantley, QC) — 2026: May 28-31 — view more info

Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR-Recert) – 4 days

Refresh your skills and expand your knowledge through hands-on practice, review sessions, and rescue simulations.

• 2026 – Women’s course — Ottawa, Ontario area (Cantley, QC) — 2026: May 28-31 — view more info

RIVER RESCUE

Whitewater Rescue (WWR) Levels I & II – 2 days

Build a solid foundation of skills and knowledge for paddling and traveling on rivers. Gain confidence through hands-on practice.

• 2026 – Women’s course — Petawawa, ON — 2026: June 6–7 — view more info

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Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) Levels I, II, & III – 5 days

The international standard for river guides, instructors, and river runners. 

• 2026 – Women's course — two-weekends — Petawawa, ON — 2025: June 6-7 & 12-14

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WRT-Bridge Level III – 3 days (upgrade from WWR to WRT)

Build on your previous training to advance your skills.

• 2026 – Women’s course — Petawawa, ON — 2025: June 12-14 — view more info

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WRT-Recertification Level III – 3 days

Get 3 full days of skills practice and challenging scenarios. Review standard rescue techniques and get introduced to new ideas.

• 2026 – Women’s course — Petawawa, ON — 2025: June 12-14 — view more info