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.
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.
Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR-Recert) – 4 days
Refresh your skills and expand your knowledge through hands-on practice, review sessions, and rescue simulations.
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.
- Women’s course — Petawawa, ON — 2026: June 6–7, 2026 — view more info
Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) Levels I, II, & III – 5 days
The international standard for river guides, instructors, and river runners.
- Women's course — two-weekends — Petawawa, ON : June 6-7 & 12-14, 2026
WRT-Bridge Level III – 3 days (upgrade from WWR to WRT)
Build on your previous training to advance your skills.
- Women’s course — Petawawa, ON : June 12-14, 2026 — view more info
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.
- Women’s course — Petawawa, ON : June 12-14, 2026 — view more info
Looking for Group Training?
Set up a private course for your group — your location or ours.