Courses and Trips

  • Nov 02        River Run for WRI Frequent Paddlers
  • Nov 08        Intro to Whitewater course
  • Nov 15        Intro to Whitewater course
  • Nov 22        Intro to Whitewater course
  • Nov 23        River Run for WRI Frequent Paddlers
  • Nov 30        River Run for WRI Frequent Paddlers

*See Lessons and Tours page for rates, Youth Adventure Kayak Camps and other details

Cowichan brand

Frequent Paddler Program

The Warm Rapids Inn Frequent Paddler Program provides river kayakers with an affordable opportunity to kayak various Vancouver Island rivers even if they don’t own their own gear. This program is ideal for beginner and intermediate paddlers wanting an opportunity to hone skills learned previously while also keeping fit and staying in tune with the exciting sport of whitewater kayaking. Guided river runs are safe and fun!

Here are the benefits:

  • Maintain and improve skills learned
  • Explore new rivers with a knowledgeable instructor/guide
  • Meet other paddlers who likely have similar interests
  • Try different kayak designs for variety
  • Use high quality, well maintained equipment
  • Travel down rivers where safety is our number one priority!

Here’s how it works:

  • Paddle outings to be booked by advanced request
  • Paddlers experience 3 – 5 hours of guided river paddling with instruction provided
  • Participants must have previously taken at least one full day of kayak instruction with Warm Rapids Inn staff in order to being eligible for this program
  • Eligible paddlers will be added to our Frequent Paddler Program list
    Paddle outings to be booked by advance request
  • Trips begin and end at Warm Rapids Inn unless other arrangements are made
  • Cancellation policy applies per our Kayaking Lesson & Tour Policies (see Reservations)

How to take part:

  • Phone, fax or e-mail the Warm Rapids Inn
  • Confirm date you wish to paddle by cheque or credit card at time of booking
  • Pay $55.00/day if you require kayak and equipment
  • Pay $35.00/day with your own kayak and equipment*
  • Sign Release of Liability/Waiver of Claims form prior to each outing

*Note: It is essential that all participants providing their own equipment bring the following: kayak with proper flotation bags, paddle, sprayskirt, pfd (lifejacket), wetsuit, paddling jacket, helmet, and booties. You may review our release form in advance here Release of Liability.

Other Great Deals

The Warm Rapids Inn is pleased to offer a 10% discount** on accommodations, lessons or tours to all current members of the following:

  • Warm Rapids Inn Frequent Paddler Program (FPP)
  • Vancouver Island Whitewater Paddling Society (VIWPS)
  • CanoeKayak BC - Whitewater (CKBC)
  • Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC)

**Note: Only one discount allowed per booking. Discount does not apply to Frequent Paddler Program pricing or to packages that may be offered.