Adult Whitewater Kayaking Program (18+) 2026

Designed for people who are interested in trying whitewater kayaking or in continuing to improve their paddling abilities. This beginner program focuses on fundamental technical and safety skills of whitewater kayaking. Sessions will be run in a variety of locations and on different dates throughout May and June. 

Please have a look at the schedule below as the 2026 program will differ slightly to previous years:

Fridays: May 8th & May 22nd (7:30pm-10pm) @ Canada Games Centre
Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 2nd, 4th, 9th and 11th (6:30-9pm) @ Yukon River in Whitehorse

Saturday June 13th (all day including a community BBQ and fire) @ Lower Tutshi River near Carcross
YCKC provides kayaks, paddles and all the necessary personal safety equipment. Participants are responsible for their own warm clothing layers.
After completion of the course, participants are invited (and encouraged!) to join weekly beginner drop-ins on the Yukon River. Every Tuesday - 6:30-9pm from June 16th until the weather decides it's over!
Price: $400*
Registration opens April 1st at 9am

Check out the Calendar tab for more details on dates.

If you have any questions please email Erik @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

*all participants must have an active 26/27 YCKC membership