By Path or Paddle

08/19/2026

My spouse Heather is sharing her skills and passion for sewing. She has produced some great gear and clothing over the years. Cockpit covers, stuff bags, kitchen organizers, and specialized clothing.

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Sewing classes, private lessons and creative workshops in Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin Island. Learn garment sewing, quilted coats, bag making and more.

07/12/2026

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05/19/2026

I enjoyed a trip to Edmonton to work with a fantastic group of Big Canoe instructors.

05/14/2026

01/26/2026

Winter Webinar 1: Risk Management

Every time we launch onto the water, we’re making decisions that affect not just our safety — but the quality of our experience. 🌊

Join Jeff Arbing and Jarrod Gunn McQuillan for a powerful, real-world webinar on how risk actually works in sea kayaking — from the subtle choices that can quietly stack the deck against us, to what really matters when things go pear-shaped.

You’ll learn:
• How to manage risk factors
• What to do when things go pear-shaped.
• What you can control — and what you can’t
• How to best mitigate the inherent risks of outdoor adventure
• How better decision-making leads to safer, more confident adventures

This isn’t just theory. These are the dynamics that play out every time we leave shore.

This is Webinar #1 in a four-part series presented by Ontario Sea Kayak Centre and Cloud 9 Adventures — and yes, it’s 100% FREE.

If you paddle, guide, lead, or love being on the water… this one is for you.

January 28th - 7pm EST

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88369664772?pwd=a2cbIycLfMJDflbiTFXm74fRCzmpwb.1

01/06/2026

Hi there everyone. We have some exciting news regarding our winter webinar series. Jeff Arbing and Jarrod Gunn McQuillan have finalized the content and schedule for the webinar series. Each event will be put out on our page along with the link to the webinar. This is going to be a fun and very informative series that will begin toward the end of January. Jeff will put out the individual events shortly. We hope you had a great New Year and are getting excited for the 2026 paddling season. Cheers

08/27/2025

The Paddle Canada Big Canoe Program is one of the certifications available through the ILBC program.

https://gwek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Certificate-Program-Booklet.pdf

Our virtual, Land Base Helping Bundle will be running on September 3- October 22 every Wednesday from 1-3 pm. Click on the link to find out more about our Indigenous Land Base Counsellor Certificate Program or reach out via emai [email protected] or [email protected] to register.

08/27/2025

Paddle Canada's Big Canoe program is one of the certifications available through this Land Based Counselling Certificate program.

https://gwek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Certificate-Program-Booklet.pdf

Our virtual, Land Base Helping Bundle will be running on September 3- October 22 every Wednesday from 1-3 pm. Click on the link to find out more about our Indigenous Land Base Counsellor Certificate Program or reach out via emai [email protected] or [email protected] to register.

07/05/2025

Congratulations to the newest group of Intermediate Big Canoe Leaders. It was a pleasure to work with Wiikwemkoong Board of Education staff again! Paddle Canada

07/03/2025

Enjoying stunning views and a great day of Big Canoe Paddling at Prairie Point, Wiikwemkoong. Working with paddlers from the Wiikwemkoong Board of Education as they earn Paddle Canada Big Canoe Intermediate Leader Certification.