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Full Course Description
Instructor: Robb Evis
Host: Paddlefoot
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Safety Systems
Date
11/24/25 - 11/28/25
Cost
CA$975.00
Location
Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario Canada

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details
Instructor: Gary Holt
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Date
11/26/25 - 11/30/25
Cost
$1,100.00
Location
Mazomanie, Wisconsin United States

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Course Details

Taught in English.

The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC.

Accommodation options: A) Onsite shared lodging for $29/night includes fully equipped kitchen, bedding, wifi, comfortable and fun common areas, fire pits, and surrounded by beautiful nature, B) Book a private hotel or Airbnb, C) Commute from home or elsewhere in Ottawa/Gatineau.

Optional pick-up and drop-off at Ottawa airport, train, or hotel: $19 CAD each way.

See the Boreal River Rescue website for details.

Full Course Description
Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
11/29/25 - 12/2/25
Cost
CA$759.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (CPR-C)

Course Details
Instructor: Steve Hahn
Host: Canadian Outdoor Academy
Licensed Training Company: Headwaters 2 Ocean Troutfitter, Ltd.
Date
11/29/25 - 12/2/25
Cost
CA$759.00
Location
Whitehorse, Yukon Canada

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Taught in English.

The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC.

Accommodation options: A) Onsite shared lodging for $29/night includes fully equipped kitchen, bedding, wifi, comfortable and fun common areas, fire pits, and surrounded by beautiful nature, B) Book a private hotel or Airbnb, C) Commute from home or elsewhere in Ottawa/Gatineau.

Optional pick-up and drop-off at Ottawa airport, train, or hotel: $19 CAD each way.

See the Boreal River Rescue website for details.

Full Course Description
Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
11/29/25 - 12/7/25
Cost
CA$1,359.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Bridge (WAFA to WFR)

Course Details

Taught in English.

The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC.

Accommodation options: A) Onsite shared lodging for $29/night includes fully equipped kitchen, bedding, wifi, comfortable and fun common areas, fire pits, and surrounded by beautiful nature, B) Book a private hotel or Airbnb, C) Commute from home or elsewhere in Ottawa/Gatineau.

Optional pick-up and drop-off at Ottawa airport, train, or hotel: $19 CAD each way.

See the Boreal River Rescue website for details.

Full Course Description
Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
12/4/25 - 12/7/25
Cost
CA$759.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

WFR Recertification

Course Details

Taught in English.

The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC.

Accommodation options: A) Onsite shared lodging for $29/night includes fully equipped kitchen, bedding, wifi, comfortable and fun common areas, fire pits, and surrounded by beautiful nature, B) Book a private hotel or Airbnb, C) Commute from home or elsewhere in Ottawa/Gatineau.

Optional pick-up and drop-off at Ottawa airport, train, or hotel: $19 CAD each way.

See the Boreal River Rescue website for details.

Full Course Description
Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
12/4/25 - 12/7/25
Cost
CA$579.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

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