Spring Thaw Gathering - 2 Days

Spring Thaw Gathering

May 15-17, 2026

New Format - Limited to 8 participants

Get ready to shake off the winter and launch your paddling season with our Spring Thaw sea kayaking event — built for paddlers who are ready to sharpen their skills, paddle together, and celebrate the first bold strokes of spring.

Pricing below includes event fees, instructional sessions accommodations and access to resort amenities (Saunas, trails and more!). 

Who This Is For

This event is tailored for paddlers holding Paddle Canada Level-1 or Level-2 Skills certification, or those with equivalent experience. Whether you’re building on foundational skills or refining strokes, you’ll find expert-led sessions that challenge, educate, and inspire. More advanced paddlers looking to shake off the winter rust are welcome too!

What You’ll Do

This event is about gathering with the paddling community. Session opportunities will include:

• Rescue & Safety Training – Practice self- and assisted re-entries, towing, and group rescue techniques in a safe, supportive environment.

• Stroke & Maneuver Development – Improve efficiency and boat control with refined stroke mechanics, edging, bracing, and turning techniques.

• Rough-Water Play - Challenge yourself in dynamic conditions with coached sessions focused on surf, wind, current and waves.

Why Join Us

• Jump-Start Your Season – Start strong with focused skill development and on-water coaching.
• Build Confidence – Refresh key safety and technical skills so you feel ready for the season ahead.
• Community & Celebration – Connect with a like-minded paddling community, reflect on winter’s end, and welcome spring together.
• Relax & Restore – Enjoy Nature Space Resort’s saunas, hot tubs, and peaceful setting after a rewarding day on the water.

Hosted at Nature Space Resort

The Spring Thaw takes place at Nature Space Resort, offering the perfect backdrop for early-season paddling. After a day on the water, unwind in one of our multiple saunas, soak in a private hot tub, and enjoy the quiet beauty of our coastal surroundings. With multiple accommodation types and trails it’s the ideal setting to relax, reset, and connect with other paddlers as the season begins. Everyone will have access to two full kitchens to prepare meals in our Bee Hive Building! There are also 4 great restaurants and food trucks in Morell (5 minutes from resort).

Accommodation Options:

Authentic Mongolian Yurts

Our authentic Mongolian yurts offer a truly unique experience. These luxurious sleeping pods are equipped with a queen-sized bed, a day bed (cozy twin bed), and a wood stove for cozy evenings. Each yurt also boasts a private hot tub on the deck, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of paddling. These yurts are designed to accommodate 2 adults for this event and can be reserved for the event, so grab a friend or partner and you are all set! Please note, we do not offer individual beds in these spaces, so groups can reserve a yurt together. If you’re open to sharing with others, we can explore the possibility of pairing you with another participant willing to share a yurt with someone new.

Eagles Nest Loft

The Eagle’s Nest Loft is a charming one-bedroom, self-contained suite located above our boathouse, offering a private deck with stunning views of the forest, garden, and lake. The bedroom features a queen-sized bed made of reclaimed wood, while the main room includes a daybed with cozy twin bed. The loft is designed to accommodate 2 adults for this event and can be reserved for the event, so grab a friend or partner and you are The loft The loft is equipped with a full kitchen, complete with a dishwasher, as well as a full bathroom for your comfort and convenience..

The Osprey Prospector Tent

The Osprey Prospector Tent is a 14×16 canvas walled tent with a comfortable set-up for those looking to camp, but with a little more comfort. The prospector tent is set up with a Queen bed and a twin bed as well as solar generated power and a few extra luxuries! The Osprey Tent is designed to accommodate 2 adults for this event and can be reserved for the event, so grab a friend or partner and you are 

The Brookie & Bull Frog Campsites

New for this year, Nature Space is developing two unserviced campsites with locations for you to pitch your own tent. Each campsite will have a picnic table and personal fire pit. These campsites will have access to the resort Bee Hive (washrooms) as well as other amenities including trails, labyrinth, group campfire pit as well as sauna and cold therapy spaces!

The Bee Hive

“The Bee Hive” offers convenient kitchen, washroom, and shower facilities for our yurt and camping guests. It’s also the gathering hub for meals and a social space for friends both new and old! The Bee Hive features a large deck with a cozy fire table and seating area, as well as a wood-fired sauna and a cold bucket for refreshing post-paddling enjoyment!

Sign Up

Spaces are limited to 16 paddlers — grab a friend and lets plan to get on the water together in the spring!