Canolfan Tryweryn (grid reference SH890401) is the National White Water Centre for Wales, and is based near Bala in North Wales. It developed the first commercial white water rafting operation in the UK in 1986, and since then has grown to become the largest and most well-respected rafting organisation in the UK. The centre is home to paddlesport National Governing Body Canoe Wales and Rescue 3 (UK) who run a number of Safety & Rescue courses.