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Festival Overview

Celebration of the river we call home at our annual Mid Mad Fest. Rain or Shine. Join us to paddle, eat and dance.

Who is this Fest for?

Whitewater paddlers of all abilities. We have an event for everyone.

Festival Schedule

Water Release: 9am – 4pm

 

Festival Location

On the mighty Middle Madawaska section of the Madawaska River (Madaoueskasibi in Algonquin). Camping, food and live music hosted at the Madawaska Kanu Centre’s magical wilderness lodge.

Ticket

$20 - $100 / person

Sliding scale donation toward the MKC paddling course bursary

Includes: river shuttles, paddling events, live music, camping Thursday night

All costs are subject to 13% HST

Accomodation

Camping | Included

MKC's wooded campsites are great for tents, trailers and campervans. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, onsite parking, and access to nearby washroom facilities. Bring your own camping and cooking equipment to enjoy meals at your site. Dishwashing station available. No electricity.

Check In

Between 8am & 4pm Thursday

Check Out

Friday by 10am

*If you are looking to upgrade to our Cabana, Lodge or Dorm please call us to book in advance as we have limited space. See all accommodation details here.

Food

Locally roasted specialty coffee and homemade snacks can be purchased from our Riverside Shop & Café.

Datsa Tasty Street Eats food truck will be on location from 11am – midnight

Celebrate the Madaoueskasibi (Madawaska River) with us!

August 29, 2024

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Look forward to paddling with you.

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Reviews

5 star ratingAdventure Rafting Great day adventure rafting with friends and family. From bridge jumping, surfing, flipping the raft and the laughs in between. Thanks to our guide Tatiana for an entertaining 2 hours.
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Sherpa57752201563
8/05/2023
5 star ratingAwesome time We have done this tour before and it doesn’t disappoint. Coby (baby driver) was our guide and he was awesome. He was funny, enthusiastic and you could tell he truly loves what he does. Also very knowledgeable with local flora which was awesome as well. Coby we hope you had a great trip home for the wedding.
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ShawnaFurtado
8/09/2023
5 star ratingFamily adventure! When we arrived at the facility, we were greeted with such warmth and hospitality. The staff in the store were so kind and had great vibes. On the actual tour, we were greeted with jokes and clear instructions. Very entertaining and informative.
We had such an exciting and adventurous adventure with our two children (ages 7 and 4). Our guide Alex was so knowledgeable and approachable. She helped make my kids feel comfortable and excited about rafting. Such a wonderful day on the raft. At times, my 4 year old was afraid of the rapids, but by the end she was smiling and so proud of herself for doing something so adventurous! We were on the raft with another family with an even younger child. I know the website says that even 2 year olds can go on the raft, but just be aware that some of the rapids are a bit intense and your child may be afraid. The great thing is that we felt safe with our helmets and lifejackets, and we were given clear instructions on what to do if we did fall in the river. All in all, it was a fantastic activity, and our most adventurous one as a family to date!
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8/17/2023
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