Three generation family run business
The Van Wijk family invites your clients to experience an authentic Canadian tradition: Paddling! To paddle your own canoe or kayak, or be guided in a raft down Ontario’s historic highways is to have a quintessentially Canadian experience.
Our river locations are in the heart of the Canadian Shield, east of Algonquin Park between Toronto and our Nation’s Capital, Ottawa. Both wilderness resorts are located on the water – beach and river; provide a day and overnight packages, boast Feast ON culinary and Green Tourism designation and have cabin, lodge and Motorhome accommodation.
OWL Rafting and MKC are Canadian Signature Experiences
Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC)
The Madawaska River, just East of Algonquin Park, is celebrated as one of the best places to learn whitewater skills in the world. Warm, clean, and dependable water flows at our wilderness resort doorstep all summer long. Choose from an entry level two hour Rafting Trip or a one day introduction to Canoe or Kayak paddling course.
OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River
With raft excursions down the legendary 12km Rocher Fondu rapids of the Ottawa River, the OWL experience takes place just 90 minutes from the Nations Capital. Day Trips and Overnight Packages embark 7 days a week, from mid May through September.
MKC Madawaska River Rafting
This 2-hour fun-filled raft tour is for families or groups with children as young as 2 years old, and allows guests to experience the beautiful scenery and tumbling whitewater in the Algonquin Park area. Our skilled raft guides will introduce our guests to the river world, just like the Voyageurs who navigated the Madawaska River hundreds of years ago.
Dates: June – August, Monday – Thursdays regularly at 10am, 12:30, 2:30pm.
Length: 2 Hours
Rate: $75 Adult, $55 Children (12 & Under)
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MKC Zero to Hero
Starting on flat water, we cover the foundation to Moving Water Canoeing or Kayaking before transitioning into current on the river. Putting it all together, the afternoon will see you run a Class I-II set of rapids. The perfect whitewater sampler!
Dates: May – September
Trip Length: 7 hours
Rate: $590 (includes lunch and paddling equipment)
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MKC Paddling Week
The perfect amount of time to immerse yourself in the world of whitewater. Our Instructors are experienced outdoors leaders with a passion for teaching paddling and sharing their love of the river with you. Combine this with MKC’s hospitality and you have an active vacation like none other. Whether a new or established paddler – we welcome everyone to our riverside community to learn new skills and build confidence on the water.
Dates: May – September
Trip Length: 6 Days, 5 Nights
Rate: $2100
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MKC Paddling 3 Day
The course begins with learning basic strokes and boat control on flat water which is then applied on easy current in the afternoon. By the end of day two you will be having fun on the river, paddling up to Class II rapids. Add to this MKC’s hospitality and you have the perfect weekend getaway!
Dates: May – September
Trip Length: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Rate: $1616
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OWL Adventure Rafting
Experience the dynamic waters of Canada’s legendary Ottawa River in a guided raft. Get your feet wet as you splash and roll through one of the world’s great whitewater routes.
Dates: May – September
Trip Length: 8 hours *overnight packages are available
Rate: $1215
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OWL Soft Adventure Rafting
Our Family Whitewater Day Trip is a gentle introduction to whitewater with plenty of excitement and splashes, as you float through the dynamic Rocher Fendu rapids of the Ottawa River using more conservative lines suitable for children.
Dates: May – September
Trip Length: 8 hours *overnight packages are available
Rate: $155 – $215
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OWL Pontoon Meal Cruise
Travel up river immersing yourself in this historic part of Canada’s Canadian Shield and feast on a freshly grilled lunch or dinner on the return trip to the OWL Rafting resort.
Dates: May – September
Trip Length: 2.5 hours *overnight packages are available
Rate: $50 – $60
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OWL Stay & Raft Packages
Enjoy a sauna, outdoor shower and retreat to your cabana before dinner. Gaze at the endless night sky, enjoy a bonfire, or kick up your heels and dance into the wee hours of the morning. Day 3 Plan a relaxed morning. After breakfast, perhaps paddle a Stand-Up-Paddle board, or canoe along the calm waters of the Ottawa River…or try your hand at Disk Golf and discover the boundaries of this wilderness resort on the water.
Dates: May – September
Length: 2 Days, 1 Nights
Rate: $255 – $335
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OWL Raft & Resort Packages
Enjoy a sauna, outdoor shower and retreat to your cabana before dinner. Gaze at the endless night sky, enjoy a bonfire, or kick up your heels and dance into the wee hours of the morning. Day 3 Plan a relaxed morning. After breakfast, perhaps paddle a Stand-Up-Paddle board, or canoe along the calm waters of the Ottawa River…or try your hand at Disk Golf and discover the boundaries of this wilderness resort on the water.
Dates: May – September
Length: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Rate: $320 – $450
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