Course Overview
4 Days of Whitewater Canoe or Kayak on the Madawaska
Join us for river education in your choice of Canoe or Kayak – 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 kayaker or canoeist – we welcome everyone to our riverside community to learn new skills and build confidence on the water.
Who is this Course for?
Our 4 day courses are ideal for all skill levels -beginner to advanced. We divide kayakers and canoeists into small groups based on skill level the first day of the course to ensure the learning progression will suit your needs.
Itinerary
Course Location
Our wilderness classroom is the beautiful Middle Madawaska River, located a short distance from our Resort, and just south of the town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario.
Cost
$824
Ask about our early season discount for May!
From $140- $720. See below for various accommodation & meal packages
$292 (boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket).
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Shared Lodge Plan* | $720
Shared Cabana Plan* | $720
Shared Glamping Plan* | $720
Dormitory Plan* | $600
Camping Plan | $520
Camping No Meals | $140
Check In
The evening before your course between 7 & 10pm
Check Out
Fridays at 7pm
*For those booking for one for Glamping, Cabana, Lodge or Dorm: it is likely you will stay with other students of the same gender. As a wilderness resort we have chosen to not expand too far into our surrounding forest and therefore have limited indoor accommodations. To book a private room as an individual is an additional cost.
About our Meals
We take pride in serving healthy, hearty and delicious meals. As a proud member of FeastON, we source locally when possible and add our special touch with herbs and edible flowers from our own garden. Meals start with breakfast the first day of the course and include: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners plus an après-paddling snack. Coffee, tea and juice are complimentary. BYOB.
Locally roasted specialty coffee and homemade snacks can be purchased from our Riverside Shop & Café.
Group Discounts
We welcome groups of 5 or more at a discounted rate (conditions apply)
What do folks think of us?
What really sets them apart, is the quality of their instructors. As William Ward said: "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." We have both been inspired to keep paddling
Jake J
The facility has been lovingly maintained and was peacefully beautiful. The food was great: abundant, fresh, flavourful and healthy. Customer service is clearly a priority as all the staff from the instructors, administration and food services were smiling, accommodating and helpful.
Adam L + Mary-Lynne S
Did a four day course this spring. It was so well worth it. So much fun and so much progression in skill. All staff and instructors were so welcoming, competent and fun. If you are thinking about it, go for it, you will know straight away it’s the right decision
Steve B
The highlight of the program was the spirit of learning while respecting and cherishing everyone’s differences/abilities
Genevieve J
This course runs once in May and once in August:
May 6 – 9
August 6 – 9
Can’t find your preferred date? Let us know and we’ll do our best to help.
Women’s Week
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
$927 / Per person
Family Week
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
$1030 / Per person
5 Day Whitewater
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
$1030 / Per person
