Course Overview

Downtown Ottawa Learn how to Kayak

Whitewater with the backdrop of our Parliament buildings? Yes please! The Pumphouse location in Downtown Ottawa is a wonderful place to kick start your whitewater kayaking passion!

Our MKC Instructors will drive into the city to run a course for a group of at least 4 participants.

Who is this Course for?

Beginner and novice whitewater kayakers, ages 18 and up. Groups of 5 – 12 participants.

For Youth Programming at the Pumphouse, contact the Ottawa River Runners.

Itinerary

We can work with your schedule – weeknights or full days. Our minimum course time is 3 hrs.

Course Location

The Pumphouse section of the Ottawa River is located off of Commissioner Road behind the Parliament Buildings. The Ottawa River Runners Boathouse is a beautiful new building right next to the whitewater section, a dynamic Class 2 -3 section with hanging gates for slalom training.

Google Maps Directions

Cost

Instruction Fee

3 Hour: $250

Full Day: $500

*Minimum 5 course participants

Includes: Boat, Paddle, Helmet, PFD, Sprayskirt

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5 Days

Yoga Whitewater Week

Yoga and kayaking or canoeing. Join us for our famous 5 day course with additional yoga programming to harmonize your learning with mindful motion.

Beginner

$1225 / Per person

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5 Days

Family Week

Enjoy your next family vacation learning whitewater kayaking or canoeing at MKC! A truly uplifting getaway for the whole family!

Beginner

$1075 / Per person

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Weekend

Weekend Whitewater

MKC’s Weekend Canoe or Kayak Clinic is an introduction to the exciting world of whitewater paddling.

Beginner

$500 / Per person

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Reviews

5 star ratingBetter than expected I was their first a white water canoe training camp for a all women expedition in Nahanni River this August. I have no experience, never camped nor canoed. The experience was amazing. The food was surprisingly amazing - farm to table , prepared with live and care. Staff were kind, patient and it showed they loved what they do. I returned confident, energized and appreciative of our nature. Simply gorgeous , safe setting . It is the Canadian experience
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jacquelinem13
5/30/2025
5 star ratingLOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!!!! I love this place and will keep going back. It's a beautiful spot, yummy food but most importantly the people are amazing and the instruction is top notch. They have a great approach and really tailor their instruction to your needs. They are amazing with kids. I truly cannot recommend this place enough. Just a wonderful gem of a place.
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Wednesday November 27th

Early bird sale.

20% OFF

KAYAK AND CANOE PROGRAMS AT MKC

Please get in touch with us prior, so we can prepare your quote in advance.

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Must place deposit between 9am and 6pm EST November 27th to receive discount.

We cannot combine discounts.

March 4th - 8th 2024

10% off

5 day kayak + canoe courses

5% of all revenue from this week is donated to your choice of three organizations

We are forever grateful for the support we continually receive from our communities. To say a small thanks, we want to give back.