Course Overview
Women’s Weekend Whitewater Retreat
An opportunity to learn new skills or fine-tune previously acquired paddling techniques in your choice of whitewater canoeing or kayaking. These skills open up unlimited paddling possibilities for wilderness travel on the water. Our team of talented female instructors, will guide you through a fun-filled and confidence-boosting weekend on the water.
The quiet of the surrounding forest provides a unique ambiance for après-paddling relaxation, mealtimes and overnights. This all-inclusive retreat is enhanced by our amenities which include a log cabin sauna, outdoor showers, wash house, yoga retreat, and cozy chalet with fireside lounge and library.
Who is this Course for?
This course is ideal for beginner kayakers and canoeists. If you are an intermediate or advanced level paddler on whitewater we also offer our Women’s Week (Open to all skill levels). Cis-women, trans-women and gender non-conforming folks are all welcome!
Itinerary
Course Location
MKC’s weekend instruction takes place at Palmer Rapids, a popular whitewater teaching site located 30 minutes from MKC. After paddling, you return to the comfort of our Wilderness Resort with hot outdoor showers, log sauna, yoga pavilion, and your choice of Accommodation & Meals Plan.
Cost
$428
From $63 to $324. See below for various accommodation & meal packages
$132 (boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket). Individual items also available to rent
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Shared Lodge Plan* | $324
Shared Cabana Plan* | $324
Shared Glamping Plan* | $324
Dormitory Plan* | $270
Camping Plan | $234
Camping, no meals | $63
Check In
The evening before your course between 7 & 10pm
Check Out
Friday 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: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, plus an après-paddling snack each day. 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?
Our course leaders were incredibly skilled, but also passionate about teaching and helping others love the river as much as they do.
EK
MKC is a great training centre. I was challenged & supported. I grew in confidence and competence. The retreat provided wonderful nourishment for body, heart and soul. It was wonderful to connect with women from many different places to learn together and support each other through our love of paddling. Knowledgeable, patient instructors. Enthusiastic, attentive staffI was challenged & supported. I grew in confidence and competence. The retreat provided wonderful nourishment for body, heart and soul.
Kathleen
Simple but comfortable and low-impact accommodation, great food, excellent atmosphere and very good instruction.
Dorothee
Women’s Weekend:
June 29 – 30
Can’t find your preferred date? Let us know and we’ll do our best to help. Contact Us.
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