Certifications

MKC offers all certifications required to be a professional in the outdoor industry

First Aid

Be prepared when things go wrong. Learn to provide medical assistance for First Aid Emergencies in wilderness settings.

Courses Offered

Wilderness Advanced First Aid Wilderness First Responder Wilderness First Responder Recert or Bridge Wilderness First Aid

River Rescue

Learn techniques for assisting and leading whitewater rescues. Practice making smart decisions on the river.

Courses Offered

Rescue for River Runners Swiftwater Rescue Technician

Instructor Courses

Share your love of paddling! Become an instructor through MKC's professional instructor development program.

Courses Offered

Canoe Instructor Prerequisites Intro Tandem Canoe Instructor Course Intro Solo Canoe Instructor Course Intermediate Tandem Canoe Instructor Course Canoe Instructor Maintenance Kayak Instructor Level 1 Kayak Instructor Level 2 Kayak Instructor Level 3

Teaching Locations

We are located on one of the best sections of whitewater to learn on – friendly and technical. Discover more about the Madawaska and the other rivers we use to teach.

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Employment Opportunities

Become part of the core team of staff that create the wonderful energy that MKC is famous for!

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Reviews

5 star ratingSunny days on the Madawaska River with the Madawaska Kanu Centre Absolutely fantastic experience!!!! I took my three grandchildren, aged 7 - 15 for the two hour family raft experience. Our guide made the adventure so much fun for all of
us. Our neighbours also joined our raft, so we had a total of 11. We will definitely return for another adventure.
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vera g
8/11/2024
5 star ratingAn absolute favorite We've visited MKC several times as a family and every time we did have a wonderful experience! Both adults and kids keep wanting to come back. An absolute pleasure to be there for so many reasons: the canoeing, the place, the surrounding nature, fantastic people and food .the entire spirit of MKC.
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Catherine G
7/30/2024
5 star ratingA great facility for an active family reunion. We are a large family (22 members) and the MKC absorbed our whole gang with
efficiency and excellent service. We had 16 family members guided for 3 days in
white water canoe skills with three amazing guides. They loved it and everyone
could maneuver white water with great skill at the end of three days.
MKC is known for the excellent food it serves and we were all super impressed with every meal served over the three full days. Thanks MKC staff for making us all feel so welcome. You made our family reunion and MOST MEMORABLE ONE. Jackie F.
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8/12/2024

MARCH PROMO

Giving Week 2025

From March 3-7, 2025 get 10% off kayak and canoe courses. An additional 5% donated to a charity of choice.*

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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.

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