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 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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621jacquelinef
8/12/2024
5 star ratingWhite water canoe course I took a 5 day tandem white water canoe course with MKC. I went from learning on flat water to running grade 3 rapids!
What an amazing experience! Wonderful place beside the river. I camped. Very good facilities and comfortable lodge to relax in with open fire. Delicious food (I had vegetarian options). The staff were lovely- from domestic staff to instructors. Everyone mixed together with the guests. I went by myself and really enjoyed everyone I met. They all had an interesting story and were there for the love of the river.
My instructor was Regan. She was superb- lovely person, very patient and adjusted her teaching to individual needs. I learned so much- thanks Regan.
Would highly recommend MKC to anyone interested in canoeing, kayaking or rafting!
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foggieparks
7/17/2024
5 star ratingGreat family experience Amazing team. Excellent safety equipment and instructions. River is beautiful and was warm. The rapids are not too strong so was great first time experience.
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7/30/2024

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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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