Course Overview
This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn the paddling and safety techniques you need to enjoy canoeing on our northern rivers. This course focuses on outfitting, rigging, maneuvers, selection of gear and rescues specifically for multi-day northern river trips. The programs are designed to provide excellent instruction in a relaxed and enjoyable setting at Madawaska Kanu Centre on the Madawaska River.
Since 1972, Black Feather has introduced thousands of paddlers to the fun and excitement of whitewater canoeing, teaching a style of paddling designed to let you safely descend rapids in a loaded, tandem tripping canoe. With whitewater skills, a whole new world of wilderness travel is open to you.
Who is this Course for?
This is an excellent choice for experienced whitewater canoeists heading out on northern expeditions as a warm up and review. After this clinic you’ll be ready to head out on your own or try one of Black Feather’s more challenging river expeditions.
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
$500
$80-370. See below for details
$170 (for boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket). Individual items also available to rent
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Shared Lodge Plan* | $370
Shared Cabana Plan* | $370
Shared Glamping Plan* | $370
Dormitory Plan | $310
Camping Plan | $420
Check In
The evening before your course between 7 & 10pm
Check Out
Sunday or Monday at 4:30 pm
*For those booking for one for Glamping, Cabanas, 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.
Weekend Whitewater
Intermediate
$500 / Per person
Yoga Whitewater Week
Intermediate
$1225 / Per person
Family Weekend
Intermediate
$500 / Per person