Course Overview

We offer custom guiding and instruction opportunities on the river of your choice! MKC has experience teaching on the Gull River, Petawawa River, Gatineau River, Rouge River, Pumphouse in Ottawa, and many more.

Who is this Course for?

This course is best suited for folks who have taken courses with MKC before, and want the same quality instruction on a new river section.

Itinerary

We can work with your schedule. Meet at MKC and shuttle to the river, or meet at the river! Schedule will vary for different rivers.

Cost

Instruction Fee

$280 and up

What do folks think of us?

MKC tailored a perfect whitewater experience for us. We asked them to arrange something specific for us as a private lesson and they delivered exactly what we were after. Had such a fantastic time getting a quality education from some great people.

Michael H & Heather K

Came for a one-day team-building event with colleagues - had an amazing time! The location and the facilities are gorgeous; also appreciate that everything is environment-friendly and built thoughtfully. We all felt like we learned a lot and were constantly challenged, instructors were very knowledgeable, and the day was built out perfectly for our team.

Olya A

Available on request between:

May 3-August 29

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5 Days

Week of Rivers

We want to share our favourite rivers with you during five days of kayaking or canoeing our region's best whitewater!

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

$1400 / Per person

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1 Day

Zero to Hero

Interested in giving whitewater kayaking or canoeing a try? Join us for a 1 day intro to moving water paddling experience to go from zero to hero!

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

$290 / Per person

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5 Days

Ottawa River Instruction

Kayak the famous Ottawa River with the people who know the river best! River running or freestyle – your choice!

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

$290 - $1075 / Per person

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Reviews

5 star ratingPerfect Family Adventure I cannot say enough good things about MKC - their facilities, their staff, the river, all of it. My family actually joined the five day learn to kayak program (which was not an option in the TripAdvisor drop down). The river has just the right amount of challenge to be PERFECT for learning. There are easy lines for absolute beginners, and enough challenge that a competitive slalom race was being held for top competitors on an adjacent section of the river during our stay. We will be back in the future for the same program.
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Scott S
7/28/2024
5 star ratingExciting, fun experience! Great experience. Reagan did an awesome job on our family rafting experience. She along with her partner, Tatiana made us feel safe at all times. My 10 year old grandson had an amazing first time experience and can’t wait to come back to try the Adventure Rafting!
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Marg W
8/16/2024
5 star ratingWonderful time at Madawaska Family Rafting Wednesday, July 31 2024 @ 12:30pm - 2:30pm We went rafting with our 10 year old twin granddaughters and friends Andy, Dianne, Maggie and Abbie. Our guide Alix was excellent. Alix explained every detail of the trip before we entered the rapids. It is very safe for all ages. We had a great time and will not forget our memories. We plan on making this a yearly event. Thank you to Madawaska Family Rafting for the wonderful time! Andrew and Marlene
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Marlene S
8/08/2024
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.