Course Overview
Slalom Kayak and Canoe Week
Slalom teaches you how to kayak and canoe in ways you might not have thought possible before. You will learn how to keep momentum while crossing mid-river eddies, ideal paddle stroke placement, and more!
At MKC we have a 20 gate course hanging on Chalet Rapids, plus 6 flat water gates. We also have a fleet of Slalom kayaks, including a C-1 to jump into. Our experienced slalom coaches will help your paddling skills soar!
Who is this Course for?
Intermediate level kayakers and canoeists who have experience maneuvering in whitewater.
Itinerary
Course Location
The Middle Madawaska River was chosen as the site for MKC in 1969 due to it’s great quality rapids particularly for slalom! Our slalom course on Chalet Rapid, which is just down the hill from the MKC chalet, has hosted many slalom championships over our half century of business.
Cost
$1225
From $200-$925. See below for various accommodation & meal packages
$425-$475 (for boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket). Individual items also available to rent
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Shared Lodge Plan* | $925
Shared Cabana Plan* | $925
Shared Glamping Plan* | $925
Dormitory Plan* | $775
Camping Plan | $700
Camping No Meals | $200
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: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners plus an après-paddling snack. Coffee, tea and juice are complimentary. BYOB.
Locally roasted specialty coffee and homemade snacks can be purchased from our Riverside Shop & Café.
Group Discounts
Groups of 4 or more who book at the same time are offered a discount! Some conditions apply. Looking forward to chatting with you about details.
What do folks think of Slalom Week?
I learned how to look at the water and improve my techniques--or at least how to work on improving--because of this course. It is very valuable and I will continue to learn as I practice at home. I very much enjoyed focusing on specific techniques on a challenging set of slalom gates on a friendly river.
Sue W
After years of paddling 'comfortably' and sloppily, I figured it was high time to start cleaning up my technique. I thought that slalom would be a good way to work on technique in a new and challenging way, and it proved to be exactly what I needed!
Ellen L
Sign up for Slalom Week:
July 28-August 1, 2025
Can’t find your preferred date? Let us know and we’ll do our best to help. Contact Us.
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