Course Overview

Every summer we help women find their river smile for the first time or reach new heights of paddling potential during our Women’s Week. Learn the art of whitewater kayaking or canoeing, surrounded by others who are at a similar skill level.

Our aim is to provide a supportive, fun-filled week to develop paddling skills and connect mind and body through outdoors exploration. Our instructors are inspirational women who love teaching the language of the river.

Who is this Course for?

Women’s Week is ideal for all skill levels – beginner to advanced. We divide kayakers and canoeists into small groups based on skill level the first day of the course to ensure the learning progression will suit your needs. Cis-women, trans-women and gender non-conforming folks are all welcome!

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

Women's Week

$967.50

Accommodation + Meals

From $180-$832.50. See below for various accommodation & meal packages

Rental Package

$382.50-$427.50 (for boat, paddle, helmet, lifejacket). Individual items also available to rent

Accommodation + Meal Packages

Cozy Lodge rooms, off-the-grid Cabanas, budget-friendly Dorms or wooded Campsites. Our Wilderness Resort offers something for everyone

Shared Lodge Plan* | $832.50

Our rustic Lodge rooms have everything you need! Choose either a queen bed or 2 twin beds. Rooms are at ground level with nearby washroom facilities (en suite not available). Meals included.

Shared Cabana Plan* | $832.50

Enjoy our off-the-grid Cabanas tucked in the woods! Choose either a queen bed or 2 twin beds. Washroom facilities are a short walk away. Meals included. No electricity.

Shared Glamping Plan* | $832.50

Come glamp in MKC's forest! Our newest accommodation options are cozy, comfortable, canvas tents. Two twin beds with bedding can be converted into a single queen bed. Washroom facilities are a short walk away. Meals included. No electricity.

Dormitory Plan* | $697.50

Dorm room accommodation sleep up to six per room. Dorms are on the second floor with nearby washroom facilities. Meals included. Bring your own bedding.

Camping Plan | $630

MKC's wooded campsites are great for tents, trailers and campervans. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, onsite parking, and access to nearby washroom facilities. Meals included. No electricity.

Camping No Meals | $180

Camping No Meals

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

We welcome groups of 4 or more at a discounted rate (conditions apply)

What do folks think of us?

I love Women’s Week. Instruction was fantastic. The food was great. It was really a lot of fun and I will return when I can.

Helen

I loved everything. The skill groups were well thought out, and our instructor was empathic and helpful. I am very appreciative of her willingness to accommodate and care to assure I had the best trip. The time on the water, painting, wine tasting and massage were highlights!

Josée K

MKC is a great training centre. I was challenged & supported. I grew in confidence and competence. The retreat provided wonderful nourishment for body, heart and soul. It was wonderful to connect with women from many different places to learn together and support each other through our love of paddling. Knowledgeable, patient instructors. Enthusiastic, attentive staff

Kathleen

Activities like the the watercolors and the wine and cheese really added variety to the paddling week. The atmosphere was very inclusive and fun! The food was amazing! Everything seemed to be prepared with love! The time spent on the river with my instructor was awesome. Her years of experience really showed and this made me feel confident

Dominique P

Women’s Week:

July 14-18

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5 Days

Yoga Whitewater Week

Yoga and kayaking or canoeing. Join us for our famous 5 day course with additional yoga programming to harmonize your learning with mindful motion.

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

$1225 / Per person

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Weekend

Women’s Weekend

Adventure ladies unite! MKC is pleased to offer a Women's Weekend of kayaking and canoeing for all women identifying folk!

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

$450 / Per person

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Weekend

Creekside Riverside Yoga Retreat

Need some re-balancing? Come enjoy a weekend full of yoga learning by the river!

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

$815 / Per person

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Reviews

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 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 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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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.