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9 Things You Should Know About Whitewater Canoeing

Whether you’re a beginner looking to dip your paddle into whitewater or an experienced paddler seeking to sharpen your skills, this guide will help you begin your whitewater journey!

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7 Great Canoe Trip Guiding Companies

One of the best ways to harness and further refine your canoe tripping skills is by partnering with reputable river guide companies, providing an exhilarating opportunity to explore nature’s wonders while putting your training to the test.

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The Fascinating History of Whitewater Kayaking

Whitewater kayaking, an exhilarating water sport that combines adventure, skill, and adrenaline, has a rich and captivating history that dates

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A Beautiful Whitewater Paddling Testimonial by Roni Hoffman

We recently had a chance to sit down with the lovely, fierce, and adventurous, Roni Hoffman, and oh boy, was

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Amazing Women in Kayaking

Did you know that whitewater kayaking is the most male dominated paddle sport? In 2019, women made up 36% of the whitewater

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Canada’s History with Whitewater Canoeing

The Historical Importance of Canoeing  The canoe was essential to the First Nations for millennia, specifically here, in what is

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What Can You Learn From The River?

A Reflection By: Leanne Hennessy  In 2003, the late Ojibway Elder/Grandmother and founder of the Mother Earth Water Walkers Josephine

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A Sit Down with Willa Mason

I recently had a chance to chat with the lovely Willa Mason, one of our long-time staff here at Madawaska

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Essay Contest Winner!

What Can You Learn By Paddling a River? by Courtney Sinclair When I reflect on what I’ve learned by paddling

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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 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 ratingSunny days on the Madawaska River with the Madawaska Kanu Centre Absolutely fantastic experience!!!! I took my three grandchildren, aged 7 - 15 for the two hour family raft experience. Our guide made the adventure so much fun for all of
us. Our neighbours also joined our raft, so we had a total of 11. We will definitely return for another adventure.
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vera g
8/11/2024
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.