Whitewater kayak and canoe instruction with Madawaska Kanu Centre, Canada's 1st whitewater school

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Pack your paddle and plan to join us this summer for another great season of adventure on the water. Whether you're a beginner or ready to go pro, we'll help you improve your skills in an atmosphere of fun and friendship.

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Whitewater kayaking instruction in
downtown Ottawa with MKC in the City
Join us on Thanksgiving weekend for MKC's annual cycling tour

Choose a 5-Day Whitewater Vacation or try one of our Weekend Clinics and discover why MKC is not just another Paddling School. It is a unique, Whitewater Vacation Centre. Started in 1972 by our parents, MKC is now internationally rated as one of the best paddling schools worldwide. For the full spectrum of Courses, please click here.

MKC's combination of outstanding Kayak and Open Canoe instruction, delicious meals and a stunning location with guaranteed warm whitewater is a formula that has Beginner to Expert paddlers returning each summer. Located on the Madawaska River in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, Canada.

We realize your holiday time is precious. We have a tradition to please the needs of every student. So don't settle for anything less.

JOIN US THIS SUMMER. . .

Contact us by email and request a brochure today! * Get our newsletter * to hear about upcoming programs, or contact us now to reserve a spot in your chosen program. Please call (613) 594-5268 to make your Madawaska Kanu Centre reservation over the phone.

Your MKC Hosts

Dirk, Claudia, Stefani and Katrina VanWijk