Currently run by the family’s third generation, Madawaska Kanu Centre was the vision of Christa & Hermann Kerckhoff. Winning the individual Canadian whitewater kayak title in 1968 the couple was inspired to get more paddlers out on rivers. The first whitewater school in the world was born. Modeled after the European ski school concept where paddlers are divided into skill level groups, good food, and a great atmosphere lead to the ‘Rapid Education’ we know as MKC today! The Madawaska River location became the River of choice with its technical rapids and guaranteed surface water releases providing warm whitewater all summer long.
Overview
Trip Highlights
- Learn freestyle, slalom, creeking, tripping, and rescue skills
- Develop as a whitewater leader
- Make new friends and life-long memories
Currently run by the family’s third generation, Madawaska Kanu Centre was the vision of Christa & Hermann Kerckhoff. Winning the individual Canadian whitewater kayak title in 1968 the couple was inspired to get more paddlers out on rivers. The first whitewater school in the world was born. Modeled after the European ski school concept where paddlers are divided into skill level groups, good food, and a great atmosphere lead to the ‘Rapid Education’ we know as MKC today! The Madawaska River location became the River of choice with its technical rapids and guaranteed surface water releases providing warm whitewater all summer long.
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Kayaking
Activity
- Whitewater
Experience/Service
- Instruction or Skills Clinic
Waterway
- Whitewater Class III
Destination
- North America
Length
- 12 Days
Accomodation
- Glamping
- Campground or Car Camping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Custom
Special Interest
- Youth
- Intermediate
Accreditation
- Skills Certification
Adventure Level
Itinerary
45.414850° N, 77.756885° W
Meeting Place
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Barrys Bay, Ontario
The Teen Kayak Camp begins at Madawaska Kanu Centre on the Madawaska River, and travels to other local rivers for creeking, big wave freestyle, river running, and wilderness tripping.
What Guests Are Saying
Whitewater riders is an amazing program that helped me progress so much as a young kayaker and learn to be a well rounded paddler! The things you learn on and off the river are life skills that will stick with you forever.
- Casey WLeave a review
Currently run by the family’s third generation, Madawaska Kanu Centre was the vision of Christa & Hermann Kerckhoff. Winning the individual Canadian whitewater kayak title in 1968 the couple was inspired to get more paddlers out on rivers. The first whitewater school in the world was born.
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Currently run by the family’s third generation, Madawaska Kanu Centre was the vision of Christa & Hermann Kerckhoff. Winning the individual Canadian whitewater kayak title in 1968 the couple was inspired to get more paddlers out on rivers. The first whitewater school in the world was born.
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The Madawaska River is celebrated as one of the best places in North America to learn whitewater paddling. Flowing past our front door, through a forest of hardwood and pine, the dam-controlled water is warm, clean, and dependable all summer long.
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Location
The Madawaska River is celebrated as one of the best places in North America to learn whitewater paddling. Flowing past our front door, through a forest of hardwood and pine, the dam-controlled water is warm, clean, and dependable all summer long.
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