Black Feather’s “Canoe Tripping” clinic is designed to prepare paddlers with some previous experience for a significant expedition on our northern river canoe trips in Nááts’ihch’oh and Nahanni National Park Reserves. The focus of this weekend is on whitewater maneuvers, safety techniques and river rescues, gear selection, outfitting, and rigging for wilderness river trips. You will learn how to work as an organized team – scouting, descending, and supporting each other in significant rapids.

Over the course of this weekend, you will receive professional instruction in a relaxed and enjoyable setting at the Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC). Situated right on the Madawaska River, MKC has been Canada’s premier school for whitewater kayaking over 40 years.

Want to Learn More?

We look forward to offering this program again in 2027, we will provide more details about this in the coming months. In the meantime, click here to view a detailed trip package from our 2026 trip, click here to learn what to pack.

 

Madawaska Canoeing (Black Feather)
Madawaska Canoeing (Black Feather)
Madawaska Canoeing (Black Feather)
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What's Included

Instructors

  • 6:1 Ratio

Meals

  • all meals and snacks from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch

Canoeing Equipment

  • ABS whitewater canoes
  • paddles, PFDs, throw bags, helmets, paddling suits or wetsuits
  • throw lines and other safety accessories

Local Transportation

  • transportation of guides, group gear, canoes, etc. to and from MKC
  • road transport from MKC to any put-in or take-out points required during the clinic

Safety Equipment

  • first aid, safety, river rescue, and repair kits
  • communications equipment (satellite phone)

MKC Facilities

  • lounge
  • showers
  • washrooms
  • lodge accommodation

Have a Question?

Our team at the Black Feather Office looks forward to hearing from you!

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