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The Trip at a Glance
Adventure Provider: Black Feather
Trip Type: Whitewater Canoe Skills Clinic
Length: 2 days
When: May 23 & 24; June 6 & 7; June 20 &21
Trip Fee: $395 + HST Trip
Rendezvous: Palmer Rapids
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Learn the paddling techniques, river reading and safety skills to enjoy canoe tripping on a wild river. In just 2 days, the rapids that were a barrier to the best places for wilderness canoeing will become your new playground.
Learn how to safely descend rapids in a loaded tandem tripping canoe and practice paddling maneuvers on the Madawaska River. You can camp right at the site or stay at a local lodge or motel.
What’s Included
2 days instruction, canoes, paddling gear, 1 night camping fee, 1 dinner
About the Guides
The team of Black Feather guides and instructors is exceptional. Most are Canadians with a strong background of canoe tripping and wilderness travel. They are certified by recognized accreditation bodies (e.g. Red Cross, CRCA, etc.) and they take part in annual, formal in-depth training programs. Your safety is their prime concern. They are confident, light hearted and welcoming.
| Getting There
Paddlers will meet at Palmer Rapids, a popular spot on the Madawaska River in Eastern Ontario. |
About The Adventure Provider
For over 40 years, Black Feather has provided memorable paddling trips on Canada’s wilderness rivers, lakes and fjords. Our highly experienced and scrupulously trained guides are knowledgeable about the wilderness ecosystems, environments and safety. We use top quality expedition gear for every trip. Black Feather is the recent recipient of a number of Tourism Awards, for providing outstanding service.
More Options
Experienced paddlers will learn about the big picture of whitewater canoe tripping during this weekend clinic run on May 29 to 31, 2015, in co-operation with the Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC). Practice sessions include swimming with and rescuing a fully loaded canoe, big water paddling and paddling maneuvers.
Don’t Miss
This exciting whitewater canoe clinic is located approximately 2.5 hours north of Ottawa, Canada’s Capital Region, where there is plenty to see and do before or after your adventure.
Close to Palmer Rapids in the Ottawa Valley, you can explore Ontario’s natural underground at Bonnechere Caves, where you can take a guided tour to explore fossils and bat habitats.
Enjoy locally sourced food, drink and musical talent at the Whitewater Brewing Company in Foresters Falls on the Ottawa River.
Visit the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough.
For regional travel information, visit Ontario’s Highlands.
