- 8 a.m.
- 8 hours
This course is perfect for beginners! Try out a new whitewater discipline in a kayak or canoe in beautiful Ontario. Our guides are the best of the best when it comes to teaching first-time paddlers.
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Paddler Co-op is a nonprofit organization offering affordable whitewater instruction around YOUR schedule!
We proudly offer high-quality whitewater instruction, programs, and river guiding.
Our campground is open to the public, no membership or reservations required!
We facilitate a variety of courses and programs for individual or group needs and will gladly build you a custom program!
Not a member? NO PROBLEM! Membership is only $10 and helps offset insurance costs and our environmental initiatives.
Join a pre-built course or schedule your preferred dates!
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Top-Rated Whitewater Instruction in Ontario
"Friendly, knowledgeable staff made sure we were properly outfitted before setting out on the beautiful Madawaska River for an afternoon of paddling. Campground area nestled under large red pine trees was very clean and all amenities clearly marked. A great experience!"
– Polly Y., Google
"Had an excellent 2 day trip with Paddler Coop. Our guide was Trevor. He was knowledgeable, patient and very funny. I would recommend them and would go on a trip with them again."
– Raymond K., Google
"Went for 2 days. First day spent locally in rapids out front and 2nd day we did a trip down lower Madawaska. Adrien and Ben are 2 very highly knowledgeable white water instructors. Paddlers Coop is a first class outfitter. All we talked about on drive home was when we can arrange to go back. Can't wait."
– Jeff T., Google
"We have been going here for years, 6 I think. It's a great place, especially their kids programs. They won't just teach your kids to paddle the will give them a love for the water and nature in general that will last for years."
– Kevin D., Google