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Our Place
- Our base operations are located along the Madawaska River in Palmer Rapids, downstream from the second set of Palmer Rapids, below the Palmer Dam.
Our Boathouse
- Large indoor teaching facility
- Large whiteboard for lessons
- Fridge for food storage
- Paddler lounge for indoor rainy nights
- Electrical outlets
- Indoor storage while on site
Tent Camping
- Our site is beautiful, set between gorgeous pines and backs right to the river
- Warm running potable water at our outdoor sink
- Classy new outhouses with lighting
- Communal campfire pit by the beach
- Two propane BBQs
Camping… Fine Print…
- Camping is first-come, first-served, available to the public throughout the season
- No formal booking required, however, we do book full during Palmer River Fest (May long weekend) so register in advance!
- Entire site available for events upon request
Don’t like camping? Nearby accommodation options…
- Barry’s Bay Ash Grove Inn
- Hudson House B&B – (613) 756-5908
- Pine Cliff Resort
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Located at: 6535 Palmer Road, Palmer Rapids, Ontario K0J2E0
Office Hours: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
From Palmer Rapids: via Hwy 514: Left onto Hwy 515, drive through town of Palmer Rapids.
- Approx. 2 km past town, cross over Madawaska River
- Stay on this highway for another 1 km and as the highway bends to the left, slow down
- Our site is on the left-hand side of the road. Civic address is 6535. You will notice the large green and blue buildings as well as the Paddler Co-op Boathouse sign.
From Combermere: via Hwy 62: Right onto Hwy 515 towards Palmer Rapids.
- Just after Dam Road, you will reach our site on the Right, before you come to the river.
- If you cross the river, you have gone too far.
- What you see from Palmer Road (Hwy 515):
A large boathouse with a kayak on the roof, seriously, a kayak. We have a U shaped gravel Driveway and a “house” that is our office!
Lost?! Call the office @ 613-758-2772
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Instructors are the backbone of our programs.
They have:
- Wilderness First Aid (min. 40 hours) and Whitewater Rescue Certification (30 hours)
- Extensive experience guiding overnight trips
- Strong facilitation skills for a variety of courses & disciplines
- Practical experience with whitewater river safety & rescue
- ORCKA and or Paddle Canada Instructor Certifications
But above all… are both passionate teachers & paddlers!
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Members make this organization possible… Thank you for your continued support!
Season Membership: $10
- Access to high quality, cost effective whitewater instructional programs
- Access to Community Night Paddle Sessions
- Access to rental equipment: Canoes, Kayaks, Solo Boats, Life Jackets, Paddles, Helmets, Skirts and Wetsuits
- Support insurance cost and maintenance of our equipment and facility
- Fund environmental initiatives, such as river maintenance and education
Non-Paddler Co-op Instructional Membership: $20 (Annually)
For Non-Paddler Co-op Instructors facilitating courses at Paddler Co-op:
- Provides river access, parking access, liberty to instruct courses at our location
- Facilitate group instruction at Paddler Co-op
- Utilize Paddler Co-op indoor teaching classroom
- Support insurance cost and maintenance of our equipment and facility
- Fund environmental initiatives, such as river maintenance and education
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