Whitewater Canoe Clinic

Since 1972, Black Feather has introduced thousands of paddlers to the fun and excitement of whitewater canoeing. We primarily teach a style of paddling designed to let you safely descend rapids in a loaded, tandem, tripping canoe. We’ll also try out a few more adventurous moves, just for fun. With whitewater skills, a whole new world of wilderness travel is open to you.

Black Feather’s “Whitewater Canoeing” weekend is the perfect opportunity for you to learn the paddling skills and safety techniques you will need to enjoy our wilderness rivers. In 2024 we will also offer several of our clinics in a 3-day format, to allow for additional time on the water. Both formats are designed to provide excellent instruction in a relaxed and enjoyable setting at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska River. Beginners, novices as well as those with more experience will all get the chance to develop their skills on this action-packed weekend.

Want to Learn More?

Click here to view a detailed trip package for our 2-day clinic, click here for more info on our 3-day clinic, and click here to learn what to pack.

Dates, Rates & Availability

Prices listed are per person. All trips listed are tentative until confirmed by the Black Feather Office. Click here for our booking, payment and cancellation policies. Please contact us to be put onto a waiting list if your desired trip is full.

Dates	Trip Fee	Availability
Groups of 6 or more people	$1,125 CAD until Dec 31, price on a sliding scale based on number of participants*	Book Now
Fri. May 28 - Sun. May 30, 2027	$1,125 CAD 3-day clinic, pricing until Dec 31*	Book Now
Sat. June 5 - Sun. June 6, 2027	$1,025 CAD 2-day clinic, pricing until Dec 31*	Book Now
Fri. June 11 - Sun. June 13, 2027	$1,125 CAD 3-day clinic, pricing until Dec 31*	Book Now
Sat. June 19 - Sun. June 20, 2027	$1,025 CAD 2-day clinic, pricing until Dec 31*	Book Now
All 2027 3-day clinics	$1,225 CAD	From Jan 1
All 2027 2-day clinics	$1,125 CAD	From Jan 1