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	$825 CAD price on a sliding scale based on number of participants*	Book Now
Fri. May 22 - Sun. May 24, 2026	$925 CAD 3 day clinic pricing until Dec 31	Book Now
Sat. June 6 - Sun. June 7, 2026	$825 CAD 2 day clinic pricing until Dec 31	Book Now
Fri. June 12 - Sun. June 14, 2026	$925 CAD 3 day clinic pricing until Dec 31	Book Now
Sat. June 20 - Sun. June 21, 2026	$825 CAD 2 day clinic pricing until Dec 31	Book Now
Sat. June 27 - Sun. June 28, 2026	$825 CAD 2 day clinic pricing until Dec 31	Book Now
All 2 Day Clinics	$925 CAD	From Jan 1
All 3 Day Clinics	$1,025 CAD	From Jan 1