We also teach on the lower or 'Snake' section of the river, so expect more than a 'park and teach' session. Video tape playback is commonly used to enhance basic flatwater and whitewater technique. Intermediate level programs may start on the Mad but often finish up on the Ottawa River. This option exists only when water levels are cooperating. Let yourself be pampered in our lodge with great food, hot showers and sauna or go the economical route and camp-out.
Camping is free for our students.
We supply wood, water, fire-pit, picnic tables, clean outdoor washrooms, etc. Whitewater Canoeing The SWAT whitewater-canoeing program is designed to keep adults on the learning curve and to foster a respectful relationship with our rivers. Although our home is the beautiful Madawaska River we also paddle the Petawawa, Opeongo and Ottawa rivers regularly. The 'snake' section of the Madawaska enjoys a 'natural flow' all season long. We don't have to compress our learning time to coincide with dam releases so our programs are leisurely and stress free.