The club was founded in the late 1960's and has more than 100 families participating in it's activities. The Mackinaw Canoe Club serves all of Central Illinois and offers a wide variety of paddling experiences. The Mackinaw Canoe Club is dedicated to promoting the safe and responsible recreational use of our natural resources through all aspects of paddlesports. The Mackinaw Canoe Club participates in the Conservation Congress and is a member of the Illinois Paddling Council. M2C2 also sponsors pool sessions beginning in late January through February in Morris, Illinois.
Most trips are on local and nearby Indiana rivers with occasional excursions out of state.
The club's major concern involves degradation of Illinois rivers by dredging and channeling streams and private landowners denying access to paddlers. As an affiliate of the Champaign Park District, the club provides information and instruction in paddle sports through classes and participation in public events. Also, to sponsor and organize kayaking and canoeing trips for inexperienced as well as experienced paddlers. Please email the webmaster with additions, comments and corrections.