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We are a wilderness guiding company offering multi-day whitewater packrafting trips in Canada. We p
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11/12/2024

Packrafting isn’t just about paddling. In fact, the act of paddling is just a small part of what packrafting ‘is’.

It’s about, building relationships, creating community, forging new friendships, and strengthening old ones. It’s about self discovery, flexing your inner strength, developing your resilience, and challenging your mind and body. It’s about exploring new places, learning to love the natural world, and finding comfort and peace in the wild. It’s about passion, joie de vivre, laughter, hugs, and high fives. It’s about living a life well lived.
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09/25/2024

Why do we spend time on our trips focusing on basic whitewater skills and knowledge?

With plenty of opportunity for repetition and practice, these skills form a solid foundation that enables participants to get into the thick of it! In paddling, the progression from total beginner to experienced paddler is one of balance - ramping up the challenge at an appropriate pace, creating a safe and comfortable learning environment, while pushing individual limits in small increments at just the right moment.

One of our favourite things is watching those moments of understanding, when several pieces click into place. Another is allowing space for participants to choose their path and take on the challenges in front of them at their own pace. When we arrive at a rapid, scout, and someone in the group says “I see what I need to do, and I think I can do it, I’m going for it!” that, for us, is 👌!
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09/17/2024

Often, being in the right place is enough. But then the right time comes along too, and leaves you in awe. On a private training booking this past August, we were fortunate to witness the wondrous magic of the night sky. My guest Alex was an enthusiastic landscape photographer, as am I. Around 11pm we went down to the shoreline of the upper set at with our cameras hoping to shoot some stars, and were elated and filled with gratitude when the Aurora made an appearance over Jessup’s.

09/10/2024

Taking it all in on the Lower Petawawa river.

08/26/2024

Alex enjoying the bounty of nature at High Tension on the Upper Gatineau. These beautiful wild spaces provide endless lessons and the perfect environment for personal growth, as well as riverside snacks to nourish and excite the senses. Keep your eyes out for an advanced packrafting weekend in 2025 on the Upper Gatineau river if you too would like to enjoy Quebec raspberries. Whitewater packrafting included.

07/05/2024

Fun and games on the Upper Petawawa! Our 7 day adventure took us through many epic drops and some tight lines. Navigating this river at different water levels makes for a new challenge every time.

Shoutout to the gang from for bringing their enthusiasm and solid skills!

07/01/2024

Summer is off to a great start! Collin and Laura finding lines on the Madawaska River. 🤩

Interested in learning to paddle whitewater? We offer instruction in all type of inflatables - Alpackaraft, Soar, Kokopelli - you name it! Just not blow up sharks or flamingos…

There are still spots available for our Madawaska River Adventure taking place August 16-18. This is the perfect introduction to whitewater packrafting, including a full day of skills training at Palmer Rapids, followed by a two day trip on the Lower Madawaska river. Check out the details here: www.packraftadventurecanada.ca/madawaska

We also offer completely customized training - 1 on 1, small groups - allowing us to focus on what you want to learn.

Drop us a line if you’re looking for your next summer adventure!

08/29/2022

Is the packraft the ultimate adventure tool?

Primed for backcountry scouting, off the beaten path we go!

05/15/2022

In whitewater we are taught to look ahead at where you want to go, rather than focus on the obstacles in your way. If you focus solely on the rocks, holes, and nasty features in your path you’ll probably have some close encounters with ‘em. Focus instead at the wave trains, tongues, and eddies to get through. This is not to say you should completely ignore the obstacles. Instead, acknowledge them, maintain awareness of them, and then focus on the best path to avoid them. Yet another lesson of the river worth applying in day to day life.

03/01/2022

Oh the places you’ll go…!

02/23/2022

Algonquin Park’s Petawawa River is one of the most beautiful whitewater rivers in Ontario. With powerful rapids and waterfalls, meandering sections of calm water, lakes both mighty (Cedar) and peaceful (looking at you Radiant), towering white and red pines, unique geology, dark night skies and glorious evening light, it’s easy to be in awe of such a river.

But the Petawawa is not just beautiful and awe inspiring. It is a living thing, a teacher, a guide, a friend, an occasional adversary - as true friends sometimes are. The river can feel cold and aloof, unforgiving at times, at others the river will envelop you in the warm embrace of a lover.

River travel is about exploring and developing meaningful relationships - with yourself, with your fellow paddlers, with the natural world, and with the river itself.

01/31/2022

What’s so great about packrafting? Well, there are plenty of answers to this question. But an obvious starting point is the portability of these boats. Deflate ‘em, roll ‘em up, and chuck ‘em in the trunk or backseat of your car. No strapping on roof racks, trailers or truck beds required. Running out of garage space for your boats? Drive a compact car but love to paddle? Perhaps packrafting is the answer to all your space-related boating issues. Just one of many reasons these vessels impress.

11/23/2021

The feeling of hitting your line is hard to beat - when all your planning, practice, and prep pays off!

11/17/2021

Our badass whitewater trip leader Lyndsay leads a lesson on scouting at the bottom of Rifle Chute, on one of our Intro to Packrafting courses this past summer!

Interested in learning about whitewater? There’s no better way than taking a course, and plenty available in Ontario from lots of awesome outfitters! If packrafting is your thing, or something you’d like to get into then follow us and stay tuned. Our summer lineup for 2022 will be announced soon!

07/27/2021

Ain’t nothing quite like packrafting a misty river in the Ontario wilderness! A shot from our recent 5 day Petawawa River adventure!

07/02/2021

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Intro to Packrafting courses on the Madawaska River.

Your enthusiasm, relentless energy, kindness, and unbridled passion for packrafting made the start to our summer absolutely magical!

From unexpected swims to riding every pillow rock in the rapid; wine and maple chicken in a thunder storm to riverside espresso; hitting lines to punching holes - we’ll cherish all the memories made together. It was a treat to watch each of you develop new skills and grow in confidence as we navigated the river together. In celebration of new friendships and the first steps on a new journey, thank you all.

06/04/2021

Less than two weeks until our first program of the summer - Intro to Packrafting!

With a focus on safety, paddling fundamentals, and packrafting techniques in whitewater, we’ve got an action packed three days planned! Looking to learn some new skills and meet some other packrafters? This might just be for you!

June 15th-17th and June 18th-20th at Palmer Rapids and the Lower Madawaska river.

05/05/2021

One of the wonders of wilderness adventures is a night spent around the fire stargazing. It awakens the primal senses and connects us to our ancient roots. Wherever you are, whether you travel by packraft, canoe, or kayak, you are connected to all before you who have gazed in wonder at the night sky.

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Niagara Falls, ON
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http://www.packraftadventurecanada.ca/

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