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

04/16/2021

Springtime river paddling is a treat for those who enjoy (translation - tolerate) the cold water and weather. There will be fewer early spring paddling days this year due to today’s updated restrictions here in Ontario. We aim to help by continuing to carefully follow public health guidelines in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. If we look out for each other - with perseverance and a touch of luck - we’ll be able to fully enjoy the rivers later during the summer months.

03/24/2021

Introducing Packraft Adventure Canada's Dumoine River Trip.

This 7 day adventure takes you exploring on the Dumoine, one of the last freely flowing rivers in southern Canada. Located just across the Quebec border and north of Algonquin Park, we travel through lush boreal forest to discover the challenge of exciting rapids and revel in beautiful landscapes. Camp on sandy shorelines, swim in calm pools where the river bends, relax by the fire, and enjoy delicious backcountry meals prepared for you & featuring quality local ingredients... with at least one riverside poutine!

Trip Stats --->
Difficulty: Beginnner
Focus: Short Travel Days, Introductory Whitewater & Relaxation
Glamping factor: 8.5/10
Food: Backcountry Gourmet
Seaonal: Hot!
Bugs: I'm Afraid So
Rapids: Focused on Class I-II
Average Daily Distance: 9-12km

Dumoine River Adventure dates: July 3rd - July 9th

All gear, food, and logistics are taken care of by our experienced guides. Join us for an adventurous summer vacation! For more information or to book your spot visit:
www.packraftadventurecanada.ca/dumoine-river-trip

03/16/2021

Presenting our Intro to Packrafting 3 day course on the Madawaska River!

Course stats --->
Difficulty: Beginnner
Focus: Skills Instruction
Glamping factor: 8.5/10
Food: Backcountry Gourmet
Seaonal: Warm
Bugs: I'm Afraid So
Rapids: Focused on Class I-II

This course is a great introduction to packrafting and paddling in moving water. With a focus on learning river running skills and techniques, whitewater safety, reading and navigating class I-II rapids and packraft specific techniques, we'll get you started on an exciting journey. The first day is spent learning and practicing skills at Palmer Rapids. Day two and three involve an overnight river trip on the beautiful and exciting Lower Madawaska river where we'll apply our new skills and further develop our knowledge! This course is designed for beginners and perfect for new paddlers wanting to experience whitewater.

Mad Intro Course #1 dates: June 15th - June 17th
Mad Intro Course #2 dates: June 18th - June 20th

All gear, food, and logistics are taken care of, along with quality instruction from our experienced guides! For more information or to book your spot visit:

www.packraftadventurecanada.ca/mad-intro

📷: Fredrik Feyling

03/09/2021

In celebration of the strength, leadership, wisdom, and passion of all outdoors women, today we honour their accomplishments and success as we work to find ways to create space for all women to participate fully in wilderness activities.

03/08/2021

Looking for an outdoor escape this summer? Over the next two weeks we'll be showcasing our 2021 packrafting trips - giving a little overview of the rivers, the activities, and the highlights of each adventure! From 3 day introductory trips to our long 11 day adventure on the Coulonge river, there's something for everyone! Follow us here on facebook for more information or check out our website at www.packraftadventurecanada.ca

📷: Fredrik Feyling

02/28/2021

Packraft Adventure Canada has partnered with the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) to help promote the protection of the three rivers watershed.

This summer we are offering trips on two of these rivers; the Dumoine and the Coulonge which both flow through unceded Algonquin territory. We will do our part to promote low impact travel practices and awareness of the intrinsic value of these rivers, while introducing our guests to their wild beauty! To get a glimpse of these destinations and the work that CPAWS is doing we recommend taking a look at this neat little video showcasing their initiatives.

CPAWS is working with local communities and stakeholders to maintain the ecological integrity of the rivers in this watershed, promote understanding of their historical and cultural significance, and promote low impact practices for visitors.

02/22/2021

All our trips this summer involve whitewater river paddling but our focus isn't only on rapids! We aim to help all our guests find a little peace and enjoy some serious relaxation while they travel with us - a chance to kick back by a campfire in the evenings and gaze up at the night sky, before settling in for a sleep under the stars. There's nothing quite like summer camping in Canada!

02/15/2021

This summer we're excited to offer trips on some of Ontario's incredible rivers in addition to two rivers just across the border in Quebec! Our trips are suitable for people with little-to-no paddling experience, as we're able to tailor the pace and intensity to individual needs. Want a relaxing vacay in nature? No problem. Want to learn some cool skills and have tons of fun in the rapids on the river! You got it!

Our lineup for 2021:

-3 day course on the Madawaska River and @ Palmer's Rapids
-5 & 7 day trips on the Petawawa River
-7 day trip on the Dumoine River
-11 day adventure on the Coulonge River

For more details please visit our website:
www.packraftadventurecanada.ca

Multi-sport enthusiasts stay tuned - looking ahead to 2022, we'll have some hiking+packrafting combo offerings comin' at ya!

02/10/2021

We're looking forward to summer of 2021! Despite current uncertainty we're hopeful that everyone will have the chance to get outside this summer to enjoy their preferred activities. Whether that be packrafting, canoeing or kayaking, summer sports, hiking, biking, climbing, swimming, surfing, beach-bumming, cottage-relaxing, bird watching, golfing or gardening.... whatever your jam, we've got our fingers crossed for you! Stay safe and keep dreaming.

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Niagara Falls, ON
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Website

http://www.packraftadventurecanada.ca/

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