6 places to paddle in Canada

Beginner-friendly places to test out your whitewater paddling skills

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Madawaska  River, Palmer  Rapids, Ontario

Between Toronto, Kingston and Ottawa, the Madawaska flows over beginner-friendly Palmer Rapids. Just downstream, Paddler Co-op offers lessons and camping. Take a 20-minute drive to Aumond Bay for an eight-kilometre run.

For more info: paddlerco-op.com

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