Our whitewater paddling program is a highlight at Cedar Ridge. On day trips to Palmer Rapids, just half an hour from camp, our ORCKA-trained instructors introduce campers to moving water safety concepts and instruct them on basic strokes and whitewater swimming.

Older and more experienced paddlers will have the opportunity to explore the Lower Madawaska, Petawawa and Ottawa rivers on overnight trips ranging from 3-6 days.  During these trips, they will apply what they have learned on day trips and acquire more advanced wilderness and canoeing skills. Our whitewater trip leaders are trained in river reading and rescue techniques.