Kayaking the Ottawa by Rowan Gartner

Kayaking at Keeners on the Ottawa River is truly an insane experience for any whitewater enthusiast. The world-class waves provide the perfect playground for honing freestyle skills and pushing what you can do. Every day on the water offers a new opportunity to learn from the legendary instructors David Silk and Stephen Wright who call this river home during the summer. The community atmosphere at Keeners makes every session feel like a shared adventure with lifelong friends sometimes. There is nothing quite like the rush of dropping into a massive feature while the sun sets over the rugged shoreline. Between the technical rapids and the flatwater drills, the variety of the Ottawa River keeps every kayaker happy and conten. Returning to camp after a long day on the water brings a sense of accomplishment that is hard to find anywhere else becauseyou know you got better and learnt more. It is a transformative journey that captures the true spirit of the kayaking lifestyle.