Thanksgiving Weekend. . .
You are invited to participate in this tough end of season tour in the spectacular Madawaska Valley. Join members of the Ottawa Bicycle Club, and Toronto Bike Network in the mutual enjoyment of Fall's golden splendor and Claudia and Dirk's fine cuisine at the Madawaska Kanu Centre, near Barry's Bay. A great weekend!

Madawaska tours are designed for those who are challenged by tough terrain and are undeterred by inclement weather. The Madawaska Valley offers splendid scenery, quiet roads and campfire camaraderie at this woodland retreat. Tandems are especially welcome.

Each day there is a choice of cycling routes, 60km, 100km & 130+ km, starting and finishing at the Centre. For mountain bikers, there are excellent logging and single track trails behind the property and a ½-hour drive away. Organized rides will be led by our hosts.  If the weather deters you from cycling, then a choice of  hiking routes along the river and logging roads in the adjacent hills are a good option.

For accommodation, participants share 2-3 to a lodge room or 4-6 in the dormitory. In keeping with the wilderness setting, everyone must bring a towel and sleeping bag. Wilderness is not totally without its consolations, however. Both showers and  sauna are available. Guests are expected Friday evening, leaving on the afternoon of the final day, after the ride. For the inclusive price, guests receive accommodation plus 3 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches and 2 dinners, plus maps and route instructions. On road and trail, however, riders are expected to be self sufficient - there is no sag wagon.

The Madawaska Kanu Centre is located 2km east of  Siberia Road between Centreview and Barry's Bay.

From Toronto, it's via  401 and 115 to Peterborough, 28 north to Bancroft, 62 north to Maynooth and east to Purdy.

From Purdy, it's left at the Baptist Church and north on Centreview Road to Centreview. There, 200 meters past the Bangor Community Centre, turn right and continue for 6km north on Siberia Road to the Madawaska bridge. Cross the bridge and in 0.5 km, turn right on River Rd. Continue on River road - the Madwaska Kanu Centre is 3 km on the left.  Check here for downloadable map and directions.

To register for the Thanksgiving Tour of Madawaska, Please call MKC at 613 756-3620, or e-mail us at: paddle@owl-mkc.ca

Full payment of $255 per person can be mailed to:
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Box 635 Barry's Bay,
ON K0J 1B0
or provided over the telephone with a Visa or Mastercard.

Please note: Reservations are only valid with full payment. In case of cancellation, you will receive a full refund outside of 30 days of the weekend, within 30 days there is a $90 per person fee and within 7 days there is no refund.

For additional information, please contact our weekend cycling leader, Les Humphreys: leshum@magma.ca 613 256 2498