点评:I have been to MKC many times over the years, and it is a fabulous way to spend a weekend or a week. I did the 5 day kayaking course with my daughter and granddaughter this year. The instruction at MKC is some of the best you will find anywhere in the world. The facilities are beautiful. It is set in a wooded area of north east Ontario. August is a great time to attend because the water is warm, and not a lot of bugs. July may be a bit warmer, , and early September in this area can be very beautiful, and the water is still warm. May and June in this area can be a bit buggy so come prepared if you are going in the early summer.
The river is dam fed from a top release dam, so the conditions are consistent and the water warm-- no need for dry suits-- I think the water was around 80 degrees this past week. The river itself is probably a class 2-3 river, but has some good technical lines for more advanced paddlers.
MKC is great at accommodating all levels of paddlers. I have gone with paddlers who have never been in white water, or a kayak for that matter, and by the end of the week, they are running the river with confidence. I have been doing white water kayaking for around 30 years, and I still learn something new every time I go. More importantly, I have fun with both the family I bring and the staff at the facility.
The business is now being managed by the founder's granddaughter. It is a third generation business. Stefi holds true to her grand parents and parents vision of a top notch teaching facility, but at the same time brings her own touches and personality to the operation. Since Stefi has starting running MKC, I have notice some really nice changes to the facilities, and the food is excellent-- I am vegetarian and really enjoyed the vege dishes. Lots of good looking meat dishes for those who like them. The staff all seem to be very happy and excited to be doing what they are doing. They clearly have a solid team that makes every part of the experience excellent.
There are various packages available. You can camp and do your own meals if you are on a budget. They have bunk style rooms for groups, and individual rooms for individuals and couples. There are also several screen walled cabins up in the bush that I love-- feels like camping but with a real bed and no wet tent to deal with when you get home. The accommodations are not fancy, but clean and comfortable. The chalet where meals are served and where people gather is beautiful. If you have kayaks (or canoes if that is what you are doing) you can use your own equipment or rent from MKC. There equipment is top of the line.
Price wise, I view it as an all inclusive vacation with the added benefit of instruction. It is a lot less money that you would pay for an all inclusive vacation pretty much anywhere else, and you are building skills and great memories.
翻译:多年来我去过 MKC 多次,这是度过周末或一周的绝佳方式。今年我和我的女儿和孙女一起参加了为期 5 天的皮划艇课程。 MKC 的教学是世界上最好的教学之一。设施很漂亮。它坐落在安大略省东北部的树木繁茂的地区。八月是参加的好时机,因为水是温暖的,而且没有很多虫子。七月可能会暖和一点,九月初这个地区可以非常美丽,而且水还是温暖的。这个地区的五月和六月可能会有点马车,所以如果您在初夏前往,请做好准备。
这条河是由顶部泄洪坝供水的,所以条件一致,水温温暖——不需要干衣——我认为上周水温在 80 度左右。这条河流本身可能是 2-3 级河流,但对于更高级的桨手来说有一些很好的技术路线。
MKC 非常适合各个级别的桨手。我和那些从未在激流中或皮艇上划过的桨手一起去的,到了周末,他们就可以自信地在河里划水了。我从事白水皮划艇已经有大约 30 年了,每次去仍然能学到新东西。更重要的是,我和我带来的家人以及设施的工作人员都玩得很开心。
该企业现在由创始人的孙女管理。这是第三代企业。 Stefi 秉承她的祖父母和父母对一流教学设施的愿景,但同时也将自己的风格和个性融入到运营中。自从 Stefi 开始经营 MKC 以来,我注意到设施发生了一些非常好的变化,而且食物也很棒——我是素食主义者,非常喜欢素食菜肴。很多好看的肉类菜肴适合那些喜欢它们的人。工作人员似乎都对他们正在做的事情感到非常高兴和兴奋。他们显然拥有一支坚实的团队,使体验的每个部分都变得非常出色。
有多种套餐可供选择。如果您预算有限,您可以露营并自己做饭。他们为团体提供双层床风格的房间,也为个人和情侣提供单独的房间。我喜欢的灌木丛中还有几间带屏风墙的小屋——感觉就像露营,但有一张真正的床,回家后也没有湿漉漉的帐篷需要处理。住宿条件并不豪华,但干净舒适。提供餐点和人们聚集的小木屋很漂亮。如果您有皮划艇(或独木舟,如果您正在做的话),您可以使用自己的设备或从 MKC 租用。那里的设备都是顶级的。
就价格而言,我认为这是一个全包式假期,还有额外的指导好处。与其他任何地方的全包式假期相比,您花的钱要少得多,而且您正在培养技能和美好的回忆。