The Seaway Valley, Canada

Welcome to the Seaway Valley, Canada

The Seaway Valley stretches along the St-Lawrence River from Brockville east past Montreal, North into the farmlands, and South to the foothills of the Adirondacks in Northern New York. Is there any whitewater kayaking in the Seaway Valley? You better believe it! The St-Lawrence River drives a large volume of water through shallow passages to create some well-known features including the Lachine Rapids and Expo 67 in Montreal. The water from the St-Lawrence River is also forced through the Riviere St-Charles in Valleyfield Quebec to provide a great whitewater park with features for all levels, and when the gates are open the "croque-mort" (the undertaker) shows it face in Melocheville Quebec. But wait, that is not all!!! All that water does not just come from the great lakes. There are so many feeder rivers and spring creeks that feed the St-Lawrence. The Richelieu River gives us the rapids at Chambly. When the snow pack melts and the rains come up the rivers and streams that flow South out of the Laurentians and north out of the Adirondacks, into the Seaway Valley are within an hour drive of the Seaway Valley.


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Regional Rivers

Croque-Mort in Melocheville

Croque-Mort is a single feature located in Melocheville Quebec on the St-Lawrence River.

More details coming soon


Riviere Aux Outardes

Info coming soon


Lachine Rapids

Info coming soon


Chambly

Info coming soon


Raisin River

Only runs for a couple weeks a year and then only if it is a good flood season. But if the Rapids are in about 2 km upstream from Williamstown, the wave is worth the wait. More info coming doon


Join us paddling in the Seaway Valley
For the new paddlers there is an endless collection of small rivers and streams that offer an excellent first experience including the Raisin River that flows through Williamstown, Ontario.
For the experienced paddler the sky is the limit! Within a couple hours in any direction you will find everything you need to experience whitewater at its fullest!
Keep reading to find out about the different clubs, stores, outfitters, and references to help you get started in your paddling or to keep you going!

  • Liquid Skills Kayak School
  • Madawaska Kanu Centre
  • Ottawa Kayak School
  • Ottawa River Runners
  • Ottawa Valley Canoe & Kayak
  • Paddler Co-op
  • TRAILHEAD
  • Coureurs de Bois
  • Ottawa River Runners
  • Bushtukah
  • TRAILHEAD
  • Regional Paddling News

    RANDALL SOUTTER TURNS WORK PROMOTION INTO UNIQUE GIFT TO BENEFIT CANCER CHARITY - FIRST DESCENTS

    Montreal Native Enlists Local Company CargoCover In Fight Against Cancer. Every now and then we are fortunate to cross paths with someone who cares. Someone who decides to turn their success into the success of others. Randall Soutter is one of those people.


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    Here And Now Movie Premiere in Williamtown, Ontario

    World Kayak and the Cornwall Recreatinal Whitewater Club got together on Friday, May 23rd at Jack's Pub for another great WK Movie Premier: "Here and Now"


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    The Seaway Valleys First Movie Premier Wowed the locals in Williamstown.

    Despite the Montreal Canadian first game of the NHL Playoffs, Jack's Pub in Williamstown had a good turnout for the showing of the Green River Race and Night Of The Living Donkey.


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    Creeking in The Seaway Valley

    Creek season is right around the corner. This moring it was -15 but the forecast for the week is warming and the sun is doing it's job!! Introducing The Riviere Aux Outardes!


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    National Paddling News

      World Surf Championships, Portugal

      Aug 03 09 - Follow the link on over to great coverage of the worlds.


      Win a Jackson Kayak and get a great education at the same time!

      Jun 22 09 - High School Kayakers You can Apply To win a free Jackson Kayak sponsored by New River Academy.


      Getting to know Trevor Clark

      Jun 12 09 - Over the course of my life as a kayaker there have been a few notable photographers that have provided the imagery for our sport. Jock Bradley and Paul Villecourt are the two that stand out in my mind. Last year at the Reno River Festival I was introduced to Trevor Clark. He was kind enough to shoot one of our World Kayak hometown throwdowns. Needles to say I was impressed with the images he captured. Over the course of last season the quality of the images that Trevor continued to generate did not disappoint. Not only is Trevor an extremely accomplished photographer but he is an extremely good boater as well.


      JR. Team Trials update!

      Jun 02 09 - David Hughes of the New River Academy sends in this report of the weekends events!


      Win a trip and help out AW!

      Jun 02 09 - The folks at Small world Adventures are looking to help out American Whitewater while they guide you down the wonderful rivers of Ecuador


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    SEAWAY VALLEY BLOGGER POSTS - Start a blog!

    Lachine A recent blog post by: Cheryl McGregor

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