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About Minden Wild Water Preserve

The Minden Wild Water Preserve, officially the Minden Whitewater Preserve, is a private outdoor whitewater canoe/kayak slalom venue on the Gull River near Minden, Ontario. Operated by Whitewater Ontario for members and guests, this scenic venue also offers camping facilities and hosts historically significant events in the sport. While public seating is not published, spectator capacity is reported around 500, with the Roger Parson’s Centre providing seating for about 80 people. The site is active and maintained as a premier slalom venue, with a dedicated effort to preserve the sport for future generations.

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, or casual visitor, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby places to stay and eat. Secure your seats and plan your visit with trusted affiliate partners when you’re ready to attend events or explore the area.

Location matters here: you’ll find the preserve at 1020 Bethel Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0, along the Gull River. Since there’s no public transit to the venue, plan your trip accordingly. Parking options include a small put-in lot on the south side of County Rd 20, a large lot on the north side of County Rd 20, and at the Training Centre. For a complete visit experience, consider nearby accommodations and dining options in Minden, with affiliate partner recommendations to help you book confidently. After your day on the water, you can enjoy the local hospitality in Minden and the surrounding area, then head back knowing you’ve secured your ticket and arrangements through a trusted connection.

Notable events hosted here include Canoe Slalom World Cup (1991, 1993, 1997) and the Pan American Games canoe slalom (2015). The venue also honors the Andrew Westlake Memorial Cup in its community circle. For updates, check the official Whitewater Ontario channels and partner sites.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Official name is Minden Whitewater Preserve; commonly referred to as Minden Wild Water Preserve in some sources.
  • Location: Gull River, near Minden, Ontario; address for the preserve is 1020 Bethel Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0.
  • Venue type: Private park/ preserve operated by Whitewater Ontario for members and guests; outdoor whitewater canoe/kayak slalom venue with camping facilities.
  • Capacity/seating: Spectator capacity reported around 500 (unofficial); Roger Parson’s Centre seating for 80 people; no published public seating chart.
  • Parking: Parking available at a small put-in on the south side of County Rd 20, a large lot on the north side of County Rd 20, and at the Training Centre; avoid parking on shoulders/ Horseshoe Lake Rd.
  • Transit: Not accessible by public transit.
  • Nearby hotels: Dominion Hotel Pub (113 Main St, Minden, ON), Motel Minden (Hwy 35, Minden, ON), Minden House Cottages (Gull River area).
  • Notable events hosted: Canoe Slalom World Cup (1991, 1993, 1997) and Pan American Games canoe slalom (2015); Andrew Westlake Memorial Cup is associated with the venue.
  • Renaming/demolition: The site is active and maintained as Minden Whitewater Preserve; it is not demolished; naming varies in sources (MWP vs. Minden Wild Water Preserve).