Title: Lake Matka in North Macedonia - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Lake Matka Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Matka-Hotels.0-l553248621532501909-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to North Macedonia](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-North-Macedonia.d105.Flight-Destinations)[Lake Matka Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Matka.d553248621532501909.Car-Rental-Guide)[North Macedonia Vacations](https://expedia.ca/North-Macedonia.d105.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lake Matka Tours and Activities ![The Matka Canyon, a gorge in which a rich complex of mediaeval building survives, including churches, monasteries and remnants of a fortress (the mediaeval town of Matka). The canyon is open for kayaking.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000025134/76b47aa3-0746-4116-9e23-1ab4485811f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Matka Lake is formed in this gorgeous canyon as the river running through the gorge is dammed. The created artificial lake is a playground for adventurers willing the escape the city life in Skopje or for those tourists willing to admire the canyon’s beautiful landscapes like I did.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000025134/0dd6590e-7cab-4fae-91f3-03fc6e5c6086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Suggestion for a day trip: kayaking down Matka Canyon (close to Skopje). A gorge surrounded by steep rock walls. You will also discover what could be Europe's deepest cave!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000025134/d5ac5119-9a6d-411d-805d-7776680b6bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing walk along the Matka Canyon. You can also take a boat trip or hire a kayak. To get here take bus #6 from main bus station - 150 Dinar return (€2.50). Buy tickets at small kiosk before boarding. #hiking #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3191/e5ecf437-feaa-421e-b97e-b2373a3a20bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Matka Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Macedonia 2016](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3191/40027034-80a3-4d9d-911d-0e588b9267ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Memorial House of Mother Teresa You can browse the exhibits at Memorial House of Mother Teresa, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Skopje. Discover the area's festivals and cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Memorial-House-Of-Mother-Teresa-Centar.d553248621532501910.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skopje stone bridge at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3191/84885eb1-411f-4f4e-acc9-7833b87f4813.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Macedonia Square Learn about the local history of Skopje when you spend time at Macedonia Square. 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