I’ve enjoyed canoeing since I first set foot in my brother’s canoe at our family’s cottage on Georgian Bay in the 1960s. It is an ideal way to explore nature. One item that can significantly improve a canoe trip is the paddle that you use. A paddle that is significantly too long (or short) or one that is particularly heavy will make paddling not as enjoyable as it could … [Read more...]
Peterborough’s Canoe Heritage
By Jo Boxwell Inside an unremarkable, flat-roofed building in Peterborough, Ontario sits the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. The Canadian Canoe Museum protects over 600 vessels and numerous accessories. Canoes Most visitors will begin their journey through the museum with a fascinating look at some early approaches to canoe building. … [Read more...]
oTENTiks on Mountain Tops: Thousand Islands National Park
The small community of Gananoque lies on the shore of the St. Lawrence River, east of Kingston. A gateway to the Thousand Islands that span the Canada-US border on the St. Lawrence, the town's marina is a hub of activity. Visitors bring their kayaks, canoes, jet skis, motorboats and sailboats here in droves during the summer months. We rented a tandem kayak for our … [Read more...]
What to expect in Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show 2015
The Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show is now ON! Location: Toronto International Centre, Hall 5, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga Show Dates and Times: Friday, February 20th 11AM – 8PM; Saturday, February 21st, 10AM – 6PM; Sunday, February 22nd, 10AM – 5PM Inspiring speakers, paddle sports, adventures in far-off lands, and gear, oh the gear. I adore the … [Read more...]
Canoe Camping at Woodland Caribou Provincial Park: A perfect trip of Solitude and Wilderness
Canoe camping in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park is a paddlers dream come true. This Ontario park is rated as wilderness with no roads, bridges or other man-made infrastructure. The one exception being several fishing lodges scattered throughout the park. The lodges are only accessible by float-plane. There is no logging, which I might add is quite refreshing as it can spoil … [Read more...]
