Having bad or artificial knees no longer means giving up kayaking and canoeing. Full disclosure I have two artificial knees that are now 5 and 6 years old. Kneeling in a canoe is no longer an option, and my knee joints have less range of motion. On the plus side, going up and down steps …
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Where can you paddle in Ontario? Ontario is blessed with a lot of freshwater lakes, rivers, and ponds. Wherever you are in the Province somewhere to paddle a canoe, kayak or paddleboard should be nearby. We’ve listed locations on the Rideau Canal and at Ontario Provincial Parks. Do I have to register my canoe in …
Introduction Are you new to kayaking? We know how daunting it can be to try something new. That’s why we created this guide for your first time out on the water. You’ll learn a lot about what you need to know about kayaks, including what type of kayak is best suited for beginners and which …
Introduction Are you looking for a new paddle? Choosing the right kayak paddle can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. We know how important it is that your kayak paddle works well with your body and fits in your budget. That’s why we created this guide to help you choose the best one for …
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1000 Island Parkway Mallorytown Landing, Thousand Island National Park Visitor Centre Waterfront Trail, Front of Yonge Township Kayak Launch Halsteads Bay Landon Bay Kayak Dock Poole Island Layby Jones Creek Bridge Perth Road Loughborough Lake Devils Lake Boat Ramp Buck Lake Boat Ramp Bedford Mills Bedford Mills Highway 15 Kingston – Smiths Falls Portland Access …
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Resources A list of resources that will help you experience, enjoy, visit and navigate the Rideau Canal a National Historic site looked after by the Canadian Federal Government. The canal links Canada’s First Capital Kingston with the present-day capital Ottawa. Ahoy Rentals Rideau Canal Shuttle Service – as well as a Rideau Canal shuttle service …
Introduction Do you need a new canoe paddle, or perhaps this is your first paddle? Paddling is one of the best ways to get out on the water. It’s also an incredibly fun way to spend time with your family and friends. But it can be frustrating if you don’t have the right equipment! That’s …
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Canoe Clubs & Groups Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club “This is a group of canoe and kayak enthusiasts who get together and explore the waterways of Blind River, Elliot Lake, and the surrounding Algoma Region.” Looks to be more information on the Blogspot website than on the Facebook page. Balmy Beach Canoe Club …
The plan for this post is to be an ever-evolving list of Facebook groups and pages that relate in some way to paddling. At the moment it’s divided into paddling destinations, mostly but not exclusively Ontario, user groups, how-tos, and owner groups. If we’ve missed anything please let us know through our contact page. IMPORTANT: …