Category Archives: Canoeing

Canoe Barrels: Everything You Need to Know

Canoe barrels are an incredibly helpful piece of gear that all canoeists (and aspiring canoeists) [...]

The Perfect Paddling Gifts: 25 Unique Gifts for Canoeists

Outdoor enthusiasts, and canoeists especially, are both easy and impossible to shop for. Sure, you [...]

10 Awesome Canoe Accessories to Improve Your Canoe Trips

If you love outdoor gear like me, you’ll know there is way more canoeing gear [...]

Guide to Canoeing the Petawawa River (with Video)

I’ve just returned from a four day trip canoeing the Petawawa River, and let me [...]

Best Shoes for Canoeing: What to Look For and What to Buy

For me, finding the best canoeing shoes was a lot of trial and error. On [...]

My First Trip as a Canoe Guide: Lost Gear, Death Threats and More

“Matt, help! HEEEAAALP! I am on the ground! I am stuck!” As Matt, my co-guide, [...]

Camping in Killarney: A Guide to Ontario’s Most Beautiful Provincial Park

Hey friends! Mikaela here and today I’m sharing one of my favourite parks in all [...]

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What to Expect Canoeing the Noire River

The Upper Ottawa Valley has some incredible rivers for whitewater canoeing. And the Noire River [...]

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7 Reasons to Canoe the Missinaibi River

It almost hurts me how much I love this river. I love the beautiful scenery [...]

How to Portage a Canoe + 12 Expert Tips to Make it Easier

Oh hey there! So you’d like to learn how to portage a canoe? Well, you’ve [...]

6 Best Throw Bags + How To Choose the Right One For You

A throw bag is an essential piece of gear for any whitewater paddlers. Kayaking, canoeing, [...]

Connection in the cold: An autumn paddle on the Coulonge River

In all my years of canoe tripping, I had never paddled amidst the reds, yellows [...]