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Organizations and Canoeing Clubs Trip Planning General Information Courses and Certification

Equipment and  Services

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Can3Organizations and Other Canoeing Clubs                  

Paddle Canada

This is the premier canoeing organization in Canada promoting all forms of recreational paddling, emphasizing safety, education programs, environmental awareness, and heritage. .
 
Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club
Another organization for canoeists centered in the Barrie area.
  
Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Association
If you think two paddle blades are better than one, visit the site of GLSKA and see what the sea kayakers are doing.
  
Durham Outdoors Club
A club consisting of individuals interested in hiking, canoeing, cycling, cross-country sking, and snowshoing. .
  
South West Paddlers Association Nova Scotia
This organization provides information about paddling in southwest Nova Scotia.
  
University of Toronto Outing Club
An outing club for students, staff, and faculty of the University of Toronto.
  
Outing Club of East York
The O.C.E.Y. is a Toronto-based club that runs full programs of canoeing, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, skating, city walks, and social events. 
  
Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association

 This organization may be of interest to individuals who are new to canoeing or those who would like to increase their awareness of safety, skills and environmental protection.
 
Scarborough Ski Club
This is an outdoor activity club that specializes in cross contry skiing, but also includes canoeing, hiking, and a variety of other activities.
 
Seniors for Nature Canoe Club
A canoeing and outing club for seniors.
 
Project C.A.N.O.E.
A program that takes young people on Wilderness Canoe Trips.
 
Waterloo-Wellington Canoe Club
Another non-profit outdoor recreation club providing canoeing, camping, and x-c skiing.
 
National Capital Region YMCA/YWCA Canoe Camping Club
A club that offers low cost canoe trips organized by volunteers.
 
Adur Canoe Club
A recreational canoeing club in England that offers regular outings, meetings and instructional seminars. 

Trip Planning Information                      

Canadian Canoe Routes
This is a quick reference to numerous canoe routes across Canada by province and region. Also, contains tips and equipment review.
 
Wilds of Manitoba
Of course, if Saskatchewan is too far, try Manitoba.
 
Ontario Water Levels
A guide to current water levels of selected rivers. Canoeists should use their own judgement, as water levels can change quickly.
 
Toporama: Centre for Topographical Information
Topographical Maps can be down loaded from this site.
 
Canoe Saskatchewan
If you ever thought of paddling in Saskatchewan, you will find detailed information here. The Wilderness Living section provides valuable information for all novice canoeists anywhere.
 
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
A complete resource for planning your trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Quetico.
  
Canoe Camping - USA
A valuable information source for planning canoe trips in the USA.
  
Southern Adventures Kayaking
Sea Kayaks & Kayak Tours & Sales
Sea kayak and kayak tours, sales, hire and quality service and advice. Southern Adventures Kayaking - only an hour north of Sydney, Australia.
 

General Information                                 

Blazing Paddles
Providers of instruction in all levels of canoeing. Also, valuable information and tips is provided on web site.
 
CHE-MUN
A journal of Canadian Wilderness Canoeing.
 
Eddy on the Net
Visit Fred and Katrina Lum's gallary of canoeing and other outings and travel.
 
Canadian Canoe Museum
Every canoeist would want to see this collection of historic canoes preserved in the Canoe Museum in Peterborough.
 
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
A canoeist who owns a wooden canoe or is interested in obtaining one of these heritage canoes should visit this site.
 
The Canoe Camper
This is a developing site that requests visitors to contribute informate on canoeing based on their experience.
 
Lessons from the Land
Anyone interested in travelling the far north should visit this site. Learn about the Idaa Trail and the history of the land between Great Bear and Great Slave Lakes.
 
WildernessCanoe.org
 A website dedicated to promoting wilderness canoeing and conservation of northern regions.
Paddling.Net
 A general paddling site featuring articles and commentaries, buyers' guide, events and classifieds. 
 
Rapid Media
Rapid Media is the publisher of three quarterly magazines: Rapid, Adventure Kayak, and Canoeroots. Also, sponsoring canoeing related activities. 
Kevin Callan
Author, speaker, lecturer, guide, and all-around canoeing personality, Kevin is one of the most sought after guest speakers at most canoeing events.
 
Wilderness Bound
This wilderness video production company provides information on canoe routes. Trip guides can be ordered.
 
Canoe Dance
For those interested in the art of Syle Canoeing, this site provides information on maneuvers and equipment.
 
Canoeing and Visual Art
See the Canoe Scape art work of Rebecca Mason and Reid McLachlan.
 
Out There
A long list of links to canoe routes and other information.
 
Les Stroud Site
Les Stroud combines his passion for outdoor adventure, film making, and music into selected wilderness projects.  
 
Trans-Canada Canoe Expedition
Follow Mark and Norah Garrison as they present their trip from Lake of the Woods to Inuvik.
 
Laurel Archer
Personal website of wilderness guide and author, Laurel Archer
 
Outdoor Adventure Canada
An online magazine focusing on Outdoor Activities in Canada.
 
Haliburton Highlands Water Trails (HHWT)
 Information on the canoe routes in the area of the Haliburton Highlands, formerly known as the Frost Centre Area Canoe Routes.
 
Weather
Check the regional weather
 

Courses and Certification                          

Paddle Canada Canoeing Program
Instruction program provided by Paddle Canada.

Bob Foote and Karen Knight Online
A resource for planning extreme white water adventures in southern United States, Mexico, and South America.  Providing instruction in white water paddling and sea kayaking.

Wilderness Medical Associates
Providing certified instruction in wilderness medicine and advanced first aid. 
Adventure Paddling Inc
Providing ORCA and WO certified instruction in canoeing, kayaking, and canoe instruction courses.
 
ORCA Courses and Events

A list of links to organizations offering courses for instructors or skill courses.
 
Paddler Co-op
A not for profit organization providing education in recreational paddling, leadership programs, and wilderness first aid.
 

Equipment and Services                                    

Swift Canoe and Kayak
Providing canoes in a variety of designs in both traditional symmetrical and asymmetrical designs.
 
Nova Craft Canoe
Providing canoes of traditional design for recreation and tripping. 
 
Ostrom Outdoors
This manufacturer of canoeing and hiking packs provides a lifetime warranty on all products that cover defects in materials or workmanship.
 
Toronto Rivers Adventure Company
This would be of interest to anyone interested in guided trips on local waterways or wilderness trip. Tours may be provided for special interest groups, singles, single parents with kids, etc.
 
Canoe Water Adventuring
This outfitter offers white water instruction in addition to sales and rental of equipment. Operating in south-western Ontario.
 
Evergreen Canoe Co.
The Evergreen Canoe Kayak Superstore in west Toronto is one of Canada's largest canoe and kayak outlets.
  
Pack and Paddle Adventure
A source for hand crafted bent shaft paddles.
  
Trailhead
A retail outfitter that provides sales and rentals of equipment. Shuttle service is also provided to various rivers in the Ottawa Valley area.  
  
Mountain Equipment Co-op
A cooperative general outdoor equipment store operating across Canada, providing equipment for outdoor activities. 
  
Smoothwater Outfitters
A complete outfitter for those who would like to paddle the Temagami region. Many on-site activities also.
  
Gabriola Sea Kayaking Adventure Outfitters
Based on Gabriola Island, Vancouver Island, this outfitter specialises in multiday tours, groups and courses.
  
Carrying Place Canoe Works
If you are interested in traditional hand crafted cedar and canvas canoes, check this site.
 
Chrismar Adventure Map
Provides waterproof maps of selected canoe routes.
 
Cascade Outfitters
Recreational equipment for whitewater and outdoor enthusiasts.
Custom Paddles by Ray Kettlewell
Creator of hand crafted paddles.
Turtle Paddle Works
Another creator of hand crafted paddles.
Mad River Canoe
Mad River provides a variety of tripping and recreational canoes. The Owner's Info sections provide valuable advice for care and repairs of Royalex Canoes.
Canoe Country Outdoor Shop and Nature Centre
Another location to shop for canoes and equipment in Norval, just northwest of Toronto.
 
The Complete Paddler
Toronto's Canoe and Kayak superstore.
 
The Teal Paddles and Canoe Yokes
Manufacturers of wood paddles and yokes.
 
The Water Swatters
An artist specialising in customised engraved artwork on canoe paddles.
 
Taiga Works
Manufacturer and retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment in Vancouver.
 
Hill Adventure Outfitting
Located on Buckhorn Lake, this outfitter provides base camp canoeing adventures in the Kawarthas. Winter tours are available.
 
Echo Adventures
Based in Southern Ontario, provides instruction and cetification in canoeing and other wilderness skills.

Conservation and Environmental                      

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
CPAWS is a nation wide non-profit conservation organization with chapters in every region. 
 
Parks Canada
Parks Canada's mandate is to protect Canada's natural and cultural Heritage. 
 
Citizens Concerned for Michipicoten Bay
A group of citizens who are concerned about the future development of Michipicoten Bay on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Ottertooth.com
This resource site provides information for canoeist interested in conservation issues in the Temagami region and other favorite canoeing areas.
 
Ontario Parks
The goal of Ontario Parks is "to ensure that Ontario's provincial parks protect significant natural, cultural, and recreational environments, while providing ample opportunities for visitors to participate in recreational activities." 
 
Earthroots
An organization dedicated to the preservation of wilderness wildlife and water sheds in Canada.

 

 

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