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This post will take you about 2 minutes to read. It covers 3 ways to look at a canoe or kayak that will tell you most about how the boat will feel in the water.Read now
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10 outdoor adventure books & movies we love
Read nowAsk any outdoor adventurer what their favourite book or movie is and you usually get ten answers (at least) and an hour long conversation. It's just about impossible to pick just one. So of all the stories that make us...
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Staff picks: luxury items we always bring on trips
Read nowYou know when you're packing for a trip and trying not to bring TOO much gear - but there's that one thing you bring even though it's a luxury? Here's our staff picks: the things that almost always make it...
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Canoe trip: Waterhen River, Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Read nowOverview: This is a 2-3 day trip suitable for most paddlers. The Waterhen winds east through Meadow Lake Provincial Park through mixed forest. There are some Class I and II rapids and when water levels are low be prepared to wade...
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Canadian legal requirements for paddling canoes, kayaks and paddleboards
Canadian law requires you to carry certain safety items on board when operating pleasure crafts. Here's the most recent updated list from Transport Canada.
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Using clouds to predict weather | a paddler's guide
Read nowThere is a lot to know about reading clouds and predicting weather, but for the layman (laypaddler?) a little knowledge can go a long way to keeping you safe and comfortable on the water. Very simply, weather is created by areas...
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Couples who paddle together stay together - or do they?
Read nowTandem boats, such as canoes and 2-person kayaks, are often referred to as "bicker boats". There are two camps on this topic: the "couples that paddle together stay together" camp and the "sleep tandem, paddle solo" camp. One thing we've...
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Choosing a paddle: factors to consider
Read nowWe see this all the time. Someone buys a new canoe/kayak/SUP, then chooses the least expensive paddle because there isn't anything left in the budget. Consider this: if you paddle at a leisurely stroke rate, you will be lifting the paddle over...
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Aquatic invasive species | quick facts for paddlers
Read nowIf you paddle, don't pick up hitchhikers! The guys we worry about in Saskatchewan are quagga and zebra mussels. These little critters can attach anywhere on your boat. Young mussels are so small they may not be visible but will feel like sandpaper on...