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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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Canoe tripping with dogs
Read nowMany of us at Eb's have dogs. Each of our pups has very different personalities but one thing is universal: they always want to join in the adventure, no matter where you're going. Many dogs do well in canoes, especially if they are...
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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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How to hold a bent shaft paddle
Read nowThis is the wrong way: This is the right way: Why? It seems natural to hold the paddle as if it is a scoop. However the whole idea behind the angled blade of a bent shaft paddle is efficiency. Holding it...
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Canoe trip: Trappers Creek, Prince Albert National Park
Read nowOverview: This is a fun, short paddling trip that you can power through in a day or take your time with as an overnighter. Most of the trip is on a narrow creek which winds through marshland with some small lake...
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How to portage a canoe | tips for smaller people
Read nowNot built like a football player? Don't let that limit your canoe tripping and/or partner options. Here's how smaller, less strong people can still get a canoe on their shoulders. First, take all the gear and loose stuff out of...