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Paddler's Guide to Happy Camping

This is Kevin Callan's blog about his trips, his (mis-)adventures, and his favourite gear.

Rediscovering Blue lake - Kirkpatrick - part 3map_icon

Day two was a long one. It began early, leaving Horseshoe Lake and into Duval Lake by two routes. Peter and Chris chose a newer trail (80 meters) located at the end of the northeast bay. The rest of us chose the way the old route pamphlet suggested, with two ...

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How To Be Canadian - own a canoe

Ya gotta love this song put on You Tube, It's just in time for Canada Day and is considered by its creators to be our guide on HOW TO BE CANADIAN! My favorite part: having the canoe added to the list of what you need to be Canadian. So you're ...

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National Canoe Day Is June 26th - Come Join The Party

Very exciting date coming up. It's National Canoe Day this Friday (June 26th.) and celebrations are being held all across the country. The biggest competition for events held for the celebration at this point is between London, Ontario and Peterborough, Ontario (contact Nova Craft Ccanoe for London info and the ...

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When is protected land not protected?

I received this note today from some paddling friends. They opened up a sustainable, eco-friendly business near Sudbury a few years back and made a success out of it...until now. Seems the land they developed their business around isn't as protected as they thought. Have a read and help them ...

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Blue Lake - Kirkpatrick Canoe Route video 1

Here's a video (part 1) of the Blue Lake - Kirkpatrick Canoe Route. Enjoy.

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