Canada is truly a paddler’s paradise. Pristine lakes, wetlands teaming with life, three ocean coastlines and winding rivers provide ample opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. With opportunities for all skill levels, paddling in Canada can be an unforgetable experience.
Moose Lake is a sandy-bottomed lake located in northeast Alberta. In the heart of the Lakeland Region, this lake is popular for its sandy beaches, multiple campgrounds, fishing and boating opportunities. The lake is fed by Thin Lake River and flows out via Moose Lake River, which enters...
Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to experience nature. In a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), you can enjoy the weather, spot wildlife and get some exercise. If you don’t own a kayak or paddleboard, paddle gear, or the right vehicle to transport them from lake to...
Paddling the Ucluelet Inlet – Mirage Sun Long Sleeve Tee from Hooke. Ucluelet, BC, is located on the west edge of Vancouver Island. It’s an end-of-the-road town that provides the perfect home base for outdoor endeavours, including paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing and surfing. The...
If you're visiting Gabriola Island with kids, you'll find ideas and tips for planning your trip with this complete three day itinerary.
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, just outside of the town of Lac La Biche in Alberta, is one of our favourite provincial parks to visit. The park comprises eight islands, with the largest, called ‘Big Island’, being home to the campground, facilities, developed trails, and beaches...
If you’re planning a trip to the Yukon, Whitehorse is the best and most practical place to start. It is the capital city of the Yukon, but it offers the best combination of small-town charm, endless outdoor adventure, and all the services families travelling with children appreciate. In...
Aaron Provincial Park is located just 15 kilometres east of Dryden in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. A quick turn off the Trans-Canada Highway will bring you to this quiet lakeside park where you’ll discover family-friendly camping, beaches and trails along the shores of Thunder Lake...
Kouchibouguac National Park has always been the first “welcome to the Atlantic Ocean” stop on our trips across Canada from the west. It has shady and peaceful campgrounds, sheltered lagoons and stunning white sand beaches. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty on hiking trails, coastal...
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most famous Ontario Parks, especially known for its seemingly endless network of canoe routes. The park spans over 7,635 square kilometres of Algonquin Highlands, boasting dense forests, bogs, rivers and over 1,000 lakes. While canoers and kayakers...
Located near the quaint and cozy village of Rossport, Ontario, Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is in an advantageous location to explore Lake Superior’s North Shore. It has a bit of everything that makes a camping trip great, in our opinion, close by. That includes lakeside camping...