Our Friends

Various links to places, organizations, equipment providers and information about the paddling community.

ORCKA and other institutional members

ORCKA – Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association

Explore Canoeing – ORCKA courses based out of Kitchener.

Heron Land and Water Adventures – ORCKA courses, plus more! “…custom-curated outdoor experiences for novice adventurers. We tailor hikes, paddles and more to your needs.”

Organic Boat Shop offers ORCKA courses in the Niagara Region and in the Municipality of the French River.

The Canoeing Community – Learning and Entertainment

Canadian Canoe Museum – An incredible resource of paddling history, artefacts, courses and events in Peterborough.

Ontario Backcountry Canoe Symposium – an annual gathering of presenters with a wide range of canoeing adventures, knowledge and experience to share.

Ontario Winter Camping Symposium – an annual gathering of presenters with a wide range of winter camping adventures, knowledge and experience to share.

Retail – Places to buy Outdoorsy stuff

TripShed – “Wild adventures, the gear to get you there.”

Adventure Attic – “… has everything you need to fit your outdoor and travel lifestyle.”

Spirit Tree Paddles – “…one-of-a-kind, handcrafted Canadian canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddle board paddles.”

Grey Owl Paddles – “…the premium mix of paddles available anywhere.”

Nova Craft Canoes – “Paddling the True North Since 1970” – Canadian-made canoes

Ontario-Based Adventure Opportunities

Grand River Rafting – the place to rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, SUPs and TurboTubes for your adventures in the Grand River watershed.

Heron Land and Water Adventures – ORCKA courses, plus more! “…custom-curated outdoor experiences for novice adventurers. We tailor hikes, paddles and more to your needs.”

TripShed – “Wild adventures, the gear to get you there.”

Cabin Falls – “A picture-perfect retreat deep in the heart of wild Temagami. Where the air is fresh and adventure is only a breath away.”

Clear Lake Eco Retreat – “Sustainable wilderness camping and paddle adventures.” – North Bay area

Adventures Beyond Ontario

Canoe North Adventures – “Exploring Canada’s Arctic by canoe since 1987.”

Jackpine Paddle Adventures – Canoe and Kayak Adventures in Canada – based out of the Northwest Territories.