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.”
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.