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.