Paddling
Canoeing, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Reviewing 2 New Canadian Canoe Tripping Books
Writing narratives is still alive out there when it comes to wilderness canoe tripping.
Canoeing, Ontario, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Join Me on a Trip on Lake Superior
Come join me for a voyageur canoe journey along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Adventure, Nova Scotia, Paddling
Nova Scotia’s Keji National Park: The Complete Outdoor Experience
Past visitors have proven that ‘Keji,’ as it’s affectionately known, isn’t a place you visit just once.
Adventure, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Save These Outdoorsy Events In Your Calendar Now
There are lots of outdoor-oriented events scheduled for 2025. Some even have The Happy Camper presenting thanks to his sponsors, including Explore Magazine.
Opinion, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: 2025 Brings Big Changes To Ontario Parks
The year 2025 will bring significant changes to where canoe trippers can pitch their tent every night in some Ontario Parks.
Adventure, Paddling, Partner Content
Why Canoe North Adventures is the Ultimate Expedition Experience
Join Canoe North Adventures for the ultimate paddling expedition you’ll never forget
Canoeing, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: The Best Books About Cross-Canada Canoe Adventures
After a glance up and down my bookshelf, I gathered the canoe books I had read. Here is a short review of each.
Gear, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: My Top, Most Useful Gear Picks of 2024 for Canoeists
It’s also time to reflect on the paddling season and decide on which new gear were my favourite pieces.
Ontario, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Canoe Trip in Opasquia, Part Four
If you’re a paddler looking for a “true” wilderness canoe trip experience, you’ll definitely have your prayers answered in Opasquia Provincial Park.
Ontario, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Canoe Trip in Opasquia, Part Three
It was late afternoon of day seven of our canoe trip in northern Ontario’s remote Opasquia Provincial Park when Andy and I finally slid our canoe into a large lake and joyfully paddled across the great expanse of water.
Five Great Cities For Paddling
You don’t always have to travel deep into the woods or mountains to enjoy paddling. Here are five places for paddling in urban centres across Canada.
Adventure, Gear, Paddling, Partner Content
This Exciting New Dry Suit Will Get You Paddling Year-Round
So when is paddling season? September, October, November, December… January… If you can stay dry, you can stay warm: Which means that with the Quadra Dry Suit—paddling season is when you make it.
Adventure, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Mystery Trip to Opasquia, Part Two
We had two weeks, three packs, a barrel full of dehydrated food and two litres of whisky. Two old guys that just turned 60 couldn’t be happier.
Ontario, Paddling, Partner Content
The Best Adventure Destination to Relax and Reconnect in Ontario
Relax, restore and reconnect (with yourself and your family) at Temagami Outpost in the wilderness of northern Ontario.
Editors' Picks, environment, Paddling
The Best Outdoorsy Museums Across Canada
In a country like Canada, with ample incredible opportunities for outdoor adventures, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that several …
Adventure, Editors' Picks, Paddling
Swap These Popular Adventure Spots for Lesser-Known Places
Algonquin. Gros Morne. Whistler. Wood Buffalo. All these names stir up images of great places of epic adventure—and they are …
6 Tips for Training Your Dog for Outdoor Adventures
If you’re new to adventuring with your dog, these six tips will help you safely enjoy the outdoors together.
Ontario, Paddling, Partner Content
Temagami Outpost: Two Brothers Returned to Summer Camp and Built a Paradise
“Summer camp for adults” has become an overused cliché—unless you’re staying in a historical summer camp run by Nico and …
Adventure, Paddling, Partner Content
A Transformative Power: Life-Changing Outdoor Experiences with Outward Bound Canada
Youth across the country are having life-changing outdoor experiences with Outward Bound Canada
The Way of the Wolf: Kayaking ‘Round the Gap
Follow Frank Wolf on his 800 kilometre paddling journey called the Squagua expedition.
