Explore The World By Canoe - Canada

For many sportsmen, canoeing is the ultimate sport. In fact, as any die-hard enthusiast will tell you, this is more than a just sport - it is a true adventure. Firstly, it is an excellent holiday choice for the budget conscious because, to engage in the sport, all you really need is a body of water, a few basic pieces of equipment, and a canoe! Canada, in particular, offers many excellent bodies of water perfect for canoeing.

A trip travelling by water provides countless opportunities to enjoy the beauty and majesty of nature, incorporates a variety of skills and abilities, can be engaged in at all seasons of the year by individuals or groups, can be self-guided or otherwise, and can be adapted to different skill and strength levels (although knowing how to swim is generally recommended). It can be in turns relaxing and challenging, but it is always fun. Children as young as eight can engage in the sport (with a sturdy vessel and the necessary safety equipment), so it is perfect for the whole family. Depending on the season, the length of your trip, and the area you have chosen, listed below are some other activities you could enjoy while exploring by canoe. Canada waits!

Animal Watching in Nitsulin River

The Nitsulin River in the Yukon is a great place for the family to go canoeing, as its smooth waters are considered very safe, even for children. A good starting point for your trip is Whitehorse, where you can hire guides, sign up for guided tours, acquire fishing and camping licenses, and/or purchase supplies and rent canoeing and camping equipment. From the water, you can spot various wildlife such as mountain caribou, wild sheep, moose, eagles, terns, falcons, lynx, and even the occasional wolf, black bear, and grizzly bear. Along the river itself, watch out for various waterfowl and mammals such as beavers.

Fishing in Big Salmon River

The Big Salmon River is home to fresh Arctic grayling, lake trout, salmon and northern pike, which makes it perfect for those who are keen for a bit of angling. As you will learn during your Yukon trip by canoe, Canada has waters simply teeming with fish such as grayling, trout, salmon, and northern pike even the most novice fisherman will catch something. Afterward, enjoy roasting and eating them over a campfire as you camp out under the stars.

Experience the Wilderness of Nahanni River

If experiencing the wilderness is what you're really after from your trip by canoe, Canada's Nahanni River is the perfect adventure destination. A World Heritage Site, the region is one of the best surviving undeveloped areas in the country, and features natural hot springs, deep canyons, and hills sculpted by the elementsall of which can be seen as you ride the river. The 300-foot high Virginia Falls (twice as high as Niagara Falls) is truly a spectacular sight that shouldnt (and indeed can't!) be missed.

About the Author:
Philippa Westwood is Marketing Manager at Windows on the Wild, a specialist of wildlife watching tours. If you want a holiday exploring by canoe, Canada is the ideal destinations. Other destinations include Lapland and Sweden where dog sledding holidays can take you on adventurous experiences across the world.

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