Paddling Links

Information / Resources

PaddlingInstructor.com Blog
Always entertaining, informative & interesting posts related to paddling and the outdoor adventure industry.

GoTrekkers.com - Digital & Paper Maps
Over 50,000 Digital & Paper Maps - World's Premier Selection of Digital Maps & Outdoor Equipment

Federal Maps
Specialize in selling maps produced by the Canadian government.

Surf Sites Quebec and Canada
Site devoted to multiple surfing activities and locations in Canada and Quebec - En Francais.

International Paddling Blogs
A list of a variety of international paddling blogs kept up to date on paddlinginstructor.com.

Paddler's Report : Kayaking, Canoeing, SUP'ing
A resource site for canoeing, kayaking and SUP.

Places to Paddle

Paddling the Rideau Canal in Ontario
The Rideau Canal is a wonderful place for young and old alike to canoe or kayak, offering some of the best paddling in Canada. The locks have created an easy to paddle slackwater system and the central lakes have hundreds of interesting nooks and crannies for the paddler to explore. There are lots of camping locations, many with washroom facilities. Multiple points of access along the Rideau provide the paddler with easy ways to get out on the water.

National Parks Canada
Search for a park and paddling route info within the Parks Canada website.

BC Marine Trail Network - Vancouver Island
Working together to establish a human powered water trail system along the coast of British Columbia. Network includes maps, route, camping info in co-operation with municipal, provincial governments & 1st Nations, paddling clubs, businesses and associations.

Annual Events / Races

The Annual Great Gatineau River Run Festival
Mid September every year, Discover the secrets of the Gatineau river and the spectacular fall colors with your family or friends in non-motorized boats (canoe, kayak, etc.) between La Pêche and Cantley (Quebec, Canada) by registering for the family descent, the professional race, or the amateur races.

Associations/Organizations / Clubs

Canada Canoe Museum
The Canadian Canoe Museum is a unique national heritage centre that explores the canoe's enduring significance to the peoples of Canada. Experience the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft and learn how the canoe has defined the Canadian character and spirit.

Recreational Canoe Association of British Columbia
Regional Member Association of Paddle Canada in the province of BC supporting canoeing. Sea & River Kayak activities are not supported by this association.

Paddle Manitoba
Regional Member Association of Paddle Canada

Canoe Kayak New Brunswick
Regional Member Association of Paddle Canada for the province of New Brunswick.

Newfoundland & Labrador Paddling Association
Regional Member Association of Paddle Canada for province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia
Regional Member Association of Paddle Canada for province of Nova Scotia.

Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan
Regional Member Association of Paddle Canada for the province of Saskatchewan.

Kayak Newfoundland & Labrador
The mission of Kayak Newfoundland and Labrador is to advance participation in kayaking throughout the Province. Our mission is achieved through the promotion of safety, skill development, conservation, advocacy, and an active program of paddling activities. All KNL initiatives are founded on values of fellowship, inclusion and respect.

Canoe Kayak Canada
The national competitive organization of kayak & canoe sprint, marathon and whitewater racing

Leave No Trace Canada
Leave No Trace Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.

Paddle Smart - Government of Canada
Information on paddling in Canada, rules of the road, gear, training and links to most of Canada's paddling associations. Provided by the Government of Canada National Search and Rescue Secretariat.

American Canoe Association
Founded in 1880, The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport competition and recreation.

British Canoe Union
Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the British Canoe Union (BCU) is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK. Since then the organisation has grown considerably, and the range of canoeing opportunity has increased tremendously.

GLSKA (Great Lakes Sea Kayak Association)

Kayaking News, Events, Trips, Links and other info

Stand Up Paddling (SUP)

Stand Up Paddle Surf
Standuppaddlesurf.net is dedicated to bringing you the most up to date inside information on the stand up paddle surf phenomenon. Aloha and mahalo.

SUP France
French SUP Association - News and Events in France, Internationally and Europe.

Canoeing

Souris River Canoes

Canadian made tripping canoes - exceptionally strong & light, constructed with new technology & materials.

Nova Craft Canoes

Canadian manufacturer Nova Craft celebrating 40 years of canoe making with a reputation extending all over north america and europe. They build canoes for all types of waters in various materials from Kevlar, spectra, blue steel, abs royalex and lite.

Scott Canoes

Mid Canada Fiberglass Manufacturers of Scott & Bluewater Canoes, Formula Kayaks

Bearwood Canoes

Pam Wedd of Bearwood Canoes has been building and restoring wooden canoes since 1989. She is dedicated to preserving the traditional craft of wooden canoe building in Canada and is a charter member of the Wooden Canoe Builder’s Guild.

Kayaking

Seaward Kayaks

Canadian made on the west coast composite & thermoformed kayaks

Nimbus Kayaks (Rainforest Designs)

Canadian made composite sea kayaks from the West Coast

Impex/Formula Kayaks

Canadian made composite skeg touring & recreational kayaks.

Delta Kayaks

Delta Kayaks made in Canada specialize in design and manufacturing of thermoformed kayaks. They have models consisting of singles with lengths that start from 12

Paddling Clothing & Gear

Northwater Rescue Gear
North Water designs and builds paddle sport products to promote safety, comfort and organization. Currently Northwater offers PC Instructor Members pro-deal access to their products. Thanks Northwater!

Level Six
Level Six Inc. is an independent designer and manufacturer of top quality paddle and surf gear, born out of a love for sport and adventure.

ICOM VHF Marine Radios
Marine, land , handheld radios

Salus Marine Wear

PFD's for kids, dogs, & adults and paddlers.

Grey Owl Paddles

All wood, Canadian made, canoe and kayak paddles (kids paddle too!)

Northwater Rescue Supplies

Tow belts & systems, deck bags, rescue equipment, kayak & canoe accessories & much more...

Echo Paddles
Echo Paddles have gained a great reputation for high quality, beautiful and durable paddles, custom made to your specifications.

Brooks Wetsuits
Skirts, wetsuits, paddling wear

Magazines and Publications

Adventure Kayak Magazine
Publishers of Rapid, Canoe Roots, Adventure Kayak, Kayak Angler, Family Camping Magazines and event organizers: annual Reel Paddling Film Festival & Palmerfest.

Kayak Angler
Kayak Angler combines the passions of 100 million fishermen and 13 million kayakers across north america. It is full of all the information fishermen and paddlers need to get them into kayak fishing.

Sea Kayaker Magazine
Sea Kayaker Magazine - bi-monthly - latest sea kayaking information.

Wavelength Magazine
Your source for worldwide kayaking information

Explore Magazine
Canada's Outdoor Magazine & Online Community with blogs, wikis, videos and image galleries posted by Explore's subscribers.

Stand Up Paddle Surf Magazine
Magazine devoted to everything SUP surf.