Water Explorer Making Waves with Kayak Crossing from California to Hawaii

19 Jul

Water Explorer Making Waves with Kayak Crossing from California to Hawaii

Aptly named explorer Wave Vidmar is making waves in the paddling world and the general media for his upcoming solo journey from California to Hawaii–by kayak.

Celebrate the First Minnesota State Water Trails Day this Saturday

13 Jul

  Did you know that Minnesota has the oldest and largest system of water trails in the country? Governor Mark Dayton has declared Saturday the first annual State Water Trails Day in Minnesota to celebrate the many ways Minnesotans can get out on the water. Want to join in the fun? The Department of Natural […]

Sub Arctic River Adventure 2012: Lynx Lake to Hudson Bay

5 Jul

Brian Johnston, Canoeing.com Far North contributor, has once again headed for the far north with paddle in hand. He’ll be joining a crew of eight paddlers Read More…

First Nations Man Paddles 1,500 Miles to Homeland

5 Jul

On June 25, Sam Hunter of Weenusk First Nation reached Hudson Bay after paddling 1,500 miles (The Weenusk First Nation is a Cree First Nation in Ontario). He began his journey on May 23 near Pickle Lake. An article in the Wawatay News Online reported that Hunter loved reaching his homeland and the coastline because […]

Bill Mason Honored at the Canada Science and Technology Museum

26 Jun

Bill Mason Honored at the Canada Science and Technology Museum

A new exhibit at the Canada Science and Technology museum, in Ottawa, Ontario, celebrates a man we associate with the art of canoeing, rather than technology: canoeing legend, filmmaker and photographer Bill Mason.

Celebrate National Canoe Day!

19 Jun

We’ve always liked those Canadians. In 2007, more than 1 million of our neighbors to the north voted the canoe one of the Seven Wonders of Canada. To celebrate, the Canadian Canoe Museum in Petersborough, Ontario established National Canoe Day. Now, June 26 is reserved for the annual appreciation of the age-old watercraft.

Check out the first issue of Canoeing News!

12 Jun

Check out the first issue of Canoeing News!

We’ve been making some exciting changes at Canoeing.com this summer! We added a Far North Paddling Guide, launched a section on canoe repair, and now, we’re launching Canoeing.com News.

New on Canoeing.com: Far North Paddling

5 Jun

New on Canoeing.com: Far North Paddling

We’re thrilled to announce that Canoeing.com has a new section for the advanced paddler: Far North Paddling!