Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Off The Beaten Path - By Pim D.


Off The Beaten Path
In our hectic lifestyles, stress can build up, brought on by work, home and community life.  When you feel overwhelmed, you want to get a break and head off into the great outdoors.  Nothing would make you feel better than a summer canoe or kayak trip onto wilderness lakes and rivers.
The Elliot Lake area, as well as Algonquin Park, Quetico Park and many other places in the province and throughout Canada and the United States has prime canoe and kayak tripping destinations where you can embark on a trip from a simple afternoon outing to multi-day expeditions.
If you are a beginner, having just taken up the sport and need to learn how to do the “J” stroke, plan a trip or getting the canoe up for a portage, a great way to learn the skills is to join a club.  We have a club in the area, the Algoma Paddlers Canoe and Kayak Club that organizes various day and overnight trips, workshops and instruction that you may consider joining.  It is a great way to meet new people to go paddling with and to learn new skills.  If you want to learn more about Algoma Paddlers, check out the website at


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