Splash down this summer
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With around 250,000 lakes and more than 100,000 km of rivers, Ontario summers are all about ‘getting out on the water.’ Where do you start? Here are a few splashy suggestions.
Stand up paddling
Stand-up paddling (or SUP) is ideal for calm waters. The boards are broad and stable, and it’s a great alternative to canoeing. Try SUP on Dow’s Lake in Ottawa and Toronto Island or Bon Echo Park and Manitoulin Island.
Rafting your summer away
Rafting can be challenging, but guided by experienced professionals like OWL Rafting in Foresters Falls, Ontario, it’s a thrill. There’s never a dull moment – and CAA Members save 10% on whitewater trips and packages, too. Visit www.owlrafting.com.
Kayaking
Kayaking is another summer sport that doesn’t require a lot of technical know-how. Kayaking is great for calm waters but if you drop by the Madawaska Kanu Centre in Barry’s Bay, sign up for lessons, or try their famous five-day Yoga Whitewater Week.
Sail, ho!
If you’re visiting Thunder Bay and not a mariner, try Sail Superior, which offers catamaran and monohull tours on Lake Superior or Zodiac adventures in Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay. CAA Members get 10% off all tours.
