Paddling

The Magpie River - from Lac Magpie to the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, in the traditional territory of the Innu Nation - is one of the few remaining major rivers in Quebec free from large hydroelectric dams. It is...

Photos and article by Stef McArdle, Boreal River Rescue instructor Many are comfortable paddling class III whitewater, but a river's number classification alone doesn't differentiate between steep, narrow creeks and high volume rivers. Understanding the characteristics, challenges and hazards of...

By Jamie Orfald-Clarke, Boreal River Rescue instructor In most of Canada, even the most adventurous paddlers put away their boats for part of the year. But with the right gear, and an understanding of the added risks presented by cold...

By Jamie Orfald-Clarke, Boreal River Rescue Instructor While the back ferry is an important maneuver in tandem canoeing, especially with loaded boats, it is often underused. Understanding how and when to use back ferries and back paddling can build your...