Here are some useful links and reading downloads.
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Bicycleontario.ca
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Bicycle Ontario is a public service website dedicated to encouraging recreational bicycling in Ontario. This website provides bicycling maps, organized rides, bike trails, bike clubs and related resources.
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TorontoForecast.com
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TorontoForecast.com is fast becoming Toronto's most popular site for weather forecast, computer models and news. Its mission is to provide the most complete and definitive source of Toronto weather information.
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Blazing Paddles
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Blazing Paddles is a paddling school located in central Ontario. They've been teaching people to paddle
for more than 25 years and offer courses on all aspects of canoeing from style paddling to wilderness tripping to white water.
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Canadian Canoe Routes
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Canadian Canoe Routes is an online meeting place for those who enjoy exploring the lakes and rivers of Canada by canoe.
Inside, you'll find hundreds of route descriptions; gear information & reviews; tips, tricks & techniques;
and active discussion forums.
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Canadian Heritage Rivers System
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The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) is Canada's national river conservation program that promotes,
and protects Canada's river heritage, and ensures that Canada's leading rivers are managed in a sustainable manner.
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Guide to Paddle Sports
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GuideLines, an extensive series of articles by various paddling experts - all kinds of tips from helping the beginner paddler
get started, to helping experts fine-tune their gear and techniques.
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Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association
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The Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association (ORCA) was founded in order to promote the development of safe, competent and knowledgeable recreational canoeists.
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Paddle Canada
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The Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association (CRCA) was conceived as a result of the need of
recreational paddling enthusiasts from across Canada for a national body to co-ordinate the efforts of those involved
in non-competitive canoeing and kayaking. They promote all forms of recreational paddling to Canadians of diverse backgrounds,
advocate for a healthy natural environment, and encourage an appreciation for the canoe and the kayak in Canadian heritage.
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P.I.N.E. Project
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The P.I.N.E. (Primitive. Integrated. Naturalist. Education.) Project is a non-profit organization created to bring the wonders of the natural world back to the urban jungle.
P.I.N.E. programs encourage nature-based learning using survival skills, indigenous knowledge, and naturalist studies. They are a
great way to get outside and learn amazing skills that help build knowledge about the local environment.
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Rapid Media
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Rapid is a whitewater paddling magazine, covering kayaking, canoeing and wilderness river tripping.
Adventure Kayak is Canada's only national kayak touring magazine.
Canoeroots is a magazine dedicated entirely to canoeing and camping, and celebrates the heritage of the canoe.
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River Planning
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River Planning is an article based on outdoor safety management, as paddling can be a hazardous sport.
Be aware of the potential risks and your own skill level.
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Safe Canoeing Guide (pdf)
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Safe Canoeing Guide courtesy of the Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association.
Copyright 2005 ©
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