There are lots of reasons you should take up whitewater kayaking. Here are just a few:
Introduction to
Whitewater Kayaking By James Roddick
www.ottawaoutdoors.ca
1. The Ottawa area is one of the best regions in the world for whitewater kayaking. Choices range from urban paddling in the shadow of Parliament Hill or at Champlain Bridge, to wilderness paddling on the fringe of Algonquin Park. Our rivers warm up by midJune—a luxury enjoyed in very few other paddling regions. 2. Kayaking can be a four-season sport, though three seasons is enough for most of us. Advances in technical clothing help to keep you warm and dry despite freezing temperatures. Even if you avoid winter paddling you still have a good nine-month season from April to December. 3. It’s a lot of fun! 4. You meet great people! 5. The rivers are free!
OTTAWA
magazine
summer/fall 2009
31