My first canoe trip in Kitchener, Ontario

1. May was the start of the summer in Ontario, Canada. I had planned to go for my first canoe trip for all time. I chose the flow of the river Grande, because generally easy, as most are "Flat River move" is relatively quiet e. Grand River also call the authorities and municipalities have provided easy access to the fields to the river through the construction of public access points and parking.

Kitchener is located in aDistance of about 45 minutes from Mississauga. The quickest way is there on Highway 401 West in Toronto or Mississauga. The staff of personnel for Extended Stay apartment where I lived for three weeks, organized a canoe trip on the Grand River in Kitchener, Ontario. We reached the Grand River about 2 watch. We were lucky that we booked in advance canoe we would otherwise have been expecting a bit 'of time before the canoewere available. You must register with us about 20 minutes and collect our equipment, including life jackets, emergency kit and paddles. My partner Shaun was very knowledgeable and he makes a lot of kayaking in the river Credit in Mississauga. The first lesson he gave me was to never get in a canoe to sit still. And if you're entering a canoe in shallow water in the middle of the walk. This ensures the right balance. Within five minutes of paddling to the southCambridge, I knew how to maneuver a canoe. It 'was very simple. If you want to go straight to the blades of a person on the left side and the other in the opposite direction. Turn left, you must come to the right and turn right, you need to paddle on the left. This is the basic principle of paddling. Another important point is that the person sitting in front to keep an eye on the rapids and see is to avoid even on flat water.

The distance from Kitchener toCambridge is located about 10 km and takes between 60-80 minutes. I support a few snacks with you to your apartment for longer stays. You must take a lot of mineral water, especially when the weather is warm. The scenery in the process of Cambridge is overwhelming. Make sure your camera handy to take pictures. A mobile phone is also very important because you need to call the company that made the goal to get the canoe and get. Youdo not want to end up in Cambridge and not in a position to ask them. The rent for the canoe was $ 52 for two people for this trip. This collection belonged to Cambridge.