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If you want to experience recreational boating but are not quite at the point of purchasing your own boat, renting a boat in Ontario is easy and often very affordable. From PWCs to pontoons to houseboats to party barges, there are lots of great equipment rental options to build a vacation around. Worried about having the right license and all the right paperwork? Don't! Although it is strongly recommended, you do not need a pleasure…
Over the past few years, wakeboarding has become a popular watersport in Ontario as it provides the ideal wakeboarding conditions with calm and picturesque waters. It has become popular with boaters of all ages as it fits well with the Ontario adventure spirit, those individuals who enjoy a challenge. Whether you are a newbie to the sport or a skilled wakeboarder on the St. Lawrence River, on the land-locked lakes of Muskoka, on the Kawartha…
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"A boat in a harbor is safe, but that's not where boats were meant to be." – Jonathan Cape Yes, the fuel prices were high. Yes, we were in a bit of an economic downturn. Yes, we could have spent our time complaining and whining – all of which would have changed nothing of course – while our boat stay tied to the dock. Or we could find a way to go Cruising on a…
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Wakesports Are All The Rave this Summer in Ontario Have you ever wanted to try an ‘Alley Oop 180’ or a Hoochie Glide… or how about a Heelside Backroll? If the answer is yes, now you can…right here in Ontario. The newest rave in water sports includes wakeboarding, wakesurfing and wakeskating. Although they all sound similar, they are slightly different from one another. As an offshoot to boarding sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing,…
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By Mike Milne Ontario’s provincial parks are hardly a state secret – popular ones operate at close to capacity during summer months – but, too often, personal watercraft are left out of the picture. Say “Provincial Park” and images of kayakers, canoeists and backpackers immediately spring to mind. In fact, many of Ontario’s more than 300 parks, which are spread out over eight million hectares and are usually on the water, are ideal for exploration…
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Ottawa is not only the nation’s capital, offering plenty of entertainment, dining and cultural attractions for tourists on land, it is also a wonderful place to visit by boat. And if that isn’t enough to entice you, the summer is full of festivals and events that are well worth checking out. Accessible via the Ottawa River or the Rideau Canal, this hub has much to discover in and around its waterways and shores. RockcliffeSituated on…
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By Mike Milne Islands hold an extra measure of charm for pleasure boaters. For me, it’s influenced by lingering literary memories of Joseph Conrad’s steamy landfalls in the South Pacific, Robert Louis Stevenson’s promises of treasure or adventure and Ernest Hemingway’s Gulf Stream getaways. There are less mystical and more mundane reasons for the attraction as well. For one thing, boaters don’t need to wait for a ferry or water taxi, but can arrive at…
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by Amanda CommissionWhether you're planning a day trip, a weekend or an extended say, Muskoka is best explored by water, as it is truly the heart of this beautiful piece of Ontario. You can trailer your boat and camp or lodge off the water, or stay at one of the many resorts that offer dockage.If you are fortunate enough to have a cottage with access to one or more of the Muskoka lakes, you are…
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AquaPalooza is the ultimate summer boating event, celebrated at dozens of locations including Papoos Bay on Georgian Bay, Ontario. The event is usually held the last weekend in July. It could be a raft-up, weekend cruise, beach barbeque, music performance, poker run, scavenger hunt, ice cream social or games and give-a-ways or all of the above wrapped into one big party! Boater moored at Papoos Bay on Georgian Bay waiting for the band on the…
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Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world and the largest Great Lake, offering boaters a vast playground for a variety of activities, on the water and in its scenic, rural communities. Its’ North Shore consists of rugged, natural beauty and is a haven for sportsmen, sailors and power boaters alike. Cruise at open throttle, set the sails or flip on the fish finder; Lake Superior caters to those who are always looking…
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