Paddling Laws
This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.
By Ian Merringer
Canoe and Camp on your own private Lake
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Esker Lakes Provincial Park is surrounded by Boreal Forest and offers plenty of bird-watching opportunities. Explore the dozens of kettle lakes, formed when glaciers retreated 10,000 years ago.
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
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