Kevin Callan

Kevin Callan is the author of fifteen books, including the bestselling The Happy Camper, and a popular series of paddling guides. He has been a key speaker at all the major outdoor events for over 25 years. Callan is also a frequent guest on radio and television and a regular contributor to Explore and CanoeRoots Magazine. He is a winner of several National Magazine Awards and film awards and was listed as one of the top 100 modern-day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada.

More Articles By Kevin Callan

Snowshoeing in Northeastern Ontario

What you need to know before heading out.
By Kevin Callan

Canoeing Killarney’s Northern Access

Fewer Crowds and Easier Portages
By Kevin Callan

The Most Canadian Activity Ever?

Winter Camping of Course!
By Kevin Callan

Hidden Gems: Best New Canoe Routes

Guidebook author Kevin Callan’s favourite picks.
By Kevin Callan

Paradise on Ice: Fishing Lake Nipissing

Why I love ice fishing in North Bay's frozen paradise.
By Kevin Callan

Best Ways to Fillet a Fish

and become a fishing trip hero.
By Kevin Callan

Fantastic Fall Bass (and Why You Need a Dutch Oven!)

The best way to cook delicious, easy meals while late-season camping to catch those last few fall fish.
By Kevin Callan

Songs About Canoeing

Kevin Callan shares his top 15 favourites.
By Kevin Callan

Killarney Canoe Trips

Learn how to plan a backcountry canoe trip in this provincial park.
By Kevin Callan

The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge: Part Two

The Main Event!
By Kevin Callan

A Family Paddle on Lake Temiskaming/Upper Ottawa River

By Kevin Callan

REady to retire?

Consider these 6 paddling paradises.
By Kevin Callan

The Best Paddling Festival in the North

The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge Festival
By Kevin Callan

Accessible Paradise

Fish Noganosh Park for Monster Pike & Feisty Bass
By Kevin Callan

Algonquin Brook Trout

A Fishing and Canoe Trip on Algonquin's Upper Nipissing River
By Kevin Callan

Kevin's Best Trip Ever

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park
By Kevin Callan

Kayaking Philip Edward Island

An Absolute Gem for Historians
By Kevin Callan

Trading in a Canoe For a Kayak

Exploring The Ancient Abitibi River—in Neoprene
By Kevin Callan

The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge: Part One

Learning How to Kayak
By Kevin Callan

3 Amazing Bush Plane Adventures in the Northeast

By Kevin Callan