Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
The Canoeist's Checklist
Watch this short video before heading out on the water.
Editor's Note: This video is one in a series of "How To" productions by Rapid Media. Each video is intended to help you improve or learn new skills.
Chad Casey from The Lodge at Pine Cove, French River, shows you what you need to enjoy a safe and fun canoeing trip for a day.
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