Crown Land Camping
What it is and where you can camp in Ontario.
By Trish Manning
How to launch and land with style
This short video teaches you how to enter and exit your kayak without losing your dignity.
Learn the best way to get in and out of your kayak with these tips from Dympna Hayes and James Roberts from the Ontario Sea Kayak Centre in Parry Sound, Ontario. Learn how to protect yourself, your paddle, your kayak and your dignity while launching and landing your kayak.
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