Canoes In Canada Essay

Is there anything more quintessentially Canadian than a boy and a girl in a little canoe? The Canadian Canoe museum suggests that “in the history of watercraft, the canoe of the Aboriginal Peoples is perhaps the ultimate expression of elegance and function. All of its parts come from nature, and when it is retired, it returns to nature.” Historically, the canoe played a huge role in almost all assets of life and certainly played a large role in British Columbia’s history. Fast forward to downtown Vancouver today. While we might not see many voyageurs or red cedar Haida canoes, on June 18 paddles of all types will be joyously dipping in to the waters off Jericho beach.

Mountain Equipment Coop will be hosting the 10th Annual MEC Paddlefest …show more content…
From introductory lessons to bracing and edging there is something for everyone.

Personally, I always feel like a kid in a candy store while browsing the vendor booths and gear swap at Paddlefest. There is a paddling fanaticism in the air that captivates and excites me. Visitors don’t need to search for long to find a fellow paddler willing to share route, technique or equipment suggestions. Brightly coloured boats and festive vendor flags add to the ambience of the event. Paddlefest 2016 - a terrific way to kick off the summer paddling season, and of course beginners are welcome!

For further information and to view the Clinic schedule, visit the Vancouver Paddlefest