OUR WHITEWATER CANOE CORNUCOPIA By David Sachs
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hitewater canoeists know the problem: arguing with trip partners about the route. Around Ottawa-Gatineau, this doesn’t happen only while scouting the next mazelike rapid, but in the safety of dining rooms and bars, where trips are planned. There are just so many wild rivers around Ottawa, and they can create kid-in-a-candy-shop paralysis. Even beginner-friendly rapids offer an adrenaline rush, and the excitement grows in tandem with paddling skill. Riding rapids is like a roller coaster where you’re the boss –
with the fun of water splashing your face. Try a river, and you may find yourself planning summers around the sport. (Be safe and wear a helmet. You never know
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