Paddle Locations

Weeki Wachee Springs Florida

Weeki Wachee Springs Florida

Location: Weeki Wachee Springs Florida Seminole First Nations meaning ‘little spring” or ‘winding river’. Flowing from the spring the Weeki Wachee River winds 12 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.  The spring is so deep that the bottom has never been...

Hillsborough River State Park, Florida

Hillsborough River State Park, Florida

Location: Hillsborough River State Park Florida is one of the first Florida parks created in the late 1930’s by Civilian Conservation Core. The park is just 30 minutes northeast of Tampa making it a great way to escape the city and enjoy nature! The park is open...

Weedon Island Preserve Florida

Weedon Island Preserve Florida

Location: Weedon Island Preserve Florida is in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County and is a 20-minute drive from Tampa or downtown Saint Petersburg. Part of the traditional territories of Seminole, Tocobaga, Mascogo & Miccosukee nations. The area is over 3,000 acres...

Top 5 Paddles of 2022

Top 5 Paddles of 2022

2022 was filled with lots of new and exciting adventures making it hard to choose the best of the best. Below are my top 5 paddles of 2022. Top 5 paddles in under 3 minutes: 1. Hamilton, Ontario Paddling in the dead of winter through the ice at sunset on Lake Ontario....

Experience Hamilton’s Waterfront

Experience Hamilton’s Waterfront

Despite what most people see driving on the QEW highway across the sky bridge, Hamilton, Ontario has a waterfront full of activities, events, tours and more! Still under development, Pier 8, part of Hamilton’s waterfront just east of Bayfront Park has a lot to...

Top 5 Places in Western Canada

Top 5 Places in Western Canada

Discover some beautiful places with outdoor activities, stunning views, unique accommodation and food & drink. Here are my top 5 places to visit in western Canada. Tony F Photography Top 5 Places to Visit in Western Canada 1. Kelowna Kelowna is situated in the...

Southwest Florida Paddling

Southwest Florida Paddling

Looking for a Southwest Florida paddling adventure? The Gulf Coast on the Intracoastal side offers lots of great spots to explore on your board! See below for the top 3 must-paddle locations. Something important to keep in mind: the Intracoastal channel is mostly...

Lion’s Head, Ontario Paddling

Lion’s Head, Ontario Paddling

Photo by Tony F Photography UPDATED: Summer 2022 Location: Lion’s Head, Ontario located on the Bruce Peninsula approximately halfway between Owen Sound and Tobermory. Located on Georgian Bay and part of the Niagara Escarpment, Lions Head is surrounded by limestone...

Cootes Paradise Hamilton, Ontario Paddling

Cootes Paradise Hamilton, Ontario Paddling

Watch the blog post video on YouTube!  Location: Cootes Paradise, Hamilton, Ontario is part of Lake Ontario: Hopkins and Borer’s Creek section and is part of the Royal Botanical Gardens. This is by far my favourite spot to paddle locally and an overall top location!...

Tobermory, Ontario Paddling

Tobermory, Ontario Paddling

Floating over Sweepstakes shipwreck Big Tub Lighthouse UPDATED: Summer 2022 Don’t want to read the blog? Get all the details on YouTube! Location: Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario Located as part of the Fathom Five National Marine Park in Georgian Bay...

Bayfront Park, Hamilton, Ontario Paddling

Bayfront Park, Hamilton, Ontario Paddling

Location: Hamilton Harbour Bayfront Park Bayfront Park, Pier 4 Park and the Waterfront Trail opened in 1993. The land was previously a landfill made up of industrial waste and rubble. The City of Hamilton removed approximately 20,000 tonnes of industrial waste and...

Rockwood Conservation Area, Ontario Paddling

Rockwood Conservation Area, Ontario Paddling

Updated Summer 2022 “Rockwood has a unique geological history that has left it with glacial bluffs, potholes and caves. The glacial bluffs were formed during the most recent ice age, which ended 11,000 to 16,000 years ago and range from five to 30 metres deep...

Princess Point Hamilton, Ontario Paddling

Princess Point Hamilton, Ontario Paddling

Location: Princess Point, Hamilton Ontario. Part of Royal Botanical Gardens in the southeast corner of Cootes Paradise. Part of Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes. here. Parking: Paid parking $6 (Summer 2020 for 3 hours) with coin or credit card at a ticket...