Kayaking the Canadian Amazon | Paddle Tales

[@fareenjamal9919]

Jaime from Grand Experiences was fabulous! Was an incredible experience that the whole family could enjoy.

[@laszlobacs9347]

We paddle Big Creek for many years and it's probably our favorite place for a longer paddle. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@PaddleTV]

You're lucky to have that run close by! Cheers.

[@wientz]

Nice.. i did Big Creek in my canoe about 8 years ago...very nice paddle. I put in at Norfolk concession rd. 3 (at the launch) and had a pretty unobstructed paddle down to long point rd. where my wife met me with our pickup and loaded up and stayed at a cottage rental on Long point beach. What a nice paddle and that creek so full of Carolinian trees and plants! Loved it.

[@PaddleTV]

Nice! It really is a gem!

[@williamlivingstone4326]

Ken... you rock!

[@CanadianSledDog]

I love creek travel and this one looks amazing. It reminds me a little of the battle river in Alberta.

[@rickquist3992]

Stunning and professional production. Who says flatwater is boring? Not me!

[@PaddleTV]

I might have a few years back...but I've changed my tune ;)

[@smoothxtc]

Was there today for the first time with Grand Experiences - what an amazing and wonderous place - hard to believe we have these hidden treasures in Ontario!

[@PaddleTV]

I couldn't agree more! I was totally taken by surprise too!

[@alisonbakker6962]

Thank you for a great video! We are so lucky to have this in our backyard - this is the actual creek that did inspire our love of kayaking! My favourite place.

[@PaddleTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! You are definitely very lucky to have that creek in your backyard. What a cool place.

[@RodPriester]

Thanks for the video....great stuff and beautiful views

[@brysonnicolucci7793]

Ken, you sure do make this kayaking thing look and sound amazing! Ill be getting my first kayak the first weekend of may 2022 and i cant wait to feel what u feel on these trips!

[@kdaniel8721]

That stretch of Big Creek is loaded with geocaches, all the way from the 6th Concession put-in, past Port Royal, almost to the causeway. So you can combine two activities here.

[@PaddleTV]

very cool!

[@stevmoon]

This is one of my favorite spots as well. There's also an Eagle nest on Black Creek, they're really making a comeback lately.

[@PaddleTV]

Good to see the eagles coming back. Same thing is happening up here on the Ottawa River.

[@arcana1973]

Thanks for this Ken. Hopefully the border will be reopened next spring so I can make the trek from Buffalo to try this creek out.

[@PaddleTV]

I hope so too!

[@Erfanfox93]

Is it possible to paddle there on an inflatable kayak? 😅 Mine is inflatable and I wanna take it there so bad!

[@HePE27]

Got my wife the Pungo today! It inspire her to see you using one ;) just waiting for the Dagger Axis and we are off to Canadian adventures this summer!

[@PaddleTV]

Nice! Have a great summer of paddling!

[@Adventurekm]

Nice video which kayak were you using? Wilderness systems?

[@PaddleTV]

Yup. It's called the Pungo. It's been one of the top selling sit-inside recreational kayaks for many years. I think I paddled my first one about 12 years ago.

[@jacm5186]

When is the best time to paddle this? How's mid May before the bugs come out?

[@PaddleTV]

Chances are the water will be too high in May. This is definitely a low-water run! The fallen wood would make it extremely dangerous in higher water. July-October is probably best.

[@jacm5186]

@@PaddleTV thank you for your input, much appreciated. We're doing both May (bottom half) and July, a few experienced paddleboarders. I get conflicting information about best season, based on my research. I'll monitor the conditions, thaw/weather etc; thanks a million.

[@wendyhumphrey8687]

Where did you put in? We did this a month ago and it was quite the obstacle course.

[@PaddleTV]

I'll be honest... I don't remember where we put-in. I was following someone and not paying attention to where I was going. All of a sudden we were there. :)

[@wientz]

Put in at Rd 3 for a more open paddle

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

That was so good. 👍I've been trying to buy a Pungo since April. What's your opinion on them?

[@dalehenderson5578]

Get a Jackson Journey instead

[@PaddleTV]

You can't go wrong with a Pungo really, they're a solid starter boat. Plus, they tend to hold their value if/when you decide to upgrade to something new.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

@PaddleTV Thank you. It's good to know that from someone who is as accomplished as you. 👍🙂

[@ktefccre]

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