This is my
Outdoors Connection
I love the outdoors. This is a page with links to my favourite Outdoor Suppliers.
Links to my Favourite Suppliers
I first came across JWA when I was researching the buying of a new tent. I looked at many factors, and good quality-at-a-resonable-price was a large factor. There were many more expensive tents on the market at the time, but there didn't seem to be any that were better constructed than those carrying the Eureka label. They have a Canadian repair depot on Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario. I've found them to be courteous, and very accommodating in regards to repairs on some very old equipment. Since then, I've come to know some of the staff and field test some of their gear. I've haven't been disappointed yet. This company manufactures tents, backpacks, canoes, kayaks, Personal Flotation Devices and much, much, more. Check out the website above.
I first found Backpaker Magazine after trying many Canadian ones, looking for destinations and equipment. Since most equipment comes from overseas to both the United States and Canada, I found that American and Canadian equipment was the same. Since then, I shop around looking for the best buy for the money. I have found Backpacker to be great on equipment reviews. As a Canadian, I would like to see more Canadian destinations reviewed, and also those in Ontario.
Good Old Raisins and Peanuts!!! That's what GORP used to mean. It was your trail mix; your good old standby for nutrition on the trail. Well, this site is great if you like the outdoors, and especially if you have to eat outside. There is a wealth of information at this site re: outdoor recreation, including menus for hiking/camping/tripping.
Canoe Manufacturers
These are links to some of the best reputable canoe manufacturers in North America.
Pierre Esprit Radisson and his brother-in-law Grossielier mapped much of Canada and were responcible for the settlements into Rupert's Land, where the Hudson Bay Company was founded.
Canoeing Links
Descriptions & meeting place for Ontario wilderness paddlers
MEC is one of the best Cdn. mail order suppliers of outdoor equipment
American outdoor mail order supplier
The first Outfitter of wilderness travel in all of North America...I'd think
Ontario Parks: where there are some of the best camping experiences to be had,
anywhere in the world.
A WebRing to many paddling sites.
Like canuding? (Canoeing in the nude), then this club might be for you.
If you like the outdoors, why not share it with youth?