The River Nith offers an excellent whitewater kayak trip each spring. This river is about an hour west of Toronto and is the only Southwest river in southern Ontario with a 2 kilometer long whitewater kayak section that offers Class III waves. Kayak guides should be used on this unknown river to be aware of fallen tree hazards.
For the beginner kayak enthusiast, a whitewater kayak trip on the River Nith mid april is the best time for a day. Each kayak trip is equipped with an instructor guide for the assurance of the safety and pleasure. The Nith is an excellent whitewater kayak river for the novice to gain experience and confidence.
The whitewater kayak trips on the River Nith normally starts in the village of Canning. The river averages one meter in depth and about 50 meters in width. The kayak trip is about 19 km along the Grand River in Paris. The tours are approximately 4-5 hours with a lunch stop included.
The Nith begins with a selection of small rapids, swift and swimming pools. The landscape of clay Bluffs and the wilderness is relaxed. For the first 3 hours of the start-person kayak instruction, learned how to read the water and the ability to lead the short sections of the River Nith. It is intended that all the time to adapt and develop the skills necessary to enjoy the conclusion of whitewater splash. Roll Eskimo kayak techniques are not required or taught, because the river is too shallow… people who just tip slide.
At the end of the kayak trip, there is a 2 kilometer long section of splash with a variety of standing waves, mini-foot drops and water slides. This section gives the beginner a whitewater kayak sensation on their comfort. The final destination is Bean Park, where all the vehicles are parked on his return home.
But few people know about this whitewater kayak trip in southern Ontario, near Toronto. But if the Nith is discovered, it is certainly one of the best spring whitewater kayak attractions in southern Ontario.
Garth Pottruff is a certified kayak instructor with the Ontario Recreational Canoe Association. He has found from his experiences learning that the magnitude of the challenge on the River Nith has made an excellent educational experience for beginners who want the thrill of some whitewater.
Garth is paddling the River Nith for more than 30 years and his passion for introducing others to this gem is revealed in his enthusiasim of the kayak instruction.
For more details on a whitewater kayak trip on the southern Ontario River Nith visit http://www.grandriverrafting.ca
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