So exams fininshed around April 20th, and with 10days before I planned to leave Toronto in search of kayaking for my final 2 months, a few of us headed to Niagara Falls for a day. This was a really worthwhile trip, and if anyone is out around the area I really recommend going. At first I was concerned the falls themselves might be really touristy and whilst decent might be just another standard thing to do whilst I was here. Thankfully I was wrong, the falls were really spectacular, and even the town itself which is known to be like a tacky version of Blackpool, was still decent. Note – ‘Baconator’ burgers from Wendys probably reduce lifespan considerably. Didn’t end up going on maid of the mist, which would have just added to the experience, but it was good enough just being able to stand a few meters away from the lip of such a spectacular landmark.
View of both Falls
Standing right next to the edge
Went out a few more times in Toronto, then headed out to the Petawawa last weekend for the hell or high water river race, followed on Sunday by heading to the Ottawa for some surfing at garberator, a nice big playwave on the main channel.
Lovers rapid on the Petawawa
Photos of the Ottawa to follow soon. Since moving to Esprit rafting I’ve managed to get myself a great setup for the next 2 months, it’s going to be a great time!
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