There is NO kayaking in Nova Scotia by Will Richardson | Nov 24, 2006 | Whitewater | 3 comments By Ruth Gordon There is NO whitewater kayaking in Nova Scotia but… There is a relatively large kayaking community and last week I managed to meet up with some locals to play on three different rivers. Our first river adventure (we had already been to the ocean for some surf) was the Gold River: a local gem with two sections and lots of action. In Klaas’ words, ‘I didn’t think I was going to get my hair wet,’ until we came upon the first rapid that is. A tricky entry into a nice boof had us on our toes for the rest of the day. In reality that first rapid was certainly the most exciting (that and the shuttle, phew). We met some new friends (thanks Mark, Monica, Dave, Glenn and Sophia) and enjoyed scouting, running and a full day on the river. And the action didn’t stop. Our next two rivers, the Musquodoboit and the Medway were both play sections that Dustin kindly led us to. Great play features and unseasonably warm weather allowed us to surf to our hearts content. My favourite spot was on the Medway, Fisher’s hole. I never did ask where the name came from but after two session of huge air, big loop, space gozillas and more I can only assume it originated from plowing your bow deep (as if you’re looking for fish). A great spot and another reason why there is NO kayaking in Nova Scotia. With so little to do I’m looking forward to our next river adventure on the East Coast. Stay tuned. A true shuttle Klaas surfing on the Musquodoboit Me on the Musquodoboit Our host, Dustin, minus half a paddle Playing on the Musquodoboit Real Canadian Experience 3 Comments Chris on August 4, 2012 at 2:09 am Hi! Im looking for some people to get out with for some surf at lawrencetown, etc. Anyone out there I can get in touch with? Im itching to get out in this new jackson rockstar of mine! Reply rod on September 6, 2012 at 8:10 pm Hi Chris I live in Fall River would be stoked to get out for some surf and river paddling once the water rises this fall. Let me know via email! I paddle a blisstick playboat Reply Ben on February 12, 2013 at 10:55 am I just came upon this article and have to completely disagree with the statement that there is no whitewater kayaking in Nova Scotia. Last year I led an expeditionary trip down the Cheticamp River in the Cape Breton Highlands and there are a lot of creeks to be had there. Many of them are not very accessible, but with time and exploring some more worthwhile gems will be found. Just my two cents on an older article. Reply Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Chris on August 4, 2012 at 2:09 am Hi! Im looking for some people to get out with for some surf at lawrencetown, etc. Anyone out there I can get in touch with? Im itching to get out in this new jackson rockstar of mine! Reply
rod on September 6, 2012 at 8:10 pm Hi Chris I live in Fall River would be stoked to get out for some surf and river paddling once the water rises this fall. Let me know via email! I paddle a blisstick playboat Reply
Ben on February 12, 2013 at 10:55 am I just came upon this article and have to completely disagree with the statement that there is no whitewater kayaking in Nova Scotia. Last year I led an expeditionary trip down the Cheticamp River in the Cape Breton Highlands and there are a lot of creeks to be had there. Many of them are not very accessible, but with time and exploring some more worthwhile gems will be found. Just my two cents on an older article. Reply