Sea Kayaking in Abitibi-Témiscamingue | Paddle Tales

With more than 20,000 lakes and rivers and endless pristine wilderness, the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region in Southwestern Québec is a paddler's paradise. In this episode of Paddle Tales, host, Ken Whiting, explores Québec's newest park, Opemican National Park, by foot and sea kayak before heading to the annual Kipawa River Festival, kayaking the rugged and beautiful Class 4 section of whitewater the area is known for. PLAN YOUR TRIP to Abitibi-Témiscamingue: http://www.abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org SEA KAYAK in Opémican National Park: http://www.sepaq.com/pq/ope/ WHITEWATER KAYAK at the Kipawa River Festival: http://www.kipawariver.ca/ SPECIAL THANKS to Québec Original: http://www.quebecoriginal.com/en-ca Sépaq: http://www.sepaq.com Aventure Écotourisme Québec: http://www.aventurequebec.ca/ Aqua-Bound: https://aquabound.com/ NRS: https://www.nrs.com/ Jackson Kayak: http://jacksonkayak.com/ TRAK Kayaks: https://bit.ly/2sRe2sw Other paddling gear I use and recommend: NOTE: These are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you, but it's a great way to show your support. Thanks! KAYAKS I recommend Sea Eagle 380x: https://bit.ly/37jRbxP Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw Sea Eagle 385ft: https://bit.ly/3eYJ8H2 Tucktec: https://bit.ly/3mQnmcn Pakayak: https://pakayak.com/?uap_ref=ken Decathlon Itiwit: https://bit.ly/3Pk7bk9 Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS AquaGlide Chelan 120: https://bit.ly/3IRNde0 Advanced Elements Advanced Frame: https://bit.ly/3hJNpAl Star Rival Inflatable Kayak: https://bit.ly/3lipNno Isle Switch Hybrid SUP/Kayak: https://islesurfsup.sjv.io/5bJMJn Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl Perception Pescador: https://bit.ly/3FPuWeK PADDLES Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle: https://bit.ly/3xHYpn7 Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: https://bit.ly/3iaGleJ Aqua Bound Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle: https://bit.ly/3z1kiOH FOOTWEAR NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: https://bit.ly/36F1B6Y NRS Boundary Boot: https://bit.ly/2TaCMgl PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS NRS Guide Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yVID8j NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3dkDYaD NRS H2Core Silkweight Shirt: https://bit.ly/3xF43pX NRS H2Core Silkweight Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yZGbO2 NRS Hydroskin Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3wCvoI3 NRS Riptide Splash Jacket: https://bit.ly/3BbAZZJ NRS Flux Dry Top: https://bit.ly/2U3Pvlw PFD’S NRS Odyssey PFD: https://bit.ly/3ibIk2n NRS Zen PFD: https://bit.ly/2VCfrF3 NRS Chinook PFD: https://bit.ly/2TaEAG9 OTHER PADDLING GEAR Zoleo Communicator: https://bit.ly/3zw7gw1 NRS Drylander Sprayskirt: https://bit.ly/36z5BG6 WRSI Current Helmet: https://bit.ly/2Te6KA6 PADDLING SHORTS/BOTTOMS NRS Benny Board Short: https://bit.ly/2VIbK0L NRS Hydroskin Shorts: https://bit.ly/3hCXPl2 SUNGLASSES WileyX: https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR FOLLOW KEN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoPaddle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddle365/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gopaddle Blog: https://in4adventure.com MADE POSSIBLE with the Support of: Ontario Creates: https://www.ontariocreates.ca/ Bell Fund: https://bellfund.ca/ PRODUCED BY Heliconia: https://www.heliconia.ca Contact: [email protected] #seakayaking #seakayak #kayak