Freshwater Recreational Uses: Canoeing - Kayaking and Sailing

In 1996 Statistics Canada conducted a survey in nature-related activities on the Importance of Nature to Canadians. The map combines the data for these three boat types, classed by major watershed. It shows that the amount of usage across Canada is closely correlated to population, but also that usage is distributed throughout most of Canada.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:43 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:43 (UTC)
contact_email geoinfo@nrcan.gc.ca
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title_fr L'eau et les loisirs : randonnées en canot, en kayak et en voilier
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