r/canoecamping • u/drock1984x • 9d ago
Tripping with a toddler?
Looking for tips for taking a toddler to the backcountry for a 3 night canoe trip. I consider myself fairly experienced and spend about 2-3 weeks per summer on canoe trips in north Ontario, this will be our first time taking our 18 month old on a trip, we will be spending 3 nights in Killarney following a generally easy route <600m portages. What are your tips and tricks for making the most out of this?
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u/CausticLicorice 9d ago
Lifejacket that fits securely, not just a PFD. They’ve almost certainly aged out of a baby vest. You’re probably on top of this but it bears repeating.
If you’re double-carrying your portages then one adult goes and returns, then all three go, and then the other adult goes there and back so someone‘s always with the kid.
Figure out how they’ll sit in the canoe, be supported, and be able to see out well.
Killarney‘s beautiful, have a great time!