Safety in the Outdoors

Father and son in a fishing boat driving down the French River. Both individuals are wearing their lifejackets.

Spring’s Arrival: Embracing Water Safety and Boating Vigilance

With the arrival of spring, nature beckons us to explore the great outdoors. As we answer this call, it’s imperative to prioritize cold water awareness and boating safety for adventurers of all ages. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, let’s consider four essential safety principles: Cold Water Vigilance: The allure of rivers and streams […]

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Safe Boating Awareness Week, May 22-28 2021

“The Government of Canada remains committed to keeping Canadians safe, particularly during these unprecedented and challenging times. Each year, the launch of the North American Safe Boating Awareness Week is an opportunity to remind all Canadians to put their safety and the safety of their families first, and I know that I can count on

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Experience Fishing – How to Teach Your Child to Cast

The Value of Experience of Fishing Have you watched the excitement in a child’s eyes when you share the experience of fishing?  They are overjoyed with the opportunity to learn how to fish.  Of course, fishing does not mean they will catch a fish. Rather, a child’s excitement glows at the opportunity to learn something

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Travel Tips and Vacation Safety

Friends and family vacations can be adventurous, exciting, and memorable when planning for a successful safe French River wilderness adventure. This may be that once in a lifetime dream holiday and Bear’s Den Lodge wants to see that everyone remains safe. BEFORE YOU PACK TO LEAVE Planning a safe travel trip is important for you

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Experience Fishing French River

Would you like to Experience Fishing?  Did you know that Bear’s Den Lodge is a pilot site for this exciting program to help educate “women, children and new Canadians”?  What about adults, yes, we will also teach adults. The pilot program was launched in the French River under the French River Resorts Association with hopes

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Fall Water Safety

From swimming to fishing, every year Canadians and tourists alike experience the abundance of aquatic activities through thousands of different waterfronts. Of those who experience and explore these wonderful activities to reconnect ourselves with nature, there is always a need to stay smart and stay safe. Because of our countless opportunities to be in, around,

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Spring Peaks & Zika Seeks

Are you planning for a camping trip this year? Already shopping at your favourite retailers and outdoor suppliers? Are you prepared? Something that I’m sure has been bothering many, or at least gaining interest, is the rising concern for the Zika Virus. We have been hearing about it on TV, in newspapers, and even the

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