Mitchell's Canoe, Kayak & SUP, Sales & Rentals

11/23/2025

The "Blue Mind" theory, a concept in neuroscience and environmental psychology explores the positive effects of proximity to water (known as "blue spaces") on human well-being; that water environments naturally induce a mildly meditative state that makes people calmer, happier, and more creative.

Key points from the research include:

Stress Reduction: Being near water helps activate the body's "rest and digest" (parasympathetic) nervous system response, lowering heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Improved Mood and Connection: Proximity to water is linked to increased production of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, which enhance mood, feelings of well-being, and social connection.

Enhanced Cognition and Creativity: The gentle, consistent, yet ever-changing nature of water induces a state of "involuntary attention" or "soft fascination," which allows the brain to wander, promoting creativity, insight, and problem-solving abilities.

11/23/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/03/blue-space-living-near-water-good-secret-of-happiness

Coastal environments have been shown to improve our health, body and mind. So should doctors start issuing nature-based prescriptions?

05/19/2025

How to pack your gear in your🎒backpack:

There are 2 guiding principles:

Organization and Accessibility of items
Distribution of those items Weight (Central / Balanced & Low)

There are two guiding principals when packing your backpack: load distribution and organization.Your heaviest items -- like your food bag and shelter -- shou...

05/19/2025

How to adjust your backpack:

With simple adjustments, you can optimize the weight distribution and elevate the comfort level.

🔹 Step 1: Hip Belt Adjustment
Wear the backpack so the hip belt is centered over your hip bone and resting around your hips. Fasten the hip belt and tighten it. You should feel most of the backpack’s load resting on your hips rather than on the shoulders.

🔸 Step 2: Shoulders Strap
Pull the shoulder straps adjustment down to tighten them. The backpack load should be leaning forward resting against your back. Make sure you can still get your thumb under them - you don’t want to be pulling the weight through your shoulders. If you can and have adjusted the bags back length, the shoulder straps should start slightly below shoulder height so they round nicely over your shoulders.

🔹 Step 3: Load Lifters (They change the center of gravity of your bag)
The general rule of thumb is to have the load lifters coming down at a 45-degree angle. However, you may find that the load lifters work for you at a different angle. Find the adjustment you feel most comfortable with. You want the weight of the bag to transfer straight down through the floor.

🔸 Step 4: Sternum Strap (Not load bearing - just to keep the the shoulder straps from hanging off your shoulders)
The sternum strap is the one in front of your chest. Adjust the strap to a suitable height (3 fingers below the sternum is usually the right spot) and clip it across your chest in a comfortable manner.

Ever wondered why your heavy pack felt so uncomfortable? Well, it's probably down to the fit and how you've packed it! We would always recommend popping to s...

08/14/2024

Ocean Exposures Photo Contest 2024

The Contest is now open! Get out and start taking photos. Submission deadline is September 30, 2024.
https://livingoceans.org/action/ocean-exposures-photo-contest-2024
Get your entry in today for the chance to win an amazing prize pack. Find out more: https://livingoceans.org/action/ocean-exposures-photo-contest-2024

09/23/2023

Awesome video Becky!! Your lovely soul shines through.

6 Days canoeing Alone In British Columbia, Canada. The highs and lows of solo human powered adventure and my experience of being a young woman, my first bear...

08/11/2023

Come Paddleboard our lakes!

Whether you are new to paddleboarding or you are a thrill-seeker, we've got you covered with the best hidden spots to paddle this summer.

07/24/2023

Amy & Brian enjoying Lois Lake on the Powell Forest Canoe Route this past July long. Amy wrote "Thank you for such a positive experience. 🙂 - we had an amazing time!"

07/15/2023

You'll see lots of these beauties on Lois Lake

An Osprey just before it hits the water.
The photographer of these amazing photos is Chen Chengguang. His Instagram is filled with osprey and other bird species! See more: https://levelup-flow.com/after-6-years-and-720000-attempts-photographer-finally-captured-the-perfect-shot-of-kingfisher/

07/15/2023

07/08/2023

Thanks for the lovely pic of Windsor Lake, Melissa!

07/01/2023

Business For Sale by Owner - Canoe, Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board - Rentals, Retail and Transporting squarely situated among well-known & growing outdoor tourist attractions in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.

Seasonal owner hours to operate (late May to early September). A profitable, turnkey opportunity for a person or couple who want to work hands-on in the business.

Captivating, dynamic website with an old, established domain name and a long standing 5 star online presence on multiple social media sites: 170 - 5 star reviews to date. 100% online booking procedures.

When people think about canoeing on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, they think of us. We are well known and enjoy many repeat customers.

Assets are carefully selected and well maintained to generate profit:
Rental Inventory (Watercrafts / Outdoor Gear)
12 Passenger Van
6 place Canoe Trailer
Repair Inventory (well stocked for quick turnaround)
Sellable Inventory
Furnishings

Year Established: 1990
Employees: 0
Property: Owner willing to lease shop & watercraft storage to the new owner
Financing: Owner willing to discuss financing with the right buyer

For price & more details: https://www.canoeingbc.com/canoe-business-for-sale

Profitable Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Snowshoe Rental & Retail Business squarely situated among well-known & growing outdoor tourist attractions in Powell River, British Columbia. Wilderness Tourism is a main driver of all tourism in B.C. We are attractive to lower mainland tourists as we are only a