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The Tar Route, historically used for the transport of tar from the forests to the Baltic sea, offers wonderful opportunities for paddling in the beautiful Lentua lake system in the east of Finland.

This self-guided canoe tour takes you through a labyrinthine landscape of lakes, islands, small rivers and passages towards the end point at Kuhmo, making short land transports past some small rapid sections en route.

Along the way you will camp each night at some of the designated camping spots in the area, which have fireplaces and wood provided for your evening campfire. In summer, the water is warm and ideal for swimming – the perfect way to freshen up after a day’s paddling!

Image courtesy of Christine Davies.

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This self-guided tour, using single or double kayaks, takes place in the Middle Archipelago ("Mellersta Skärgård" in Swedish), a beautiful region of Sweden’s east coast and part of the larger Stockholm Archipelago network.

Accessible in less than an hour from Sweden’s capital, you have more than 300 islands to discover within 10km of the start point. The area may be easy to reach from the city, but many parts of the archipelago feel surprisingly remote.

Over 3 or more days, discover the archipelago in your own way at a pace that suits you – the possibilities are almost endless. Stop for lunch on forested islands, sunbathe on smooth rocks and take a dip in the cool waters, and in the evenings, choose your perfect spot to pitch camp for the night.

Image courtesy of Tanya Rouleau.