If you're looking to rent a canoe or kayak to paddle the North Saskatchewan River on a weekend this summer, it won't be easy. The pandemic has certainly helped increase demand Hayes said, but not just because people are looking for something to do. Hayes said he also wasn't able to run for three weeks when the North Saskatchewan River had high water levels. Canoe trips on the North Saskatchewan are in big demand. Haskin Canoe, which offered rentals at Elk Island as well as some trips on the North Saskatchewan River, is also not operating.

Source: CBC News August 15, 2020 14:26 UTC