Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldn’t waterways have trails that keep you on a chosen route? Luckily, there are such things. They’re called water trails, and the trend is gaining momentum like a tandem canoe after a couple of well-orchestrated strokes. Here are five top ones to set your sights on:

Back when the ditty “(It’s Not That Easy) Bein’ Green” debuted on Sesame Street in 1970, several British Columbia adventure companies began iembarking on an ecological ethos. Fast forward three decades and nearly every outfitter’s attitude has changed. With adventure travelers now measuring f their environmental footprints, following are four outfitters in BC who have embraced the concept of going green.