One highlight is the 55-km Dalsland Canoe Marathon+, Sweden’s toughest canoe race through Sweden’s most beautiful province. This year it takes place on August 12.

The campsites are often located in beautiful settings, and are equipped with timbered windbreaks for about eight people and an approved fireplace surrounded by seating. Other features include an ecological toilet, firewood for guests and a combined canoeing map and 40-page handbook – Canoeland – the ultimate guide to canoeing and kayaking in the lake system of the Dalsland Canal. Canoeland includes information on environmental care, the campsites, animals and plants, canoeing techniques, planning and safety and not least, 11 different maps with suggestions for trips. There are several canoe rental companies around the lake system.

For information on where to purchase Canoeland and for details on canoe rental companies in Dalsland, visit www.dalslandskanal.se To learn more about Dalsland’s Canoe Marathon, go to www.kanotmaraton.se