This week we are featuring a guest blogger to our site. We will call them the Houten Renegades so that they can maintain their private identities. This Dutch family recently went on vacation and was so excited to show us about their canoe trip via WhatsApp that we asked if they would send me a small article in English about the trip.
We love to see families enjoying the outdoors in a canoe together. The Dutch canals are perfect place to experience a family vacation. We are happy to feature their insights and the following pictures. Plus, they looked like they had a wonderful time on the water!
Scroll down and I have added some additional information to the location where they paddled.
Thank you Houten Renegades for your pictures and insights into this canoe location.
Canoeing in Veenendaal
We were on holiday in Rhenen. While on our holiday we went for a canoeing trip in a nearby town of Veenendaal. We canoed on the the ‘Vallei kanaal’.
Dutch family on a canoe paddle
The weather was nice not to cold or to warm. Luckily no rain.
Valley Canal in Veenendaal
At first it was difficult to find the right pace. So we went ‘zigzagged’ through the canal.
But over time it got better. We were away for around 3,5 hours.
The calm waters of the Valley Canal Veenendaal
More Information on Veenendaal Canoe Rentals.
- Canoes can be rented year round.
- Children must have a swim diploma and be accompanied by an adult.
- There is no set route.
- They have a pick up and drop off service
Where is Veenendaal?
Located just East of Utrecht just off the A12.
What are the other sites to visit in the area?
The National Parks Utrechtse Heuvelrug and De Hoge Veluwe
Wageningen University – known internationally for agricultural research.
Neder Rijn River
Do you have a great place where you have spent a family vacation canoeing? Maybe a canoe or kayak place you have enjoyed and want us to visit? We would love to hear about it. Comment below or use our contact page.
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The fabulous photos show that the Houten Renegades had lots of fun paddling in one of beautiful Dutch canals. I like their photos very much. The occasional rain did not deter them from having fun.
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I just love that they shared this with us. I would hope that all families could enjoy a day of canoe/kayak paddling on any water. These moments are priceless.
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Always the curious one, what is a swim diploma? … and do you really have to show it before they will rent you a canoe?
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Oh, almost forgot… and welcome to the Cedar Blog!
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Thanks doerfpub. Always glad to see you drop by our site.
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Swim diploma is what is issued to each child that takes and passes a swim class here in the Netherlands. It is required for all children due to the amount of water in the country. Not sure they have to show it but it was listed as a requirement (most likely for tourists from outside the country).
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Interesting – our father took the sink or swim route and gave us the basics and told us to work on it in the deep end, surprising we are all pretty good swimmers – thanks for feeding my thirst for knowledge!
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That is pretty much how I also learned to swim – plus one summer community class in the local lake. You are welcome.
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