I would love to canoe if I wasn't too chicken to get in one.  We rented a canoe from an outfitter in Ely a few years ago, my husband portaged it, and then I tried 3 times to get in it, but it rocked so much I was afraid to go out in it.  I did sit in it and fish on the bank and caught a small bass.  I had him take my picture so it looked like I was on the lake!  LOL  I would love to take a trip in a canoe, but I guess I'll just stick with backpacking!  I love it too!