Mad_Mat wrote on Jan 27^th, 2012 at 1:31pm:

"This is far north canoeing, as the stretch I am considering lies just south of the Arctic Circle. At that time of year, we will experience approx 18 hours of daylight, and rain." you forgot to add 18.3688421 bajillion mosquitos per person per day!

While you may have underestimated the skeets, I am trusting that any who go, will be prepared to bathe in DEET.  ;)