Looks like a great trip Ted.
Can I recommend "Path of the paddle" by Bill Mason. This book is equivalent to say, Chris Scott's Adventure M/cycling H/book.
This will give loads of tuition on how to (on the rivers) and when not to, along with "types of canoe and wilderness camping", amongst many other bits of info.
Dont be afraid to wear buoyancy, it's akin to crash helmet, but much more.
Have fun
Socks
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