I like to take my kayak on the lake near my house and fish in the summer.  Very relaxing and fun.
I've never done either, but it seems fun.
Its different than a canoe by the the sitting position of the paddler and also the number of blade s on the paddle.
I find that canoeing on the open lake waters are one of the most serene experiences that one could have.
I love water and a Kayak is so low to the water and using the double bladed paddle to pull on one side then the other, is very good exercise too
That seems like it'd be a lot more efficient than using a single oar.
kayaks are growing in popularity as well.
History.
Kayaks were created thousands of years ago by the Inuit, formerly known as Eskimos, of the northern Arctic regions. They used driftwood and sometimes the skeleton of whale, to construct the frame of the kayak, and animal skin, particularly seal skin was used to create the body. The main purpose for creating the kayak, which literally translates to "hunter's boat" was for hunting and fishing. The kayak's stealth capabilities allowed for the hunter to sneak
Kayaking
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits facing forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle to pull front-to-back on one side and then the other in rotation. Most kayaks have closed decks, although sit-on-top and inflatable