LOCAL tourism businesses have joined forces to provide tours of York from a new perspective.

The Activities Group, based in Burn Hall, Huby, and York’s Novotel on Fishergate, have launched Canadian canoe trips on the River Foss and River Ouse.

Spencer McLeod, principal instructor with the Activities Group, said: “The River Foss runs just behind the Novotel and provides the perfect, traffic-free, route into York.

“Working with the Novotel has provided a brilliant opportunity for us to bring our adventurous activities into the city of York. We think that our Canadian Canoe trips are ideal for people looking to do something different while in the city centre.”