A canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes usually are pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be covered.

In its human-powered form, the canoe is ordinarily propelled by the use of paddles, with the number of paddlers (most commonly two) dependent on the size of the canoe. Paddlers face in the direction of travel, either seated on supports in the hull, or kneeling directly upon the hull. Paddling can be contrasted with rowing, where the rowers face away from the direction of travel (though a wide canoe can be fitted with oarlocks and rowed). Paddles may be single-bladed or double-bladed.

The oldest recovered canoe in the world is the canoe of Pesse. According to C14 dating analysis it has been constructed somewhere between 8200 and 7600 B.C. This canoe is exhibited in the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands. --Wikipedia

A canoe is a different kind of "power boat". It moves with the power of muscle and the river itself. When you Canoe the Okatoma Creek in Mississippi, you'll enjoy moving with the flow of it's clear waters while communing with nature.  

Trips on the Okatoma:

Okatoma Creek Canoe Trip 1
Upper short trip of the Okatoma Creek begins at Seminary (MS Hwy 590) and end at Fairchild’s landing. It is approximately 7 creek miles with the 3 main falls of the upper run. The trip usually takes 3 to 4 hours by canoe or kayak (this allows ample time for picnicking and swimming).

Okatoma Creek Canoe Trip 2
The upper run of the Okatoma begins at Seminary (MS Hwy 590) and ends at Sanford (MS Hwy 598). It is approximately 13 creek miles with 3 main waterfalls, which makes this the most popular float. The trip usually takes 4 to 6 hours by canoe or kayak (this allows ample time for picnicking and swimming).