Firstly, apologies if this is in the wrong section!

Ok, this is probably quite straight forward but I'm looking for advice on what would be the most appropriate age to take a child in a canoe for a wee paddle in the shallows?

The family and I are heading to a lodge on the side of Loch Tay in a couple of weeks and I would love to hire a canoe for an hour and take my eldest out on the water. Problem is she's only two and a half years old. She can swim with arm bands but I can't decide if I'm being really stupid even thinking about it.. or over reacting thinking its too dangerous.

I have not kayaked in years (although I have a K2 hanging from my fence), and never really used an open canoe, so would appreciate others thoughts on this.

Many thanks in advance

KP