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Thirty-seven of the best paddling routes to be found from sea to sea to sea. Some of Canada's finest canoeists relate first-hand accounts of their favorite canoe trips -- lake and river, freshwater and saltwater, wild and urban, peaceful and harrowing -- in each province and territory. This unprecedented collection also features 24 profiles of such paddling luminaries as James Raffan, the legendary Mason family, Claudia Kerckhoff-van Wijk, Mark Scriver, Wally Schaber, George Luste, Alex Hall, Ken Madsen, Kevin Callan, Gary and Joanie McGuffin, Hap Wilson, Kirk Wipper and others. In addition, three noted conservationists outline plans for protecting our wild waterways.

This sequel to our popular Canada's Best Canoe Routes offers 31 more prime paddling trips, encompassing British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador, and north to the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. All described by Canada's foremost paddlers, this canoeing and kayaking compendium has it all: freshwater, saltwater, flatwater and whitewater paddling, weekend trips and epic adventures. It also features profiles of 20 noteworthy paddlers, takes the reader on a tour of the Canadian Canoe Museum, and offers up a plethora of paddling maxims by canoe guru James Raffan, author of Summer North of Sixty, Fire in the Bones, Bark, Skin and Cedar, and Wild Waters: Canoeing North America's Wilderness Rivers.

Explore 37 of the best paddling routes found from the Atlantic to Pacific to Arctic. Some of Canada's finest canoeists relate first-hand accounts of their favorite canoe trips - lake and river, freshwater and saltwater, wild and urban, peaceful and harrowing. This unprecedented collection also features 24 profiles of such paddling luminaries as James Raffan, the legendary Mason family, Gary and Joanie McGuffin, Kevin Callan, Hap Wilson, Kirk Wipper, and others. In addition, three noted conservationists outline plans for protecting North America's wild waterways.

Revised and updated. The definitive guide for the thousands of Americans who enjoy camping in Ontario. This informative insider's guide to forty-four parks located throughout Ontario rates each according to their scenic beauty, size, privacy, interpretive programs, potential for diverse outdoor activities, and local attractions. A Camper's Guide to Ontario's Best Parks features the most accommodating and interesting destinations for travelers to Ontario's national parks, provincial parks and conservation areas. Includes best parks listings for: - Families - Hikers and cyclists - Naturalists and birders - Canoeists, kayakers, boaters and windsurfers - Anglers - Summer and wintertime fun - Peace and quiet. A Camper's Guide to Ontario's Best Parks is a must-have guide for anyone who needs reliable information to the province's vast network of parks.

One of Ontario's most popular canoeing guides takes readers on some of the province's best canoe routes. Each route -- ranging from a two-day paddle in Frontenac Provincial Park to a week-long expedition down Pukaskwa's White River -- includes detailed descriptions, maps of all access points, accurate portage lengths, and advice on everything from running rapids to shuttle arrangements. Some of the routes included are: - Frontenac - Mazinaw-Mississippi - Madawaska - Barron River Canyon - Algonquin - Magnetawan - French River - Killarney - Spanish River - Temagami - White River - Upper Missinaibi - Quetico

A landmark reference on a vast and historic area.

Manitoba is a canoeist's paradise with more than 100,000 lakes and rivers flowing through rolling prairie, boreal forests, delta marshlands, rugged Precambrian shield country and northern tundra. Wilson spent four years traversing 2,500 miles of historic fur-trade routes and traditional native water routes to research this book. Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba unlocks the mysteries of navigating this remarkable landscape, providing both regional and international canoeing enthusiasts with essential expedition information. Trips include: - Le Petite Nord - Bloodvein River - Gammon River - Pigeon River - Berens River - The Middle Track - Hayes River - Cochrane River - Grass River - Land of Little Sticks - Thlewiaza River - Caribou River - Seal River - Manigotagan River - Sasaginnigak and Leyond River

There are few places on the planet that still offer true wilderness paddling. Northern Saskatchewan is one of them. Wilderness adventurer Laurel Archer takes us on 15 trips down 15 rivers: the well traveled and the less traveled. With detailed route descriptions, maps, sage advice on rapids, hazards, campsites, and special attractions, as well as notes on the recreational, historical, and wilderness value of each river.

The legendary Missinaibi River runs north from Lake Superior to the arctic waters of James Bay. Like many northern rivers, the Missinaibi appeals to seasoned paddlers for the white-knuckle exhilaration of navigating miles of challenging rapids. Other routes along the Michipicoten-Missinabi river corridor offer quieter options for paddlers at any level of experience and ability. Trips include: - Shumka to Missanabie - Lake Missinaibi Circle - Little Missinaibi River - Michipicoten River - Superior Coast - Missinaibi River - Moose River - Lake Missinaibi to Peterbell - Peterbell to Mattice - Greenhill Rapids - Mattice to Moosonee Each trip is a breathtaking expedition through unforgettable wilderness settings.

Twenty top river trips through the wilds of Ontario and Quebec. Kevin Callan is one of the foremost authorities on canoeing Central Canada's lakes and rivers. But he's that rare ah-shucks expert who gives you the best information, spins a wild-but-true story, yet doesn't have to be the hero of his own tale. Includes detailed route descriptions and maps showing all access points, important river features and accurate portage lengths. Some of the routes included are: - Rideau Canal - Saugeen River - Oxtongue - Little Bonnechere - Mattawa - Sturgeon - West Montreal River - Mississagi - Dumoine - Coulonge - Chochocouane - Upper Gatineau

Take the path less traveled along lesser-known waterways. Some of the routes featured in this book are little known; some haven't been documented for as long as 50 years. The 15 trips range from two to eight days, involve all types of water, and are suitable for canoeists of all skill levels. Trips include: - Wabakimi Provincial Park - Steel River Loop - Chapleau and Nemegosenda Rivers - Wakami Lake Loop - Ranger Lake Loop - Dunlop Lake Loop - Lac aux Sables/Bark Lake Loop - Nabakwasi River Loop - Four M Circle Loop - Tatachikapika River - Chiniguchi River - Temagami's Canton Lakes - Marten River Provincial Park - South River - York River

The best canoe, kayak and hiking routes in the wild Temagami region of Ontario. Temagami is one of the northern hemisphere's most desirable and pristine wilderness areas. Each year thousands of Americans and Europeans visit this 4,000 square mile wilderness area in Central Ontario in search of rugged solitude and truly authentic backwoods adventure. This comprehensive guidebook clearly details 25 of the best canoeing, kayaking and hiking routes and contains notes on the region's history, geography, archaeology, flora and fauna, as well as important outfitting, camping and safety tips. Trips include: - Temagami to Lake Wanapitei Loop - Florence Lake Loop - Marten River to Wicksteed Loop - Lake Temagami Circle Loop - Red Cedar to Jumping Cariboo Lake Loop - Diamond, Wakimika and Obabika Lake Loop - Anima Nipissing and Jackpine Lake Loop - Rabbit and Twin Lakes Loop - Turner Lake Loop - Matabitchuan River Route - Nasmith and Obabika River Route - Lady Evelyn, Makobe River, Montreal River Loop - Anima Nipissing -- Montreal River Loop - Maple Mountain Loop - Sugar...

Only 200 miles from Toronto, Algonquin Park is one of Canada's foremost canoeing destinations, a paddler's paradise of spectacular lakes and rivers. This book features a variety of routes, from true wilderness adventures to less rustic excursions. Trips include: - Canoe Lake Circuit - Big Trout Lake - The Brent Run - Ragged Lake Loop - Lake Louisa Loop - Dividing Lake - Rock Lake - Big Crow Lake - Lake Lavielle/Dickson Circuit - Happy Isle Lake - Booth Lake - Upper Petawawa Loop - Tim River Loop - Rosebary Lake Loop - Nipissing Loop - Three Mile Lake Loop - Erables Lake - Hogan Lake Loop - Barron Canyon - Lower Petawawa River

The latest addition to Kevin Callan's guidebook series provides the 20 best canoeing, kayaking, and hiking trips in Ontario's picturesque Killarney/French River region, a favorite wilderness getaway spot in central Ontario. At least three of the routes in this book are documented here for the first time. Situated at the north end of Georgian Bay, Killarney Provincial Park is a paddler's paradise of rugged, windswept islands and turquoise lakes beneath breathtaking white quartzite mountains. The nearby French River is a historic waterway once used by explorers Samuel de Champlain, Alexander Mackenzie, and David Thompson. Paddlers of all experience will find weeklong trips on Killarney's tranquil interior lakes and along the Georgian Bay shoreline, and weekend jaunts down remote stretches of the French River. The book includes detailed maps, suggestions for side trips, and color photographs, making this the ideal reference for planning a dream trip by canoe or kayak. Callan's fascinating notes and his trademark tales of adventure and misadventure add to the reading pleasure.