Canoeing Across Canada 2017

Canoeing Across Canada 2017

In 2017 we completed a remarkable five month, 5,500km journey across Canada from the Rocky Mountains to Montreal, in a 17 foot canoe called Bertha. The posts in this section describe that journey. Enjoy!

Dam it all!
We departed our rock with mixed feelings: excitement to see the terrain start to change and embark on the next
Are we nearly there yet??
A couple of days ago we crossed the provincial line into Ontario and after a quick mileage review realised we're
Onwards and Upwards
Lamprey Falls We awoke at Lamprey Falls campsite to a stunning, still morning. So did the mossies, so we didn't
Lakes Placid
Photos to come - not enough bandwidth!! Our one night stay in Kenora was extended to two as Mike (finally,
We made the paper! Again!
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?eid=435b9303-00c5-4217-9e80-ca4f57145208 Thanks to Arlene and Rolly and Bev and Wayne and, of course, Frenchie who started the process of handing
Interrailing
Firstly - photos now uploaded to last post if you want to take a look... We left Fort Francis well
Canoe Heaven?
Calm, crystal clear lakes; miles upon miles of unspoiled shoreline; no motorboats, and over two million acres of virtually canoe-only
The Portage Pilgrim's Progress
We left Gunflint filled up and stretched out but, like the first day of the holidays, with the added realisation
We walked the line...
We pulled in and unceremoniously dumped everything in the nearest tent pitch before walking down to the marina desk and
Rest and be Thankful
Anyone following the tracker over the last few days will see that we've made it to Thunder Bay, but not