Wandering Around Out There With A Canoe On My Head

Algonquin Park

LIVE – Nancy on Joe Lake

Nancy takes a nap on Joe Lake on the 100th anniversary of the death of Tom Thomson

Painting Canada: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven

I know absolutely nothing about art, technically. History, brush strokes, artists, styles, I’m learning, but what I do know is […]

5 Reasons Paddling Is Better In The Fall Than The Summer

I’ve had a few conversations with Fiona from Badger® Paddles… for those who dig the water, and I’ve found that […]

Worst Campsite I’ve Stayed On, Ever … So Far

NOTE: I normally don’t like to dwell on the negative. We had a great time on this past long weekend, […]

(No Seriously,) My New Canoe

I suppose I should stop teasing everyone about my new canoe and get on with the big reveal. The Portageur’s New […]

I Got My New Canoe

Warning, some material and information has been redacted to ensure the fairness of the Portageur’s New Ride Contest. So now […]

Riding the Parkbus

Last Traveled July 2012 Trip Summary: Last year I got the chance to use a great new service that allows […]

North Tea To Manitou

The Plan “I want to go on a portage trip.”  Kristen has this very matter-of-factly way of stating what she […]

The Golden Staircase

*During lower water conditions, the second 320m portage will have to be used. It Goes Up I was half way […]

Up the Portage Without a Car

Question: How can you go portaging without using a car? If you live in a city far off from a […]

Paddle it to Protect it

So you’ve found a place that seems great for paddling. How do you keep it that way? How do you […]

Rock Galeairy Loop

Facebook Photos The Plan   Sometimes it’s just a matter of timing. My father retired from the Hamilton Police force, […]

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