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Sports & Recreation Canoeing

A Paddler's Guide to Ontario

by (author) Kevin Callan

Publisher
Boston Mills Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2003
Category
Canoeing, Ontario, Adventure
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550463859
    Publish Date
    Mar 2003
    List Price
    $19.95

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Where to buy it

Out of print

This edition is not currently available in bookstores. Check your local library or search for used copies at Abebooks.

Description

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:

 

About the author

Kevin Callan is the author of over 15 books, including his incredibly popular series of paddling guides. He has been a key speaker at major outdoor events for over 25 years in Canada, the U.S. and the UK. He is a regular contributor and columnist for Explore and CanoeRoots Magazine, is listed as one of the top 100 modern-day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society, is a recipient of a National Magazine Award and is a Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada. He is a recurring guest on nationally broadcast television and radio programs and maintains his own very popular "Happy Camper" YouTube channel, drawing thousands of viewers.

Kevin Callan's profile page

Editorial Reviews

Callan writes about his travels in a lively and entertaining fashion, with plenty of very detailed maps and some absolutely gorgeous color photos.

Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal

Considerable information for interesting canoe trips... numerous color photographs complement the informative text and easy-to-read maps.

Simcoe County The Explorer

A revised and updated edition of one of the most popular paddling guides to the province... well written... filled with tips.

Globe and Mail

Informative maps, text and beautiful photographs, combine to make... a "must read" for those interested in canoeing in Ontario.

Cottage Times