This book covers the Ontario region closest to the American border and just a couple hours drive from Toronto. Here are 20 perfect quick-getaway canoe routes for one-, two- and three-day paddles. All are easy on the portages, big on the rewards of nature and not too far from your own backyard.

These routes offer a variety of experiences, from cushy trips for novice paddlers to more challenging excursions for experienced canoeists.

Trips include:

• Big Creek
• Thames River
• Grand River
• Rockwood Lake Conservation Area
• Credit River
• Nonquon River
• Minesing Swamp
• Beaver River
• Rankin and Sauble Rivers
• Noganosh Lake
• Big East Lake
• Silent Lake Provincial Park
• Crab Lake
• Wolf Island Provincial Park
• Bon Echo Provincial Park
• Crotch Lake
• Depot Lakes Conservation Area
• Murphys Point Provincial Park
• Charleston Lake Provincial Park
• Grants Creek/Pooh Lake

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.

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I'm amazed at the level of detail... the maps are concise and [Callan] goes to great lengths to describe water conditions, portages and campsites.

Kitchener Waterloo Record