Tag: Wabakimi
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Canadian canoe culture
“If it is love that binds people to places in this nation of rivers and in this river of nations then one enduring expression of that simple truth, is surely the canoe.” — James Raffan, adventurer, acclaimed author and Director Emeritus of the Canadian Canoe Museum Through the stories of five paddlers across Ontario, “THE…
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Are you ready for the Northwest Wilderness Quest?
Do you dream of paddling the vast wilderness of Northwestern Ontario, gliding past moose, caribou and wolves? Can you hear the gentle sound of your paddle smoothly caressing endless lakes and rivers, drops of water slowly tumbling off the tip of your blade? Does the scent of pine and spruce forests invite fond memories of…
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5 bucket list fishing destinations in northwestern Ontario
If you live to fish and you’ve never cast your line into a lake in northern Ontario, these five spots in the backcountry you’ll want to add to your bucket list! They come (in no particular order!) courtesy of Bob Elliott, superintendent of Lake Superior Provincial Park. A lifelong, avid angler himself, Bob says these five parks…
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Pick your backcountry adventure
Choosing a park that offers the opportunities you are searching for can be the hardest part of the planning process. Do you want to canoe or hike? Maybe a little of both? Are you looking to go out for two nights or two weeks? Do you want a challenging terrain or do you prefer a flat trail?…
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Soundscapes from across Ontario
One of my favourite signs is from a lookout over the Grand Canyon. It simply says, ONE MINUTE. DON’T READ. DON’T TALK. NO PHOTOS. JUST LOOK…..AND SEE. It is something that I hope you will do often when you visit our parks or other natural areas in Ontario. But how about this variation? TWO MINUTES.…