Canoeing across Canada for beginners, by beginners
 

So, you've read about the unstoppable voyageurs, the expeditions of
Alexander Mackenzie, Simon Fraser and David Thompson to "crack the
mountain ramparts" and map the Rockies. You've heard about the trials of
the 3 great portages to the Athabasca: La Vase Portages, Grand Portage
and the Methye Portage (aka Portage La Loche) and now you're imagining
embarking on a trans-Canada canoe (or kayak) adventure of your own.

If you've ever dreamed about canoeing across Canada, but thought you
weren't up to it, think again! For some tips, see:

http://www.canadabyland.org/

Any constructive comments on the site will be warmly received. Thanks,

Duncan Thomson

Canoeing across Canada for beginners, by beginners
 

"Abigail and Duncan Thomson" wrote in message
...
So, you've read about the unstoppable voyageurs, the expeditions of
Alexander Mackenzie, Simon Fraser and David Thompson to "crack the
mountain ramparts" and map the Rockies. You've heard about the trials of
the 3 great portages to the Athabasca: La Vase Portages, Grand Portage
and the Methye Portage (aka Portage La Loche) and now you're imagining
embarking on a trans-Canada canoe (or kayak) adventure of your own.

If you've ever dreamed about canoeing across Canada, but thought you
weren't up to it, think again! For some tips, see:

http://www.canadabyland.org/


A fine trip, a fine journal (never saw "Faraday cage" or "rubescent" in a
trip report before), and a fine set of references. Thanks.

The Peace is a fine poling river. Don't give up so easily.

Fred Klingener

Canoeing across Canada for beginners, by beginners
 

Abigail and Duncan Thomson wrote in message ...
So, you've read about the unstoppable voyageurs, the expeditions of
Alexander Mackenzie, Simon Fraser and David Thompson to "crack the
mountain ramparts" and map the Rockies. You've heard about the trials of
the 3 great portages to the Athabasca: La Vase Portages, Grand Portage
and the Methye Portage (aka Portage La Loche) and now you're imagining
embarking on a trans-Canada canoe (or kayak) adventure of your own.

If you've ever dreamed about canoeing across Canada, but thought you
weren't up to it, think again! For some tips, see:

http://www.canadabyland.org/

Any constructive comments on the site will be warmly received. Thanks,

Duncan Thomson

A fine effort and a great website!
A minor quibble: You can't start in Montreal and "cross Canada".
You've missed four of the ten Provinces. As a Maritimer, I see this
claim made quite often.

Cheers from Nova Scotia (One of the Four)

Canoeing across Canada for beginners, by beginners
 

On 31 Dec 2003 12:58:42 -0800, (magoo_ns)
wrote:

A fine effort and a great website!
A minor quibble: You can't start in Montreal and "cross Canada".
You've missed four of the ten Provinces. As a Maritimer, I see this
claim made quite often.

Cheers from Nova Scotia (One of the Four)

Don't you count the three territories?

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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Gary S. Idontwantspam@net wrote in message . ..
On 31 Dec 2003 12:58:42 -0800, (magoo_ns)
wrote:

A fine effort and a great website!
A minor quibble: You can't start in Montreal and "cross Canada".
You've missed four of the ten Provinces. As a Maritimer, I see this
claim made quite often.

Cheers from Nova Scotia (One of the Four)

Don't you count the three territories?

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

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I do, but since their destination is Vancouver, they won't.

Canoeing across Canada for beginners, by beginners
 

On 31 Dec 2003 18:02:59 -0800, (magoo_ns)
wrote:

I do, but since their destination is Vancouver, they won't.

I imagine that cross country in Canada is a bit more straightforward,
as there are many possible cross country routes for the US.

A US cross country trip often involves New York City to Los Angeles,
although this is arbitrary.

For Canada, the equivalent would involve Vancouver of course, but what
would be the typical East Coast end be? Halifax?

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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Gary S. wrote in :

On 31 Dec 2003 18:02:59 -0800, (magoo_ns)
wrote:

I do, but since their destination is Vancouver, they won't.

I imagine that cross country in Canada is a bit more
straightforward, as there are many possible cross country routes
for the US.

A US cross country trip often involves New York City to Los
Angeles, although this is arbitrary.

For Canada, the equivalent would involve Vancouver of course, but
what would be the typical East Coast end be? Halifax?

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA

A _real_ cross-Canada route would run from St. Johns, Newfoundland &
Labrador to Victoria, British Columbia.

But I know a number of people who have attempted a cross-Canada trip
have taken a bit of a shortcut and started in Halifax.
--
Darryl

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On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 13:36:25 GMT, Darryl Johnson
wrote:

Gary S. wrote in :

A US cross country trip often involves New York City to Los
Angeles, although this is arbitrary.

For Canada, the equivalent would involve Vancouver of course, but
what would be the typical East Coast end be? Halifax?

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)

A _real_ cross-Canada route would run from St. Johns, Newfoundland &
Labrador to Victoria, British Columbia.

But I know a number of people who have attempted a cross-Canada trip
have taken a bit of a shortcut and started in Halifax.

Agreed. We New Englanders consider a cross-country US trip starting in
New York a bit abbreviated as well.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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Gary S. Idontwantspam@net wrote in message . ..
On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 13:36:25 GMT, Darryl Johnson
wrote:

Gary S. wrote in :

A US cross country trip often involves New York City to Los
Angeles, although this is arbitrary.

For Canada, the equivalent would involve Vancouver of course, but
what would be the typical East Coast end be? Halifax?

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)

A _real_ cross-Canada route would run from St. Johns, Newfoundland &
Labrador to Victoria, British Columbia.

But I know a number of people who have attempted a cross-Canada trip
have taken a bit of a shortcut and started in Halifax.

Agreed. We New Englanders consider a cross-country US trip starting in
New York a bit abbreviated as well.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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Yes, I would imagine so too. But in this case, one and a half time
zones have been left out! Terry Fox knew where to start his
cross-Canada trip..St. John's Nfld. I do admit though, that beginning
a paddle trip in Newfoundland would be very problematic. As far as I
know, there's only been one successful NS to NFLD paddle crossing,
that having been done this summer past by a 60+ year old man who not
only went solo, but told no one he was doing it. Yow.

Canoeing across Canada for beginners, by beginners
 

On 1 Jan 2004 14:53:29 -0800, (magoo_ns) wrote:

Gary S. Idontwantspam@net wrote in message . ..

Agreed. We New Englanders consider a cross-country US trip starting in
New York a bit abbreviated as well.

Yes, I would imagine so too. But in this case, one and a half time
zones have been left out! Terry Fox knew where to start his
cross-Canada trip..St. John's Nfld. I do admit though, that beginning
a paddle trip in Newfoundland would be very problematic. As far as I
know, there's only been one successful NS to NFLD paddle crossing,
that having been done this summer past by a 60+ year old man who not
only went solo, but told no one he was doing it. Yow.

The Boston area has had a bit of an issue with New York City, back at
least as far as 1918. A certain group of professional athletes with
crimson leggings.

That crossing would seem to be about 100 miles at the shortest. Since
the tide in that area are significant, I would guess that the currents
are as well. Even summer water temps would be in the "hypothermia and
unconscious in ten minutes" range.

If that guy had told anyone, they would have had him locked away for
his own good, I would think.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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