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80 days, 21 rivers canoed in ten provinces and two states, over 13,000 miles traveled
Canoed Rideau Canal into Ottawa on Canada Day
Old friendships renewed, new friendships made
To BC
Rendezvous Canada 150
On to Newfoundland
St. John River Wolastoq Brigade
Confederation Brigade
Heading home
The genesis of our trip was an invitation to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary with our canoeing friends from North of the Border. A Parks Canada sign in New Brunswick gives those of us from South of the Border a little background for the celebration.
"In early September 1864, political leaders from the colonies of British North America gathered in Charlottetown to discuss the benefits of creating a new country. A month later, they met again in Quebec City, where they spent 18 days hammering out the ideas for Canada's first constitution. These men succeeded in their mission and became known as the Fathers of Confederation. On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was born, initially uniting the four provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario." Province House in Charlottetown and Montmorency Park in Quebec City (the site of its parliament building in 1864) were the locations of these historic meetings.
About the Celebrating Canada’s Sesquicentennial Webpage: It started out as a quick way to share our trip. It ended up as a book about a very memorable summer with special friends. So, you have a few options.
Check out the pictures from any or all parts of the trip.
THE WHOLE ENCHILADA
In addtion to the pictures, there are maps, journals, calendars, etc. Hopefully the sections and chapters are organized so you can pick and choose the level of detail that interests you. Viewing all will probably take a few visits.
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