The First Day

Before canoeing away from the main dock in Tobermory, we decided that the best way to welcome in a new year of paddling and another two and a half months of dehydrated meals was to sink our teeth into some desserts from a local bakery. Our friend Mike Allen, who was our send off committee, photographer and driver, all rolled into one, watched us devour the desserts before taking our vehicle back home. Thank you Mike. It was nice to be back on the water as gentle waves welcomed us. That first night, however, wasn't so welcoming. The temperature dropped rapidly and by morning our canoe was covered in frost. Hoping for warmer nights - Steph and Jon

Time to Paddle

After a full week of packing food and equipment as well as making sure last minute details are in place, Jon and I are finally ready to dip our paddles into the Great Lakes once again! This year we are heading south from Tobermory, on Lake Huron and hoping to reach Kingston on Lake Ontario – 1,500 kilometers away. Without a doubt, this year will be different from the last two. We will be canoeing through the more urban and industrial coastline of the Great Lakes and we will be completing the largest portage of our lives – 25 kilometers around Niagara Falls! Although we will miss the quiet and secluded campsites of the northern lakes, I’m sure we will take pleasure in the warmer climate of the south and the amenities we will have at established campsites – showers, flush toilets and better cell phone coverage to keep you updated on this blog. Please join us in this adventure!