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Saw a wood canvas at the WCHA Assembly in Peterborough back in 2018. The outwales were ash with a top strip of walnut. Looked very pretty. It was laminanted first and then steam bent to shape.

Great idea to replicate a paddle with some family history! The book that was referenced earlier is actually written by Graham Warren. David Gidmark is credited with chapter at the back regarding paddle making in the native Algonquin tradition. Graham is the most prolific author of paddle making...

In an effort to meet local members of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, I offered to lead a group paddle to Toronto Islands for the Northern Lakes Chapter. It was scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th and posted in the Events section of the forums. After weeks of beautiful weather, that day...

Tuesday's forecast is sketchy. Rain anticipated along with a marine forecast of gusty south winds up to 50 km/hr. For safety reasons, the event has been postponed to the alternate date: Thursday, August 29th. We will be meeting at 10 am. Look for the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association flag (green...

Event is set for this coming Tuesday (weather permitting). Hoping some CanoeTripping.net members in the area will join us. We should make a weather call by Monday evening as the forecast is calling for a chance of rain. Thursday, August 29th is the alternate day.

Got the chance to check out the canoe-themed festival held in Temagami, Ontario. Last year the festival was cancelled due to the major forest fires in the area. One of the neat features was a small brigade of voyageur canoes which made their way to shore and set up camp... Got to meet...

If anyone is interested, an informal day paddle event is planned in Toronto for Tuesday, August 27th with the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (Northern Lakes Chapter). The idea is to spend a few hours exploring the shoreline and sheltered canals of the Toronto Islands. All paddlers welcome...

Got to spend a gorgeous Sunday morning paddling with other enthusiasts at the Canoe Day celebrations in Gravenhurst, Ontario. The event was hosted by the folks at the Muskoka Steamship and Discovery Centre. Great place to visit with interactive displays and neat stuff. It's mostly focused on...

Thanks for the compliments so far everyone. It's been water tested now and all's good. No leaks! I'll post pics in another thread. Dogbrain: Luckily no interior work was needed. The original owner took real nice care of the boat and certainly stored it properly off the ground. Didn't want to...

Spent a few months refurbishing a circa 1960 Chestnut Playmate. When I obtained the boat a few years back, the original canvas was heavily cracked. Managed to squeeze in 3 seasons of light usage by following some of the restoration advice of the pros on the forum. The canoe began leaking too...

Posting a little late, but a canoe event is happening tomorrow (Sunday, June 23rd, 2019) for National Canoe Day in Canada. It takes place at the historic steamship docks in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Bring your own canoe for a guided 1 hr tour of the bay (starting approximately 9am). There will also...

Sometime urban paddling is the only way to get my paddling fix. Notice the video by Eric has shots of the Toronto area. Lots of neat spots to paddle here in the city... Sometimes there's the added bonus of getting lunch via drive thru... Wildlife viewing can be better too since...

Came across this story today. These wacky Canadians love to portage canoes. All for a good cause... https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/two-canadians-portage-canoes-to-mount-everest-base-camp-1.4261512

Had the pleasure of meeting the paddle maker, Rick Schuett, at the 2018 Wooden Canoe Assembly in Peterborough. He was hard at work carving wonderful paddles during the whole 4 day event and brought his innovative paddle in on one of the days (the day I didn't bring my camera). I believe he...

I spoke to a Eureka manager at the Outdoor Adventure show in Toronto back in February 2018. He mentioned the VCS13 has being discontinued and replaced with another version, the NoBugZone 13. https://www.eurekatentscanada.com/products/view/735?s=section_4 It is basically like the Nemo bug...

Don't have a Keewaydin bag or Brian Back's book, but here is the canvas duffle I use. Was told it was a canvas tent storage bag when I picked it up. Sort of looks like there is an "inner throat" sewn to the base of of the grommets flaps that can fold upwards or back down into the pack. It more...

Good idea Mem. I was using lightweight aluminium stakes that came with the silylon tarp. Lesson learned!

Thanks everyone. One of my companions on the trip is now looking into a canvas tent for shoulder season trips. It was well worth lugging the thing given the chilly temps. Robin, you were the whole inspiration for the setup, although I am not yet in the cold handle fry pan club. Someday soon I...

Got to spend a few days outdoors on the last canoe trip of the year. I was invited to join two buddies to check out the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands park just a relatively short 1-1/2 hours north of home. ExploreTheBackcountry.com has a detailed topo map of the region, a non-operating park with...

Good luck with the Moose hunt. But be sure to take lots of pics of that campfire tent and that beautiful Yukon scenery!