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Turtle, Not to pile on too much but ditto to all Robin just wrote. The Chestnut Prospector has a very well earned reputation for many reasons. read anything by or about Bill Mason and you'll get his take too. There are a number of W/C canoe builders using original Chestnut molds but there are...

That looks like Pierre in his William Commanda birchbark. It is in the Canadian Canoe Museum now. And not to get too political but Justin in that tupperware POS was the result of a very last minute desire by his PR people to have him paddle something for the cameras in Sudbury during last...

Patrick As others have noted - that is a beautiful boat, especially for a home built. External stems were a feature of a number of builders many years ago- thinking Lakefield and a few others. Check out Wooden Canoe Heritage Association WCHA website for more info. But I haven’t seen anyone do it...

Congratulations on your new addition- and welcome to the club! Thats a beauty! But be very careful: once you've got one Chestnut you'll be looking for another...and another....ask me how I know! Only 82lbs for a 17footer? I weighed my 16ft Fort at the WCHA Assembly a couple of years back and...

Yup relatively easy trip with a couple of long portages as noted. We’ve done it a couple of times- both times late in season when crowds have cleared out.’ Note the weight limit is for carts only! I have never used a cart and there was no requirement to weigh in. The weight limit is dictated...

Wow! Didn't realize there were quite as many wood canvas folks on this site. Salut a toutes! You're killing me Robin...

Hi, I got a little gem in my stocking at Christmas- a Powercap LED beanie. Basically a fleece cap, it combines patented ultra bright LED technology with a premium Compression Fleece beanie-style hat, resulting in a perfect hands-free flashlight with more than 48 Lumens. This practical hat has...

I see you and raise you one, Robin. Prince Albert National Park on the way to Grey Owls cabin.

PPine, I am glad you feel more at home on canoetripping. Please keep in mind that there are a number of us here who frequent a number of canoe sites, included the one to which you alluded. And oh yeah- Canoetripping does have its own set of issues at times... And Michael, the idea of John and...

This may be a "regional" thing rather than a national trend but out in Western Canada there are a number of paddlers who paddle the US, especially in off season in Canada. I have a number of paddling friends who head to the Green River in Utah or the Colorado River in November/early December...

Bob B, Was your question directed at me? If so, I'm a kneeler. Even with sore 60 year old knees I insist on kneeling, though it often takes me 5 minutes to straighten up at the end of a paddle... I like the proximity to the water and the control that comers with kneeling. I solo this quite a...

While colours always look different depending upon sunlight, shadow and especially scanning and projecting on various monitors, I wonder about that "original Chestnut" colour match Jamie. I have a 16' Chestnut Prospector still with original canvas in Chestnut Grey and its a dead ringer for Bob...

Busy weekend so just looking at this now. What a hoot Doug! Thanks to all who donated gifts- I'm a winner!!!-and thanks to all who donated to keep this breath of fresh air on the internet alive and thriving! Note coming your way, Odyssey, with address. I'm a Chestnut guy.... Bruce

And Robin I can't see your pictures!

Very sorry to hear of your loss, Doug. Dogs are very special companions. This thread has some terrific pictures and stories; I'd like to add my contribution. We've always had dogs around since I was a kid but for the last dozen years we've been fostering and giving home to retired racing...

Anyone who says they like portaging is either a liar or crazy. – Bill Mason

Nothing near as challenging or remote as PP or some of the others but I am organizing a 6-day Voyageur canoe Brigade along from the Peace River in Northern Alberta from the British Columbia border to the Town of Peace River in July. Probably 10 to 15 Voyageur canoe teams. This is an...

Thanks for keeping this paddling breath of fresh air going year round! More information and entertainment than I probably should admit to... And many thanks to all the wonderful contributors for keeping the topics lively and in good humour and taste...mostly... Cheers! Here's to another year...

What Mem said! i am a Land Surveyor and spend a lot of time outside at all times of the year. I have tried Grebs, Sorels, Helly Hansen’s but the best boots I have found for winter in Canada are Kamik green rubber boots with a lined shank with felt liners and felt insoles. The laced up closeable...