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Looks like WCHA is at Gzowski College- is that any better? I recall Trent University as lots of concrete...but a river runs through it! Bruce

Wow! Just saw the detailed itinerary that is posted on WCHA website. Becky Mason, Kevin Callan, Ken Buck, Roy MacGregor, Dick Persson on history of Chestnuts,nd Mike Elliott on restoring Chestnut canoes! Oh yeah and tours of the Canadian Canoe Museum "vaults". Sounds like a great way to spend...

Hi, The Chestnut Canoe Company was a Canadian canoe manufacturer in New Brunswick that built a particular heavy duty canoe type called the Prospector in several different lengths. Each of the lengths had a separate model name ie 14' Prospector was the Fire, 17' was the Garry etc. The Chestnut...

Hi Joe, You weren't causing trouble- i was being overly sensitive! Personally I've never shopped in a Walmart so can't help you there- and I don't think they'd be many Canadians first choice for groceries. You passed by two dedicated grocery stores a little further east off Hwy 60. "I was...

I hesitated to respond to Joe O's original email- and glad I did. Thank you for the more tempered responses! Yes we are a foreign country and there is a border between us and we have a number of different laws. That said most concerns at any of the border crossings will have to do with...

Agreed the video and the music is great. And love the fact that you're "old school" too: cedar/canvas canoe, canvas packs and tent. BUT...those jean short shorts have got to go! At least it wasn't a Speedo....but ARRRGGGHHH ​Bruce, only partly in jest

Doug I'm assuming you're talking about a French Press to make coffee? If so, you're really onto something and don't give up. French Press is my preferred method of coffee preparation! As pblanc noted get coffee beans-good beans- and grind them yourself or get them ground fairly coarse. The...

Yes Roy has dozens of books. As a hockey player and fan "Home Game" is one of my favourites. My kids liked his Screech Owls series. I was referring to "Canoe Country", his treatise on canoeing in Canada, not "Canoe Lake" the novel. Bruce

Well I had 2 tickets so I guess i was 2 of 999... You'll enjoy Roy's book- and if you haven't already, get a copy of Roy's "Canoe Country" too- and he has a personal connection to the Tom Thomson story. Perhaps Andre Cloutier can help you on the mix he used to get the colour he used...

But it wasn't. Congratulations Lukas Toth.

I'm hoping it was Me!

As Glenn noted, the Pal dimensions changed over time but by '69 you're looking at 36" wide canoe. The Chestnut plant didn't move from Fredericton to Oromocto till 1974 so 1969 wasn't "immediately" before the move... Get some pictures and I'll be glad to assist in evaluating. $1000 is a decent...

Canot The late 60's early 70's definitely not Chestnut heyday but they still built decent boats. I have a mid 60's Pal and a 1970 Bobs Special and both are well enough built for my needs. Both lots of fun to paddle solo. If you can check it out in person and determine repairs needed, decide...

Yeah that's not the same Lake Superior I drove by 2 weeks ago- rainy and windy from the Soo all the way to Marathon, including a night at Rabbit Blanket campsite in Lake Superior Park. Would love to paddle part of Superior north shore at some point. Everything I've read says to be prepared for...

Arrrrgh Murat! You've just lessened my chances of winning...😀 Bought my tickets a while ago but thanks for bringing this up As an aside Langford also have a new kevlar canoe model called the Thomson moulded in dove grey. My daughter rented one for the 150 canoes on Canoe Lake event last month...

Mike I do a lot of paddling on Voyageur Canoe Brigades and having name on your pfd (and other stuff) is essential to keep track of it in a large group but also when you are paddling in a canoe with 6 to 8 others you've just met That said- most just use a permanent Sharpie to add your name. Bruce

You're right! the rear seat setup does look strange- good eyes! Definitely not a factory setup that I know of- my hangers were replaced using originals for length. Bruce

I've been a member of the Museum for a few years now- and getting into the holding rooms would be a treat! The best part of most of my visits are spent in the shops watching and talking to volunteers as they build or restore canoes, carve paddles. There are always open to questions and freely...

Thanks for the info- that's exactly the kind of info i was looking for. I haven't used my Bobs for tripping- mostly day long paddles in Georgian Bay/Trent Severn/Lake Simcoe. And solo, yes i like to heel it over and paddle from one side. The Pal is the one that is used more for longer trips-...

For me, spending July 1st paddling your canoe is the ultimate way to celebrate Canada. Me too! And we'll be celebrating by joining the Fort Edmonton Voyageur Brigade as they paddle the North Saskatchewan River through Edmonton tomorrow! Bonne fete a tous! Bruce