Once Around Algonquin - An Epic Canoe Journey

In the age where many are documenting their back country trips on YouTube, I found it nice to get back to a good book, by a great story teller. Love Algonquin and enjoy reading about the stories and history that make it such a magical place.

Another great read by Kevin Callan.

It's hard to explain why I like a book beyond saying that "it was really good"---kind of like describing why it's hard to say why I like one wine more than another---but here's the best analogy I can give: Kevin's trip around Algonquin is not a meal. It's a plate. Kevin is the chef. He serves many courses on this plate: Algonquin's history and ecology, comedy (with his trustee partner Andy), endearing and relatable tales, a heaping portion of quotables, and above all, a deep and true love for the backcountry. As always, I find myself reading Kevin's words very slowly, savoring the meals. And every time I finish one of his books, I'm left wanting to make a trip of my own for dessert. Kevin's books inspire us all---newbie or vet---to get out there and relish in the spiritual fine dining that is the backcountry.
-Jon / Backcountry Angling Ontario