A Paddler's Guide To Weekend Wilderness Adventures in Southern Ontario

Authored by renowned canoeist and outdoorsman Kevin Callan, this book covers the Ontario region closest to the American border and just a couple hours drive from Toronto. Here are 20 perfect quick-getaway canoe routes for one-, two- and three-day paddles. All are easy on the portages, big on the rewards of nature and not too far from your own backyard. These routes offer a variety of experiences, from cushy trips for novice paddlers to more challenging excursions for experienced canoeists. Trips include: · Big Creek · Thames River · Grand River · Rockwood Lake Conservation Area · Credit River · Nonquon River · Minesing Swamp · Beaver River · Rankin and Sauble Rivers · Noganosh Lake · Big East Lake · Silent Lake Provincial Park · Crab Lake · Wolf Island Provincial Park · Bon Echo Provincial Park · Crotch Lake · Depot Lakes Conservation Area · Murphys Point Provincial Park · Charleston Lake Provincial Park · Grants Creek/Pooh Lake