The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

The Township of the North Shore is celebrating the Trans Canada Trail/Waterfront Trail opening. On Aug. 26, 2017, across the country, events will be held to encourage residents to get out on our beautiful trails and enjoy inexpensive ways to exercise. There will be hiking, cycling and kayaking/canoeing group activities as well as demonstrations of various activities such as yoga, zumba etc. The Algoma Paddlers will be at Lauzon Beach from 11-3 with the Montreal Canoe. Anyone interested in helping please contact Wally at 705-849-6429 or email wvandyke@sympatico.ca...or just drop by the beach and join in the fun. For general information regarding other activities planned for the day please contact Mary Lynn 705-849-2213 ext 25

From Wally... Good News: The Montreal Canoe rides at The Mississagi Park Lumberjack Days went very smoothly. We did 5 runs with up to 25 in the boat! Most people enjoyed their first ride in a big canoe, some their first ride in any canoe. There were lots of thank you's and one little 6 year-old in particular was just over the moon with enthusiasm - paddled throughout and couldn't get the smile off his face! He came back twice to say how much he loved it and wanted to get into  paddling now! He was so cute! He wasn't alone in his appreciation, but he certainly was remarkable. That's why we do this, and it's so good to get these reminders. Thanks to Maureen, Sandra, and Laura for their enthusiasm and expertise. Maureen was a trooper with Registration and pfd's, ably assisted by Rob who was lent to us as a spare volunteer by the Park. He too was awesome, and upbeat, - dragged his family out, answered French fluently went out on two rides. Sandra and Laura are ver...