The Algoma Paddlers Canoe & Kayak Club

55 people of all ages took rides in the 36 foot Montreal canoe as part of the Elliot Lake Heritage Days celebrations.   Rides averaged 40 minutes in length.  To avoid problems dealing with wind, we followed the north shoreline past the industrial area to the Glassy Bay Outfitters airbase, where the younger paddlers got a kick out of seeing the float planes docked there.   ORCKA* training of trip leaders for the voyageur canoes was made possible through Ontario Trillium Foundation grant monies.  The Algoma Paddlers have 2 - 36 foot Montreal canoes.  The canoes take to the waters on day, overnight trips and community events such as the Elliot Lake Heritage Days.  Upcoming event: Town of Thessalon is sponsoring rides on August 17th. *ORCKA=Ontario Recreational Canoeing & Kayaking Association  

Spots still available, contact info noted on posters below...deadline for sign up Thursday, July 11th 4 pm

 Due to unforeseen circumstances, the trip planned for Caribou Lake is cancelled.  😞

  Voyageur Trail Association – Saulteaux Section and Algoma Paddlers  Here is a shot of 14 of us canoeing on Lake Huron in a 36 foot “Montreal” Voyageur Canoe. We departed from the Desbarats boat launch and paddled our way up the lake along Kensington to the Hole in the Wall. We stopped for lunch at a dock that was a perfect fit for our 36’ canoe, and celebrated a birthday with lemon yogurt cake.  We continued to paddle amongst little islands and towards Campement d’Ours Island.  At one point we had to temporarily take down our flag mast to go under the bridge, and then through a very narrow channel. We stopped to check out an amazing 101 year old squash court and a few even played a little squash (or pretend to play-lol) in this great old building, curiously set at the end of the island .  Songs were sung and a few Voyageur salutes were given along the way.  Eagles including 2 eaglets in a nest were spotted and a lonely deer on the shore. The rain held out and winds calm.  It