Top 70 Canoe Routes of Ontario - 3rd Edition by Kevin Callan (Paperback)

About the Book

"A detailed collection of the best canoe routes in Ontario"--

Book Synopsis

A new edition of the best-selling guide, expanded with 10 more routes and over 50 more pages.

Ontario is blessed with some of the most scenic and enjoyable lakes and rivers in the world - it truly is a paddler's paradise. This updated and expanded third edition is destined to become the classic guide to the very best canoeing the province has to offer.

Top 70 Canoe Routes of Ontario includes 10 more of Kevin Callan's favorite canoe excursions. While some of these routes are well known to paddlers province-wide, others are hidden secrets. The trips range from day-long paddles to week-long expeditions and are divided amongst nine regions: Southern Ontario, Cottage Country, Algonquin, Central Ontario, Eastern Ontario, Temagami, Ontario's Near North, Northern Ontario and Northwestern Ontario.

New routes include:

• Georgian Bay's Eastern Shore
• Queen Elizabeth Wildlands
• Trent-Severn Waterway to Georgian Bay
• Tay River and Canal
• Lake Nippissing's West Bay
• Grand River - Cambrige to Brantford
• The Nith River
• Wallaceburg Water Trail
• Temagami's Wasaksina-Cross Lake Loop
• Wildwood Conservation Area.

Kevin offers paddlers all they will need to complete each route, including accurate maps of all access points, portage lengths, important river features and campsites - all embellished with historical notes and Kevin's trademark humor. He also includes a detailed "Before You Go" section in which he shares the expertise that has earned him the title of Canada's Happy Camper.

Review Quotes

[Review of previous edition: ] Canoeist Kevin Callan, author of the bestseller The Happy Camper, has mined his Paddler's Guides series to compile this top-50 list for his 13th book on canoe trips in Ontario. Whether you're looking for a two-day outing or a week-long adventure, Callan provides all the information you need for each route--the number of portages and their lengths, river features, historical notes, and maps. He also includes difficulty ratings and use advice such as where the poison ivy is lurking.--Liz Grogan "Good Times" (5/31/2011 12:00:00 AM)

[Review of previous edition: ] The book is as complete as they come, telling important factors such as the amount of days needed to complete trips, along with the number of portages, and the entire length as well. With a map for every area, it will give you the perfect sense of your journey and what you have to look forward to on your canoeing venture... Those who enjoy the act of canoeing will be more than in their glory... So grab a copy of this book and then set your sights on sampling the best of Ontario's outdoors.-- "Shelf Life Magazine" (8/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)

This is the ultimate book for lovers of lakes and waters... The perfect reference book for canoeists new and old, making their trip a most notable excursion in Ontario waters.-- "Shelf Life" (8/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Kevin Callan is the author of over 15 books, including his incredibly popular series of paddling guides He has been a key speaker at major outdoor events for over 25 years in Canada, the U S and the UK He is a regular contributor and columnist for Explore and CanoeRoots Magazine, is listed as one of the top 100 modern-day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society, is a recipient of a National Magazine Award and is a Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada He is a recurring guest on nationally broadcast television and radio programs and maintains his own very popular "Happy Camper" YouTube channel, drawing thousands of viewers