In words and glorious full-colour photographs Gary and Joanie McGuffin take us on a 1,200-mile canoe trip through some of the most breathtaking ancient forests in northwestern Ontario, an area made famous by the popular writer/conservationist Grey Owl. The 3-month journey takes place in the region between Temagami and Algoma, including the Sturgeon, Spanish, Mississagi, Aubinadong, and Montreal Rivers. This is Grey Owl territory; where he lived, trapped, fished, hunted, manned firetowers, canoed rivers, and portaged across watersheds. The McGuffins incorporate quotations from Grey Owl’s writings and details of his life and travels into their own story as they explore the romance and mystical beauty that surrounds the ancient forests. In the Footsteps of Grey Owl contains more than 100 beautiful photographs in addition to the McGuffins’ fascinating account of a unique adventure.

In the Footsteps of Grey Owl: Journey Into the Ancient Forest

History

McGuffin, Gary

McGuffin, Joanie

Americas

MCCLELLAND STEWART

A typical honeymoon story. To fulfill their dream of traveling from sea to sea in a canoe, wilderness adventurers Joanie and Gary McGuffin, recently married, set out from the Gulf of St. Lawrence (Atlantic Ocean) and two years and 6,000 miles later reached the Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean). Along the way, they faced innumerable hardships and challenged some of Canada's most dangerous rivers. In the process, they discovered a Canada that few will ever see. (200305)

Where Rivers Run

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Boston Mills Pr

Canoeing Across Canada

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

Diadem Books

Stone Wall Pr

Superior: Journeys on an Inland Sea is the story of the McGuffins' incredible 80-day, 2,000-mile circumnavigation of Lake Superior, the largest expanse of fresh water on Earth. It is a story of spirited adventure and physical triumphs, of breathtaking natural beauty and environmental sensibility. This book conveys the vastness and mystery of the lake and its shores like no other.

Superior: Journeys on an Inland Sea

Nature & Ecology

Boston Mills Press

The most comprehensive canoeing techniques book ever is now available for the first time in paperback. 
 Illustrated with 600 full-color photographs, this wide-ranging book is designed with both beginner and seasoned canoeists in mind. Gary &amp; Joanie McGuffin, North America's most celebrated canoeing couple, discuss issues rarely covered in other how-to guides, such as developing fitness and balance. 
 The book offers first-hand, experience-based instruction on outfitting, reading the river, paddling strokes for all flatwater and whitewater conditions, advanced turns and maneuvers, portaging, safety and rescue techniques - even how to tie a canoe on your vehicle. 
 Recommended by both the American Canoe Association and Paddle Canada, Paddle Your Own Canoe features:
<ul>Canoeist's vocabulary Selecting the right canoe Selecting the right paddle Portaging techniques Self-rescue techniques Solo whitewater spins Complete flatwater techniques Complete whitewater techniques </ul>

Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing

Atypical honeymoon story. To fulfill their dream of traveling from sea to sea in a canoe, wilderness adventurers Joanie and Gary McGuffin, recently married, set out from the Gulf of St. Lawrence (Atlantic Ocean) and two years and 6,000 miles later reached the Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean). Along the way, they faced innumerable hardships and challenged some of Canada's most dangerous rivers. In the process, they discovered a Canada that few will ever see.

Outstanding reviews for the authors' Paddle Your Own Canoe: 
 "This is the best book on how to canoe." - Canoe and Kayak 
 "Absolutely the best canoe paddling book on the planet! Clear writing, world-class photography... This book rocks!" - Canoeing icon Cliff Jacobson 
 Paddle Your Own Canoe set a new standard for how-to-canoe books. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Gary and Joanie McGuffin use the same model for the art of kayaking. The authors discuss the kayak's Inuit history, types of kayaking, recommended kayak sizes and shapes, and proper gear and clothing. They also offer expert, step-by-step instructions on all of the sport's essential techniques. 
 Illustrated with more than 600 color photographs and illustrations, Paddle Your Own Kayak is designed for both seasoned and novice kayaker, offering guidance on:
<ul>
<li>Balancing the body</li> <li>Strokes and maneuvers</li> <li>Paddling fundamentals</li> <li>Recoveries and rescues</li> <li>Carrying and launching</li> <li>Weather and water conditions techniques</li> <li>Staying centered</li> <li>Navigation methods.</li> </ul>
 A special section on kayak camping provides good advice on what to look for in a destination, how to select a site, packing your kayak, setting up tents and shelters, meal preparation, water filtration, first aid and much more.

Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking

A stunning celebration of Ontario's vast and diverse wilderness. 
 Ontario is wild. The province's more than 12 million people live in densely populated urban centers, but Ontario is larger than France and Spain combined. Over a quarter of a million lakes hold one third of the world's fresh water. No matter where you go in Ontario, you are never far from wilderness. Nobody knows this better than veteran adventurers Gary and Joanie McGuffin. 
 The McGuffins' Ontario is full of favorite places: rock promontory campsites where the swimming is perfect, lakes where loons and eagles nest, cliffs where peregrine falcons soar, ancient forests where only the sounds of nature are heard. Here, one can paddle whitewater rivers, sea kayak to distant granite islands, hike mountainous trails, and snowshoe the fresh forest trails left by foraging moose and wolves. 
 The diverse, wild beauty of Ontario is celebrated in this breathtaking collection of images taken during two decades of travel to every corner of the province.

Wilderness Ontario

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

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In the Footsteps of Grey Owl: Journey Into the Ancient Forest

Where Rivers Run

Canoeing Across Canada

Where Rivers Run

Superior: Journeys on an Inland Sea

Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing

Where Rivers Run

Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing

Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking

Wilderness Ontario