- Paperback: 477 pages
- Publisher: CPRC (April 5 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0889771480
- ISBN-13: 978-0889771482
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 839 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#288,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > Saskatchewan
- #31 in Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Adventure > Canoeing
- #31 in Books > Sports > Water Sports > Canoeing > Excursion Guides
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Inspired by the accounts of fur traders and explorers of the past, in the summer of 1986 the authors canoed the length of the voyageurs' main track across the province of Saskatchewan, first paddling down the upper reaches of the famed Churchill River and then down the Sturgeon-weir River. Observations recorded on that trip would lay the groundwork for this book.
The book's introductory chapter provides general information for canoeists planning an expedition on the voyageur highway. Chapter 2 provides a concise but thorough history of the route, along with biographical sketches of the earliest Europeans to the area, men who not only traded furs but also mapped the region as they searched for the North-West Passage.
The remaining chapters provide "on the water" advice for the entire route — from Methy Portage in the west to Cumberland House in the east. Divided into sections which range in length from 34 kilometres (21 miles) to 175 kilometres (108 miles) and which require varying skill levels, this detailed and practical part of the book is punctuated with historical information about the route and with fascinating excerpts from the journals and narratives of the early explorers to the region, excerpts often originally penned in the very same campsites the reader can choose to stay at today.
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This book is a paddler's guide to a historic canoe route-a 1,000-kilometre (625-mile) chain of lakes and rivers stretching across northern Saskatchewan from Methy Portage in the west to Cumberland House in the east. Read the first page
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This book is a paddler's guide to a historic canoe route-a 1,000-kilometre (625-mile) chain of lakes and rivers stretching across northern Saskatchewan from Methy Portage in the west to Cumberland House in the east. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST HAVE,
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This review is from: Canoeing the Churchill: A Practical Guide to the Historic Voyageur Highway (Paperback)
This past summer, I put together a three week canoe trip on the churchill river. I found this book in Ric Dreideger's canoe outfitter's store in Missinipe, and immediately bought it. (luckily) Our trip started from Pinehouse lake, and two of us paddled past stanley mission, then backtracked to missinipe, eventually covering some 140 miles. This book covers the whole of the churchill river in detail, while giving brief historical backgrounds about the voyageurs who used to make a living on the waterway. I followed our route in the book, and it was of particular importance when it came to rapids and portages, which were numerous on our route. It was always right on as to the degree of difficulty of the rapids, so we made few mistakes. Once I got confused in a series of rapids as to which was which and ended up running a dangerous one where we were swamped and I injured my knee. However, this can be avoided using *prudent* scouting of all rapids (we were over-zealous), and by paying attention to warnings in the book. The book also contained information on rock paintings, side trips, and outfitters along the way where we could get supplies. As a guide book, I think you can't go wrong by purchasing this book for your trip. As I knew basically nothing of this river, (being from kentucky), and since I was only 20 years old, I was lucky in acquiring this book. I owe much to its exactness for keeping myself and the three other people safe.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best canoeing reference book ever written,
By David Dice (Saskatchewan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Canoeing the Churchill: A Practical Guide to the Historic Voyageur Highway (Paperback)
It is hard to imagine that anyone could ever write a better reference manual to canoeing the historically significant section of the Canadian fur trade route which runs through Saskatchewan. In the summer of 2003 I paddled the entire Churchill and Sturgeon Weir river systems, from the Clearwater River to Cumberland House. This book was an invaluable resource, describing clearly every rapid, portage, and most of the campsites along the river.Besides its use as a canoeing reference, it is a most comprehensive study of the history of the region, from the fur trade era, to more modern times. Anyone planning to canoe any Saskatchewan portion of the voyageur's highway should read this book.
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A MUST HAVE,
By Seth Thomas - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Canoeing the Churchill: A Practical Guide to the Historic Voyageur Highway (Paperback)
This past summer, I put together a three week canoe trip on the churchill river. I found this book in Ric Dreideger's canoe outfitter's store in Missinipe, and immediately bought it. (luckily) Our trip started from Pinehouse lake, and two of us paddled past stanley mission, then backtracked to missinipe, eventually covering some 140 miles. This book covers the whole of the churchill river in detail, while giving brief historical backgrounds about the voyageurs who used to make a living on the waterway. I followed our route in the book, and it was of particular importance when it came to rapids and portages, which were numerous on our route. It was always right on as to the degree of difficulty of the rapids, so we made few mistakes. Once I got confused in a series of rapids as to which was which and ended up running a dangerous one where we were swamped and I injured my knee. However, this can be avoided using *prudent* scouting of all rapids (we were over-zealous), and by paying attention to warnings in the book. The book also contained information on rock paintings, side trips, and outfitters along the way where we could get supplies. As a guide book, I think you can't go wrong by purchasing this book for your trip. As I knew basically nothing of this river, (being from kentucky), and since I was only 20 years old, I was lucky in acquiring this book. I owe much to its exactness for keeping myself and the three other people safe.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better Than a Great Guide,
By L. Callender - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Canoeing the Churchill: A Practical Guide to the Historic Voyageur Highway (Paperback)
Over the last two summers I have paddled the Fur Trade Route from Pinehouse Lake to Pelican Narrows. This book was the perfect guide with accurate information on rapids, rock paintings, campsites and navigation. This was very important this year with the high water on the Churchill.Beyond the guide book aspects, this book explains the history, culture, geology and botany of the region. This book is a must own if you're canoeing the route and a great read even if you never dip a paddle.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best canoeing reference book ever written,
By David Dice - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Canoeing the Churchill: A Practical Guide to the Historic Voyageur Highway (Paperback)
It is hard to imagine that anyone could ever write a better reference manual to canoeing the historically significant section of the Canadian fur trade route which runs through Saskatchewan. In the summer of 2003 I paddled the entire Churchill and Sturgeon Weir river systems, from the Clearwater River to Cumberland House. This book was an invaluable resource, describing clearly every rapid, portage, and most of the campsites along the river.Besides its use as a canoeing reference, it is a most comprehensive study of the history of the region, from the fur trade era, to more modern times. Anyone planning to canoe any Saskatchewan portion of the voyageur's highway should read this book. |
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