Paddling, Portaging and Pageantry - World's Longest Canoe Race

2007 Paperback. Pick up available. This is Doreen Guilloux's detailed chronicle of the world’s longest canoe race, a stunning 3,283-mile, 104-day expedition from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, to Montreal, Quebec. This is a deep dive into the largest federal Centennial event of 1967. The author, Doreen Guilloux (an experienced wilderness paddler herself), tells the story of the 100 voyageurs through authentic accounts. This book is a fantastic fit for anyone interested in: Canadian History Buffs: It is woven with the history of early explorers like David Thompson, Simon Fraser, John Cabot, and Pierre La Verendrye. Paddlers & Adventure Lovers: It includes detailed accounts of planning logistics, choosing the teams, trial races (1965-1966), safety equipment, and whitewater portaging challenges. Family & Genealogy Researchers: The book lists team information and specific overall times for teams from provinces and territories (e.g., Manitoba, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nova Scotia). Voyageur Enthusiasts: A powerful section on 'The Rendezvous' and voyageur life. The details in this specific copy are amazing: It features full-page cross-section maps of the crossing of each province and territory, including crossing maps for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario (showing routes from Kenora to Fort William/Grand Portage). It includes specific statistics, such as team times at mile 654 and candid details about the blistered hands and torn jeans (from sliding across seats) that the paddlers endured. A fantastic addition to any Canadian history or paddling collection. Local pickup in Nanaimo.