The beauty of Northwestern Ontario is on display as a group of paddlers is exploring the Path of the Paddle canoe route.
Association Coordinator David Jackson says one purpose of the month long trip is promoting and raising the profile of the world class trail.
“Thousand kilometre water trail that’s part of the TransCanada Trail. It’s a network of 152 portages that goes through Kenora, Dryden, Vermilion Bay and Atikokan before it winds up in Thunder Bay.”
Another purpose is updating signage and testing the accuracy of new maps that will soon be offered for sale online to prospective paddlers to help them plan future adventures.
The team of four embarked on the 30 day journey from Whiteshell Provincial Park on July 5 and are documenting their trip in photography, film, and writing, to produce a visual narrative which will help share the unique world class paddling route that is unique to Northwestern Ontario with a global audience.
Jackson stresses there is no better time to explore the trail.
“In 2021, Path of the Paddle actually received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that allowed us to employ trail stewards across the entire route who were able to go in and maintain and clean up portages to make sure that they were all in great working shape.”
To hear more from David Jackson about the local portion of the trail, visit the Audio link below:
For more information visit Path of the Paddle Association website
