Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba: Journey by Canoe Through the Land Where the Spirit Lives

Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba: Journey by Canoe Through the Land Where the Spirit Lives

Hap Wilson, Stephanie Aykroyd
$19.95
Publication Date: March 6th, 2004
Publisher:
Boston Mills Press
ISBN:
9781550464405
Pages:
168

Description

Manitoba is a canoeist's paradise with more than 100,000 lakes and rivers flowing through rolling prairie, boreal forests, delta marshlands, rugged Precambrian shield country and northern tundra.

Wilson spent four years traversing 2,500 miles of historic fur-trade routes and traditional native water routes to research this book. Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba unlocks the mysteries of navigating this remarkable landscape, providing both regional and international canoeing enthusiasts with essential expedition information.

Trips include:

  • Le Petite Nord
  • Bloodvein River
  • Gammon River
  • Pigeon River
  • Berens River
  • The Middle Track
  • Hayes River
  • Cochrane River
  • Grass River
  • Land of Little Sticks
  • Thlewiaza River
  • Caribou River
  • Seal River
  • Manigotagan River
  • Sasaginnigak and Leyond River

About the Author

Hap Wilson is Canada's best-known canoeist and expedition author, with over 30 years experience. His hand-drawn maps and illustrations are featured in Voyages: Canada's Heritage Rivers, which won the Natural Resources of America Award for Best Environmental Book. Stephanie Aykroyd is a writer, artist and photographer. Her art and photography is found in collections throughout the United States and Canada.