Recognize This Canoe Route?
Jim C. purchased a canoe paddle at a local antique shop and was delighted that it has a canoe route painted on it. Trying to put the clues together (It has the word 'Canada' painted down the handle) he presumes the route is in Canada. The only trouble is... where? It doesn't look to be an Algonquin Park route to me (my first guess), but maybe a tried and true tripper will be able to identify this location?
“In the December 2016 issue of Wooden Canoe is an article I wrote about a canoe paddle that Jean & I bought at a local antique shop. Painted on the blade is a map of a canoe route which we presume to be located in Canada somewhere. You will need to read the article to get the whole story but in it I promised to post photos here on the website that would be easier to see. We are hoping that some sharp eyed member will be able to identify where the canoe route is. Unfortunately, not a single lake was named, no road names, towns etc. that would help find the location. So while our canoes repose on their racks for the winter get out your maps and have a go at finding the location. A cold lager at next years assembly for the person who figures it out.”
Although the mystery of this route continues, it has sparked Craig Johnson to create a paddle to commemorate a trip to Quetico (shown above).
Evan Holt
