Canoeing the Churchill; A Practical Guide to the Historic Voyageur Highway

Marchildon, Greg; Robinson, Sid

ISBN 10: 0889771480 / ISBN 13: 9780889771482

Published by Canadian Plains Research Center/University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan

About this Item

[0-88977-148-0] 2002. (Mass market paperback) Very good. xvi, 477pp. 8vo. The third book in the "Discover Saskatchewan" series, this is a comprehensive resource book of interest to not only those who want to canoe Saskatchewan's old fur trade highway, but as well to anybody who would like to learn about the Churchill from the comfort of their armchair. Maps, black and white photographs. Clean, tight, bright, solid. Previous owners name inked out on half title.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Canoeing the Churchill; A Practical Guide to the Historic Voyageur Highway
• Publisher: Canadian Plains Research Center/University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan
• ISBN 10: 0889771480
• ISBN 13: 9780889771482
• Binding: Soft cover
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Canadiana

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Synopsis

An invaluable resource for paddlers preparing to face the challenges of Canada’s old fur trade highway, Canoeing the Churchill is an exhilarating trek into the past for the "armchair voyageur."

With routes for both beginners and experts, Canoeing the Churchill provides practical "on the water advice" for the entire 1,100 km route--from Methy Portage to Cumberland House.

About the Authors

Gregory P. Marchildon holds a Canada Research Chair in Public Policy and Economic History at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Regina.

Sid Robinson likes studying the history of northern Saskatchewan, especially the fur trade. He enjoys dog-mushing and has participated in the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog race for the past 15 years. He lives just out of La Ronge, Saskatchewan, from where he serves northern Saskatchewan as a judge with the Provincial Court.