2021 Algoma Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 45
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liding a sleek craft like a canoe or kayak into the water
is always a pleasure, but when it occurs within the
confines of Algoma Country, the chances for an exhilarating
voyage through an unforgettable landscape are heightened. It’s
a land of transformation, where the rounded old mountains of
the Canadian Shield meld into the rolling expanse of the boreal
forest. Jostling within the undulations of this unique landscape
is the foundation for paddling in Algoma: waters that range
from the depths of the world’s largest lake to the fine mist rising
off hundred foot waterfalls. The fluid resources of Algoma hold
prospect and promise for paddlers.
Moving Water
The movement of water is nature’s conveyor, carrying us through
the wilderness. Class IV rapids erupting within the spring freshet
of wild rivers provide challenge and excitement for expert
paddlers. We can also ride a slow and steady current, where
our craft is guided by occasional strokes of the paddle, carrying
us effortlessly for kilometres at a time over a gently sloping
landscape.
Portaging
When we hoist our canoe onto our shoulders and make our way
down a path through the woods, we are crossing a threshold that
weeds out those who have no interest in trudging over rugged
terrain with all they need for a day, a week, or more, on their
backs. Navigating the portage trail can be grueling but it is great
exercise and often the only way to access specific areas of back
country. And when we arrive, our efforts are justly rewarded with
solitude and beauty.
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