On-line exhibit of fur trade canoes

[kerry]

http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/canoe/can00eng.shtml

[Ray Hyland]

that's cool.

As a kid in Canada, it seemed like we spent endless hours learning about the voyageurs (I guess like an American kid would learn about the US Revolution, or the Civil War).

I hated it at the time, but now I have a real appreciation for it.

Thanks for posting the link.

Ray

[Haggis]

Pretty cool stuff!

There is a group of French and Indian War reenactors here in our neighborhood that hold a voyageur's meet on French Creek every year. What's cool about it , other than the fact it is all historically correct with no touristy stuff, is that it begins with the meeting of canoes. All are period boats made in the traditional style of birch over ribs. There are probably twenty or so canoes ranging anywhere from 16' to well over 20' long. It's pretty cool to see the Iroquois, Cornplanter and Seneca nation members cruising down French Creek in full war regalia.

[kerry]

I paddled the Mattawa River in Ontario over 30 years ago. At the time, on one of the portages, there was an historical exhibit of authentic fur trade canoes in lean-to's with plexiglass fronts. Very cool.

I sure would like to see that meeting of the canoes.

[haven]

Now that's real adventure travel! Thanks for sharing.

[Haggis]

I sure would like to see that meeting of the canoes.

I'll snap some pics for you later this spring at the next rendevzous.