What an amazing journey we’ve just had again this year on the Missinaibi River! Our 100km trip from CP to CN rails took us over small lakes, creeks, ponds, rivers, around (and even over!) rapids, and across the expansive Missinaibi … Continue reading
We embark tomorrow for a 13-day journey down a 100km section of the Missinaibi River! Joining us for this amazing adventure are Dave and Deb of The Planet D, with support from Ontario Tourism! Using satellite technology you can follow … Continue reading
Fine Italian cuisine may not be the first thing you associate with Lure of the North. But when we visited Ristorante Verdicchio here in Sudbury last month, we quickly realized we shared a lot in common with owner Mark Gregorini. … Continue reading
We are off to Camp Kawartha to participate in the reconciliation with winter along with outdoor professionals from all across Ontario. We are the keynote speakers for the Saturday night presentation and are facilitating a leather snowshoe binding workshop. Come … Continue reading
Check out this short video on using and tieing lampwick bindings. Shot on a cold morning in early January. This is our favourite style of snowshoe bindings.
We’re very excited to announce that Dave and Deb, from The Planet D will be joining us on our upcoming Missinaibi Headwaters Expedition starting next week! Dave and Deb are here in Ontario all winter, exploring some of the epic … Continue reading
We’ve just gotten back from a wet, but still entirely wonderful journey. Thanks to the three amazing participants who, despite the (mostly) unseasonably warm weather, made this such a memorable trip for us! View the photos here: Set 1 & … Continue reading
We have divided and conquered this weekend. Dave is down in South River helping Voyageur Quest prepare for their winter season. He is setting up their prospector tent and showing the staff our new systems that are sure to improve … Continue reading
You now can plan your next Temagami adventure with this second edition map. Click on the photo for more information!
Hey everyone! We are now full swing into our expedition season!! This means that while all fall we were preparing for the winter season making moccasins, weaving snowshoes, and making anoraks, we are now getting out there and USING all … Continue reading
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