SEPTEMBER 2002 CANOE TRIP - NORTHWESTERN QUEBEC, CANADA 
After a long drive from the Toronto area, we finally arrive at the start point near Laniel, Quebec.
After a long drive from the Toronto area, we finally arrive at the start point near Laniel, Quebec.
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Campsite on the first day with perfect sunshine weather lasting until evening.
Campsite on the first day with perfect sunshine weather lasting until evening.
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Dinner in the red pines. James "Marmiton" Chan testing out the freshly made pierogies.
Dinner in the red pines. James "Marmiton" Chan testing out the freshly made pierogies.
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Heading south on day 2-bright sun, fascinating rock formations.
Heading south on day 2-bright sun, fascinating rock formations.
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At Turtle Point-Lac Kipawa- we revisited jumping rocks we first 'discovered' 24 years ago.
At Turtle Point-Lac Kipawa- we revisited jumping rocks we first 'discovered' 24 years ago.
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Thirty feet looks a lot higher standing up there!
Thirty feet looks a lot higher standing up there!
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Swim break on a hot September day.
Swim break on a hot September day.
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Followed by another gourmet lunch.
Followed by another gourmet lunch.
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Wojciech and Steve--just check out those Tilly hats!
Wojciech and Steve--just check out those Tilly hats!
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In the race for first place, John Slana cuts to the inside to take the lead.
In the race for first place, John Slana cuts to the inside to take the lead.
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Pebble Beach- Quebec style- giant site at the end of day 3.
Pebble Beach- Quebec style- giant site at the end of day 3.
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Canoes loaded and set to go the next morning.
Canoes loaded and set to go the next morning.
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This lake, Lac des Loups, has numerous beaches and this allows for some movement,some leg stretching.
This lake, Lac des Loups, has numerous beaches and this allows for some movement,some leg stretching.
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This is only 4 p.m. on Lac du Bouleau, making dinner in what appears to be the dark of night. Nasty day to be sure.
This is only 4 p.m. on Lac du Bouleau, making dinner in what appears to be the dark of night. Nasty day to be sure.
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Wading upstream on the Kipawa River.
Wading upstream on the Kipawa River.
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Sunset silhouete - Henry Cooke in his 16' Prospector.
Sunset silhouete - Henry Cooke in his 16' Prospector.
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James Chan and Henry Cooke-paddling partners on a number of trips- looking for a tiny entranceway into a creek leading to the next lake.
James Chan and Henry Cooke-paddling partners on a number of trips- looking for a tiny entranceway into a creek leading to the next lake.
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End of the portage-oooh! my aching back.
End of the portage-oooh! my aching back.
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Ron and Pat Frenette's 17' Nomad-veteran of a lot of canoe miles with a few scratches on the bottom.
Ron and Pat Frenette's 17' Nomad-veteran of a lot of canoe miles with a few scratches on the bottom.
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