Into the Deep
From the deepest point in the Great Lakes to underwater sinkholes to zombie fish and beyond, a new documentary project explores one of North America’s last frontiers.
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Ontario Adventurers Complete Rare Lake Huron Winter Crossing
A five-day journey in March across shifting Lake Huron ice saw an unsupported trio travel 56 kilometres from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island. Three Saugeen Bruce Peninsula adventurers spent five days…
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Earth Day Livestream: Dive Into the Great Lakes’ Nuclear Fish City
An Earth Day livestream showcases previously unseen fish ecosystems beneath the Great Lakes. Beneath the surface of the Great Lakes lies a vast ecosystem that underpins regional wildlife, water systems…
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Geodiversity, Nature’s New (Old) Calling Card
The Aspiring Georgian Bay Geopark will connect the Ontario region’s geology to our human stories.
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New Doco Series Reveals Unseen Great Lakes Environment
The All Too Clear documentary uses underwater robots to explore life beneath the surface of the Great Lakes. Following screenings in Ontario and at the Buffalo International Film Festival, the…
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Paddling Georgian Bay’s Stormy Northwest Corner
Our MEC gear and Blu Wave boards helped us navigate the exposed, wild waterscape of northwest Georgian Bay in comfort and style. Here's a rundown of some key pieces.
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Three Waters Doc Screening
Paddler and photographer Scott Parent’s debut documentary film Three Waters will be screened at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts in Parry Sound on Wednesday, August 17 at 7 pm.
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Voyage to the Windswept Islands
A SUP trip to a remote island group in the Great Lakes reveals both the solace of nature and the long reach of the pollution crisis.
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Lake Effect: The Big Canoe Project
Setting the pace for community paddle experiences and water stewardship. Words :: Ned Morgan. The Big Canoe Project continues to gain speed, powered by the collective paddle strokes of the…
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Voyage to the Nameless Islands
words :: Ned Morgan // photography :: Scott Parent & Glen Harris. Thanks to the SUP guiding skills of ML Contributing Editor Scott Parent, we circumnavigated a remote Great Lakes…
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Microplastic Sampling with Acadia Parent on Lake Huron
words:: Ben Osborne // photos:: Scott Parent Microplastics are a bit of a mystery—they’ve been known about for over 50 years, but only recently has it come to the public’s…
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A Source of Water & Recreation for Millions, the Great Lakes Face a Growing Threat from Microplastics
The essence of outdoor culture and life in these parts is the big blue pond we all live beside. Georgian Bay is the archetypal godfather of Ontario’s backcountry. It’s long…
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Board Booster: Is This Propulsion System the Wave of the Future?
When Collingwood local Chris Vermeulen started his Kickstarter campaign he worried it wouldn’t work. But there was no need for concern; he raised the funds in three days. And money…
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Riding Freshwater Giants: Coldwater Kayaking Lake Superior and Georgian Bay
Invariably, rough-water kayakers and board surfers on Lake Superior turn to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration when the first high, wispy clouds foretell of strong winds. NOAA’s predictions…
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Deadly Temps, Ice Boulders and Blow-Holes: Surfing Georgian Bay in Winter
words :: Colin Field. On January 9, 2015, the mean temperature was -9C. That’s a cold day. Some would argue that’s too cold for skiing. But for Jim Schorer, Josh…
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Lake Superior’s Slate Islands: Sanctuary for the Crowd-Phobic
Words by Ned Morgan. Halfway through the crossing, I begin to feel uneasy. The wet and blustery August afternoon feels more like November. The 12 kilometres of Lake Superior between…
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‘It’s Tactical’ – Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 Kayak
Wilderness Systems’ Tarpon 160, a 16-foot sit-on-top, is the Range Rover of angling kayaks – and can also handle multi-day touring, keeping pace with sea kayaks. It is very…
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