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by chelsea on #M50 may 25, 2024

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"PETAWAWA IS AN IDEAL CAMP," St. Catharines Standard. June 19, 1912. Page 8. ---- Five Thousand Men of the Canadian Militia Are Now Training There Under the Most Favorable Conditions --- Petawawa, Military Camp, June 17 - Petawawa camp has been one of the busiest spots in Canada during the past few days, and will remain so for three or four weeks more, It is probably the most complete and active camp of any that have been held in the big national maneuvering ground. On the high undulating ground overlooking the Ottawa river, there is pitched a writable city of canvas about four miles long and two and a half miles wide. One British Military camp differs from another very little in anything but magnitude. At the Petawawa camp now there are the neat gun parks with their rows of tents and horses; the cavalry lines with their long stretches of horses and tidy rows of saddles; and bunched up clusters of tents of the infantry, etc., all in'd out with the regularity and order prescribed in the regulations of the Canadian Militia.

But the Petawawa camp is more than a transitory camping ground; Its permanent equipment is very complete. A water service is extended to all lines. The supply comes from the Ottawa River and is forced up to service tanks at intervals tong the grounds. The pumping is done by the Government power house. There are also permanent administrative buildings for the camp commandant and staff and special sidings to accommodate all trains brought to the camp.

For watering horses and washing places for the troops each regiment is equipped in its own lines, even to shower baths, which, it may be said, are used freely.

SPLENDID CAMP. Petawawa is a camp ground of which any, nation might to proud. It is magnificent in extent and the ground admirably adapted to the work. It is very sandy and the heaviest showers of rain are absorbed almost immediately and a few touches of sunshine dry up the ground in a very short time. They are splendid ranges for both rifle and big gun practice. The air of the plains is remarkably clear and healthy and the scenery at the bank of the Ottawa river is full of beauty and natural charm.

About five thousand men are in camp. A feature of this camp is the inaugaration of a complete postal service under the management of the Canadian Postal Corps. These engaged in this work are Lacut. F. D. Sharman of London, Ont.; Ptes. J. J. Fair and H. Kitcheman of Ottawa.

Six collection boxes are placed at different points in the camp. Two collections are made daily and deliveries of mail to each unit. A special cart is provided for this work and H. Kitcheman, formerly a gunner in "D" Special Service battery in Africa, attends to the outdoor duty. The head office also issues postal notes and sells stamps. The service Is well managed and greatly appreciated in the camp.

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The Petwawa River (Pt. 1 Petawawa Guarrison)

The 3RCR, a regiment at Petawawa, headquaters

This is the first thread on this blog about my Top Ten places I visited where I write to you, readers, about my experiences, enjoy! As a part of an opportunity I have received this summer from army cadets, I have had the chance to visit the magnificent Petawawa river. The Petawawa river is located in the  northern part of Algonquin park next to the city of Petawawa which is around 2 hours from Ottawa. Throughout this experience, I’ve had the chance to stay at the Petawawa Garrison, bike from the base to the river and canoe the whole length of the river with rapids while camping for 10 days. On this blog, I will cover my stay at the Petawawa garrison.

Rooms in the shacks!

My trip to Petawawa started when me and 35 other cadets and 7 adult staff arrived to stay at the barracks in the city’s military base where we stayed to practice canoeing through rapids. The shacks, as the military personnel call them, were very spacious. They weren’t necessarily cozy, but they were comfortable as they contained 4 huge beds for 4 people per room with 2 windows, 4 wardrobes and 4 bed stands with outlets. Bathrooms were located on the other side of the corridor and were very well kept. My only complaint is that there is not much privacy because the bathroom door was always open and everything was visible from the corridor.

The mess hall at the Petawawa Garrison.

The mess hall at the garrison was just fantastic. The military really knows how to feed their members because it always raises morale to go to the mess hall due to the food being always great. The best meal was supper where they fed meals like lamb chops in a sauce or steaks with cranberries which was something to look forward to at the end of the day. In addition to that, there were always different types of desserts, a salad bar and juice dispensers. As a part of my stay in the Petawawa Garrison, me and the rest of the group biked to the fast moving Petawawa river to practice how to canoe through rapids and how to swim through them if the canoe tipped over. It was fun because I learned interesting different canoestrokes to use through fast moving water and what swim position to adopt if a canoe tips in that water.

This is me swimming in the river!

Stay tuned for the second part of this blog next week when I’m going to cover the trip along the whole Petawawa river.

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Exploring Ottawa’s Best Beaches Nearby

Ottawa is the stunning capital of Canada. While Ottawa might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of beaches, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the city’s hidden gems. Whether you’re a local looking for a new spot to soak up in the sun or a visitor seeking a unique beach experience, we’ve got you covered. In this travel blog, we’ll explore the 11 best beaches in Ottawa for a perfect day trip. 

Table of Contents

Mooney’s Bay Beach  

Brittania Beach 

Petrie Island Beach 

Westboro Beach 

Meech Lake/O’Brien Beach (Best beache in Ottawa)

Leamy Lake Beach 

Lac Phillippe

Constance Bay Beach 

The Pond 

Morrison’s Quarry 

Fitzroy Provincial Park Beach  

Burnstown Beach 

Petawawa Point Beach 

Bon Echo Provincial Park Beaches 

Pine Point Beach

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Mooney’s Bay Beach

If you’ve got kids, you should definitely visit Mooney’s Bay Beach. It features an interesting Canada-themed playground that your little ones will surely enjoy.

It is one of the most popular summer destinations in Ottawa and hence often remains crowded with people. 

Mooney’ Beach hosts various Ottawa festivals and events like H.O.P.E. Volleyball SummerFest, Dragon Boat Race Festival, and many more fun activities for you to enjoy.  

Location: 2926, Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Brittania Beach

Situated in the west of Ottawa, Brittania Beach is more of a low-key destination with no restaurants and cafes around. 

Nonetheless, it is the perfect spot for swimming and relaxing on the sand while enjoying the beautiful beach views. 

While you’re here, don’t forget to visit the Beach Corners, to enjoy some delicious ice cream flavors after a sunny day at the beach.

Location: 2805 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Petrie Island Beach 

Petrie Island Beach is a true local favorite. The island has three different beaches – East Beach, West Beach & Centennial Beach, with each offering something special to the visitors. 

However, if you want to get into the busy crowd, East Beach is your best option. 

Here, you can also relax under the shady trees, swim, or even rent a paddle board, canoe rentals, and kayak to enjoy some fun water activities. 

Meanwhile, make sure to pack your lunch as you’ll surely need some extra dose of energy to enjoy your time to the fullest. 

Location: 272 Trim Road, Orleans, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Westboro Beach 

Situated on the west shore of the Ottawa River, Westboro Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful time with your family. 

It has got various beautiful on-site cafes offering meals & drinks along with live music to keep you entertained. 

Westboro Beach is accessible year-round and is among the best beaches in Ottawa. 

Location: 745, Ottawa River Parkway, Canada

Meech Lake/O’Brien Beach (Best beache in Ottawa)

Situated just a 15-minute drive away from downtown Ottawa, Meech Lake is known for its crystal-clear water and white sand.

It makes a great spot for hiking, picnicking, and kayaking with lifeguards always on duty to ensure utmost safety. 

O’Brien is the most famous beach in the area and gets all bustling with people during the hot summer days. 

Location: Chelsea, QC, Canada

Leamy Lake Beach 

If you want to enjoy a good time outdoors, but don’t want to travel far from the city, then Leamy Lake Beach is your place to be. 

The beach is situated amidst the hills, just a short drive away from the main city. 

Here you can engage in a whole lot of water activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, and more.

And if you’re not a fan of getting covered in all sand, you can secure your place in the grassy areas with natural shade beyond the beach. 

Location: Fournier Blvd, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Lac Phillippe

Situated in the heart of the Saint-Francois-de Sales National Park, Lac Phillippe is a beautiful lake featuring boat rentals, picnic spots, and a wonderful swimming beach.

The location also offers thrilling biking, hiking, and skiing trails to enjoy through. 

Location: Les Collines-de-L’Outaouais Regional County Municipality, QC J0X 3G0, Canada

Constance Bay Beach 

Constance Bay is the only horse-friendly beach in Ottawa. So if you want to enjoy a ride with a fantastic sea view, hop on. 

Besides, you can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and sailing. Meanwhile, be careful of the mussels in the seawater as they can hurt your toes and may even leave you injured. 

Although the beach doesn’t cover much of an area, it’s evident that you’d get to enjoy a good time here. And the best part? The parking is absolutely free!

Location: Lane St, Ottawa, ON K0A 3M0, Canada

The Pond 

The Pond may not have the most exciting name, but this hidden gem is perfect for anyone looking to avoid crowded beaches. 

Located in the industrial area near the airport, the Pond offers a serene swimming experience with clean and clear water.

Just make sure to be a little cautious as there are no lifeguards available on duty. 

Location: Pond St., Rockcliffe Park

Morrison’s Quarry 

Did you know there’s a blue oasis near Ottawa? Morrison’s Quarry, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Ottawa, is a beautiful beach for swimming and scuba diving.

The beautiful turquoise waters and sandy beach area are perfect for relaxation. 

The site also features picnic tables, BBQ pits, and even a waterslide, providing fun for all ages. 

Location: 1780 Quebec Rte 105, Chelsea

Fitzroy Provincial Park Beach  

Situated just an hour away from the capital, Fitzroy Provincial Park is the perfect spot for anyone looking for a peaceful escape into nature. 

The park features two beaches each carrying its own unique charm. 

The main beach features washrooms, picnic tables, barbecues, and canoe/kayak rentals, while the camper’s beach located in Two Rivers Campground is perfect for families with small kids. 

While you’re here, don’t forget to take a short hike through the century-old white pine forest and explore the meandering Carp River by paddle.

Location: 5201 Canon Smith Dr, Fitzroy Harbour, ON K0A 1X0, Canada

Burnstown Beach 

Situated along the Madawaska River, Burnstown Beach features a large sandy swimming area, a boat launch, and even a rowing area for those seeking adventure. 

On land, you’ll find a play structure, picnic tables, a seasonal snack bar, change rooms, washrooms, and a shaded grassy area. 

While at it, make sure not to miss out on Burnstown’s renowned artist galleries, shops, and eateries, all housed in heritage buildings, within walking distance from the beach. 

Location: 1537 Calabogie Rd, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z4, Canada

Direction Burnstown Beach 

Petawawa Point Beach 

At the junction of the Petawawa and Ottawa rivers lies the town of Petawawa’s premiere waterfront park – Petawawa Point. 

Here, you’ll find amazing vistas, a sandy beach, a boat launch, a snack bar & canoe/kayak rentals. 

The beach might be unsupervised but rest assured, it’s well maintained and monitored regularly by the municipal staff. 

Beyond the beach, Petawawa Point stretches as a series of islands across the Ottawa River into Quebec that’s worth exploring. 

Location: Petawawa Point, Petawawa, ON K8H 3M4, Canada

Bon Echo Provincial Park Beaches 

Just a 2-hour drive from Ottawa lies the Bon Echo Provincial Park, where Mazinaw rock stands tall as a testament to indigenous heritage. 

This 1.5-km-long sheer rock face rises 100 meters from Mazinaw Lake and features over 260 indigenous pictographs – the largest visible collection in Canada. 

White at Bon Echo, take an interpretive boat tour to get up close to the cliffs or climb to the lookout atop the rock. 

Bon Echo’s main beach on Lower Mazinaw lake is a popular spot with a spacious sandy beach, a buoyed swimming area (note that there are no lifeguards), and shaded picnic spots. 

North and south beaches offer quieter alternatives for campers and day-trippers. 

Location: 16151 Hwy 41, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada

Pine Point Beach

Nestled along the tranquil Ottawa River in the charming town of Deep River, Pine Point Beach is a true hidden treasure. 

With over 200 meters of golden, sandy shoreline, it’s a beachcomber’s paradise. The beach also offers amenities like washrooms and convenient parking. 

Surrounding the beach, you’ll find a magnificent mixed forest with winding walking trails, perfect for an afternoon stroll. 

Location: Pine Point Rd, Deep River, ON, Canada

Conclusion

Ottawa might not be the Carribean, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day or more at the beach. Make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen, water, snacks, and lunch. If you’re planning on swimming, don’t forget your swimsuit, towel and goggles. And if you have little ones, bring them along with some sand toys for added fun. 

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09/20/19 - Petawawa, ON - BEAUTIFUL MORNING ON THE OTTAWA - At first, we thought our campground was next to the beach on a beautiful lake. Then, this morning, we finally figured out that instead, we were camping on the banks of the impressive Ottawa River which serves as the border between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The clouds really complete this beautiful morning scene. Hope you like it.

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by chelsea on #M50 may 25, 2024

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"Waits for mistakes: Manhunt director plays cat-and-mouse game," Kingston Whig-Standard. July 28, 1972. Page 3. --- By STEVE HUMMELL L-A County Bureau Chief NAPANEE - Ontario Provincial Police Chief Inspector John Hillmer, the man organizing Canada's largest manhunt for escaped Millhaven Institution convicts, has played the escapees game long enough.

Now he hopes the convicts will play his game, he said in an interview. That is, make a mistake and be seen in open country so he can deploy tracking dogs on their fresh trail and hunt them down before they can reach the relative safety of bush and swamp country.

The two convicts sighted in the Hay Bay area on numerous occasions are thought to be convicted murderer Sreto Dzambas, 25, who was serving a life sentence and Gerald Larocque, 22, serving 17 years for armed robbery, uttering, attempted break and enter and theft.

"It's in my mind now it's a case of the dogs," he commented. "Dogs and manpower, to try and keep them confined and away from the swamps and once we know for sure we've got something on the go the dogs can take over."

Answering questions easily, the 26-year police veteran said the geographical location in which the convicts escaped was one of the major factors that hampered the 19 day search still in progress. At the beginning of the search there were 14 convicts on the loose in the dense bush and hundreds of sightings were reported, he said. All of the sightings had to be checked out by police, "we had to go every which way, and this was the drawhack," he added.

Combat troops from Petawawa and Kingston were called into the search about three days after the escape. The inspector said he "really did not know" if the search would have been more successful if the army had been called in earlier. Apparently the solicitor-general's department was responsible for the army's participation.

Inspector Hillmer said if he had another case similar to this one he would not make any changes in the method of search. He said, however, that if he worked with the army again on a similar search he would change the administration and communications set-up from what was used during the Millhaven manhunt.

"We both operated out of this building (Napanee OPP detachment) but we operated out of different rooms and this necessitated someone from each group running back and forth with messages all the time," he commented. "I think I would try and bring a trailer in or something and set the whole command post up so we wouldn't have to do this."

He said it has been proved that vast numbers of police and army troops are not the answers to recapturing the remaining four convicts at large. He said that about 300 men had searched fields and bush areas about three times when the manhunt was intensified and came up with nothing.

The chief inspector had nothing but praise for the armed forces' participation, which lasted for 12 days, in the combined search operation. "The army was marvellous, it really was. Those fellows swept the bush, they worked long, long hours and were very good." This has been the first time in Inspector Hillmer's long police career that he has worked with the military on a criminal case.

"… The only other large case I've been in on was the kidnapping of Mary Nelles in Toronto and I have no idea of the number of men that were employed in that search because I wasn't just in the position to find out," he said.

The most men that worked under the inspector was when the ocean freighter, the Eastcliff Hall, sank in the St. Lawrence River two years ago. The officers were mainly scuba divers, he explained, and had a good recovery record of the bodies lodged in the sunken ship.

Chief Inspector Hillmer began his career in the provincial police when he joined as a constable in 1947 in the Thunder Bay area. He remained there for six years and was then transferred to the Barrie area where he worked from 1953 to 1955.

He worked as a constable in Bracebridge the next year, was then promoted to the position of corporal and transferred to the Perth detachment where he remained until 1963.

After being stationed at the Gananoque detachment for one year as corporal, he then was promoted to detective sergeant and served on the gambling squad in Toronto until 1966 when he was promoted to an inspector and began working with the Criminal Investigation Branch (CID) in Toronto.

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The Petawawa River (Pt. 2)

The Morning we left the Petawawa Garrison

Following my stay at the Petawawa Garrison, where I gathered the knowledge for the upcoming expedition trip, me, 35 other cadets and 7 adult staff biked from the military base to Stratton Lake in Algonquin park. It was a long and grueling 40km bike ride that went up and down hills which were full of sand, gravel and beautiful scenery with clearings and impenetrable forests.

The nature around the Petawawa area on the road to Stratton lake

It was nice because it was easier to breathe the fresh air from the forest rather than the dirty and stuffy air from the cities where I came from. It was also gave me a break from my personal worries as biked further into the forest. I was more focused on the moment and what was most important to me. After we made it to Algonquin park, we quickly transitioned to hiking gear and put our bikes away in our rented cube van. 

Map of the Stratton lake area

We hiked for a few hours and we got lost several times as well and, due to us also being late with our timings on our bikes, we got lost during the night. I didn’t know where we were going because we resorted to bushwacking half the time and I was without a personal flashlight, so I had to also somehow figure out where I should step without tripping over rocks or branches. The next day, I realized how lucky I was not to twist our ankles because there were so many dangerous rocks when we hiked the following day. Luckily, after that first night hiking, my group made it to our campsite in one piece. We met up with the other cadets and adults, set up our campsite by the lake, did a debrief about how the day went and then we set off to do our ablutions and go to sleep. This would become a habit for the next 9 days.

View on Stratton lake next to our camping site once we arrived

The hiking cycle was a relaxing experience, yet uneventful. I could easily go into my thoughts while walking around Stratton Lake with my rucksack and think about life in a way I don’t do usually.

Some of my group members hiking

After a few days of the hiking cycle, we put our hiking poles, boots, tents, etc. in a cube van and we hopped once again on our bikes down a hill and we went deeper into the forest. 

After several hours of biking, we made it to Lake Travers where we put our equipment from the rucksacks into a new waterproof boundary bags, then we took our canoes from a truck that arrived for us and we set off with our paddles to our next campsite on the lake where we did the usual routine.

The next morning was miserable.

It was rainy and I woke up in a drenched tent and having a strong desire to keep sleeping so the rain eventually passes, but I had to walk out into the cold outside and pack all my stuff and put it under a waterproof tarp we set up since A : We had timings to meet; and B : It would have probably have not been a good idea to keep sleeping in the wet. It was a mess because the 20 other people we had on that campsite (the others split off to a different site) did the same thing and a lot of kit got mixed up or lost. It was really uncomfortable because it was very cold, so cold in fact that the water that felt cold the day before felt warm when we got into our canoes on that rainy morning.

The moment we docked before we conquered our first rapid

When we got on the water, we canoed out for around 20 minutes and we hit our first rapid and we had to stop to inspect it. It was not a great experience since we had to walk in our wet water shoes looking to see a possible path we could take to cross the rapid. I was shivering all the way until we got back into our canoes to attempt to cross the obstacle.

In the canoe was me in the stern (back) and an officer in the bow (front) and it was anticlimactic because when we tried to cross we got unfortunately stuck not even 10 meters from shore. Our canoe filled up with water and we had to get a few people to get the canoe unstuck from those rocks. The funny thing is that we successfully crossed the moving water right afterwards, so if not those rocks, we would have perfectly conquered the rapid. Overall, it was an enjoyable ride down the river full of adrenaline which made it a little warmer during the cold morning.

One of the adult staff crossing the rapid

For the next following days, we camped at several different campsites, tried to nail our routine on our campsites to the fastest time we could, we crossed several different rapids and smaller swifts and we portaged our way to avoid more dangerous water. One formidable portage was on our third day canoeing which was the “Crooked Chute” portage because it was a long one kilometer walk down and up hill,  with heavy canoes, pressing down on our shoulders, and boundary bags which were unexpectedly even worse as they would seem lighter. After all of that, a rewarding feeling came to me and all my teammates because we have overcome something that we warned as being the hardest part of the trip which meant that we were closer to completing the expedition. 

View on a hill called "Cayote Rock" from one of last camp sites of the trip

During the last day, we debriefed in all of our separate groups we were originally split in at the beginning of the trip. We reminisced about the fun parts and the miserable parts of the trip and one comment from one of my team members stuck to me till this day :

“After this trip, I learned to embrace the suck.”

Following this notice, the team member explained that every bad thing makes the good events feel even better. This reminded me of the time when the sun showed out at noon during a miserable cloudy morning we had which made me so happy. Maybe it was because of the horrible morning we had, but it was the happiest I’ve been when looking at the sun. Then, after the team member stop talking, I had a moment of deep thinking and I realized how much fun I had during these past 10 days and how much I would miss the good moments and the "suck".

My greatest revelation during this trip was to embrace the suck, not only because it makes the good moments worthwhile, but also because there is only so much suck in our life. 

After this debrief, it was another good night's sleep and then we unloaded our kit the next morning once we canoeed back to shore. We returned back to the garrison and from there we parted ways. 

Stay tuned for the next blog about my trip to Iceland! I hope y’all have a wonderful rest of your day.

P. S.

I got to see parts of a pretty cool air show in Toronto while I was on the bus to train station!

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2021-22 Springfield Thunderbirds Roster

Wingers

#7 Sam Anas (Montgomery County, Maryland)

#13 Alexey Toropchenko (Moscow, Russia)

#18 Mathias Laferrière-Mailfat (Montreal, Quebec)

#19 Mackenzie MacEachern (Bloomfield Township, Michigan)

#41 Nic Pierog (Halton Hills, Ontario)

Centers

#11 Hugh McGing (Chicago, Illinois)

#12 Nathan Walker (Sydney, Australia) A

#16 Dakota Joshua (Dearborn, Michigan)

#17 Nikita Alexandrov (Burgwedel, Germany)

#21 Nolan Stevens (Brantford, Ontario)

#27 Keean Washkurak (Kitchener, Ontario)

#28 Tanner Kaspick (Brandon, Manitoba)

#29 Nathan Todd (North Grenville, Ontario)

#34 Logan Brown (Chesterfield, Missouri)

#63 Matthew Peca (Petawawa, Ontario)

Defensemen

#3 Nick Albano (Beverly, Massachusetts)

#4 Tommy Cross (Simsbury, Connecticut) C

#5 Tyler Tucker (Greenstone, Ontario)

#14 Steven Santini (Somers, New York) A

#15 Scott Perunovich (Hibbing, Minnesota)

#22 Josh Wesley (Raleigh, North Carolina)

#25 Griffin Luce (Amherst, New York)

#48 Calle Rosén (Växjö, Sweden)

Goalies

#30 Joel Hofer (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

#31 Colten Ellis (River Denys, Nova Scotia)

#39 Charlie Lindgren (Lakeville, Minnesota)

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The petawawa river between little misty and misty lake - algonquin park

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La Belle Province

Good Morning/Bonjour,

Monday was without a doubt the best day of this sector of the bike ride. The weather was ideal. The sun was blazing as we rolled through Laurentian Valley county and the towns of Chalk River, Petawawa and Pembroke. These are the sort of towns that we prairie guys have heard about for some reason or another but could never place on a map until now.

At Pembroke we got off the TCH, or Ontario 17 as it is known here. Finally we have rural roads and trail options. The afternoon was a delight. Passing secluded farms, charming villages and stretches along the Ottawa River, this is what we ride for. Small dairy herds, silos, roadside kiosks selling vegetables on the honour system. Harvesters were in full tilt on the land and equipment shuttled along the roadways to the next field. We passed through Beachburg, a textbook town that fit the setting.

We pedaled into the late afternoon. Our lengthy bike shadows guided us across the bridge and we crossed the Ottawa at Portage du Fort. Our bikes zipped through the Quebec townships and, 20 Ks into the province, we settled in Shawville for the night. A very Anglo town, locals gave us a few facts about Shawville: it’s the largest town in Quebec without a Catholic Church; it’s the hometown of the hockey Murray’s (Brian, Terry and Tim); the economy here is slow, so many people commute the one hour to Ottawa to work.

Today we are heading for Gatineau.

Cheers,

Bill & Ken

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Here's what we know about the Chinook helicopter crash near Garrison Petawawa

A search and recovery operation continues in the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa this morning, more than a day after a military helicopter crashed during a training exercise.

Two crew members are still missing after the CH-147F Chinook helicopter crashed just after midnight on Tuesday in Petawawa, Ont.  Four people were onboard the helicopter when it crashed during the training flight. 

Two people located by first responders following the crash were transported to a hospital in Pembroke for treatment.

Approximately 50 Canadian Armed Forces members, along with Ontario Provincial Police and the Petawawa and Pembroke fire departments, are involved in the search for the two missing crew members. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday afternoon that the missing crew members died in the crash.

"I was happy to speak to the Chief of Defence Staff last night to express my condolences to the families and colleagues of the members who have been killed," Trudeau said.

The Canadian Armed Forces wouldn't confirm if any of its members were killed.

"Search and recovery efforts are ongoing," the Department of National Defence said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.

There has been no update on the search Wednesday morning.

The two missing people are members of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, according to DND.

The incident has hit the small military community 150 kilometres west of Ottawa hard.

"We are one big family and when you go through a very emotional time like this, it's going to take this family to work together, to support the families and support each other through this tragedy," Petawawa Mayor Gary Serviss said.

Watering ban

The town of Petawawa has implemented a watering ban for all non-essential watering, and no outdoor watering is permitted.

The town says "out of an abundance of caution," it has temporarily stopped the intake of water from the Ottawa River to its water treatment plant.

"This is a precautionary measure in response to potentially hazardous materials from the recent crash of a CH-147F Chinook into the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa," the town said in a statement.

CH-147F Chinook

The Canadian Armed Forces has a fleet of 15 CH-147F Chinook helicopters.

The military helicopter is used to transport troops and equipment in natural disasters and emergency medical evacuations.

"The CH-147F Chinook is an advanced, multi-mission medium to heavy lift helicopter," says the Royal Canadian Air Force's website.

The first F-model Chinook was delivered to Canada from the Boeing manufacturing facility in Philadelphia in 2013.

The military says the Chinook has "enhanced self-protection capabilities, including anti-missile protection systems", radar and self-defence machine guns.

The 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

The two missing personnel are members of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based at CFB Petawawa.

The 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron is the Royal Canadian Air Fore's only CH-147F Chinook squadron. The squadron was re-established In 2012 in order to fly the Canadian Armed Forces' CH-147F-Chinook helicopters, according to the Royal Canadian Air Force's website.

The government says the squadron has conducted many domestic operations in support of Canadians, including 'Operation Vector' supporting the government's COVID-19 response.

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Paddling through Barron Canyon in Algonquin Park

Our family’s cottage is about an hour from the east side of Algonquin Park, which is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but we haven’t spent much time there over the years because we’ve been so focused on spending time at the cottage. I wanted to correct that this year, so we did a weekend camping trip with friends, which I wrote about recently, but there’s so much else I’ve always wanted to do there, and one of those things is to paddle Barron Canyon — probably one of the most impressive canyons or gorges in all of Ontario, if not Canada. It’s almost three times as high as Niagara Falls, with sheer cliffs of granite plunging 100 metres down to the river below (we took some pictures from the hiking trail on top of the canyon on our last trip into the park, an example of which appears below).

The view from the Barron Canyon hiking trail down to the river below

So when a couple of friends said they were interested in bringing their kayaks up to do the canyon, we jumped at it. They were coming from Almonte, which is about two hours away, so we agreed to meet at the Squirrel Rapids parking lot at noon on Friday morning — Squirrel Rapids is the put in point at the southeastern end of the Barron River, and is located about ten minutes inside the park’s Sand Gate, which is not far from Pembroke (just for reference, the Barron River ultimately flows into the Petawawa River, which in turn flows southeast and joins the Ottawa River).

We got to the Squirrel Rapids parking lot at about 12:30 and unloaded the kayaks. A note if you want to do this and are planning to meet people there: You will lose cellular signal as soon as you pass the Algonquin Portage outfitters office on Barron Canyon road — which is just before the pavement gives way to dirt and gravel — and then you get a little signal at the Sand Lake Gate park office, but it disappears soon afterwards.

Getting ready to head up the river from Squirrel Rapids put in

It was a beautiful late August morning, with just some light clouds and about 26 degrees Celsius, as we set off to paddle up the river (technically we were going against the current, but it was late in the season so the current was not very strong at all). Some people who paddle the Barron Canyon will put in at Squirrel Rapids and then take out at Brigham Chute, or do the opposite and put in at Brigham and take out at Squirrel, but those require having a second vehicle at the opposite end. So we decided to paddle up and back in an afternoon — which as it turns out was a little ambitious 🙂

The first part of the paddle is quite short: Only a kilometre or so of easy paddling through a marsh to get to the portage around Cache Rapids, which is about 420 metres long. I was hoping the trail would be gentle and flat, but that was not the case — it is fairly rocky and filled with roots, and goes up and down quite a bit before you get to the end. There are actually two places you can put in; the official put in is across a short wooden bridge and is wide, with rock steps leading down to the water, but if it is busy (which it often is) you can drop a canoe or kayak in just before the bridge — provided you make sure to turn right fairly quickly, so as not to get sucked into the rapids.

The outflow of Cache Rapids near the portage take out point

After the portage, it’s a good half hour or more of paddling through a somewhat marshy river (filled with dozens of huge deadheads, left over from the river’s past as a popular logging route) before you get to the canyon proper, where you can see the giant cliffs soaring up from the water. It really is quite impressive to see not just the cliffs, with the terraced look that much of the exposed Canadian Shield has, but also the huge rockslides along the way — including some massive rocks that must have been shifted by earthquakes, or some huge force. Most of the rock face is a sort of burnt orange colour, which I found out from Bob McElroy’s excellent blog is a result of Xanthoria lichen (Bob’s blog has tons of information about different day and weekend camping trips in and around Algonquin, and is highly recommended).

  By the time we got to the end of the canyon, we had spent about three hours paddling and portaging, which was quite a bit longer than I expected it to take. The river is only about seven kilometres from end to end, and since paddling six kilometres usually takes me about an hour or so, I figured it might take an hour and a half to paddle, plus about 20 to 30 minutes for the portage. However, I didn’t factor in time spent sightseeing along the way, and the portage also took longer than I expected, because my friend Nathan and I carried two kayaks and then went back and got the other two kayaks. Two of them were quite heavy (about 55 pounds each without gear) and it was fairly slow going over the rocks. On a cooler day it might not have been quite as bad.

Since we had seen most of the canyon already, the return trip was somewhat faster, but we stopped at the portage to have a snack of cheese, carrots and some delicious wild boar sausage that a friend provided. Then it was some more kayak carrying and a kilometre paddle and we were back at the Squirrel Rapids parking lot. It was a fantastic day, but I think we were all pretty beat at the end of it. If and when we do this trip again, I would probably leave a lot earlier in the day and then we could take a more relaxing pace and have some time to visit Brigham Chute as well, which I’ve heard is pretty. But in any case, it was a beautiful paddle and well worth the effort and sore muscles.

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