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Mike Elliot, author of This Old Canoe, will shortly begin his book tour here in Southern Ontario.


On Thursday, June 16th, Mike will be at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, ON at 6:00 pm. Entry to the museum and the presentation are free to the public at that hour - see facebook link here.

The next day on June 17th, Mike will be at the White Squall Paddling Centre in Parry Sound presenting at 7:00 pm. This event is will also be attended by the Canadian Chapter Head of the the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, the very talented builder Pam Wedd of Bearwood Canoes. A BBQ with proceeds going to the Outer Islands Stewardship Project. Registration and map details for the free event can be found at this link here

Addition Ontario dates for Mike's book signing and presentations include:

• June 18 in Midland, ON at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre – 7:30 pm

• June 26 in Sydenham, ON at Frontenac Outfitters Canoe and Kayak Centre – 1:00 pm

• June 30 in Ottawa, ON at Trailhead Paddle Shack – 2:00 pm

For American friends interested in checking out his book, Mike will also be presenting this year on July 14th - 2:30 pm at the annual Wooden Canoe Heritage Assembly being held again at Paul Smith's College, New York.