Kevin Callan’s Once Around Algonquin is an exciting tale of misadventure on the toughest route in Ontario’s most well-loved wilderness. While sharing his love of this paddling paradise, Callan details some of the park's history and evolution, interweaving stories from the voyage. Chuckle along with the tales behind the blisters and bruises in this bromance adventure tale, all told with Callan’s trademark humor.  With a storytelling vibe, 30 chapters share insights and describe some of the challenges of canoe tripping for both the uninitiated as well as for the seasoned canoeist. 

Route Map

Introduction   Finding My Happy Place 

Chapter 1  No Country For Old Men  

Chapter 2  My Love Affair with Algonquin

Chapter 3  It Begins

Chapter 4  The Big East — An Absolute Slog!

Chapter 5  The End Is Near

Chapter 6  Entering Algonquin — Finally!

Chapter 7  Hiding a Paddle  

Chapter 8  Those Were the Days  

Chapter 9  Always Say Hello  

Chapter 10  Butt Lake Becomes Ralph Bice Lake  — Thank Goodness  

Chapter 11 A Bump In the Night  

Chapter 12  Moose Pee on the Campsite  

Chapter 13  Homesick on the Nipissing   

Chapter 14  The Trojan Horse  

Chapter 15  Stolen Whisky  

Chapter 16  Breaking the Park Rules  

Chapter 17  History Along the Petawawa  

Chapter 18  Bill Mason’s River  

Chapter 19  Trout on the Crow River  

Chapter 20  A Toast to Swifty on Lake Lavielle  

Chapter 21  Opeongo — Algonquin’s Largest Lake  

Chapter 22  Getting Comfortable  

Chapter 23  Portage Etiquette  

Chapter 24  Ingenious Beavers  

Chapter 25  Bob Dylan Went to Camp  

Chapter 26  Is Algonquin Too Dangerous For Kids?  

Chapter 27  Civilization on the Horizon  

Chapter 28  Down the Oxtongue   

Chapter 29  You Shall Not Pass!  

Epilogue  

Tips Before You Go — Do We Have Enough Whisky? 

About the Author