Old-style canoeists get ready for 150

The Sault Ste. Marie Canoe Brigade will be making a trip along the St. Mary's River in traditional style canoes and attire in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary next month

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(From front to back) Laura Waters, Mark Crofts, Jethro Rodgers, and Bruce Tomlinson of the Sault Ste. Marie Canoe Brigade were practicing on Trout Lake in Voyageur-era attire and aboard a traditional 'north canoe' on Saturday. Next month they will begin a 6-day journey in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary. Jeff Klassen/SooToday

On Saturday, the Sault Ste. Marie Canoe Brigade was practicing aboard a 24 foot ‘north canoe’ and in full Voyageur-era attire out on Trout Lake.

From June 28 to July 4, the brigade will be doing several trips that add up to single voyage between Batchawana Bay and Thessalon in celebration of Canada’s 150^th anniversary.

The group is one of at least seven groups across Canada that are putting on similar trips in different areas of the country for the anniversary.

The brigade is looking for people to ride the boat with them next month, for more information visit this website.