143 - On a Boat 🛶
Ahoy there! We couldn’t think of a better time to feature some of the region’s most famous aquatic vessels than after all this rain. Canoe?
Fast Guy 🚤
Though most well-known for his big band (and their annual performance of Auld Lang Syne every New Year’s Eve), London’s Guy Lombardo was also an accomplished powerboat racer—speeding to numerous victories aboard boats such as TEMPO VI and TEMPO VII.
Victoria Day Disaster 🚢
By all accounts, The Victoria Steamboat Disaster of 1881 was the result of a lot of bad decisions; here’s how Maclean’s recollected the day back in 1955.
"Duck!" 🐥
Remember when we used to dump thousands of Rubber Duckies off the Oxford St. bridge and race them down to Harris Park? Here’s some retro homemade footage from 1992’s race.
Portaging Professional 💼
Ever thought it would be fun to spend your morning commute in your canoe? This Londoner did.
Antler River Guardians From the 4 Directions 🛶
Back in 2016, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Youth took part in building two canoes using traditional methods as part of a stewardship partnership formed by the Thames River Clear Water Revival Steering Committee & First Nation Engagement Committee.
🚨 BONUS
That time Nova Craft Canoe dropped one of their canoes off the top of their 100 ft tall factory….and then took a sledgehammer to another one.
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