THANK YOU PC 1 and 2

PC 1 and 2 arrived home (Merrckville, Ontario) isafe and sound Thursday 17 July after travelling over 15,000 km, including 3,200 km PC2 and 1,400 km PC1 by water. Thanks for the memories canot du nords.
Where are we off to next?
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PC1 Crew @ Great Hall Fort William

PC1 Crew shown on front steps of Great Hall at Fort William shortly after arriving 12 July 2008. Kirk Wipper, OC, is in the picture along with Laverne Thompson, a 7th generation descendant of David Thompson.
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Arrival at Fort William

Amongst the roar of the cannons, the cheers of a sizable cheering crowd, and the company of Metis Nation of Ontario arriving from the east, and many local canoes, the 2008 David Thompson Brigade arrived at Old Fort William. 63 days, 56 paddling days, about 3200 km paddled, four provinces, and two hundred years of history. And more in awe of David and Charlotte than ever!
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PC1 at Grand Portage

Friday 11 July was spent at Grand Portage, including a brief paddle on Superior, an arrival ceremony, a glass of milk toast for David and Charlotte, and a great lunch. Shown in the photo is PC1 including Kirk Wipper OC and Lynda Williams, the final two members of PC1
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On To The Atlantic Watershed

9 May PC 1 departs Quetico Provincial Park following the grand arrival Saturday, Canot du Nord race, and lively fiddle entertainmment on the same beach on which David Thompson spent some time. On Sunday the festivities moved into Atikokan, where we were hosted to lunch served by the Mayor himself, an outdoors voyageur exhibit, and a concert. Monday the brigade headed east heading for the height of land separating the Arctic and Atlantic watersheds
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Waiting At French Lake

PC1 departed Lac La Pluie ( Fort Frances) Sunday at 6am. Portage railways, an unexpected bar (as opposed to bear), fantastic weather blessed them for the first three days to Lac La Croix. They are eating well, the food barrels came back empty. The Cree First Nation Cumberland House and Canadian Voyageurs reported the final two portages into Pickeral Lake were quite rough. The should arrive French Lake later today or tomorrow. Lynda Williams joined PC1 today

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THANK YOU RAINY RIVER and EMO

Great receptions in Rainy River Wednesday and Emo Thursday. A good turnout, delicious feasts, and 5:30 am breakfasts in both towns. A serious electrical storm interfered with todays paddle to Fort Frances.
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