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  • May 5, 2014
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First Camp: Ottawa River

  • Post by Andrew Burns

The fact that winter stuck around for longer than anyone had hoped made the first camp trip of the year that much better. With the Easter weekend forecast looking good and some ice still floating down the river we decided it was time!

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We are very fortunate to live in a part of Ontario where amazing camping spots are literally at our fingertips. Just a short 30 minute paddle from our home on the Ottawa River you find yourself in a maze of small islands and channels that is virtually impassable in a motorized boat.

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The ice had retreated off the main part of the river but in some of the channels and around the islands the ice held on a bit longer. We have a spot we normally camp at but with the ice still in that channel we were forced to find a spot on an island we have never camped on before.

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This past winter built the ice in the channels so thick enough that we could still skirt along the edge to where we knew there was a cliff that we hoped would give us a nice view to watch a sunset and have dinner.

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No sunset but watching the ice float down the river was good enough for us. The night came quickly so we cracked some beers and started having fun taking campfire pictures. We always try to outdo each other! Next time we’ll have to bring the guitar but sometimes it’s nice just to watch and listen.

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Campfires are the best. Period. They touch all senses and are the ultimate relaxation tool. Any time anyone can sit in the wilderness by a fire they should do it.

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Post by Andrew Burns

Andrew and Julie are Ottawa Valley locals with a shared appreciation for their home turf. They spend every possible moment outside exploring and constantly find new adventures. Whether they’re snowboarding, paddling, hunting or riding motorcycles they strive to be as close to nature as possible and always self-sustained. Julie has had a camera in her hand her whole life and has always considered photography “absolutely magical”. She feels fulfilled when she can capture a beautiful moment and know that it can live forever in a photograph. Andrew enjoys photography for all the same reasons, plus he’s great at it and loves giving Julie a run for her money

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