Episode 69: Our Algonquin Experiences - Part II

Episode 69: Our Algonquin Experiences - Part II

This is the second of 3 episodes capturing the experiences of Gaye Clemson and Rory MacKay who were blessed to be able to spend the summers of their youth on Canoe Lake and Lake of Two Rivers respectively. It is dedicated to Brock Easterling, who suggested that this would a fun topic for our listeners. In this episode we focus on Canoe Lake’s 1960s social life, the challenges of mice and bears, canoe trips and park visitors.

Key References include:

• Reminiscences of Gaye Clemson and Rory MacKay as well as the following publications:
• The Canoe Lake Chronicles (published privately 2001 by Gaye Clemson
• Treasuring Algonquin: Settlement Stories of 100 Years of Leaseholding by Gaye Clemson

The musical interlude is called Whispering Pines from Dan Gibson’s Solitudes Lakeside Retreat CD. It is brought to you with the approval of Digital Funding LLC. Solitudes music can be found wherever you get your music streaming.