I witnessed breathtaking beauty

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When I take the kayak off my jeep Koral, load it up and finally launch it into the blue waters of northern Ontario, I almost always feel a deep sense of gratitude.

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I feel like a guest immersed in nature, a visitor from another place. I need to be on my best behavior and I like to walk lightly, just like I would when visiting any other house. But I always feel grateful to have been received with open arms and with a warm heart. My host has done her best and shows off a bit, but she has the credentials to back up her bragging.

These are the stories I want to tell through the Koral Adventure series – the stories of Northern Ontario and the land around us. The stories of our wild spaces.

I love to share my experiences and impressions, but I really want the show to be about where I’m paddling. I am looking for immersive experiences that I want to share with readers. I have a deep respect for the natural landscapes and wilderness of the north. Exploring these areas is as important to me as breathing. These places nourish me.

Hope I made you feel like you are paddling alongside me.

There is a lot of history in our forests and our waters. I know very little about the past of this place, but with Koral I am embarking on a new form of education. I want to learn more about these vast wild spaces through first-hand experience and intentional research. I want to learn how they shaped me, my family and my community.

I have exciting trips planned for 2022. In fact, I just got some new cards (always a treat). Hopefully Koral the Kayak and I will venture further next season and take on a few new challenges. But right now, as we settle in for a few more cold months, I hope you enjoy my top ten of 2021 (in no particular order).