The blue lakes and rocky shores of northern Saskatchewan have fed Ric Driediger’s sole for nearly fifty years. In Stories of the Churchill, he recounts his most memorable canoe trips, and introduces us to many of the people with whom he has travelled - either literally or vicariously - on these wonderful wilderness adventures.
Ric brings a spiritual sensibility and a genuineness to his storytelling - and his wisdom, sense of humour, and profound respect for the land shine through on every page.
A book to remind you take things slow and enjoy the present moment. I was in a bit of a slump lately and not wanting to head back up to northern Sask, but this book has made me remember how much I love it up there.
What a profound canoeing book. Filled with grandiose stories ranging from the profoundness of silence and solo-tripping, to canoesists using shovels as paddles and only eating Kraft Dinner for months, if you love canoeing, you’ll love this book.