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Labrador 2008 |
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Follow Robert Irwin and Phillip Schubert as they retrace opposite ends of the Hubbard /Wallace expeditions of 1903 and 1905. Philip Schubert’s website provides a detailed account of his 2003 trip to the "Hubbard Rock," as well as some excellent historical and geographical perspective: http://magma.ca/~philip18/Hubbard-Rock.html If you want to learn more about this fascinating chapter in Canadian history Great Heart and The woman who mapped Labrador tell the story of the original explorers. This year both canoeist's trips begin in eastern Ontario. Both repeat a drive to Labrador they've done for previous canoe trips: north from Baie Comeau on Quebec's north shore and then along the Trans Labrador highway. Philip begins his trip at a point between Labrador City and Churchill Falls Labrador where he will begin paddling north to the George River and on to Ungava Bay. Robert continues east along the highway to Happy Valley Goose Bay and then to North West River and up Grand Lake where he will begin his exploration of the Susan Brook area. Both canoeists are carrying a new Satellite tracking device known as SPOT. Those with Google Earth (it's free) installed on their computers can see where each paddler is on a daily basis. You can see our planned routes at: By clicking on the "Hike Up Susan River to Hubbard Rock" link and drilling down by clicking on the "+" sign you can see Robert's approximate planned route. By clicking on the "Canoe trip to Ungava Bay" link and drilling down you can see Philip's planned route. To view the map you need Google Earth on your computer (it's free).
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