I’ve spent a lot of hours and days in canoes. This began way back in 1977, when 18 of us Venturers decided to canoe from Toronto to Prince Edward Island aboard two 25-foot warrior canoes built for speed. The trip took just over 40 days and had us paddling for at least half the time […]
Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther includes news about the environment, and what we can all do to make sure we are engaging in our outdoor pursuits in a sustainable and respectful way. Also, news about how each of us can contribute to mitigating climate change. Mostly though, it’s about connecting with nature in ways that bring […]
Hiking can cover a lot of territory, if not literally, then figuratively. In a nutshell, it really comes down to taking a long walk in nature. That’s what I’ve always liked to do since my earliest memories, when my father would rally the family and we would set off for a hike through our 200-acre […]
Getting outdoors in the winter is the best way to make it through this dark and cold season and stay healthy. Keeping indoors means missing out on important exercise, fresh air, and vitamin D. But ice fishing, really? That’s what most people ask, or just assume it’s really an activity that is more about drinking. […]
Listen to Iron Maiden lead guitarist Adrian Smith speak with Lawrence Gunther about his new book Monsters of River and Rock on this episode of Blue Fish Radio
The first time we tried cross country skiing was on a path that follows the bank of the Rideau River not far from my house. The second time involved travelling outside the city into the Gatineau Hills to take advantage of some professionally groomed cross country trails. The first test went badly. The second went […]
The research underway at the Saskatchewan Sportfish Research Group will ensure anglers are in the forefront when it comes to fish handling
After working up quite a sweat sledding in the morning, we now had an afternoon of snow shoeing to look forward to. Same two dogs, Sherman and Lewis, but this time it’s my wife, Anne who joined me while Theo took a well-earned rest. Andrew and Karen met us at a near-by forest with Sherman […]
There are risks in any outdoor activity: to yourself, to others in the immediate area, and to your guide dog. You can either live your life in a protective bubble or push out on the walls that define your limits and try new things. This is how I learned to keep doing the things that […]
The great lakes fisheries generate $8 billion annually, and are an important traditional activity for anglers and indigenous fishers alike. Can you imagine what it would mean if these fisheries were to decline?