Canoe trio arrives in Vancouver, marking end of 8,000-kilometre cross-Canada journey
It's a welcome party more than 200 days in the making as three canoeists complete their final landing in Vancouver after an 8,000-kilometre cross-country journey.
After an 8,000-kilometre cross-country journey spanning more than 200 days, a trio of canoeists successfully landed in Vancouver. Nolan Aziz, Will Vyse, and Georges Kirijian navigated their way from Tadoussec, Que., to the city, overcoming stormy weather along the way. On their arrival, they were greeted with joyous celebrations by family and supporters who broke into an impromptu rendition of O Canada.
The 24-year-olds claim their voyage to be the longest single-season canoe trip ever recorded. Earlier in 2021, they had completed a 60-day trip during the COVID-19 pandemic, which inspired them to push their limits further and aid Truth North Aid, a charity that supports northern and remote Indigenous communities. The friends embarked on daily paddling sessions, camping almost every night in Crown land, provincial parks, or on farms with the owners' consent.
When water travel was not feasible, they had to portage over land, sometimes using a cart to transport the canoe or carrying it on their backs.
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