‘‘The North is what makes Canada unique among nations. We have something here that no other country has – it offers Canadians a dual existence: to walk city streets and paddle forest rivers. The North provides the world-weary with an antidote to civilization; an antidote no longer available in much of the Western world.” - Grey Owl, 1936 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zn21QHoJ8I Once again, Ontario Tourism is offering one lucky winner and their travelling companion the trip of a lifetime; the opportunity to explore the pristine wilderness and waterways of Northern Ontario with Ray Mears as your guide. To enter this amazing competition, please click here. Taking place on 15 – 22nd July 2016, this journey will take you deep into the spectacular back-country of the Temagami region, where you will be immersed in Canada’s canoe culture and the legend of Grey Owl. [caption id="attachment_7122" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Archibald Belaney, better known as Grey Owl[/caption] "Grey Owl's story has fascinated me for years, growing up in the same corner of England as I did. One must walk for a while in his moccasins and encounter the lore and wisdom of the Canadian First Nations, and travel in the Ontario Wilderness. It is hard to imagine anyone with an open mind not being changed by this experience." - Ray Mears Winners of this exclusive competition will learn the story of Grey Owl, and will also have the opportunity to partake in a Temagami First Nation Experience on Bear Island. A journey by float plane will then mark the beginning of a four day guided adventure in Lady Evelyn Provincial Park, where you will learn how to travel in the Canadian wilderness on foot and by canoe, with guidance from Ray on paddling, bushcraft skills, wildlife observation and tracking. Please click here for further details. Entries must be received by 31st March 2016.