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    Education Is Just A Canoe Ride Away At Cleveland Metroparks Voyageur Canoe Paddles

    News & Press | August 2012

    Education Is Just A Canoe Ride Away At Cleveland Metroparks Voyageur Canoe Paddles

    Posted: August 21, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 - or - 



    ALYSSA COOK-ALEXANDER- 216-635-3274



    This September, Cleveland Metroparks Voyageur Canoe
    Paddles continue to immerse participants in the life of old-time
    French Voyageurs.



    Join Historical Interpreter Foster Brown for these one-hour
    living history programs taking paddlers on a trip back to the Fur
    Trade Era. While paddling the canoes, participants can sing along
    to the French Canadian paddle songs and sample the food of the
    time. Foster will be performing songs from his CD �Ohio & Erie
    Canal: Inspired Songs that Tell the Story.� Voyageur Canoe Paddles
    provide the opportunity for individuals, friends and families to
    learn about the Great Lakes Fur Trade Era in a unique and active
    way.



    Or, enjoy the full moon reflecting off the lake on the Voyageur
    Full Moon Paddle. Participants can get a unique view of the full
    moon on Hinckley Lake during this evening Paddle.



    The 34-foot Voyageur Canoe is a fibreglass replica of the
    original voyageur canoes, which were used to travel the Great Lakes
    from Montreal to Lake Superior and the eastern shores of Minnesota
    in the 18th and 19th centuries.



    Each participant paddles the large, 18-seater canoe on Hinckley
    Lake.
                    



    The September Voyageur Canoe Paddles include:



    Hinckley Lake Boathouse � Hinckley Reservation




    • September 8


    • September 9


    • September 29*


    • September 30



    Shove off times for paddles on Saturdays and Sundays are 11
    a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.



    *Full moon rides are at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.



    Registration and a $5 fee per person are required. Space is
    limited.



    Life jackets, educational fun and a safe environment are
    provided for all paddles.



    Hinckley Lake Boathouse is located off West Drive in Hinckley
    Reservation, between Bellus and State roads in Hinckley
    Township.



    For more information and to register, call 440-786-8530.



    History is just around the bend at �Voyageur Canoe Paddles� with
    Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!



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