Sun, Aug 18
|Old Town Hall, Osceola
Bromley Historical Society - A Paddling Journey Through Time
On Sunday, August 18th, at 2pm, the Bromley Historical Society is pleased to present a talk by canoeist and conservationist Fred Blackstein on “The Ottawa’s History - A Paddler’s Journey.” Free Event at the Old Town Hall in Osceola
Time & Location
Aug 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Old Town Hall, Osceola, 498 Micksburg Rd, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0, Canada
About the event
Fred Blackstein has over 50 years of wilderness experience as a keen outdoorsman, master canoeist and leader of Renfrew County’s civilian Search and Rescue Team (SAR). He has paddled much of the Ottawa River, many of its tributaries and served on the Heritage River Designation Committee with founding chairman, the late Len Hopkins. At Fred's request, Elder William Commanda, who was considered the spiritual leader of the Algonquin Nation, served as Honorary Chair until his passing. "Grandfather William" often noted that, rivers are the veins of Mother Earth and this will be the theme of the evening's presentation. For his SAR efforts, and other volunteer activities, for which he is well known, Fred was awarded Canada’s highest honour when he was inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2006.
The Bromley Historical Society is honoured to welcome Fred Blackstein and have him share his firsthand knowledge of the the Ottawa River and its watershed. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
For more information: Blaine Marchand (blainemarchand@hotmail.com or (613) 728-7844).