"MacGregor, a talented writer and engaging storyteller, therefore, weaves an impressive tale about the view from a Canadian canoe. . . . He writes majestically. . . . [S]uperb book."
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The Washington Times
"[J]ust perfect for the die-hard canoeist." --
Ottawa Citizen "Canoe Country is a rollicking good read--engaging, thought-provoking and, at times, startling in the quirky turns of the research and storytelling, as far as it goes. MacGregor weaves a convincing argument that the canoe is one of Canada's great characters." --James Raffan,
The Globe and Mail "I couldn't put this collection of essays down. . . . [
Canoe Country] should be placed on every Canadian's bookshelf." --
Explore Magazine
"MacGregor has developed a reputation as one of Canada's finest storytellers. . . . Never flashy, MacGregor's prose weaves colorful characters into nuanced narratives, often with 'everyman' charm. . . . MacGregor is in fine form. . . .
Canoe Country is destined to become classic literature." --
Canoe & Kayak Magazine "
Canoe Country is essential reading for any cottager." --
Ottawa Magazine "MacGregor is a superb writer, and this book has increased my admiration. . . . Roy MacGregor's
Canoe Country is a great book, and he has certainly made the case that the canoe inspired many Canadians to do remarkable things." --
The Peterborough Examiner "MacGregor is especially suited to writing a celebration of the canoe. . . . [MacGregor] has his creative fingers on the pulse of our national imagination like few others. . . . McGregor is a compelling storyteller who, like Pierre Berton before him, transforms historical research into high drama, elevating ordinary people who do extraordinary things into admirable folk heroes. I couldn't put
Canoe Country down once I started paddling into its narrative rapids." --Rob Reid,
Waterloo Region Record "Roy MacGregor, one of Canada's leading writers, has pulled together the history, the legends and personalities linked to this magical watercraft. . . . The result is a book that celebrates our love affair with the canoe and how the vessel shaped Canada in its early years and how it still plays a huge role in defining who we are as a people and in differentiating ourselves from Americans" --Bob Hepburn,
Toronto Star "MacGregor is, as he has always been, a compelling storyteller. . . . [
Canoe Country] will appeal to those who love the Canadian wilderness and the canoe, but will also be a bit of an eye-opener to those urbanites who have never experienced either." --Edith Cody-Rice,
The Millstone "Written by one of Canada's most talented writers,
Canoe Country is one of those rare 'must reads.'" --
Simcoe.com