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Canada by Canoe is a record-breaking 8,000+ km journey across Canada being undertaken to break the world record for the longest single season canoe trip, and to raise $1 million for True North Aid. Led by three passionate adventurers: Will, Georges, and Nolan, our 200+ day expedition will span two oceans, six provinces, and three continental divides. Travelling nearly a full marathon in distance each day, Canada by Canoe seeks to push the limits of what is possible within the realm of human powered travel.
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Our most recent project: Canoe4Covid, which was very similar in nature, was wildly successful. Spanning 60 days and 2000+ km across Ontario, the project got national news coverage, MP recognition, and raised over $87,000 for Food Banks Canada. The self-produced Canoe4Covid documentary series was a hit as well, attaining over 20,000 views on YouTube and winning awards in various international film festivals. We have no doubt that Canada by Canoe will see similar success, and we hope that you will join us as a part of our mission!
Our Cause:
Our Cause:
After raising over $87,000 for Food Banks Canada during COVID, we realized the potential we had to promote social causes with our expeditions, and were inspired to take things even further. After travelling extensively through northern communities over the years we have seen first hand the immense barriers faced by those living in these communities. We believe that everyone deserves the right to equal opportunity, and we wanted to do something to bring our country a little closer to that goal. With Canada by Canoe we hope to dramatically expand the scope of our past fundraising by raising $1 million for True North Aid.
True North Aid believes that Indigenous self-governance and self-determination are key to addressing inequities in northern communities and empowering Indigenous peoples to build a brighter future. The charity has served communities in the Canadian North since 2009, with the mission of providing practical humanitarian aid through community-led initiatives and supplies programs. Their work helps to overcome problems such as a lack of access to clean drinking water, egregious grocery bills, and many other issues faced by many northern communities.
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Our Team:
Our Team:
Will Vyse, Georges Kirijian and Nolan Aziz are the three friends at the heart of Canada by Canoe. The trio met in 2019, and have been canoe tripping together ever since. The group has a cumulative 798 days of canoe tripping experience, as well as numerous accolades and certifications to their names. The last major project that the trio embarked upon was the 2020 Canoe4Covid expedition, which was a striking success, making news headlines across Canada.
Will Vyse
Will Vyse
Will is the founder of Canada by Canoe, and has 338 days of canoe tripping experience. He holds the Algonquin Park ‘Brent Run’ wooden boat record alongside Nolan Aziz. The pair completed the famed 162 km in 22h59m. He was the route-planner and navigator on Canoe4Covid and will continue to fill both these roles on this cross-Canada voyage. Will is completing a BMath at TMU, and he has his Bronze Cross, Wilderness First Aid, and Red Cross Psych certifications.
Georges Kirijian
Georges Kirijian
Georges has completed 264 days of canoe trip, 60 of which were on Canoe4Covid, a 60 day, 2000km canoe trip that raised over $85k in 2020. Outside of canoe trip Georges is an avid skier and has worked in the snow sports industry for the past three seasons. He is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, Tandem Canoe Instructor, Moving Water Canoe Instructor, Sea Kayak Instructor, Level 3 Swift Water Rescue Technician, and a Leave No Trace Master Educator.
Nolan Aziz
Nolan Aziz
Nolan has completed 196 days of trip, including the 60-day Canoe4Covid trip, a 19-day trip on the Kesagami River and a 21-day trip on the Moisie River. Off-trip, Nolan earned his BSc in Environmental Science from Dalhousie University & competes regularly as a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Nolan is Bronze Cross certified, Wilderness First Aid certified, and Red Cross Psych certified.
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