A detailed, up-close account of an epic journey from coast to coast, spanning years of adventure and perseverance on some of North America’s greatest rivers.
In 2013, Herman Perry commenced paddling from Rigolet to Menihek Landing in Labrador. This would become the first leg ofThe Great North American Paddling Odyssey, a canoe trip that would take Perry across the continent on a decade-long paddling venture from one side of our country to the other. The 5-leg journey left Labrador, crossed over the Quebec height of land and paddled on to Cisasibi on James Bay, then went from York Factory on Hudson Bay across Canada, over the Rockies and down the Yukon River to Emmonak on the Bering Sea. While documenting the unique scenery and wildlife across our country with captivating images,The Great North American Paddling Odysseyis a valuable reference for adventure and survival, and an informative and epic account of the challenging and ambitious multi-year journey.
Herman Perry was born in Charlottetown, Labrador and grew up in Daniel’s Harbour, Newfoundland. A career in mining took him across Canada and around the world. In 1970, he embarked on a 300-mile canoe trip from Labrador City to Seven Islands via the Aushuanipi and Caopacho Rivers, and later paddled extensively on Manitoba’s Churchill River and Labrador’s Churchill River. During the course of 19 years living and working in Southeast Asia, Perry canoed the coastal rivers of Irian Jaya in Indonesia. After returning to Canada, in 2013 Herman Perry commenced The Great North American Paddling Odyssey, a decade-long journey across the country. He now lives in St. John’s.
