By Tim Howlett – former Camper and Staff (mid-1990s to early 2000s) My years at Camp Big Canoe as a camper and staff member have left me with many dear friends and treasured memories. Given how much the Big Canoe experience is based on the wondrous community of people, it Read more…
by Lee-Anna Sangster – Camper in the late 80’s into the 90’s; Staff 1998-2001 I started as a camper in the late 80s and stayed with Camp Big Canoe as a camper, then skills, then CIT, then staff until my last summer in 2001. I grew up at camp. And Read more…
by Sarah Horsley – Staff 1999-2006 Camp Big Canoe. So many magical, creative, rich memories. Laughter. Creativity. At camp, campers and staff created skits, songs, chants, games and activities from anything. All objects became props. Magical props. To this day the creativity really, really sticks with me. There is a Read more…
by Mitch Tucker – Former Camper & Staff Sometimes, the best parts of camp are the ‘in-between’ times. I’m talking about the conversations on the marathon walk to the store. The goofing around while lining up to peg in at swim beach. The rest hours spent with your tent mates Read more…
by Mardi Tindal – former CIT, Staff, Director, United Church of Canada Moderator Before I get to the popcorn, let me tell you about how long Camp Big Canoe has been important to me. I was a young C.I.T. during the camp’s first year of operation which tells you that Read more…
by Lindsay Tucker – Former Camper & Staff I write this as my two little ones are tucked into their beds, hoping one day they will sleep under the stars like I did. I think about how fortunate I was to spend a significant amount of my childhood summers – Read more…
by Scott Purvis – Volunteer 1998-?? In the summer of 1998 I got the call. Bill needed a favour. I owed Bill. He was the man who introduced me to my wife… He was the best man at our wedding… He was my mentor… So when Bill calls…you answer. Bill Read more…
by Rachel Hodge – Camper 2003-2009, Staff 2010-2012 As many others have stated in their stories, it is the people who make camp memorable. For me, my camper experience would not have been the same without my friend Norah. Read more…
by Julia Gallucci – Camper in 2015 & 2016 & ??? I really enjoyed doing the 3-day canoeing trip! It was a lot of work but it was a lot fun, at the same time. Carrying a Canoe a long distance is called “portaging.” We got to see a lot Read more…
by John Dinner – Staff 1998-2001 When this project began, the 41st story was already reserved for this one. If you were lucky enough to be there, you may already know what this story is about. This is my version of that magical evening. #41. A song. But so much Read more…