Gary and Joanie McGuffin
Gary and Joanie McGuffin, renowned Canadian explorers, photojournalists and conservationists, have captured the imagination of people the world over through their long distance wilderness voyages. They have shared these stories through radio, television, newspaper, multimedia presentations, photographic exhibitions, Internet, periodicals, and their 5 best-selling books including their award-winning photographic book "Superior:Journeys on an Inland Sea" and their instructional bible "Paddle Your Own Canoe". They pioneered the use of satellite communications from the wilderness to promote Ontario's ancient forest landscapes and the greatest freshwater coastline on Earth. Gary and Joanie are the recipients of the Premier's Award and the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for their lifetime achievements in exploration, wilderness preservation and environmental education.
