The Rideau Roundtable in collaboration with Hotel Kenney Presents Canadian Wildlife Federation “Capital to Capitol” From citizen advocacy to the highest political echelons, for healthy waterways 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday June 22, 2013 at the Historic Hotel Kenney, on the Rideau Canal, 59 Kenny Road, Jones Falls, Elgin ON K0G1E0 (613-359-5500 or 866-KENNEYS), http://www.hotelkenney.com About the Presentation In September and October 2012, a group of people paddled in a Voyageur canoe 1800 km from Ottawa to Washington D.C. to advocate for clean and healthy river systems. Twenty five canoeists participated, five of which made the whole journey. Along the way there were many adventures. You are invited to learn more about the trip, its very important purpose, what we learned, and meet many of the participants. About the Speakers Max Finklestein is a well-known, tireless advocate of rivers, wild places, and historical water routes. His life-long travels have taken him by paddle across continents and into the remaining wilderness areas of the globe. The author of “Canoeing a Continent” and the co-author of “ Paddling the Boreal Forest – Rediscovering A.P. Low”, two acclaimed books, he is the recently retired Communications Officer of Canadian Heritage Rivers System. Max's son Isaac, aged 14, who participated in the voyage, will present his views on the trip. Isaac is a competitive paddle with the Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa. Free Admission: donations gladly accepted to support the work of Rideau Roundtable Further information regarding the Rideau Roundtable http://www.rideauroundtable.ca/.