The History Cruises

Join renowned Algonquin author and knowledge keeper Rick Revelle for a captivating river cruise exploring the intertwined histories of Indigenous peoples and settlers along the Napanee River.

Drawing from his acclaimed Algonquin Quest series, which vividly portrays pre-contact life in the 1300s, Revelle offers deep insights into the cultural landscapes and historical narratives of the region.

A member of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and a lifelong resident of eastern Ontario, his storytelling bridges past and present, enriching the journey with authentic perspectives and ancestral knowledge. 

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AND, join local author Rebecca Wilkinson for a fascinating journey into the history of our region through the lens of its early settler communities. Rebecca, author of The Fourth - a novel set in Hay Bay and Lennox and Addington County - will share the stories, people, and events that inspired her writing while exploring the rich settler history that helped shape the communities we know today. Whether you've read the book or are simply interested in local history, this special cruise offers a unique opportunity to experience the landscape that inspired the story while hearing from the author herself.