All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways

Canada’s story is told through the veins that pulse across its vast landscape – the rivers, lakes and seas that shaped a nation. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of a land where water was the first highway, carrying explorers, traders and Indigenous voyageurs long before roads appeared. With rich detail and striking illustrations, the book walks listeners through the evolution from humble canoes to grand sailing vessels, highlighting how each craft mirrored the country’s growing ambition.

Later sections broaden the focus, exploring the rise of steam-powered ships, the development of fisheries and the organization of naval forces that guarded the waterways. Alongside technical insights, the narrative celebrates the cultural ties that bound communities to their fluid frontiers. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for how Canada’s identity was forged on water, and how those historic currents continue to echo in today’s shorelines.