Ontario Premier, Doug Fourd, joins Steven aboard his boat in Toronto Harbour to launch the all-new show "Water Ways: Ontario" which shines a light on the province, the businesses that make up the network of boating and tourism adventures, and how to enjoy the 250,000 lakes safely.
Steve explores Central Ontario: the Ghost Canal, Big Chute Marine Railway, Lagoon City (the “Venice of Ontario”), Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame, and a Porsche-powered boat in Friday Harbour.
Steven sails the HMCS Harry DeWolf to Hamilton, tours the iconic HMCS Haida, visits Hutch’s on the Beach, and chats Yacht Rock & sea shanties with music legend Alan Cross.
Steve takes a small boat (Princecraft 175 Sport) to a massive river to expore the unique history and fishing opportunities and finds that trailerable boats are just as good on the St Lawrence River as his 380 Sundancer that he passed through here on in Season 2.
Steven explores Georgian Bay: boating tips with Georgian Bay Beauties, island anchoring with Minister Graydon Smith, a tour of Stanley Boats, and War of 1812 naval history in Penetanguishene.
Steve heads to Kenora to meet Husky the Muskie, fish with Canada's first-ever Bassmaster Classic champion and tags along with the OPP Marine Unit during training with First Nations officers.
The world's largest fleet of luxury houseboats expands to it's second-ever non-European destination: The Trent-Severn Waterway in Ontario, Canada. Steven Bull and his family cruise from Peterobrough to Bobcaygeon, experiencing the world's highest hydraulic liftlock along the way.
Just north of Muskoka, North Bay is a hidden gem. Steven paddles Trout Lake to Nipissing, portages with Voyageur history, and cruises into sunset aboard the Chief Commanda II. High fives await.
Steven kayaks Fernie’s spring melt, tours the Vancouver Boat Show, and goes salmon fishing in Comox—just as the RCAF Snowbirds soar above the Strait of Georgia in a surprise spring airshow.
Finding himself in Western Newfoundland in early May, Steve finds the only Transport Canada approved Dory (traditional Newfoundland boat) tour in the province. Darren Park of Four Seasons Tours in the small fishing village of Cox' Cove takes Steve around the cold waters of Middle Arm to spot bald eagles and eat mussels fresh from the sea.
Henry Ford said racing began with the second car—same goes for boats. From rowboats in Newfoundland to APBA offshore thrills, boating has racing in every style and at every level.
Steven visits Quebec, Canada’s oldest city and home to historic fortifications and Princecraft Boats. Plus, an inspiring survival story from longtime CanBoat instructor Richard Lariviere.
To prove that you don't need a million dollars to make incredible memories on the water, Steve buys a $20,000 "starter boat" - a 1994 Monterey 265 SEL - which is representative of what someone new to boating might get. He then takes it on an epic 750-nautical mile journey from Toronto to Montreal to New York City. This is the first stretch....
Extending the swim platform and adding a sternthruster before tackling the nearly two-dozen locks ahead. Instead of staying the in the St. Lawrence Seaway, Steve and his father-in-law take the pocket cruiser through the heart of Montreal via the historic Lachine Canal.
From the St. Lawrence River through the Saint-Ours Canal, then the Chambly Canal and into American waters and Lake Champlain. Then the 11 locks of the Champlain Canal and the Troy Federal Lock and we emerge in the Hudson River. Steve tackles the final 140-nautical mile run from Albany to New York City solo.
After completing a 750-nautical mile (1,400-kilometre) journey in a 30-year old "pocket cruiser" over 12 days Steve explores the waters of New York Harbor with a local guide: Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The island province of Newfoundland has always been about boating from Vikings to Fishing to Tourism. Capital city St. John's is home to the oldest continuing sporting event in North America— The Royal St. John's Regatta. From there, and also to Signal Hill, the iconic site where Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal.
Not content to be a spectator, Steve heads out with a local to discover the "ponds" (lakes) and heads offshore to see whales and puffins in their natural habitat.
Muskoka has been a summer escape since before Canada became Canada. One of the only remaining steamships anywhere still plies Lake Muskoka's waters, which is also home to the country's largest vintage boat show. Steve is joined by his wife and 7-year old son to see if WaveRunners are a viable family fun option as they explore the lakes near Huntsville.
If you can be in Bala, Ontario on a Tuesday night, you're in luck! For half-a-century, SWS has been providing a free waterski show. It was enough to get Steve hooked and he got in the water to try wake surfing and flyboarding.
How do big ships float? How can a small propellor move big boats? Why don't lock doors collapse under the pressure of an entire lake?
Neil deGrasse Tyson, - astrophysicist, best-selling author, and host of the StarTalk podcast - joins us on board the "pocket cruiser" with answers to questions like this and some, shall we say, fitness critiques of Steve and constant reminders of his academic prowess in High School Physics class!
Join us on an exciting journey through Nova Scotia as we explore some of its most iconic maritime attractions! Discover the impressive restoration work on the historic Ship Hector and learn top docking tips from a Master Instructor at BoaterSkills.ca. Experience the thrill of Tidal Bore Rafting on the Shubenacadie River and witness the finish of the legendary Marblehead-to-Halifax sail race at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, the oldest yacht club in the Americas. Finally, marvel at the HMCS Oriole, the 103-year-old tall ship that remains in service as the oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Surrounded by the water, Essex County is home to Canada's southernmost city (Windsor), Canada's southernmost community (Pelee Island), Canada's southernmost point both mainland (Point Pelee) and island (Middle Island). From Lake Erie to the south, to Lake St Clair to the north, joined by the Detroit River to the west with streams, creeks and rivers scattered around, this is a boaters' paradise whether it be paddleboard or powerboat.
The journey begins in Toulouse, the vibrant city in the South of France known for its stunning architecture and rich history. From there, we head to Homps to cast off with Le Boat, exploring the picturesque villages, lush vineyards, and historic sites that line the canal.
Along the way, we uncover the secrets of the famous locks, savor the local cuisine at charming waterside bistros, and discover why this UNESCO World Heritage site is a bucket-list destination among boaters. Join us as we navigate through the heart of the French countryside, capturing the essence of a truly unforgettable boating vacation.
Steve heads to Comox to try his hand at salmon fishing, finds out why the famous Snowbirds aerial demonstration squadron does their spring training here (and what that means for boaters), and gets a local's guide to one of the massive inland lakes.
On the south short of Lake Couchiching, just after you exit Lake Simcoe northwards via the Narrows, you'll find one of the biggest cities on the Trent-Severn Waterway: Orillia. But because it's so close to Georgian Bay many just use it as a brief stopover or cruise cruise right by. Not to mention those four locks are particularly fascinating (the final lock build to connect the system, the one-of-a-kind Big Chute marine railway, the biggest drop in Swift Rapids, smallest lock in Port Severn)!
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