For Olivia Chow, 12 days on river offer chance to look back, move forward

Nearly a year after the death of her husband, Jack Layton, New Democrat MP Olivia Chow embarked on an Arctic river adventure – as she'd done with Jack in the past – to find solace and contemplate life without her soul mate.

Joel Hibbard
March 30, 2012

The Globe and Mail recently published an article written by Olivia Chow about her recent canoe adventure on the Mountain River in Canada’s Northwest Territories. In July 2012, Olivia Chow embarked on a 12-day Arctic river adventure on the Mountain River with Canadian River Expeditions. She had done similar trips with her husband Jack Layton in the past, but she embarked on this trip a year after the death of her husband.

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Last Updated: February 25, 2019

Joel Hibbard

Joel is an owner, outfitter and guide with Canadian River Expeditions and Nahanni River Adventures. His guiding and outfitter career has allowed him to explore wilderness rivers across the North; each with their own incredible scenery, wildlife and human history. He is always looking forward to the arrival of spring and a return to the rivers. He can't wait to share the beauty and the adventure of the North with you!

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