Why I'm Walking Across Canada

To Get Over & Raise Awareness of Depression!
I closed my businesses, gave everything I owned away and went for a walk to heal!
A Journey of Re-Discovery!!!


The New Beginning
Collecting Pacific Ocean Water
Lund, BC - Feb 18, 2016


Mile "0" - Victoria - BC
March 23, 2016
 



A Journey of Re-Discovery
Feb 18, 2013


I DID IT - Mile "0"
St. John's - Newfoundland
Sept 26, 2015

53 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 March 2013 at 15:25

    Boyd - Good luck to you on your journey. I will check the blog weekly. I hope that the people you meet on your way are kind and generous. All the best. Chris Briggs

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    1. Unknown19 March 2013 at 09:20

      Hey Friskis,

      how the heck are you doing. Thank you for you support my friend. I will try to keep my site updated as diligently as possible. I hope to see you and Dave when I get to Ontario.

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  2. bernie17 March 2013 at 14:26

    well my brother I really hope you have a safe and happy journey.I feel you been there and I am only 41,just keep the faith and you best be looking me up when you are in sudbury Ontario.Let me know if you NEED ANYTHING K.
    Well my bro be safe and have fun I love you with all my heart.yours truly,Bernard Bellefontaine

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    1. Unknown19 March 2013 at 09:22

      Hey Berny,

      It was nice to Skype with you yesterday. I am doing great. I have met so many amazing people so far on my journey. I am doing great at this point. I am not over doing anything and am taking my time. I love you my brother and take care.

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  3. Anonymous25 March 2013 at 12:11

    Hey Boyd. It was great meeting you in Manning Park on Saturday afternoon. Brian and I hope you are doing well and that your journey is full of wonderful, generous people and amazing sights (and insights). Be well, and walk on!

    Christine

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  4. Unknown25 March 2013 at 13:30

    Hey Boyd, good to meet you on your trek up to Manning Park. Safe journey to you! Brian & Christine

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    1. Unknown2 April 2013 at 12:19

      Hi Brian and Christine,

      It was nice to meet you. Manning Park was a beautiful place. It was nice to take the day off and rest my body. I sure needed that. Take care

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  5. Johnny B Good30 March 2013 at 14:06

    Congratulations Boyd
    Arriving in Princeton Today!!!!
    WOW That's 490 km from your start in Lund BC
    I'm so proud of you my friend.
    John

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    1. Unknown2 April 2013 at 12:16

      Hi John,

      It was nice talking to you today on Skype. Thank you for buying the solar charger for me. It has helped out so much. Take care my friend. I am in Keremeos now and am doing well. Take care my friend

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  6. Mike Morris17 April 2013 at 11:58

    Hey Boyd it was great to share breakfast this morning. Thanks for inspiring so many along the way. All the best in your future travels and adventure. Midway, BC

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    1. Unknown20 April 2013 at 08:26

      Thank you Mike,

      It was really nice to have met you as well. Once again, Thank You for the amazing gift. Take care. Great Karma is coming your way.

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  7. Mike Morris17 April 2013 at 12:30

    http://www.thegreathike.com/ Dana's Adventure.

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    1. Unknown10 May 2013 at 08:04

      Nice journey and website or should I say Blog. Looks like you had a real amazing journey

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  8. Dana3 May 2013 at 17:04

    I saw you on Tuesday morning outside Fruitvale and wondered what you were up to. The local paper just printed a small article of your journey and here i am checking it out. Best of luck. I did a similar journey 20 years ago from Victoria to Ottawa. It restored my faith in humanity. I'm sure this trip will be no different for you.

    Check it out. Page 9. http://www.nelsonstar.com/eeditions/?iid=i20130502071038880

    Have fun!

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    1. Unknown10 May 2013 at 07:56

      Hi Dana,

      Thank you for your words of encouragement. You are absolutely correct, this journey is definitely restoring my faith in mankind. I have met so many amazing people with great hearts.

      As of May 10th, 2013 - I am in Creston. I am taking a couple off days to catch up on my website and to rest from the mountain I just climbed. Thank you for the news article link. I learned about program called Couch Surfing along my journey, and have been able to rest from time to time. What a great program. I have also joined a program called HelpX. Together these programs allow me to have a roof over my head, a shower and a hot meal. As well as the needed rest. Take care and thank you for you comment.

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  9. lindsay29 May 2013 at 18:16

    Hello, i will continue to follow your site. I am so impressed by you and feel very inspired, if my children were not so young i would consider doing half the trekk with you.
    If you end up in victoria bc i would be happy to feed you give you a bag off food and a hot meal. Take care and update us on where you are? I saw you on my journey to creston and was wondering how much farther you walk in three weeks, as i am headed back to victoria. Take extra care on your journey and i will keep you in my prayers.
    lindsey and zander and callysta

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    1. Unknown31 May 2013 at 15:04

      Hi Lindsay, Zander and Callysta,

      Thank you for stopping and helping me. You have an amazing heart. I am doing great. I took 2 weeks off and went camping with friends I met along the journey for the May 24 weekend. I just arrived in Cranbrook where I met an old friend from the Coast. I am doing great and almost out of BC. Take care and thank you for your prayers.

      Boyd

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  10. Unknown31 May 2013 at 08:59

    Boyd!

    It was so great to meet you yesterday! Like most people, I think, who have met you, I have been incredibly inspired by you. It takes a lot of courage to do what you're doing!!
    Ironic, that you were in Creston for a few days, and we didn't meet you till Cranbrook!
    I hope your journey to discover the amazing side of humanity, and the adventure of finding God's true character will only continue to grow you!

    Take care of yourself :)
    Rita & Karlien (The pregnant and concussed sisters)

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    1. Unknown31 May 2013 at 15:15

      Hi Rita & Karlien,

      Wow you girls are amazing. Thank you for the chilli, coffee and donut. I pray you have your child this weekend. I also hope that Karlien's head is getting better from her soccer accident. I can see the love that you and your sister share. Just how you two held each other inspired me to contact my sister and brothers. We too have great love for each other. You are about to embark on an increasable journey of motherhood. From the love I saw between you and your sister, I am 100% positive that you will be an amazing mother. Take care.

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  11. Anonymous13 June 2013 at 14:09

    It was a pleasure to meet you! Safe journey Boyd!!! Windermere, BC will miss ya.

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    1. Unknown16 June 2013 at 12:22

      It was a pleasure meeting you as well. The park in Windemere was a great place to camp for the night. The mountain view of from the lake was truly spectacular! I to will miss Windemere. Take care.

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  12. Lisa Linderman16 June 2013 at 11:00

    It was truly amazing meeting you, you are an inspiration to everyone around you!! Good luck on your journey! I'd love to buy your book when it comes out!
    Yours truly,
    Lisa & Lee Linderman

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  13. Unknown16 June 2013 at 13:10

    Hi Lisa & Lee,

    It was a pleasure meeting you as well. Thank you for stopping and helping me. It is nice to know that I can be an inspiration for people. I have to say that people like yourselves are also an inspiration to me as well. You have certainly regained my faith in mankind and in God. I will be happy to give you a copy of my book when I have completed it. Take care and God Bless you both.

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  14. Anonymous17 June 2013 at 08:38

    Hey Boyd! Hope your journey has been good in the last few days since we met. It was a few km past Radium Hot Springs on Sat, June.15. We were driving a black Tacoma. I wish we could have helped you more than we did.. I think what your doing is amazing and such an inspiration. Like i said to you that day, 'I'm jealous' and was very tempted to join you on your trek. I will follow your journey and i wish you the best of luck and more importantly.... Inner peace! God bless and safe travels :)
    Trina Truax

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  15. Unknown18 June 2013 at 15:01

    Hi Trina & (If I remember correctly) Dwanye?

    It was very nice to meet you as well. I am glad to know that I am an inspiration for you and others. Believe me when I say that you, and other amazing people like you and Dwayne, are an inspiration for me as well. I just arrived in Banff National Park this morning. One province under my belt. I am looking forward to seeing Alberta. I am going to miss BC. It has been a very beautiful place to live for the last 13 years. I will be back!!! Hope all is well with you two. Take care and God bless you as well.

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  16. Thomas & Ester22 June 2013 at 10:44

    Hey Boyd! We met at the Bow Valley Parkway (Banff) at the bench. We hope you're doing ok! We heard about the fluds.. wow.. we left thursday morning from Calgary Airport, so we got out in time. We also hope this situation doesn't obstruct your journey! but you can always see it as an extra push from nature to test you! Make sure you pass it! ;-)

    We also wish the best for all the Canadian people who are affected by the fluds!


    Thomas & Ester from Belgium

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    1. Unknown27 June 2013 at 08:18

      Hi Thomas & Ester,

      I am fine. I was attacted by a wolf on Highway 1A the next day. I had to use my bear spray to ward him off. I made it to Banff where my friend picked me up. We went to Canmore, where that night, we were evacuated from the flood at Cougar Creek. I am still here in Canmore helping my friends Gerald and Debbie fix thier business and home. I am doing great. It was quite the day though but I am fine. Things truely happen for a reason. If I had not been attacted my a wolf I would have camped out right in the middle of a flood and most likely been swept down stream. I have my higher power looking after me. Thank God. Hope all is well with you. Glad to here that you made it out safe and sound. Hope you enjoyed your visit in Canada. When I deside to back pack Europe, I wull look you guys up. Take care and God bless.

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    2. Thomas and Ester28 June 2013 at 02:12

      Hey Boyd,

      Damn, you and wolves.. it's not going to work out I guess!
      Good to hear you are ok! And indeed.. Things happen for a reason.
      We enjoyed our visit very much. We already want to go back. :-)
      Always welcome here, we look forward to it :-) ! Good luck and safe travels!

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  17. Anonymous28 June 2013 at 06:04

    Hey Boyd,

    Are you not afraid of the wildlife across Canada? I am thinking of doing something similar to you and the timber wolves in Ontario freak me out! How do you deal with the animal who may want to attack you?

    Josh

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    1. Unknown12 August 2013 at 12:18

      Hi Josh,

      The only advice I have is to carry bear spray with you. Bear whistle is also recommended. Try and stay within close proximity of other people if at all possible. Remember that humans are not wolves natural prey and that they don't normally attack humans. Hope your journey goes well.

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  18. Anonymous31 August 2013 at 22:56

    Hello Boyd, I sure am happy to have stopped to help you out. You Have Made Me Feel So Good And extremely HAPPY!! :) Hope we keep in touch my friend!!!! We shared a great few days together!!!! I needed you to come into my life just as much as you needed me to come into your life!!!!!!!! The lord is watching over us!!! Take care and Lots of Hugs for your Journey, Marie Louise Charron.....Gleichen Alberta

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  19. Unknown5 September 2013 at 13:16

    Thank you Marie Louise,

    It was certainly nice to meet you as well. Once again, thank you for all that you did for me. I really needed the rest. Hope your siding is coming along great. Take care my friend. God Bless.

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  20. Anonymous3 December 2013 at 09:38

    How are you doing Boyd? You are a great inspiration to me as I have considered doing something similar myself. Hope to see you on the road one day!

    Steve

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    1. Unknown5 December 2013 at 07:45

      Hi Steve,
      I hope to see you as well. If you deside to do this journey, just make sure you are properly geared. Safe travels and god bless

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  21. Anonymous13 May 2014 at 05:40

    Dude , Al from Indian Head here.. Met you on the highway one day, Saskatchewan..Left you with a small gift, hoped you enjoyed it.. It was great meeting and talking to you, would be great to see you again, talk without giant trucks roaring past.. If ever in the area, 306-695-2224.. You struck me as a agood soul, hard to find in todays world... best of luck, wish I had been able to give more to you, the thought was there though... take care. Al

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    1. Unknown16 May 2014 at 08:29

      Thank You Al. You to have a great soul. Thank you for the gift. I am doing great Looks like I will be in Manitoba tomorrow. Looking forward to another province under my belt. Take care and God bless you..

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  22. Bridget Shaw26 May 2014 at 07:09

    Thanks for the inspiration! Bridget

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    1. Unknown26 May 2014 at 07:22

      Thank you Bridget. It was great meeting you. I really love the couch surfing program. For me it is am opportunity to meet amazing, kind hearted, beautiful souls such as yourself. I wish the best of luck to you and don't be affairs to follow your dreams and desires. Take care and God bless.

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  23. Unknown29 June 2014 at 14:04

    Hi Boyd - I enjoyed our little chat today in Kenora, ON. I was in a bit of rush lol. I wish you well on your journey and admire your courage. Creator is watching over you. I will post your blog to my FB page for my friends in N.Ontario :) Sherry

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    1. Unknown29 June 2014 at 17:00

      Hi Sherry

      It was to meet you well. The creater is definitely wstching me on this journey. Take care.

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  24. Unknown19 November 2014 at 03:58

    Hi Boyd - I met you on Friday (Nov 14) along Highway 17 and we had a chance to talk about your journey. I travelled the same highway (between Ottawa-North Bay) both Monday and Tuesday this week and looked for you but didn't see you at all. Just wondering how far you have gone and whether you have made it close to Ottawa yet. Thought I would send out a quick hello so that you know that my family and I are sending you our wishes and prayers and that we will keep checking your blog on how you are doing. Take care!! Debbie

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  25. Unknown19 November 2014 at 04:01

    Hello Boyd - I met you along highway 17 on Friday November 14. I just travelled the same highways (from Ottawa to North Bay and back) on Monday and Tuesday this week and looked for you but didn't see you. Wanted to check in to see how you are doing and to see how far you had come in the few days since I saw you. Just wanted you to know that my family and I are following your journey and sending you our wishes and prayers. Take care in this snowy weather!! Debbie

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    1. Unknown19 November 2014 at 17:06

      Hi Marie,
      I am doing great. I just spent a couple of days with my brother and his family in Eganville. I am in Renfrew tonight and am heading toward Ottawa in the morning. thank you for following my journey. All is well with me. Take care

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  26. Unknown25 July 2015 at 08:38

    Hey Boyd
    Here is Richard Hamel the guy you met at Sheffield camping about 10 days ago. We had a couple of beers at my picnic table table and we talked diving. Hope you are doing well and the journey advances. Also hope your knee (or leg) is doing better. I remember you saying how painful it was. All the best. Will check you out every once in awhile to see your progress. God bless

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  27. Unknown7 September 2015 at 07:51

    Hi Richard. Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I am doing just fine. I knee is doing much better. I am on Cape Breton Island very close to Sydney. It is so beautiful in Nova scotia. The heart of Canada lives in the Maritimes. Take care my friend and thanks for the beer. Boyd

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  28. Peggy Collins26 February 2016 at 06:26

    Very inspiring, Boyd! I saw you sitting down off the highway just before Madeira Park yesterday...I was only a couple of blocks from home or I would've given you a ride! I'll read your book when it comes out. I also believe that walking is a remarkable way to heal although I do my walking in the forest. Your goal for awareness about depression is an honourable one and I'm sure you'll have many amazing adventures and insights to share with us along the way. All the best of luck to you! Happy trails!

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    1. Unknown26 February 2016 at 14:48

      Hi Peggy. Thank you the words if encouragement. It has been an incredible journey of healing. Hope this message finds you well

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  29. Unknown22 March 2016 at 14:18

    I drove by Boyd just outside of Brentwood in Victoria and pulled over and flagged him down for a quick chat as I was still on the work clock. Spoke briefly and gave him what i had in my wallet to assist with meals or supplies, will donate again on payday as I see very little movement on his gofundme page. ( Maybe it's time to share Boyd's journey with the Reddit community to see if we can't bolster some more support for Boyd) I admire what you are doing and wish you all the best my friend safe journey and I'll ask the creator to protect you.

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    1. Unknown24 March 2016 at 13:16

      Thank you Lyle for your kind heart. It sure was a pleasure to have met you and yes my creator is taking great care of me!!!

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  30. Unknown23 May 2016 at 12:50

    It was amazing to meet you Boyd! Still can't get over it, meeting you at my spot :) near Creston B.C. I hope the rest of your journey is safe, and filled with joy.

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    1. Unknown24 May 2016 at 14:43

      OMG. It was nice to have met you as well crystal. That was such a beautiful spit to rest for the evening. Thank you for showing me the falls. What a perfect place to reflect and heal. God bless.

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  31. Unknown26 May 2016 at 15:38

    Hi Boyd, It was a pleasure sharing the "Birds on Horses " moment with you just outside of Erickson yesterday. Mylo is usually not so timid but I do agree with your thought that your backpack may have been the cause. I see from earlier posts that you passed through my favorite Artisan Community of Crawford Bay over the long weekend. My wife and I plan to retire there next year so please look us up if you are ever back that way. I hope the sun lights your way daily and the wind is always at your back. Good luck in your quest and remember "Happiness is mostly a by-product of doing what makes us feel fulfilled".

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  32. Unknown27 May 2016 at 12:41

    Yes Crawford was real nice. I ate at the junction hub. The owner Sarah was an angel and a great cook. Thank you for your help. God bless.

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