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Shows a houseboat leaving Toronto harbour with the Toronto Star building in the background. Two…
Practice runs behind them, Star travel editor Gerry Hall and photographer Fred Ross set out for the real thing—a four-week trip through Ontario by houseboat. Their odyssey takes them from the Star building at One Yonge St. to Sault Ste. Marie at Lake Superior's mouth.
Shows a houseboat leaving Toronto harbour with the Toronto Star building in the background. Two men stand on the roof of the cabin, looking back at the camera.

Practice runs behind them, Star travel editor Gerry Hall and photographer Fred Ross set out for the real thing—a four-week trip through Ontario by houseboat. Their odyssey takes them from the Star building at One Yonge St. to Sault Ste. Marie at Lake Superior's mouth.

Date6 June 1978
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  • Practice runs behind them, Star travel editor Gerry Hall and photographer Fred Ross set out for the real thing—a four-week trip through Ontario by houseboat. Their odyssey takes them from the Star building at One Yonge St. to Sault Ste. Marie at Lake Superior's mouth.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Practice runs behind them, Star travel editor Gerry Hall and photographer Fred Ross set out for the real thing?a four-week trip through Ontario by houseboat. Their odyssey takes them from the Star building at One Yonge St. to Sault Ste. Marie at Lake Superior's mouth.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0052506F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpSault Ste. Marie (Ontario)Toronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodHarbour
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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Travel: Gerry Hall helps you save $$$
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