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Summer camp is a blast - of cold water, Like ancient Roman legionnaires, these youngsters at the Island Canoe Camp on Toronto Islands use their paddle
Summer camp is a blast - of cold water, Like ancient Roman legionnaires, these youngsters at the Island Canoe Camp on Toronto Islands use their paddle

Summer camp is a blast - of cold water, Like ancient Roman legionnaires, these youngsters at the Island Canoe Camp on Toronto Islands use their paddle

Date29 July 1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Summer camp is a blast - of cold water; Like ancient Roman legionnaires; these youngsters at the Island Canoe Camp on Toronto Islands use their paddle-kick boards as shields to defend themselves from counsellor Troy Maillett; 16 yesterday - and cool off in the process.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017547F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Toronto Islands
Province or state:Ontario
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