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Frank Kuiack, Frank "The Last Guide" Kuiack, SEPTEMBER 16, 1936 – MAY 4, 2021
Frank Kuiack. The Last Guide. Legendary Life of an Algonquin Legend | The Last Guide 5 months ago CBC Docs Duration 1:43. Algonquin's last fishing guide, Frank was like a character from an old adventure novel who discovered hidden lakes, built portage trails and secret campsites and planted canoes all over Algonquin.
The Last Guide' is a portrait of a man who dedicated his life to the outdoors. Aidan Cheeatow · Posted: Mar 30, 2022 2:47 PM ET | Last Updated: April 3, 2022
#CBCShortDocs. For 76 years, he made a living as a fishing guide in an iconic Canadian park | The Last Guide
1,019,202 views 31 Mar 2022 Local legend Frank Kuiack is Algonquin Park’s last fishing guide. At 84, he considers his legacy and wonders who will carry on his work. #CBCShortDocs #TheLastGuide. Meet Frank Kuiack, the last traditional fishing guide in Algonquin Park. Kuiack carries a lifetime of stories and wisdom about the Algonquin. His magnetic personality, skills on the water and knowledge of the park’s intricate lakes and trails has inspired two novels. When Kuiack was eight-years-old, a group of American anglers offered him $5 to show them where to catch fish — and he’s been making his living as a fishing guide ever since. At 84-years-old and recently diagnosed with bone cancer, Frank’s health has taken a turn for the worse. While he’s attempted to train guides over the years and pass on his knowledge, the physically demanding nature of the job has turned away most potential apprentices. Kuiack’s niece, Sharleen, has shown a unique ability to go toe-to-toe with Frank on the water but, despite her ability and love for her uncle, she remains unsure how to carry on his legacy or whether she desires to be the next “Last Guide.”
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