In the use of these tools they were so dexterous that everything they manufactured was done with a neatness which could not be excelled by the most expert mechanic.
These northern canoes were flat-bottomed, with straight, upright sides, and sharp prow and peak.

The stern part of the canoe was wider than the rest in order to receive the baggage.

The average length of the canoe would be from twelve to thirteen feet, and the breadth in the widest part about two feet.

Generally but a single paddle was used, and that rather attenuated.

When transporting the canoes from one river to another, a strong band of bark or fibre would be fastened round the thwarts of the canoe, and then slung over the breast and shoulders of the Indian that was carrying it.
From Lake Clowey the northern progress was made on foot, steady and fatiguing walking over the barren grounds.