Steve Sansford

Steve has spent most of his life in and around boats. His father was a marine mechanic and Steve studied Marine Navigation in college. He currently holds several Transport Canada navigation and safety ratings. His work has been published in Powerboating Canada magazine and various other online outlets. Check out his Instagram feed for updates on his latest adventures.

More Articles By Steve Sansford

Early Season Boating: Worth the Extra Layer

Quiet lakes, quiet launches, and no line-ups.
By Steve Sansford

Cruise the Trent Severn Waterway in Style: A Guide to Ontario's Best Boating Experience 2025

You don't need to own a boat to enjoy the water. Rent a houseboat to navigate this historic waterway.
By Steve Sansford

Hold on to your hats

Poker Runs America Returns to the Soo
By Steve Sansford

The Good LIfe

Discovering the riches of boating in Muskoka
By Steve Sansford

October on the Water

Boating in Ontario extends beyond Thanksgiving—here's where to go.
By Steve Sansford

The Boatless Boater

6 ways to be a boater without being a boat owner.
By Steve Sansford

Uncovering the Gem of the Bruce Peninsula

Why Tobermory is so adored by boaters
By Steve Sansford

The Boating Season Isn't Over

Visit these Ontario destinations to catch the spectacular fall colours before it's too late.
By Steve Sansford

Big Welcome in Little Current

A Manitoulin Must-See
By Steve Sansford

Boating Lake Nipissing

Where to launch, stay, eat and play in North Bay
By Steve Sansford

Welcome to Gore Bay

Home of Manitoulin's Best Marina
By Steve Sansford

After the Flood

What high water levels mean for Ontario boaters
By Steve Sansford

Most boat-friendly city in Ontario?

Why the Soo is such an appealing port of call
By Steve Sansford

The Many Charms of Parry Sound

30,000 islands and more keep boaters coming back
By Steve Sansford

Boating in Blind River

Quietly offering everything you need
By Steve Sansford