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The Many Faces of James

The Many Faces of James

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Places

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Arctic Swimming, Bug Salad & other Trail Delights

Arctic Swimming, Bug Salad & other Trail Delights

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Wild Things

Wild Things

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Faces

Faces

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Canoes

Canoes

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Box 243
Seeley's Bay, Ontario, K0H 2N0
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Writer. Rambler. Reader. Raconteur.

Look who I found rocking the house at The Spire in

Look who I found rocking the house at The Spire in Kingston last night, my cabin mate from Leg 3 of Canada C3 back in 2017. A multiple Grammy and Juno award-winning artist, Alex was at the top of his game last night and said that he’d just passed a milestone point wherein he’s lived longer in Canada than his native Cuba—27 years. Said he was thinking of changing his name … “the initials would be the same,” he said with that radiant smile.

Heading home from an ArtsCanCircle songwriting wor

Heading home from an ArtsCanCircle songwriting workshop in Kugluktuk. Thanks for a great day Damian and @willettmindy @artscancircle @adventure.canada

After sold-out shows in Ontario and Nova Scotia, m

After sold-out shows in Ontario and Nova Scotia, my musical show, The Accidental Canadian is coming to Keene. Love to see you there. More info: https://kawarthanow.com/2025/11/02/keene-united-church-to-host-november-15-fundraiser-featuring-the-accidental-canadian-by-james-raffan/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN27XZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpjeKRtECiC2UbfMqJ-5WkToNfPiEuiWGeC3DT1RzWtq6I1n0NOW8n9UEljp_aem_q5UVP-Qcg42Oa5z-dIBlIg

Hello to Nova Scotia

Hello to Nova Scotia

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Meanwhile, in Antarctica not so very long ago ..,

Meanwhile, in Antarctica not so very long ago ..,

Togetherness at low tide 2.

Togetherness at low tide 2.

Togetherness at low tide 1.

Togetherness at low tide 1.

Really, Kingston?

Really, Kingston?

Ice Walker in Spain: https://climatica.coop/james-

Ice Walker in Spain: https://climatica.coop/james-raffan-entrevista/

Crazy fun music & songwriting workshop this week i

Crazy fun music & songwriting workshop this week in Kugluktuk, Nunavut thanks to @artscancircle @adventure.canada @lynncangeo @dustinbentall @worldwidewallace

A day of songwriting workshops and recording with

A day of songwriting workshops and recording with the Unipkaaqtuat Project here in Kugluktuk. A night of wild skies. @worldwidewallace @bbentall @dustinbentall @lynncangeo @adventure.canada @artscancircle More to come.

Got a Polar Plunge planned for next week in Kugluk

Got a Polar Plunge planned for next week in Kugluktuk, Nunavut in support of the Explore Podcast with David McGuffin. This is a long-standing platform of excellent conversation about going to the edge and beyond. Love to have your support. Link in the bio.

Nanu took a trip to France in 2023 and this year s

Nanu took a trip to France in 2023 and this year she’s heading to Spain with a launch next month.

Here's the album cover ... now it's just a matter

Here's the album cover ... now it's just a matter of writing the songs to go with it. Track title suggestions welcome.

Tough times. The Newcastle ONRoute moose is on par

Tough times. The Newcastle ONRoute moose is on parole … chained to his post.

Approaches to a November paddle ...

Approaches to a November paddle ...

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