My initial exposure to canoeing was via my backpacking buddy (and now paddling companion).  He invited me to make a trip to Quetico.  After several years of invitations (mostly during time windows when I could not go), he made a solo trip and fell in love.  A couple of years later, schedules finally meshed and I made my first Quetico trip.  I've only missed 1 year of making a north country canoe trip since then, and it was the year following my introduction.

For me, I guess it probably more an issue of scenery and exploring new places that keep me going back.  Of course, I've covered some of the same water on more than one trip, but there is always some new water to paddle thrown into the route.

In 2009, Jimbo, Kingfisher, Magicpaddler and Quentin were scheduled to go explore WCPP for the first time.  I casually asked Jimbo if he would mind giving me a recon report when he returned.  One thing led to another and he extended an invitation to go along.  While it was going to be a quick turn-around (just a little over a week after I would finish a 2-weeker in Quetico), I took the plunge.  Since then, I've only missed one year going back to WCPP ... and I'll return this year.  WCPP is yet another place to explore.  It doesn't top Quetico for scenery, but it does give you more of a "wilderness" impression.  (There is nothing like finding a campsite with several years of growth in the fire ring.)

So, the adventure continues ... new places, new experiences!

dd