Starting on September 14th, 2009, Boston joins Chicago and New York as hubs for Canada’s budget airline, Porter Airlines.  Round trip flights to Toronto start at $198 Canadian.  Why should you care?  Because early Autumn is not only a great time to see the striking new Frank Gehry addition to the Art Gallery of Ontario, but arguably the best time to paddle Ontario’s bounty of lakes.  A mere three hour drive north of Toronto, Algonquin Provincial Park provides paddlers with a seemingly endless connection of waterways snaking through forests of tall pines, birches, maples, and cedars.  Moving at such an unhurried speed, it’s very likely you’ll spot moose and hear the call of wolves, especially in September when moose are in heat. Voyageur Quest, a Toronto-based outfitter, offers guided trips to Algonquin through October 4th, including canoes, food, tents, and transportation from Toronto.  Cost of their weekend trips, leaving Friday, returning Sunday, are $580 Canadian per person. Porter will also be flying direct to Mont Tremblant for winter skiing, so you won’t have to drive the extra two hours from Montreal.