The 15 trips range from two to eight days, involve all types of water, and are suitable for canoeists of all skill levels. Kopka river canoe trip report august 2012 related post. Algonquin park has 29 access points located around the periphery of the park and along highway 60. Some of the routes featured in this book are little known. The canoe routes outlined here are being redeveloped and maintained by the ontario department of lands and forests, and provide a choice of travel through a wide range of water, forest and geological conditions from the introduction. Published by the friends of algonquin park, box 248, whitney, ontario k0j 2m0 you can help us improve this mapbrochure in this mapbrochure we have attempted to include the most accurate, uptodate, and helpful information for anyone planning or carrying out an algonquin park canoe trip. If you dont own a kevin callan book this is a great purchase. Paddle the bloodvein, a stunning, rugged, wild river that is surely one of the top wilderness canoe routes in ontario. This memorable canoe trip took us down one of canadas most famous arctic watershed rivers. A good number of the routes included in the book have been found again. Canoe the thames maps and information download map 1 download map 2 download map 3 download map 4 download map 5 download map 6.
A paddlers guide to ontarios lost canoe routes callan. Ottawa residents, for the most part head to the eastern side of algonquin. A paddlers list of wabakimis top six the route overview. The paddling experience has expanded beyond the canoe to include kayaking, rafting, and standup paddleboarding sup. To view more details, click on any of the destination markers. Take the path less traveled along lesserknown waterways. It was the longest of our trips 10 days, and this is consequently the longest of our journals. Ontario is blessed with some of the most scenic and enjoyable lakes. This area is home to some of ontarios best provincial parks. In fact, some of the most spectacular of all canadian canoe routes are found in sunset country. Before road or rail, the canoe routes followed by the voyageurs formed a transport and supply system crossing a continent and covering more than a million square miles. Recreation canoeing association of british columbia bc. We have the same book, paddled a few of the routes and as the title states, lost routes, you can be sure that youre off the beaten path.
Connecting the beauty of our landscapes with physical exercise and spiritual wellbeing, theres nothing more canadian than exploring by paddle. Canoe routes map the algonquin park canoe routes map. Top 60 canoe routes of ontario by kevin callan, paperback. Browse canoe routes by region which routes would you like to see. Callan has also included the chapter on the steel river in a more recent compilation titled top 50 canoe routes of ontario. It has over 1600 canoe routes extending over tens of thousands of kilometers. Larrys canoe journals wilderness canoe route journals. Where you live often dictates which algonquin park canoe route is most convenient to access. Today, canoeing is a recreational pursuit, but the raw wilderness afforded by backcountry paddling still invigorates spirited adventure. Veteran wilderness traveller eric morse retraces these routes. The condition of these routes is unknown and are shown on this website for information purposes only. New all maps, ports, trip planners can be found on the facebook group page greenstone and area canoe routes or click on the route which will link to the maps. With a spring trip youll have options to paddle rivers that are unpassable, or a pain in the you know what, during later summer months but youll also have to deal with some moving water class 1 or 2. It is also the provincial sport organization for canoekayak in ontario, dealing with the ministry of tourism and recreation mtr on matters related to the sport.
There are wilderness campsites throughout the park. With the help of a number of private and corporate volunteers, over a quarter of the routes have been maintained in some way. The pace is relaxed, which makes this canoe trip suitable for all abilities and experience levels. Algonquin park canoe trip 3 day classic adventure with. The algonquin canoe company offers a network of kayaking routes and campsites for modern day explorers on the ottawa river. Ultimate canoe trip outfitting algonquin outfitters. Ive updated the route information and added 10 more routes hence the name change to top 60 routes of ontario the choices of extra routes were a blend of brand new routes abitibi river, woodland caribou, lake timiskamingottawa river, georgian bays mcgregor bay, killarneys great mountain lake. You can spend days, if not weeks, creating awesome memories in algonquin park. Recreational canoe association of british columbia recreation canoeing association of british columbia bc guidebook list rcabc would like to. If you want a taste of the voyageur life, paddle with a group of friends in a fur trading canoe along the shores of lake superior. Exploring canadas wilderness areas by canoe can be a delightful and healthful experience for the modern pathfinder. Having already discovered northwestern ontario and specifically the wabakimi park area as an incredible paddling destination, my brother max and i decided to change the direction this summer.
Ontario is the canoe capital of the world with endless lake and river routes distributed throughout the province. Could be shorter if trip was ended at lotties or first bridge on the highway or. From planning to packing, algonquin outfitters will help with every aspect of your canoe trip. These locations are starting points allowing visitors to access the parks backcountry, and in most cases do not have developed campgrounds or extensive facilities. Like the first edition of this book, this updated and expanded second edition is destined to become the classic guide to the very best canoeing the province has to offer. I own several other books by this author and i find this one is a rehash of previous books.
With 29 access points and over 2000 kms of canoe routes, algonquin park offers a lifetime of canoe trips. Gogama, ontario canoe routes these three canoe routes are no longer maintained by the ministry of natural resources and they do not provide maps for these. Kilometres 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 kilometres miles 0 1 2 4 6. A paddlers guide to ontarios lost canoe routes by callan, kevin a guide to trips along ontarios lesserknown waterways includes detailed trip descriptions, maps of all access points, accurate portage lengths, tips, advice, history, folklore and more. While some of these routes are well known to paddlers provincewide, such as the. From whitewater rivers to tiny trout streams and every kind of lake in between, algonquin is truly a canoe trip paradise. Algonquin park canoe routes this map contains all the necessary information required by algonquin parks back country canoeists. Canadian canoe routes is a website dedicated to documenting canoe routes across the canadian wilderness as well as some in the us. Browse canoe routes by region canadian canoe routes.
Lake ostaboningue lake ostaboningue is part of a traditional interior canoe route that connected the southern part of lake temiskaming and lake kipawa to lac expanse and the upper portions of the ottawa river. Algonquin outtheres algonquin this is what the park is famous for. This classic algonquin park 3day guided canoe trip moves through the northwest corner of algonquin park and is ideal for those looking for wildlife, stunning lakes, and tasty meals cooked over an open fire. Algonquin park is of course what first comes to mind, and well it might given the sheer number of paddlers that ply its waters. Please click on either the image or the name of the canadian provinceus region you would like to peruse. This map shows lakes, campsites, portages, access points, plus natural and cultural history features. Ontarios lost canoe routes by kevin callan goodreads.
Top 60 canoe routes of ontario is the second, expanded edition of kevin callans definitive guide to paddling routes in ontario, and includes 10 more of kevin callans favourite canoe excursions. Wabakimi pp, steel river loop, chapleau and nemegosenda rivers, wakami lake loop, ranger lake loop, dunlop lake loop, lac aux sables, bark lake loop, nabakwasi river loop, four m circle loop, tatachikapika river, chiniguchi river, temagamis canton lakes, marten river pp, south river, york river. These parks offer excellent canoe routes and most parks have route maps available at the parks themselves. A new edition of the bestselling guide, expanded with 10 more routes over 48 more pages.
There is a lot of overlap information that is why i only give it a 35. Its a rewrite of my top 50 canoe routes of ontario. The friends of algonquin park publish the colorful and informative algonquin park canoe routes map, with a scale of 1. The paperback of the top 60 canoe routes of ontario by kevin callan. The rivers of southwestern nova scotia flow in and around what is known locally as the tobeatic which refers to the maritimes provinces largest expanse of wilderness, all of which lies in southwestern nova scotia. Many of these routes and many more are documented in detail on the canadian canoe routes website. In addition there is a wealth of route resource information. There are over 1600kms of canoe routes and hundreds of lakes and waterways, and its all flat water paddling.
Explore the official canoe routes map of algonquin provincial park online, free online use, trip planning information, the latest news, upcoming programs, donation and membership information, opportunities for involvement, outfitters, lodges, commercial service, plus books, free maps and souvenirs. Whether you are interested in involved, weeklong wilderness excursions or in fairweather daytrips, youll derive much satisfaction from exploring the rivers of southwestern nova. Take a 14 day guided canoeing adventure on the bloodvein with black feather. Top 50 canoe routes of ontario by kevin callan goodreads.
It provides users with a database of canoe routes that can be searched by a variety of criteria which allows for very specific search criteria input. He has written 12 other books on canoe trips in ontario, and this new book will be welcomed. Algonquin park canoe routes the friends of algonquin. Ultimate canoe trip outfitting is designed for the firsttime canoe tripper or anyone who desires the finest equipment, food and service package available in algonquin park or anywhere. While some of these routes are well known to paddlers provincewide, such as the bonnechere river, others are hidden secrets, like the ambitious and. Its no surprise that kevin callan lives in peterborough, ontario, deep in the heart of canoe country and home to the canadian canoe museum.
Top 60 canoe routes of ontario includes 10 more of kevin callans favorite canoe excursions. You can come prepared with a rental canoe or grab a canoe from the canoe lake portage store, and put in at smoke lake, across the highway. Canada, canoe routes, outdoor life, travel, wilderness. A list of other sources of information is included in this pamphlet.
Beaverhouse ranger station quetico provincial park. Pick up kevins book, top 50 canoe routes of ontario. Your journey is going to include portages which are a part. Keep in mind that because this is one of the more popular places to embark on a paddling trip, the area is usually quite busy. Here, horses were used more often than canoes, furs were trapped by nonindians and the pelts exported by ship.
It opens up a new world of travel, far from the noise and. Kevin callan has a new book outand he wants you to paddle and portage all over ontario. Sample canoe routes the portage store in algonquin park. With eight titles to his credit, kevin callan is the leading author. Canadian canoe culture is serene paddling routes in. Ontario is an iroquoian word meaning land of shining waters, and with over 400,000 lakes, rivers and heritage waterways in ontario, we are connected by water. It is a true reflection of what the canadian canoe culture looks like today.
A paddlers guide to ontarios lost canoe routes kevin callan on. Welcome to canadian canoe routes canadian canoe routes. The frequent rapids were consistently challenging, the waterfalls breathtaking, the portages arduous, the insects intense, and the weather severe. Canoe the thames maps and information lower thames.
Each route shownranging from a two day paddle in frontenac provincial park to a week long expedition down pukaskwas white riverincludes detailed descriptions, maps and advice on everything from running rapids to shuttle arrangements. Okay, for you whitewater seekers, the northern section of the petawawa river is where its at. Canoe route tourism facilities legend provincial boundary primary road river stream lake existing provincial park park addition manitoba parks river l a k e. Leafing through a copy of kevin callans a paddlers guide to ontarios lost canoe routes i found an account of a trip down the steel that he had done with his wife alana sometime in the early 2000s. Your guide to canoe trips in algonquin park mec blog. Take a flyin guided or selfguided canoe trip with red lake outfitters or stay in comfort at the remote olive lake ecolodge. A paddlers guide to ontarios lost canoe routes, boston mills press, erin 2002.
This map shows the entire park and is an excellent tool for basic route planning. Canoeing in ontario places to paddle, routes, parks. The inland canoe routes were linked to the pacific coast in 1811 when david thompson reached the mouth of the columbia river. He has written 12 other books on canoe trips in ontario, and this new book will be welcomed by his many readers, especially novice canoeists. Canoe kayak ontario is a collective voice for canoeing and kayaking in ontario, which promotes the interests and supports the activities of its affiliates.