It is recommended that you take the current years edition of the map with you into the field. Just remember guys this is a pdf of an old algonquin park canoe route map. Grand lake achray campground, off barron canyon road. Canoe routes of algonquin park map pdf northern edge. Once you determine your route youll need to reserve your campsites. Launch your canoe or kayak in lake temagami put out. Located on the southeastern edge of the canadian shield between georgian bay and the ottawa river, the 7,630 square kilometers of algonquin provincial park is one of the worlds most famous canoe areas. A handmade aesthetic for this map emphasizes the rustic nature of the canoe trip through algonquin park. This route combines four smaller routes oxtongue to huntsville, huntsville to brent, brent to openongo and openongo back to oxtongue. Algonquin park permits how to make backcountry reservations for algonquin park ontario parks charges fees for all backcountry camping in algonquin park.
Will probably camp near the permit office on friday, then head out on sat, come back on monday. This map shows lakes, campsites, portages, access points, plus natural and cultural history features. This trip begins near any one of our three locations. There are over kms of canoe routes and hundreds of lakes and waterways, and its all below is a sampling of 3 to 5 day canoe trips, complete with a map. You can find island sites that way, and there are some on each of ralph bice, little trout, daisy, and rain lake.
Killarney provincial park map online killarney outfitters. The far east side of the park contains algonquins main whitewater river the petawawa downstream from cedar lake and, in the achray area, a distinctly different landscape of long lakes, spectacular cliffs, pine forests. Maps algonquin outfitters your outdoor adventure store. Other programs in the region offer girls trips, but at northern lakes canoe base the entire experience is for girls only. Kilometres 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 kilometres miles 0 1 2 4 6 scale. A mapless version can be found at the website here. The map author uses a stippling symbol effect to soften the hard edges of features. Its a great way to get your bearing and have an overview of the park. 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. This map is the perfect place to start planning a canoe trip in ontarios oldest provincial park. One is a short, easy trip, with the other two being longer more difficult trips. With years of experience voyageur quest knows of the best canoe route locations to paddle and camp within algonquin park.
The algonquin provincial park canoe routes map delineates several broad areas superimposed over the canoe route network. This short, beginner trip is designed to be a no hassle way to experience an algonquin park canoe. Ice cold springs for a hot summers day, secret unofficial routes and portages that can offer handy shortcuts and open up new lakes and rivers, fish species information for each lake and thats just the beginning. 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. The website has several resources including a virtual map and links to page for planning all aspects. For planning and navigation purposes youll need to get a hold of either the official canoe routes map or the unofficial free online generalpurpose map joyojac linked to. The virtual canoe trip is set up so you can see a slide show, or you can guide yourself through pictures along the route. The reverse side of the map provides detailed information about planning your algonquin park back country adventure including park management messages, safety information, equipment requirements, etc. It involves crossing large lakes, paddling upstream, and portaging for long distances. For the purpose of route selection, you will need to download a three year old version of the canoe routes of algonquin park map or purchase a printed copy of the current years edition of the map. Each of the outfitters rents car top carriers for your canoe so you are not limited to starting from where the outfitter is located. Enjoy quiet waters, quaint communities and cozy accommodations along our 740mile route.
S u f f l a k e r d ontario 0 200 400 600 km scale. Algonquin canoe route and campsite suggestion algonquin. Algonquin park canoe routes the friends of algonquin park. Nation lakes offers a 120 kilometer route to canoeists through four spectacular lakes. Bloodvei river system g a m m o n r i v e r s y s t e m onnie access johnson access m c i n to s h r d. It has been a long time in development and i gotta say it is worth. Another good starting point for trip planning is the friends of algonquin parks canoe routes of algonquin park map. The link in the title takes you to the main page for back country canoeing in the park.
The friends of algonquin park publish the colorful and informative algonquin park canoe routes map, with a scale of 1. The landing on ratrap lake is one of the most awkward in the park, requiring that the canoe be manhandled over a steep drop to a rocky shore. The nation lakes chain connects these lakes which drain into the arctic watershed. If you are new to canoeing or only have time for a short trip into beautiful algonquin park this is the perfect trip for you. This map shows the entire park and is an excellent tool for basic route planning. Hi everyone, at the risk of angering the internets because ive asked this elsewhere as well, here i go.
Aug 27, 2015 5 friends explore and take a trip on the barron canyon canoe route for 3 days and 2 nights. Canoeing and portaging on the west side of algonquin. With the above information we will unroll the maps and begin planning your route through the wilderness. For official map representation of provincial parks, visit ontarios crown land use policy atlas. Map of a canoe trip through algonquin park maps we love esri. Beginner canoe trip algonquin provincial park forum. The friends of algonquin park organization publishes the colourful and informative algonquin park canoe routes map, with a scale of 1. This is one of the most recommended routes for beginners. These maps are inexpensive and show the entire park and all its routes on one page. Its great to look at but not the best to take on a trip or even seriously plan a trip from. The view from our site was okay, but not quite what i expected given the descriptions on the canoe routes map. The map itself is the 1997 edition and youd probably want a newer one to use in planning a trip.
Its easy to read and contains all the data you need for any basic canoe trip. Canoe lake burnt island lake otterslide lake great trout lake burntroot lake great trout lake macintosh lake and out on canoe lake. Web page visitors favorite algonquin park canoe routes. Kilometres 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 kilometres miles 0 1 2 4 6. Welcome to canadian canoe routes canadian canoe routes. Whether you are an avid paddler looking for a wilderness experience or a novice looking to get started close to town, we have the trip for you. Morton lake provincial park offers a good start point with a spot to park your vehicle. Your guide to canoe trips in algonquin park mec blog. The website has several resources including a virtual map and links to page for planning all aspects of a trip. The canoe routes of algonquin park map brochure, obtained at the sand lake gate, is an essential aid to a successful trip. This map no longer seems to be available but ive put my own copy here.
End to end thrupaddling the northern forest canoe trail is a challenging endeavor that requires considerable preparation beforehand and perseverance during the journey. Calling 18886687275 or 519 8265390 if outside of north america. High falls lake to opalescent lake via barron river 7. Algonquin provincial park 7 canoe lake tom thomson lake map. Perfect for canoeists, kayakers and backpackers alike. Algonquin park, all information on canoe routes, portages, campsites, and backpacking trails. 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. Located on the southeastern edge of the canadian shield between georgian bay and the ottawa river, the 7,630 square kilometers of algonquin provincial park is one. This map illustrates canoe routes, campsites, portages, lakes, access points and much more.
We love how this technique, along with the custom cartouche, reinforces a handinked appearance. Apr 06, 2011 canoe routes map the algonquin park canoe routes map. Use of mnr intellectual property in this case our old canoe route brochures and maps is protected by, and can only be used or reproduced in any form under licence with the ministry of natural resources. Nothing worse than a soggy map in the middle of algonquin park that you no long can read because the ink has ran.
Callan has also included the chapter on the steel river in a more recent compilation titled top 50 canoe routes of ontario. Enhance your algonquin park experience by booking one of our outfitting packages with a skilled and knowledgeable canoe trip guide. Included was a map of the route with santoy lake as the putin. Our algonquin park glamping camping extravaganza provides two tours canoe. With 29 access points and over kms of canoe routes, algonquin park offers a lifetime of canoe trips. Algonquin park canoe routes this map contains all the necessary information required by algonquin parks back country canoeists. So this is for please dont laugh the canada day long weekend, friday to monday. Using the backcountry canoe routes network algonquin. In addition to extraordinary terrain and vegetation detail.
Algonquin canoe site and route advice algonquin provincial. Jeffs algonquin provincial park map accurate, beautiful, and a free download. Big trout loop near algonquin park, on a canoeing route. Park, box 248, whitney, ontario k0j 2m0 you can help us improve this map brochure in this map brochure we have attempted to include the most accurate, uptodate, and helpful information for anyone planning or carrying out an algonquin park canoe trip. It is ideal for paddling the popular canoe routes north of the highway 60 corridor. Welcome to algonquin provincial park ontario parks. This was my first remark upon laying my eyes on jeffs new map. Lake temagamiobabika lake loop finlayson point provincial park. The ontario parks website had a pdf version of the canoe routes of algonquin provincial park available during the summer of 1998. The backcountry of algonquin park has something for every level of paddler.
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. Algonquin provincial park, barron canyon canoe route. We recently expended it northward to include the tom thomson lake area, whi. The matabichewan river is part of an interior canoe route connecting lake temiskaming to lake nipissing, by way of lake temagami and the sturgeon river. Sample canoe routes the portage store in algonquin park. Algonquin provincial park canoe routes planning map. For whitewater paddlers, the friends of algonquin park publish two detailed river guides by george drought. After a very adventurous and long trip on labour weekend with the terrible weather and some flipped canoes and almost 10. Ratrap lake offers a single, rather enclosed island campsite for those wanting solitude. It takes 17 of these maps to completely cover algonquin park. With map in hand give a call to a few of the outfitters for their suggestions etc. The park encompasses tsayta and indata lakes plus several small parcels of. We highly recommend starting your canoe route planning with a copy of the official algonquin park canoe routes map. From overnight flat water canoe trips without portages for beginners, to 14 day expeditions to the interior to class 3 whitewater down the petawawa river.
Algonquin park canoe trip planning algonquin outfitters. Algonquin park canoe routes canoe routes algonquin. Both methods are set up to allow you to view the pictures as you track your location on a canoe route map. Mnr canoe routes are under exclusive to the ministry of natural resources. Explore the official canoe routes map of algonquin provincial park online, free online use, trip planning information, the latest news, upcoming programs. Theyre also made of a waterproof, tearresistant, material, which means theyll survive far beyond your next trip in the park. Campsites, portages and canoe route possibilities throughout.
The much larger montreal river moniang sipi, which has its headwaters near matachewan, ontario, was once part of an alternate canoe route to james bay, by way of the mattagami and moose rivers. Algonquin park has over 2,000 kilometers of canoe routes in the backcountry. The route from maple lake to three mile lake begins with a difficult 440 m portage to ratrap lake. Whether it lasts a few days or a week, a guided canoe trip is ideal for families or groups of friends seeking the extra level of comfort that comes with having an experienced, personable and knowledgeable guide accompanying them. Its never too early to start planning your next trip. 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. This is where you will find the virtual canoe trip route. Since 1996, we have provided all inclusive guided canoe trips, and educational day tours, in algonquin provincial park.
Map of a canoe trip through algonquin park maps we love. Order a canoe route map from the friends of algonquin website. Northern forest canoe trail, a 740paddling route from new. This involves selecting an entry point, canoe route and exit point, as well as informing you of fishing opportunities, historic sites, and other points of interest along your trip. Kevin callan, author of a paddlers guide to algonquin.
Canoe routes map the algonquin park canoe routes map. Algonquin provincial park 1 corridor north map canoeing. Shhhhhh, dont tell anyone but here is the link to download the canoe routes of algonquin park map pdf for their guided canoe trips in algonquin park, the folks at the edge have maps that show secret treasures in the northwest corner. Algonquin park canoe routes algonquin provincial park. From the intersection of hwys 17 and 58 west of pembroke, travel 8 km northwest along hwy 17. Park addition park addition park addition manitoba ontario to wallace lake to beresford lake garner lake to red lake. Families discover that having a guide to take care of the nittygritty details of the trip allows them more time to enjoy special wilderness experiences in algonquin park together. The planning guide is available as a pdf file for easy reading and printing. Park features on this map are representative only and may not accurately depict regulated park boundaries. This short, beginner trip is designed to be a no hassle way to experience an algonquin park canoe day trip.
Planning a canoe trip to algonquin park can be fun and easy. The map itself is the 1997 edition and youd probably want a. Jeffs new map comes eighteen months after the release of version 3. This route is a loop and will bring you back to lake temagami. But they dont just keep canoes tied there, they deliver canoes by advance arrangement. Algonquin park has many resources itself to plan a canoe trip. Campers between the ages of 12 and 18 as well as troop leaders and adults go on three to tenday canoe trips in the boundary waters canoe area wilderness and quetico provincial park. This map is printed on paper and is not waterproof. With road access to many of the lakes, the route can be done in parts, or in. Theres no place in canada thats as canoecrazy as ontario, and its easy to see why. In addition there is a wealth of route resource information. Algonquins 7000 square kilometres have 29 access points which surround algonquin and along highway 60. Algonquin backcountry access point canoe lake access point latitude.
Killarney provincial park unlostify online, with canoe trip routes, lakes, portages and hiking trails. There are over kms of canoe routes and hundreds of lakes and. Unlike other maps, this official map receives continual updates by park staff working in algonquin s backcountry who are responsible for the canoe routes network. The map is revised and reprinted every year and we would be most grateful for any additional. Official algonquin park canoe routes map online algonquin.
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