Flatwater

We are planning for a ten-day trip which loops around the northern end of Killarney park from Charlton Lake through Great Mountain Lake, out to Georgian Bay and then back north through Nellie Lake before heading back to Charlton Lake. The trip starts from north of Willsville.

We will meet and stay at a cottage just north of Parry Sound on Friday evening, July 11th and drive north early Saturday morning (Alternative carpooling locations can be discussed later if necessary). The first day includes the drive to Temagami, carpooling vehicles to Mowat Landing, and a short paddle to Temagami Island where we will set up camp. There will be plenty of time to take a hike through the old growth forest on the island. For the next couple days, we will canoe north on Lake Temagami to the Sharp Rock Inlet and onto Diamond Lake where we will take a day off to relax or optional trip to Wakimika Triangle. After our day off, we will continue canoeing north into Lady Evelyn Lake via Diamond Lake. Another day off is planned to make an optional hike up Maple Mountain. The last leg of the trip includes paddling east for three more days where the trip will end at Mowat Landing.
Trip Highlights:
• Hike parts of the Temagami Island old growth forest trails (maximum 9 km’s of trail for hiking)
• Optional hike up to Maple Mountain for a great view of Temagami; (4.3 km long one way, 350m elevation gain)
• Optional canoe / hike to Wakimika Triangle; (14.5 km long canoe (round trip), up to 15.5 km hiking (include portage distance))
• Due to the amount of open water and potential wind, all paddle days will be kept to under 16 km’s per day (roughly 3 to 4 hour days)

Why not celebrate Killarney Provincial Park 50th birthday with a combination canoe / hiking trip to take in the fall colours. On Thursday afternoon; we will carpool north to George Lake Campground in Killarney Provincial Park. First thing Friday morning; we will canoe into Killarney Lake and to set up base camp. There will be opportunities on Saturday to hike up to 'The Crack' and/or take a short canoe trip into OSA Lake to take in all the fall colours. Note that there are several options to getting up to 'The Crack'. A couple of options include complete loops with either more canoeing or more hiking depending on what the group decides. On Sunday we will make our way back out to the George Lake access point.
Total Canoeing Distance: 22 km’s plus any distance done for the optional excursions
Number of Portages: 4 (80m, 380m, and same two portages on way back out). Notes: This trip involves group meals for both breakfast and dinner. Lunches and snacks will be by individual participants. Canoeing Experience: Novice -interested participants should be confident paddlers. Portaging Experience: Easy - Bring more luxury items!

If you are looking for a exploration challenge then this outing is for you.
We will be exploring new and old canoe routes in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park.
We will be canoeing lakes, ponds, rivers and bushwhacking hiking to find our way around the park. The goal of the outing is to find new routes through the park.
Our plan is to paddle ~15-20 km/5-6 hours a day. Participants should be prepared to perform one way portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.
We explored a good section of the park over the past few years. You can check out my Facebook page to see previous trips. This is what you can expect on my outings.
Trip 1
Trip 2
Trip 3
Trip 4
Trip 5

1 day paddle in/out
Other days will be spent of clearing/marking portages to these small lakes and hiking trails that will take you up the various ridges.

The Minesing Swamp

The Minesing Swamp, centrally located between Barrie and Wasaga Beach, has been identified as the largest and best example of fen bog in southern Ontario. The confluence of the Nottawasaga River with three tributaries provide for an interconnected network of swamps, fens, bogs and marshes. The swamp is an important staging area for thousands of migratory waterfowl, and contains a large heron rookery.

We will enter from Willow Creek, cross the central flood area before joining the Nottawasaga, and follow the river down to Edenvale. A pleasant day’s paddle for canoeists of all skill levels.
Kayaks are also welcome.

If you are looking for a bit of exploration challenge then this outing is for you.
We will be exploring new and old canoe routes in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park.
We will be canoeing lakes, ponds, rivers and bushwhacking hiking to find our way around the park. The goal of the outing is to find new routes through the park.
I plan on doing a new route for this trip. I hiked it last fall. So let see if we can canoe it this time!
Our plan is to paddle ~10-15 km (5 hours) a day. The full loop will be 20-25 km. Participants should be prepared to perform one shot portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.

We explored a good section of the park last fall and this spring. Check it out. This is what you can expect on my outings.
https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151409181692335.1...

https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151109084727335.4...

If you are looking for a bit of exploration challenge then this outing is for you.
We will be exploring new and old canoe routes in Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park.
We will be canoeing lakes, ponds, rivers and bushwhacking hiking to find our way around the park. The goal of the outing is to find new routes through the park.
I plan on doing a bit easier route for this trip.
Our plan is to paddle ~10-15 km (5-6 hours) a day. The full loop will be ~20 km. Participants should be prepared to perform one shot portages across un-marked bushwhacking Canadian Shield terrain.

We explored a good section of the park last fall and this spring. Check it out. This is what you can expect on my outings.
https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151409181692335.1...

https://www.facebook.com/gary.ataman/media_set?set=a.10151109084727335.4...

Tuesday: We will leave early in Tuesday morning. Drive to George Lake to grab our permits(not everyone need go there) and leave a car for our car shuttle. Put in on Johnnie and camp there for the first two nights.

Wednesday: Leave early morning and canoe to the portage to Clearsilver. 830m portage. Canoe across Clearsilver, 1.5km to the hiking trail. It is 4km hike each way to Silver Peak. Things to note...

Difficulty The beginning of the hike is fairly flat and well traversed, then a steep one-hour climb to the top of the Peak. Hikers should be in good physical condition and be prepared for a strenuous hike.
Caution Exposed rock can be slippery.
Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Thursday: We have an 8km or more canoe to the Kakakise portage which is 940m, depending on where we end up on Johnnie. Be nice if we can leave in the morning so we can relax a bit here.

Friday: We have two really long portages this day! 1470m to Norway and then 1390 to Killarney where we will stay our last two nights.

Saturday: We have the option of either hanging out here or exploring OSA and even Muriel if we wish. It's only a 450m (or 130m if accessible) portage to OSA Lake and another 595 if we wish to Muriel lake.

Sunday: We have short paddle to the portage, 380m to George Lake. Still be nice to head out early so we can hit the road, get what canoe(s) we've rented back and head home.

Meals:
All dinners will be made by one of our group. Do our own breakfast and lunches, 5 each, though we will do a communal Saturday breakfast (optional) also put together by our group. Tuesday lunch on the way up.

Departure location will begin at MKC (Madawaska Kanu Centre) where the WCA fall meeting to be held on the October 5th-6th weekend. Departure time at MKC will be aimed for at 10:30 AM. Approximate launching time at the Combermere public launching dock will be at about 11:00 AM. Please bring your own lunch and drink. Expected return time to same location will be about 4 or 5 hours later before 4:00 PM. Then return to MKC for our fall meeting that evening. Anyone who wishes to drive directly to Combermere without meeting at MKC are welcomed to to do that by showing up there at 11:00AM