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. These protected areas cover only 15% of the entire temagami canoeing region, so on any given canoe trip youre likely to travel between parks, conservation reserves, and crown. Whether youre looking to introduce the next generation of the family to some leisurely paddling, or a hardened outdoors person looking to conquer a. Day 1 trail safety trail overview key contacts great glen canoe. It has all the qualities of a classic canadian shield campsite the sloping rock outcrop that goes up to a flat and sheltered area with room for more than one tent, a great open view west towards maple mountain ridge, and it would also serve as an excellent base camp for the next mornings paddle over to tupper lake and the summit attempt on maple mountain. The river gained recent renown when it was featured.
Its no surprise that kevin callan lives in peterborough, ontario, deep in the heart of canoe country and home to the canadian canoe museum. Compiled by hap wilson, an outdoor writer who has more than thirty years of experience as a wilderness guide. Features the best canoe, kayak and hiking routes in the wild temagami region of ontario. Island lake dogtooth lake kec115 this route is accessible from longbow lake dam, blindfold lake dam, rushing river park and the island lake access point. Callan has also included the chapter on the steel river in a more recent compilation titled top 50 canoe routes of ontario. The publication of temagami canoe routes in 1978 was a milestone for temagami and the literature of canoe tripping. Index for kenora district canoe routes 220102 mnr 8074682501 page3. The temagami region is defined as the lands bordered by the following water systems.
All are easy on the portages, big on the rewards of nature and not too far from your own backyard. Marten river waterway a paddleroute that snakes through oldgrowth pine forest, yet is accessible from the transcanada highway. Hey i have been looking around for a good electronic copy of temagami maps. Exploring canadas wilderness areas by canoe can be a delightful and healthful experience for the modern pathfinder. Tips for planning your wilderness canoe trip in temagami.
The northern highland american legion state forest offers canoeists the opportunity to camp along rivers and lakes at designated canoe campsites. Mar 20, 2019 the 16,000squarekm area contains over 4,700 km of canoe routesthree times as many as algonquin parkspread out between 16 parks and 26 conservation reserves. Were working on our latest version of the above map. The map shows canoe routes, portages and camp sites.
Side one shows the connecting lakes, rivers and streams and the route options. In july and august there can be so many canoeists and campers that you will likely find yourself racing for a campsite at the end of the day and pine for a little isolation. Actually, what we found first was rob haslams post steel river maps in the ontario trip reports section of the canadian canoe routes forum. Friends of temagami is the only temagami area mapmaker who can say this. Please register for free before using the canal you can register for up to a.
If you have any trouble downloading the pdf, send me an email and ill provide you with an alternate download site. My wife and i arrived at smoothwater outfitters lodge. The magnetawan river is a river in parry sound district, ontario, canada the river flows 175 km from its source of magnetawan lake inside algonquin provincial park to empty into georgian bay at the community of britt on byng inlet at the end of the 19th century, the river was used to float white pine logs to sawmills downstream. Notrace camping and conservation of land and water are practiced. Makobe river a perfect longweekend, early season canoe trip. This map shows the more remote western side of classic temagami. Guides and outfitting services are listed in the accommodations directory. The friends of algonquin park publish the colorful and informative algonquin park canoe routes map, with a scale of 1. This map shows the heart of temagami the octopuslike lake that has become one of ontarios most popular tourist destinations. Head there on your next trip and give the portages and campsites some tlc.
Nrvis natural resource values information system 2009, queens printer for ontario. This is part two of our summer canoe camping trip to the temagami region of northern ontario. It is located on the lower twin lake side of the river that connects upper and lower twin lakes, gps point 530190, 5555760. Download the great glen canoe trail map for useful information and view our. Start planning your trip now for route inspiration and the most accurate river maps available, youll need a copy of hap wilsons book temagami. The majority of sites are on the manitowish river and manitowish chain of lakes. Are you looking for some of canadas best paddling routes. Day 1 start your trip on the northeastern shore of anima nipissing lake, at the terminus of the anima nipissing access road. The algonquin canoe company offers a network of kayaking routes and campsites for modern day explorers on the ottawa river.
It is a large map showing all or parts of 5 provincial parks as well as. The 16,000squarekm area contains over 4,700 km of canoe routesthree times as many as algonquin parkspread out between 16 parks and 26 conservation reserves. Zooming in on the map will show you more details, and clicking on a trip line will link you to my trip page containing more information about that trip if it is available. Francis responded quickly to my emails and gave the advice we needed to plan our 5 day wilderness canoe trip from florence lake, down lady evelyn river, past numerous waterfalls, and out at mowat landing. It is free to access without an account, but creating one will allow you to map your. Follow the magnetawan river from scenic burks falls through the locks system between lake cecebe and ahmic lake. If you ask any canoeing expert for their mustvisit northern canoe locales, they will, without a doubt, mention at least one spot in temagami. Pdf download temagami canoe routes read online video. It opens up a new world of travel, far from the noise and. May 27, 2004 the convenient loop configuration of the canoe routes, matched with the variety of lake and wild river possibilities, make temagami one of the finest canoeing and adventure destinations in the world. Naturally superior adventures is pleased to share a range of sea kayak and canoe routes in the lake superior watershed with doityourself adventurers. Definition in the bylaws of the friends of temagami. Lady evelyn river a wilderness river with some great.
The ontario ministry of natural resources omnr shall not be liable in any way f ortheu s,l i anc pm y. Lake temagami thousands of kilometres of shoreline to explore, along with scenic dayhikes on high rock island and ferguson mountain. We started off on metagamsi lake at access 26 in chiniguchi waterway provincial park. For the more adventurous campers who want to leave civilization behind, the temagami region contains over 8,000 square kilometers of interconnecting canoe routes. Mar 26, 2019 with eagleeye panoramas from the fire tower, a variety of accommodation options, over 1,000 canoe routes and knowledgeable outfitters, temagami is a great place for canoers of all abilities. Once the highways of traders and trappers, many of the waterways of the the region cut through land that was so rugged loggers left it alone, so today the shorelines are are surrounded by fabulous old growth pine forests. Algonquin park, all information on canoe routes, portages, campsites, and backpacking trails. Eight canoe tripping youth camps in temagami area, more than anywhere else. Temagami is one of the northern hemispheres most desirable and pristine wilderness areas. The nastawgan 5,000 yearold aboriginal trails, are currently still used and is the largest, intact native travel network in north america. Temagami offers 2,600 lakes and 2,400 km of diverse canoe routes connected by portages thousands of years old. Click map or text link for a list of canoe trips in specific region of interest. Order all four temagami maps as a set and a canoe routes planning map is free. Here was the first publication documenting canoe routes in temagami with maps for every portage, lake and campsite mentioned.
I have only been able to find topos and the ones on ottertooth. Lower twin lake is an excellent location to start your trip down the drowning river. This map no longer seems to be available but ive put my own copy here. Specializing in the temagami region as well as various whitewater trips. The map features 23 different canoe routes ranging from 2day to 2week canoe trips. Fot lobbies to protect these waterways and portages from harm, including logging, cottage development, and simple neglect. Temagami provides thousands of lakes and rivers among the rocky forested hills of northern ontario.
Temagami 1 northeast temagami 2 lake temagami temagami 3 marten rivertemagam. Our map covers the northeast quadrant of the main region, and is bounded by maple mountain to the west, latchford and hwy 11 to the east, wakimika lake, sandy inlet and red squirrel road to the south and the spray creekbig spring. The best canoe, kayak and hiking routes in the wild temagami region of ontario. Carefully load and trim your canoe if the wind is blowing onshore.
Included was a map of the route with santoy lake as the putin. I know a number of outfitters sell maps of temagami with portage info and stuff like that similar to the canoe routes of algonquin map. Our map covers the northeast quadrant of the main region, and is bounded by maple mountain to the west, latchford and hwy 11 to the east, wakimika lake, sandy inlet and red squirrel road to the south and the spray creekbig spring lake. Temagami canoe routes should have a mechanism to permit fellow trippers the opportunity to contribute their observations on the conditions of the routes, and have them incorporated into future revisions. These routes are popular due to a combination of easy access, few portages and scenery. Jul 09, 2016 this is part two of our summer canoe camping trip to the temagami region of northern ontario. Canoeing, kayaking and hiking temagami, book by hap wilson. Read the safety information provided by the caledonian canal. In the post, rob provides the most uptodate and detailed information on the river everything from portages to campsite locations to rapids and swifts and logjams. The book is almost timeless as it is, but it could stand some minor updating. The map itself is the 1997 edition and youd probably want a newer one to use in planning a trip.
This planning map helps locate campsites and portages for most of the temagami region. In addition to a selection of paddling routes through large and small lakes, there are several great river routes, and even the chance to hike to the highest elevation in ontario, ishpatina peak. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Experience a temagami vacation canoeing the temagami area.
Magnetawan river route discovery routes trails organization. Apr 06, 2011 canoe routes map the algonquin park canoe routes map. With so many different canoe routes and spectacular destination lakes, shuttles are often the first step in planning your trip. You can see how they all relate to each other using the map locator guide shown at right. A local outfitter operates a camp ground at this location for. In addition to the extraordinary contour, vegetation and water detail on this map weve also included most of the formerly official campsites, portages, public hiking trails and access points, as well as. Canoe routes map the algonquin park canoe routes map. 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. Temagami, ontario the temagami region of ontario has the worlds most connected canoe routes. Temagami outftting company, canoe rentals, canoe trip.
Paddlepoints routes launches create your own paddling trails. Guided tour of the historic temagami canoe company. Kilometres 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 kilometres miles 0 1 2 4 6. Here are 20 perfect quickgetaway canoe routes for one, two and threeday paddles.
There are currently more than 80 sites in the state forest. Temagami adventure planning map friends of temagami. Loaded with practical advice for wilderness canoeing, temagami canoe routes planning map includes detailed descriptions of 23 routes throughout the temagami region. Temagami boasts over 4,700 km of canoe routes more than triple that of algonquin. Paddling trails inspiring uk canoe trails, kayak trails and sup trails. Each year thousands of americans and europeans visit this 4,000 square mile wilderness area in central ontario in search of rugged solitude and truly authentic backwoods. A list of other sources of information is included in this pamphlet. Kilometres 0 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 kilometres miles 0 1 2 4 6 scale. Whether youre looking for a day trip or a twoweek wilderness expedition, youll find it in the backcountry of lake superior. With eagleeye panoramas from the fire tower, a variety of accommodation options, over 1,000 canoe routes and knowledgeable outfitters, temagami is a great place for canoers of all abilities. Watch this short video of the great glen canoe trail and you will be inspired to visit.
You can also download gpx location files to add to your favourite fitness tech. Hundreds of rock and pine clad lakes, adjoining wetlands, and wild rivers provide breathtaking scenery and a wide diversity of wildlife. The ontario parks website had a pdf version of the canoe routes of algonquin provincial park available during the summer of 1998. Intro to temagami canoe culture smoothwater outfitters. The convenient loop configuration of the canoe routes, matched with the variety of lake and wild river possibilities, make temagami one of the finest canoeing and adventure destinations in the world. Temagami outfitting is a canoe rental and guiding outfit in temagami, ontario. This map shows the entire park and is an excellent tool for basic route planning. 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 route tourism facilities legend provincial boundary primary road river stream lake existing provincial park park addition manitoba parks river l a k e. View topic temagami pdf maps canadian canoe routes. Find canoeing trails, sup and places to kayak near you. These routes offer a variety of experiences, from cushy trips for novice paddlers to more challenging excursions for experienced canoeists. Published by canadian recreational canoe association. 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. Over 20 canoe routes are well documented in the map temagami canoe routes, the best guide to your canoeing vacation. A number of significant species have been document in the park, and most communities remain in excellent condition. Any trip into the wilderness should be well planned and within your level of skill.
One of the worlds great paddling areas, temagami provides thousands of lakes and rivers among the rocky forested hills of northern ontario. The most detailed are my full route and day paddling guides which include. Each year thousands of americans and europeans visit this 4,000 square mile wilderness area in central ontario in search. The river continues beyond ahmic lake offering paddlers a more challenging route. First published in 1978 and updated in 2011, wilsons guidebook is still the best resource out there for trip planning in the temagami region. Our map covers the northeast quadrant of the main region, and is bounded by maple mountain to the west, latchford and hwy 11 to the east, wakimika lake, sandy inlet and red squirrel road to the south and the spray. This map is the perfect place to start planning a canoe trip in the temagami area of northeastern ontario. Whether its finding and restoring lost canoe routes, fighting to protect temagami s endangered oldgrowth pine forests, or working with our community partners on critical projects, we put your money to good use. In july and august there can be so many canoeists and campers that you will.
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