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Hi
I'm a 57 year old guy with a bad knee. I get around well but need to be smart about my routes for safety sake. I wear a knee brace and can handle shorter portages that aren't too strenuous. I travel with a Spot to let family know I'm safe and call for help if needed.
My favourite place to canoe previously has been lake Superior on the big Lake. It beautiful and there is very little in the way of people but wind and waves are an issue and don't lend to soloing (at least for me). I get disappointed when I run into garbage etc. Last week I did a 520 metre portage with about 30 metres of elevation change (guessing) into a lake beside lake temagami. I was disappointed to find 5 aluminum motor boats stored at the put in. I like remote.
I may be asking too much here but figure it doesn't hurt to ask. I paddled a lot of the Mackenzie river as a kid with my parents but it's too far away and kilometers wide. If it weren't so far away it would kind of suit but I found it felt like paddling a highway 40 years ago. It's busier now with barges etc. I like smaller rivers for the connection to trees, animals etc.
I've paddled Killarney, Chiniguchi and Superior in the past. I have no interest in Algonquins longer portages and crossing paths with beer hauling Toronto paddlers.
So here's what I'm looking for help finding:
-a 1-2 week route preferably in Ontario (I'm in the Milton area).
-No or easy portages. (Part of why we used to paddle superior).
-I'm ok to pay for a fly in and willing to drive (Lake Superior is about 12 hours for me).
-not a lot of human impact and spoilage.
-if possible an easier river but I can't find that without whitewater or leaving the province.
-if there is whitewater I'd like it to be minimal for safety reasons because I'd be solo and have little whitewater experience.
A big ask I know. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm not willing to give up canoe tripping yet.
Thanks
Dave
I'm a 57 year old guy with a bad knee. I get around well but need to be smart about my routes for safety sake. I wear a knee brace and can handle shorter portages that aren't too strenuous. I travel with a Spot to let family know I'm safe and call for help if needed.
My favourite place to canoe previously has been lake Superior on the big Lake. It beautiful and there is very little in the way of people but wind and waves are an issue and don't lend to soloing (at least for me). I get disappointed when I run into garbage etc. Last week I did a 520 metre portage with about 30 metres of elevation change (guessing) into a lake beside lake temagami. I was disappointed to find 5 aluminum motor boats stored at the put in. I like remote.
I may be asking too much here but figure it doesn't hurt to ask. I paddled a lot of the Mackenzie river as a kid with my parents but it's too far away and kilometers wide. If it weren't so far away it would kind of suit but I found it felt like paddling a highway 40 years ago. It's busier now with barges etc. I like smaller rivers for the connection to trees, animals etc.
I've paddled Killarney, Chiniguchi and Superior in the past. I have no interest in Algonquins longer portages and crossing paths with beer hauling Toronto paddlers.
So here's what I'm looking for help finding:
-a 1-2 week route preferably in Ontario (I'm in the Milton area).
-No or easy portages. (Part of why we used to paddle superior).
-I'm ok to pay for a fly in and willing to drive (Lake Superior is about 12 hours for me).
-not a lot of human impact and spoilage.
-if possible an easier river but I can't find that without whitewater or leaving the province.
-if there is whitewater I'd like it to be minimal for safety reasons because I'd be solo and have little whitewater experience.
A big ask I know. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm not willing to give up canoe tripping yet.
Thanks
Dave