I already posted this report on Algonquin Adventures website, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to link to it here, for anyone who is curious about that area.
I've been getting into canoeing recently, slowly getting acquainted with Algonquin Park to start, with a plan to travel further afield once my rusty tripping and canoeing skills improve.
The route was Opeongo..Happy Isle..Big Trout (2days)..Burntroot..Hogan..Big Crow..Proulx..Opeongo.
I took a water taxi up and back on Opeongo.
By the way, when I booked the watertaxi, I was sharing with strangers. On the way in, the cost was $30, but on the way out, when the boat showed up, I found out that the other people had cancelled their reservation, so I was the only passenger, and had to pay the $85 minimum. Fair enough, that's the posted rule and they have to pay for gas, wages, and depreciation. But it is something to keep in mind if you are solo and booking the taxi--you can't really rely on other people. Come to think of it, that fits for the whole solo experience!
Anyway, I had a great trip, and can't wait to go back in mid-September!
http://neelands.smugmug.com/Trips/Canoe-trips/Algonquin-big-lakes-tour
I've been getting into canoeing recently, slowly getting acquainted with Algonquin Park to start, with a plan to travel further afield once my rusty tripping and canoeing skills improve.
The route was Opeongo..Happy Isle..Big Trout (2days)..Burntroot..Hogan..Big Crow..Proulx..Opeongo.
I took a water taxi up and back on Opeongo.
By the way, when I booked the watertaxi, I was sharing with strangers. On the way in, the cost was $30, but on the way out, when the boat showed up, I found out that the other people had cancelled their reservation, so I was the only passenger, and had to pay the $85 minimum. Fair enough, that's the posted rule and they have to pay for gas, wages, and depreciation. But it is something to keep in mind if you are solo and booking the taxi--you can't really rely on other people. Come to think of it, that fits for the whole solo experience!
Anyway, I had a great trip, and can't wait to go back in mid-September!
http://neelands.smugmug.com/Trips/Canoe-trips/Algonquin-big-lakes-tour