Algonquin Canoe Routes Presentation

[@shesablue4243]

I just can't get enough of your camping videos..great times

[@TheHappyCamper]

Thanks. Glad you're enjoying them. One of my favourite is the Spey River series.

[@mattvaandering]

There's something about maps...especially the algonquin map. I can look over it for hours. This could be a weekly episode as far as I'm concerned!

[@StyNorth]

This presentation was absolutely wonderful! Kept my attention straight through 👍👍👍👍

[@TheHappyCamper]

Thanks Sty. It means a lot.

[@cynthiadonovan8732]

I got to watch this later and realized that I too could pause and get a little toddy. Thanks. You did indeed make me think of beautiful places for the future.

[@TheHappyCamper]

awesomeness

[@aurora64blue47]

Great presentation Kevin, a lot of good information. You've given me some interesting routes to think about for this season. Cheers!

[@Paddling16]

Thank you Kevin! I enjoyed this and takes my mind of things and work.

[@stevebobilin169]

I'm waiting for my copy of paddler's guide to come in the mail. I went on an eight day trip when i was 18. Now I am 61 and living in Hawaii. I am planning a trip for Sept 21. My kids say "you're too old." Of course that makes me more determined than ever. Love this new video. Stay healthy.

[@stevebobilin169]

September of 2021

[@TheHappyCamper]

You're never to old LOL

[@paulhilton4149]

Really enjoying these vids, always great to learn...I live near the big east river and every time I see it I think about you and Andy...Cheers Kevin.

[@wildernessheadphase8063]

That Kidney shaped island site in White Trout is really good! I stayed there last year and i think its my favourite in the park so far.

[@tomjohnston5017]

Cheers Kevin. Excellent talk and thanks for putting this up for all to see. Certainly boosted the spirits given the circumstances. Also good choice on the Scotch selection. Wondrous elixir that Balvenie.

[@hhbanks1200]

Brings back some great memories

[@carolobrien9932]

Thanks Kevin. This is great. Watch your videos over and over.

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Hey Kevin. sorry I missed the Premier. I did however watch from start to finish. Great presentation... now a have a lot more paddling to do... if the park opens back up this summer... Thanks Kevin... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures

[@TheHappyCamper]

Wow. Thanks so much for the premier chat. Anyone out there know how to keep that viewed on You Tube after it's done? Amazing people/paddlers/lovers of wilderness out there. This so much made my day. I hope helped with yours as well.

[@collinbarker]

Hello Kevin. The KZbin Premiere chat stays after the video is uploaded, it is just collapsed automatically. If you click "Show Chat Replay" it comes back" Thank you for sharing this video series. I have been on 1 canoe trip through Algonquin Park (Live in Essex County, so it is a big trip to get there) and I went on the Welcome Louisa-loop. Amazing trip, amazing view on Harry's and into Louisa. When I went through Welcome, the forest looked like it was recently flattened in a wind storm though.

[@bobobrien8968]

Excellent. I read your first 2 books. I want more of these.

[@thepriest98]

Couldn't watch this live but am watching it now. Thanks for putting this out there Kevin! Actually really well presented with live clips from your previous video's added.

[@kirkwippervoyageurcenter3711]

We enjoyed thank you KCHappyCamper hope you keep this speaking tour up see you soon.

[@prayfornathannatureshow]

Thanks so much for putting this online. Really enjoyed it.

[@markmatheson603]

Don't think I'll ever make it to Algonquin being in the west but I enjoy and am inspired by your writing and videos and the philosophy you have. Thanks for doing this one

[@adreabrooks11]

Total agreement about your warning regarding avoiding the Tim River at low water. In 2016, I did a trip with a buddy who had never been in the backcountry during a dry spell. After the portage from Tim Lake, we had to contend with a wide expanse of canoe-grating (barely) submerged rock shelf, thickly populated by leeches before going on our way. On the 11th beaver dam of the day, he asked" What's the most beaver dams you've seen in one day's trip?" When I replied: "This is it," he accused me of fibbing, so as not to turn him off of canoe-tripping. In his defence, that wasn't it. By the end of the day, there were 14. Don't let this story discourage people from trying the Tim, though. The day after we left, a torrential thunderstorm blew through the area. Chris Prouse and her girlfriend (now wife) did the same route two weeks later and, in their KZbin video, they mention that they only had two moderate dams and a paddle-over. The rock shelf was safely underwater, and the current had dragged all the leeches off to someplace less irritating. It convinced me to give the Tim another try the next year, and I've been back many times since - as long as there's been moderately moist weather. PS: Your buddy's cracker-jack impression of you at 57:50 is the perfect caricature! Mockery of that caliber is the sign of a true friendship. XD

[@TheHappyCamper]

Glad you survived the Tim in low water. It becomes a totally different river. LOL

[@adreabrooks11]

@@TheHappyCamper It really does! Since that first trip, though, it's come to be one of my favourite regions of the park. Always great wildlife viewing, amazing swimming locations - love it!

[@alexs3447]

This is a great video , outlining the various routes and good tips about them.

[@joewalsh5374]

Thank you for doing this Kevin, I was going to watch it live but I took my daughter hiking to see a waterfall. I think this will be the year I finally go canoeing. Never done it before. Cheers and stay safe!

[@outside-atlast9113]

Thanks for the video. It's very helpful.

[@teiuriz]

I enjoyed this presentation and looking forward to picking up your book. I hope we can soon put your knowledge to use and get out there. Take care.

[@todddelmage2010]

Thanks Kevin, great distraction, much needed, Cheers!

[@TheHappyCamper]

So glad it helped.

[@TheArt4M]

Loved this! ❤️🙏 stay safe...stay well..🛶🇨🇦❤️

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Looking forward to this one Kevin... Dennis

[@canoeman1961]

Amazing. What a cheer-me-up ! That was a lot of fun to watch, and very informative. My canoe buddy and I can make great use of the information for planning our next trip to Algonquin. I will definitely be ordering the book.

[@chriss.4258]

Love the presentation !

[@FYA808]

Cheers! Thanks Kevin! This was great!

[@brianj9635]

Awesome idea Mr Callan!! have 2nd edition, looking forward to see updates.

[@tbrown2214]

Thanks Kevin, needed some trip planning escapism. Your books have really helped me get out there 👍

[@hueyav8r]

Great idea

[@leif2335]

Great stuff. Do another soon!

[@TheHappyCamper]

It's already in the works - crown land options if the parks remain closed.

[@markarmesto]

Looking forward to your next presentation!

[@TheHappyCamper]

Okay. The pressure is on LOL

[@brianshutter6657]

I just bought a park map and was planning a trip on the first weekend in April until the "Kung flu" changed the world! Anyway this was a fantastic presentation and video! Very well done! The video clips at the end had me rolling! Cheers my friend . Hopefully I'll see you in the park sometime! Stay safe and healthy!

[@mikekennedy2965]

Great info! Thanks!

[@rerolley]

Since you mentioned Northern Cardinal, I am hearing one right now flying into our window again, and again and again...

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

You know Kevin. this is a rough time for you in terms of your tours and teaching, but it's amazing for your channel.

[@Westlake]

Thanks Kevin! Take care! 🛶

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

Awesome, Kevin!!!

[@AlgonquinParkAdventures]

Great video!

[@mackhughson3722]

Awesome video!!

[@lizkranz1164]

Thanks so much for this video. I have only three of your books. Clearly I need more. I surely wish I began this passion sooner. (By sooner I mean younger, arg! = I need easy portages.)

[@lorrieexplores]

Thank you Kevin, that was a well needed escape for an hour from the current events. Please share how and when we might be able to order your new book now.

[@TheHappyCamper]

Fantastic. I'm glad I could help. It helped me as well. Heck, how many times can I take my dog for a walk. She is spoiled silly right now LOL

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

Just looking at my Algonquin map trying a choose a first solo trip to take in my new Novacraft canoe!)

[@bc4071]

Awesome thanks!

[@Wordsnwood]

you mentioned bugs on the nipissing ... is that also a factor on the Tim/Upper Nipissing loop that you describe @48:00 ??? Looks interesting otherwise.

[@TheHappyCamper]

Yes.

[@Wordsnwood]

@@TheHappyCamper Nova Craft needs to come out with a canoe that has an integrated Bug Zapper... ;-)

[@larrygoodin2526]

@@Wordsnwood 00

[@k.n.v.b1113]

Thanks for sharing ! just spent some money COE tim can buy some TP now haha

[@robbullis5025]

Thanks Kevin

[@cliffspicer6555]

Only getting into tripping with my canoe but I have done lots of backcountry camping by foot on the trails in Algonquin. I bought your book a week ago and love it Kevin. What I find a little confusing with planning an Algonquin canoe trip is booking it is very different from the hiking trails. You plan the distance you can hike each day and book specific sites and that is where you got to get to. With canoe trips it appears you book any site on a lake but what I find confusing is what do you do if you are wind bound one day or if you can make it further or can't make it as far as you first thought? What do you do in those situations Kevin? Are the bookings more of a suggestion for canoe sites? You also mention stop off to get your permit a few times. Is it different from the book and video now and you no longer need to do this since you book it all online and just go. I know these are basic questions but no one seems to talk about this part I can find.

[@TheHappyCamper]

Good questions. Some parks have you book specific sites and some have you book lakes. But you still have to get to your destination - unless there is an emergency. Then I would camp anywhere and deal with the consequences. But yes, generally you have to make it work out in your trip planning on making it to your planned destination to camp, which is not always easy due to things like wind and weather. And most people book their permits on line but they still pick them up at the park gate before heading out. But some parks, like Kawartha Highlands, there is no park gate. You just print out the permit to show on your car dash and on person if asked by a warden.

[@kyalaitken7092]

Hey KC love the channel and your insight. I am heading into North Tea in a few days. Big lake any advice where I should start to land a few trout! Brookies or lakers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@TheHappyCamper]

North Tea is more of a Lake Trout Lake. I've got good luck trolling the southern shore and between the islands. I'm not sure if they've gone down deep yet - but I'd bring lead core line/rod/reel or some form of bottom bouncers. Try Bigger Lake for brook trout, and the rapids flowing in and out of it. EGB lures works well.

[@switen]

I hope that you can do something like this for Killarney!

[@arielnapenas8240]

What is the name of the bird at 14:43? Such a pretty song it sings!

[@TheHappyCamper]

White Crowned Sparrow I believe.

[@infosociety2112]

Can't wait

[@jaysway2346]

Great video Kevin, I've been reading the 2nd edition in preparation for this year. Did you ever find out who's canoe was at the bottom of the lake? My first Algonquin trip was through Milton outdoor ed.

[@garlandbest6322]

Very enjoyable. Kevin, have you canoed the Ontario Mississippi River, starting at Bon Echo? I'm considering a week canoeing from there and would like to hear your thoughts.

[@TheHappyCamper]

Yes. It's nice. Check MYCCR.com for info. I paddled the entire stretch but from Mud Lake to Crotch Lake is the best part. I'll look up my trip notes.

[@garlandbest6322]

@@TheHappyCamper Thanks! Checked MYCCR.com. Not too much to find specific to the Mississippi. I did have the guide from the Mississippi Conservation Authority, which is very useful. Look forward to your trip notes.

[@hendikaf3525]

I was wondering why on canoe we don't see more people with double blade , I do enjoy mine on my 16 foot canoe when solo paddling..

[@outside-atlast9113]

Hello, is there any cell phone reception in the park? Or LTE ? I just wanted to let the family know we're safe. Thanks.

[@jeremyb6361]

What is your favorite 'hard to get to' lake/site in the park?

[@TheHappyCamper]

There's a lot - but Hogan there's a great island site that faces the large cliff to the east) is amazing, and so is Lake Lavieille (campsite on large island along the eastern shore)

[@jeremyb6361]

@@TheHappyCamper Awesome, thanks Kevin!

[@andrzejmadrivercanoe6979]

Greetings from Poland

[@TheHappyCamper]

That's so cool!

[@maikelvanloenen8399]

Great! I have the paddlers map, been plotting and easy one this year since it'll be my first portaging. Love just going up and stay on the lake I start on, however, I want to challenge myself a little more. Maybe get my brother to join with me, should be great IF the parks open up by then....*sad face emoji* *sad face emoji*... O.o

[@TheHappyCamper]

Yep. I'm worried about the park opening as well. I booked my first trip just after Mother's Day in May. Yikes!

[@TOOZECRUISE]

@@TheHappyCamper May long weekend 5 day Algonquin trout fishing trip pending... Yikes over here too!!