Algonquin's North Tea Lake & Beyond

The Happy Camper and his regular canoe mates heads to Algonquin Provincial Park's North Tea Lake to base camp for 4 days. The spend their time fishing for brook trout and lake trout in the neighbouring lakes.
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[@jays4979]

You just managed to fit this in before the total fire ban. Heading to Algonquin in the next few days. No fire, no problem. Stay safe everyone!

[@TheHappyCamper]

Just heard that myself. God help the woods from what we, the overpopulated species we are, have brought upon it.

[@kevinouellette196]

Spring fishing used to be when the park opened. Cold. Then we decided to go Mother’s Day weekend. Much nicer! Still able to do a second trip the week after May long weekend.

[@markbeaulieu8004]

We used to go (attempt to go) spring fishing in Algonquin but always fought with ice out then covid. Last couple years we have been going week after Labour day. We would be hit or miss on lake trout in the spring. Fall, we catch lake trout at will. In 3 fishing days, we caught 54! Most we ever caught in the spring, with 4 guys is 27! Pros about fall fishing, water is warm. no danger of dying trying to cross North Tea or Manitou! Cons-NONE.

[@avid.venture]

Nothing but a bunch of Happy Campers! These are the days we live for. Great stuff

[@TheHappyCamper]

Great comment!

[@timisthebest]

This brings back memories, I have stayed at that exact site many times over the last 20 years. We used to do a large group trip to north tea every august. We would base camp and spend 4-5 days going around the area just like you did. The old log chutes on the north end of the lake are great fun on a hot afternoon. Great video.

[@donc2924]

I took a break from reading a book I grabbed today called Top 70 Canoe Routes of Ontario. I stumble upon a video of yours, keep in mind I'm on page 18 lol, after a few minutes I'm like kchappycamper.... kc.... look at the book. Ha no way! Yup it seems I have purchased your book and just happened to find your channel. Weird. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Cheers

[@duggoneit]

I love that paddle! It's very similar to the design of paddle that I won at 150 for 150

[@asaverywhiteway]

WOW that is 100% the rod I lost a few weeks ago when my canoe dumped in the waves!!! What a crazy world

[@asaverywhiteway]

6’6” daiwa presso with a daiwa regal reel on it in the 1000 size. I won’t say what the egb pattern is because we all know that’s a secret 😂😂😂

[@volpswagon]

Hahahah I knew it

[@TheHappyCamper]

What a small world. I hope you retrieved everything else. The water must have been cold!

[@TheHappyCamper]

Just checked. Mike still has it at his place - Paris Ontario. Do you live near there? If you want to pick it up I can send you his address - my email is [e-mail]

[@asaverywhiteway]

@@TheHappyCamper WOW!!!! Thank you so much I will be in touch ASAP about it!!!!

[@conniewaite1371]

Great place,great friends ,great food.couldnt ask for more

[@camper69]

The falls is really flowing. Charrisa and I made that trip 3 years ago in the fall. North Tea is a great lake to camp on. Great video. Thanks for showing the falls.

[@robintheoutside]

What a great trip and some beautiful fish. It's always entertaining watching you guys together! Thanks for sharing Kevin.

[@paddlingadventuresradio]

Ahhh yes, North Tea Lake aka Divorce Lake from when we paddled it during an extremely windy day... LOL.... The waterfall on the portage to Manitou has 2 sections. The larger section actually has a small hole behind the water curtain that you can sit in and look out through the water. It is just right of center (when looking at the falls). Looks like an awesome trip. Nice fish. 👍👍👍

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Hey Ash! Getting a compliment on your food from Tim is like getting a compliment on your driving from your father. Both rarely ever happen but are very significant 😆 I wish I could send you some Liver Pudding. It’s a true North Carolina delicacy

[@untamedontario]

Your videos have long been a source of inspiration and entertainment! Another great video with a great crew!

[@looking4leasuretime]

My dad would have loved to see someone else's paddle like that, one canoeing carpenter to another.

[@TheHappyCamper]

That's cool. Mike did an amazing job.

[@conniewaite1371]

You may have to autograph that paddle now!

[@trishaharrison6183]

Damm you guys eat good.Great scenery and entertainment as always. Nice paddle also.😍

[@hueyav8r]

Great video, water looked great. The music was a nice touch

[@TheHappyCamper]

Thanks. I love adding the music

[@duckypam]

I love going along on your adventures. What a beautiful paddle Mike

[@Off-Grid4]

Love your vids. I did this trip in 1983. Looks quite a bit different with man made stairs and the statue plaque. Also the camp sites looks well trodden and beaten down. I did seven lakes over two weeks and never seen another canoe. We rented from Northern Wilderness Outfitters. Looks like the fishing is still good. I have my secret back country spots now, Algonquin is to commercial for my liking, Cheers!

[@jaysway2346]

Always a fun one to watch, nice trip guy's!

[@shanechapman5574]

Just so you know Ash on Mother’s Day weekend the bite was hot but the wind was up so it made the fishing difficult anyway. Looked like a great trip and thanks for sharing KC

[@asaverywhiteway]

This was the weekend our canoe dumped and I lost the rod at the start of the video! I can’t believe these guys found it 😂

[@chonxlam4440]

We are taking our Scouts on a canoe trip to to North Tea and Biggar in August! This is a great preview!

[@TheHappyCamper]

Have a great trip. It's a beautiful lake.

[@Smitty-tc4ni]

EGB lures, most hyped up Algonquin lure! Little Cleo and other’s work just as well and are half the price. Another awesome video guys thank you, hope to bump into you out there sometime

[@carlperry5932]

I got your Happy Camper Paddle ! I always wanted a Tripper style , Beavertail. Love the grip . I have been exploring the open water, tributaries and Sloughs of the Mighty Columbia River Basin USA. VERY NICE PADDLE !

[@TheHappyCamper]

That is awesome. Glad you like it, and really happy you're using it.

[@dirtyforksmtb]

LOL! “Did you show them how you lactate”!!! I spit out my water I was drinking when he said that, just so casual! LOL

[@conniewaite1371]

Thats a georgeous paddle!

[@jasonlynch2919]

Fun camping and fishing video. Can't wait for more,keep up the good work.

[@alexs3447]

Watching you guys is my birthday gift to myself. Still early enough that the fishing should be good in hot weather . The condom in the sleeping bag was funny .

[@TheHappyCamper]

Happy Birthday, Alex.

[@alexs3447]

@@TheHappyCamper Thanks Kevin.

[@algonquinken]

Nice trip! If I hadn't decided to help out with the school bus shortage of drivers, I too would be going on more trips this year before the water turns hard in Algonquin Park, the GREATEST PARK IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, IMHO. Keep posting your videos.....they are priceless!

[@meaghanr7175]

So happy to have discovered your KZbin channel! It was 20 years ago but you taught one of my classes at Fleming college, it was my favourite class 😊 Will have to catch up on all your adventures!

[@volpswagon]

Hey guys! I absolutely can’t believe this but I think you found my buddies rod hahah! We got caught in extreme winds returning to the outfitter at the end of our trip on May 15 and they dumped near the mouth of the river. That is absolutely wild. I’ll have him get in touch!

[@TheHappyCamper]

That's a small world. Where does he live? I think Mike was going to take it up north for his son to use. Not sure he's done that yet.

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

Thanks for sharing! Was debating on North Tea or Kiosk (manitoo) for a quick 2 nighter with my daughters who like beach front. Did a trip in April in the park and can’t wait to get back, it’s so nice you get to trip like this with such good company. I have a Britt and Irishmen that I trip with and boy to they add some humour to the adventures! We are heading out Red squirrel road for a 3 nights this week to reconnect. My partner had all her family on bear island. So, it’s an extra special please. Can’t wait to see the next one Kevin and crew 🎣🏕️

[@TheHappyCamper]

It's a good family friendly trip. And Bear Island is a very special place.

[@gernestmartelle9547]

My wife and I spoke to a couple coming off Cache Lake who spoke very highly of you. I tried to educate them but they were addicted to your sage advice. Sad, sad, sad. I am glad you enjoy the park as much as I have.

[@TheHappyCamper]

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[@gernestmartelle9547]

@@TheHappyCamperjust kidding Kevin.

[@TheHappyCamper]

@@gernestmartelle9547 LOL.

[@brianj9635]

what a great trip!! I sure miss all those lakes. Glad you shared this one Mr Callan - I appreciate it more than you'll ever know. Brian

[@Evan_Le5]

Great video as always, you guys are too funny. I think it’s gonna take me a while to get over seeing that spatula in the wild!

[@TheHappyCamper]

Glad you saw it. It worked great.

[@kevinharding2099]

When I was younger and camped we ate junk. You guys have the right idea - eat good stuff!

[@tsocanuck]

tip to tim ..when mixing your pasta add some pasta water it becomes more creamier..love his cooking thou

[@TheHappyCamper]

Good tip. He actually does that.

[@loggingroadking93]

Awesome food, fantastic paddle, cool matches and horrific towel scene. Wayne in fly infested northeastern Ontario.

[@TheHappyCamper]

Yes, it was horrific. LOL

[@davesalvisburg9569]

Great video and great music. Very well done and thanks for taking the effort to film and share.

[@mainetripper]

Enjoyed this video Kevin! Great canoe tripping group and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing! 🛶👍

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... Great paddle trip ,, great bunch of guy's and amazing meals .... toughing it ,, eh ?? .. ... Beautiful paddle ..

[@Westlake]

Great trip Kevin! North Tea is a nice location and brings back fond memories. Good of you to show the ranger's Tom Wattie and Frank Robichaud's memorial cairn. Lots of hilarious moments and surprising good eats. Safe travels!

[@canoeingnav7618]

Another awesome video Kevin. Enjoyed the cooking and laughs.

[@scottmalcolmson4584]

Juts got off lorne last weekend, tea was a big part of the journey, beautiful lake

[@TheHappyCamper]

Glad you got there. It's a beautiful lake.

[@scottmalcolmson4584]

@KCHappyCamper thanks! Such an amazing experience. I took the time to read up on the importance of blackflies in algonquin, so feeding them seemed much more bearable haha maybe we'll cross paths out there one day, coffee will be on!

[@SueLeon007]

Thanks for the fun video. Love your new paddle & boy you guys eat well!

[@tanyanagorski8128]

I always enjoy your videos and your music selections!

[@darinculbert8933]

Awesome video Kevin gave me next years family trip

[@musingwithreba9667]

Wow, the lakes were like glass! Perfect paddling weather. Except for the heat 🥵 it's too hot already!

[@TheHappyCamper]

We were lucky with winds. North Tea is a big lake.

[@Paddleheads]

Awee! We missed quite a show. Can only imagine what didn't make the cut. Nice fish tho! Fun trip Kevin, thanks for sharing.

[@TheHappyCamper]

B roll of Speedo Man will be locked away to the end of time.

[@paulhayes9765]

Great video Kevin. I think Chef Tim should write a cookbook. Algonquin Culinary Quisine. We have to wait until our Forrest fire gets underway control here in Nova Scotia. We are under a provincial no access to the woods. Looking forward to your next adventure video. Cheers.

[@TheHappyCamper]

Stay safe out there.

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video thanks for sharing stay safe guys.

[@mr.somebody1493]

OMG Ash with the towel....Better than the speedo.

[@Patrick-uu5xg]

Thank you for rining me along. What ever became of the good Parmesan cheese ? !?

[@jntroisi]

We build a second camp on the island at the beginning of your vid. It was way too windy when we arrived there so we built the second camp in the middle of the island.

[@Freynightwalker]

Loved the bit of Biology education, lake trout food source and outcome. So which tasted better?

[@TheHappyCamper]

The pink meat one on North Tea should have tasted better - less fatty. But for some odd reason the Manitou white meat was more sweet tasting. That's not the norm but it happened.

[@plextoob]

oh man. i was prepping for a trip and confused the bottle of maple syrup with the scotch and poured the maple syrup into the scotch not knowing (it was a dark scotch that looked like mape syrup). On the trip we poured our first nip of scotch and boy were we surprised. it wasn't drinkable unforuntately.

[@suezaple4950]

Gorgeouse camp spot with epic views fantastic fishing awesome friends what more could you ask for , LOL a condom in your sleeping bag oh my goodness to funny. and Tim with ingrediants kept in his socks oh my , Speedo man's coments , You guys are a hoot and What a great looking paddle mike, the deisgn looks like a feather awesome work!. love the paddle you had is well kevin very nice design as well. Angel is such a great dog for these trips she knows how to cool down from the heat , What an awesome guys camping / fishing adventure.. loved this. Andy should join the next time . ontario

[@TheHappyCamper]

Thanks. It was a great trip. Andy and I are heading out next week.

[@suezaple4950]

very good have to watch for that video.

[@darrendavidsonoutdoors]

Looked like a fun trip. Yes, trout are picky. Right after ice out I find good but as water warms up, they go deep or just turn off. But a bad day fishing still beats a good day at work. Speedo Man's comment; You keep ingredients in your socks? made me laugh. The meals looked delicious... even after ingredients came out of socks and LCBO bags. LOL!

[@TheHappyCamper]

Always new camp gadgets to use...

[@gernestmartelle9547]

Take a portable fish finder if you want to catch trout.

[@nicknoname1383]

was up there two weeks ago and the black flies ate us alive, hope they werent too bad

[@TheHappyCamper]

Mosquitoes were worse.

[@canajian]

Hey!! Good timing 👋😎👍oh good lord.. your poor towel!! 😂😂

[@TheHappyCamper]

Yep, that towel is dead to me...

[@canajian]

🤣🤣👁👁

[@conniewaite1371]

May have to use socks when buying broccoli now

[@ryanbrueckner6895]

This video looks great. What sites did you stay on on North Tea?

[@koza2o]

Another very good movie. I have a question about transport barrels. In my country in Poland they are identical but I don't know if they are suitable for coanoe because they are for storing food and hazardous materials. Are there plastic little air vents on those Canadian barrels? They are red or yellow in color. They are inserted between the lid and the gym barrel seal at the rim of the barrel. There is a hole in the cover on the side for this element. There is no point in ordering a barrel from Canada or the States if ours are ok. Can you help me with this question? Maybe the followers will help?

[@youtube7076]

let me know if you ever need one more for a a tripp , i should add iv got gear, exe, and my specialty is carrying heavy things...

[@cherrob5281]

Blood Pudding 😋 Yum

[@jasonreid611]

Do you guys go in for an angioplasty after these trips? Enjoyed the video.

[@TheHappyCamper]

LOL Good idea.

[@spinningrodfisherman]

very nice adventure. I have never tried north tea lake before. one day i'll will go. just wondering are you guys hanging up the barrels there for bears or just leave it away from camp?

[@TheHappyCamper]

It's a nice route. Lots of side trips. Hanging barrels in Algonquin is recommended. Bears get used to checking them out. But I gotta say ours was too heavy to hang the first night so we stored it away from camp.

[@czyhorse482]

It's been a long time since I've been to 'The Park'. Inquiring minds want to know, did you run or portage first marked portage on the Amable du Fond?

[@tycurtin6836]

What was the music playing while tim made the duck?

[@TheHappyCamper]

Sway Together by Hannah Juanita

[@oldschoolboyscout]

Where's Andy?

[@TheHappyCamper]

Next trip - a week from now - and a big one. Stay tuned.

[@oldschoolboyscout]

@@TheHappyCamper an I come?

[@Freynightwalker]

Where do I get a happy camper paddle?

[@TheHappyCamper]

badgerpaddles.com/shop/kchappycamperpaddle/

[@Smitty-tc4ni]

I want Ash to cook me breakfast’s