Big Temagami Canoe Trip | PART 1 (Woods / Smoothwater / Ishpatina Ridge)

[@willminnery8198]

It’s like Rolling hills for days “👏👏👏

[@paulfroud3920]

Love it! We did a fly-in to Smoothwater, then hiked Ishpatina Ridge (I climbed the tower), then tripped down the Sturgeon River, back to Temagami about 20+ years ago. There was a couple living on the beach site on Smoothwater, so we camped on the Island. We always went in September, no bugs and tons of Blueberries. Thanks, it was great to see it again!

[@MattHaughn]

That’s pretty cool! We did check out the island because it looked like it could be a site but isn’t marked. And yeah, maybe go when it’s not bug season next time 🤣 Might be more enjoyable! Thanks for watching!

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Loving this!!!!

[@FisherGirl333]

An Easter treat to start watching your Temagami adventure. I got the AQUAQUEST Safari 13x20 tarp for Xmas so I can’t wait to deploy it.

[@MattHaughn]

Nice! You will enjoy it 👍

[@mcon99]

Matt - two thumbs up. I did this trip in 2016 with my friend using Jeffs/Ottertooth, except we paddled the entire Lady Evelyn river, it took a while but was quite scenic. The highlight of the trip had to be capturing a photo of a lynx on Jack Lake, he was at the shore drinking and we paddled right past him. Bolted after 1 good snap. I thought the worst portage was the swampy one to Bluesucker, but my friend really did not like the rocks on the way up to Sunnywater.

[@MattHaughn]

Wow a lynx! Would love to check that off the wildlife bucket list. Temagami sure has no shortage of challenging portages. The effort is well worth it though 😁

[@The40yearoldVegan]

I never had so many mosquito bites but was one the best things I’ve ever done heading up to the ridge from Montreal river. Cool video!

[@MattHaughn]

They were out in full force! We thought about coming in that way but changed our minds. Thanks for watching!

[@mascanoe1]

Very nicely done, Matt and Jessica. More than 30 years since Louise and I made a similar trip. We did the hike to the fire tower as well, but I don't remember it being as wooded at the top as in your video. Got caught in a snow flurry on the way to our next campsite that day. I also distinctly remember the rocky portages you show in your preview for Part 2, which I have ever since associated with our time in Temagami. Looking forward to the next video. Much as I've enjoyed your travels with the Markus and the guys, sharing your trip with a woman as capable as Jessica adds a much appreciated new dimension.

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks Mark! I’m sure everything is starting to grow back in up at the fire tower. Still a beautiful view. You’re right about the rocks! Temagami is a rocky place. Jessica is a trooper! She has more energy than most!

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Great stuff Matt! I hope to watch part 2 soon. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks for watching!

[@claytrimble5531]

Wow Matt, your content is amazing! Love your channel. I've been binge watching all weekend.

[@MattHaughn]

Wow, thanks!

[@coblogan75]

Great video. I have done the Ishpatina hike twice from the same starring point as you. Going on foot can be a challenge as well but we'll worth it.

[@MattHaughn]

Awesome! Definitely worth the effort. Thanks for watching 😃

[@alexnormal3031]

Nice canoe animation on the map, it`s amazing.

[@MattHaughn]

Thank you!

[@TomKirkman1]

Most of the forestry fire towers in the US and Canada were built by the same companies that built amusement park rides, particularly ferriss wheels. Today, in the US, these towers sometimes come up for sale, provided you dismantle and move them on your dime.

[@MattHaughn]

That's a really cool fact! I'll have to mention that the next time I see a fire tower

[@adventureswithjosie]

Great video Matt! Love how you are starting to make your own trip videos now, along with Mark in the Park!

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks!

[@joee1976]

Matt, your girl Jessica is a trooper. Great job guys, looking forward to 2nd part

[@MattHaughn]

She is! She always said I was too slow on the portages. Guess I need to pick up the pace!

[@FunkYoLifeUp]

Thank you for sharing the journey! I hope to paddle temagami one at some point.

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks for watching! Temagami is next level beauty.

[@GRSRiverrider]

I enjoyed that. Well done. Nice morning view from that first campsite!

[@MattHaughn]

It was beautiful!

[@paulchevrier9961]

Great video Matt, looking forward to seeing more.

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks 👍

[@michellemazerolle8304]

Just stumbled across this video and immediately subscribed! Awesome Video! Can't wait to binge watch the rest of these videos!

[@MattHaughn]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@chriss.4258]

Nice video Matt looking foward to the next segment.

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks Chris! 👍

[@Dawood468]

Great job matt. I am planning a trip for Temagami. Excited to watch your whole video and learn alot. Thanks for sharing

[@MattHaughn]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@prayfornathannatureshow]

Loved it! Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

LOL Matt... boy oh boy am I looking forward to this one...

[@MattHaughn]

Hopefully you enjoy it!

[@paulconrad1760]

Great video Matthew. I can't even imagine doing this for fun LOL but you do see some pretty country. Looking forward to the next one. (Judy)

[@MattHaughn]

It's all worth it when you see the views and hear the sounds. Thanks for watching!

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

awesome part 1 Matt... Gotta Love Temagami... hard work with an awesome reward at the end of every portage. I will need to get some info off of you for this trip.

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks! It's a different place that's for sure. But you're right, the reward is worth it! It's a beautiful place.

[@Hames_tripper]

Great job, I’m looking forward to the next episode. Have you ever thought about Woodland Caribou? I’ve been two years in a row now and it’s as amazing as everyone says .... and NO BUGS!

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks! Woodland has always been on our minds but it's a long way away from us. It's on the list though! No bugs would be a dream.

[@Hames_tripper]

I’m also from our nation’s capital. My WCPP tripping partner (76 yo father) is from BC so we fly to the Peg, meet there and then drive to Red Lake. If I were doing the entire drive it’d still be worth it. It’s incredible up there, think Algonquin with no people, no bugs, ridiculous fishing and 150m portages. We are considering a third trip in 2021.

[@MattHaughn]

That’s pretty enticing! We will look into it further. Maybe go in the next couple years!

[@markmatheson603]

Your filming skills are already leaps and bounds over most but you're also a natural as a canoe tripping you tuber. All the bigger channels better watch out! :)

[@MattHaughn]

I appreciate that!

[@PaulSchortemeyer]

Just enjoyed all 4 videos with the family - very entertaining! Can you tell me how you made that map set-up? Looks like lamination, but way better. Would love to do the same for my next trip. Thanks 🙂.

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks Paul! We used those lamination sheets that don’t require heat. It failed in the first hour of the trip making the map wet and so we duct taped all the way around and put big pieces on the corners to make holes so we could clip it to something. We are now looking into a map case. Costs the same as a pack of 5 lamination sheets.

[@TimConrad]

You did more portaging in this video than I've done in my life! But I win with mosquitos. Wait, is that winning?

[@MattHaughn]

The only winners are the mosquitos that get away.

[@TheCampingCanuck]

Really enjoyed this. We have lucked out with mosquitoes this year... Looks like you found them..

[@MattHaughn]

They were hungry, that's for sure!

[@jaysway2346]

We feel your aches with that 80lb pack. Nice video Matt and Jessica, looking forward to the rest.

[@MattHaughn]

I had bruises on my hips. But the body got use to it. Thanks for watching!

[@CamperChristina]

Nice video and great scenery. I stayed on that site in woods. Loved the tent area in the middle. Curious why you aren’t wearing your big shirt and headnet while your portaging ?

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks! We figured you stayed there based on the big rock and view of the ridge in your video. I don’t wear bug protection (apart from sometimes bug spray) on portages for three reasons. I find the bugs aren’t too bad when both hands are available to swat them away. I can’t see that well through the bug shirt and my glasses fog up making it impossible to see. Lastly, Jessica is a bug magnet so they all go to her and that’s why she gets the small bug head net and I never have it. More or less to keep her sane as they swarm her. I always feel bad! After a few days, I get use to them and it’s not that bad.

[@CamperChristina]

Matt Haughn Lol. The trick is to wear a baseball hat with a separate bug net over top and it should be black . That will keep your glasses and sunglasses from fogging up and it will make you feel less suffocated inside. You can also see much better through the black mesh . I don’t have a OG bug shirt I have a mesh one from Canadian tire. It’s awesome it breathes and still keeps me protected. I just wear it over my tank top and I can stay cool. Then add the headnet whenever needed. I think the bugs were bothering you cause you mentioned it a lot. lol. The camera doesn’t lie. Hahaha. The bugs aren’t that bad in Temagami. Bwahahahaha. 🤣 cheers my friend (just messing with you)

[@MattHaughn]

I will have to look into your suggestions. Sometimes they make me go crazy but it takes a lot! I only mentioned them because Jessica was fuming at how bad they were at the end of every portage! Getting home and seeing the footage of all the bugs on my hat that I didn’t know were there was gross 🤢 We will be back though! Take our revenge on the little critters!

[@CamperChristina]

Matt Haughn Lol That is because she was carrying the canoe. There is no wind inside and you get attacked to death inside of it when portaging. Lol. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MattHaughn]

True! Only one hand to swat them away too. Bug trap! 🦟

[@cliffspicer6555]

Great video but I had to laugh since I think I can tell exactly where you are coming from in Ajax since I live in the same area.

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks Cliff! Been to Ajax many times but I’m not actually from there haha.

[@Jed-dl5gm]

Thanks for sharing. My daughter and I enjoy Mark and the Park along with your new video of Temagami we look forward to you uploading the rest of the parts. Were did you get your copy of Jeff's Map of Temagami? It's no longer online and I won't order from the site as I know the history of Jeff moving over to unlostify. Would love to get my hands on a copy. If you enjoy Algonquin and Temagami you would enjoy the French River along with Killarney area.

[@MattHaughn]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Mark in the Park! I downloaded the map a long time ago just to have for the future. Here is a link to the Temagami Map. drive.google.com/drive/folders/122dMx67qGRBPY7dIbX-wuF4BybGr8Q_E?usp=sharing

[@Jed-dl5gm]

@@MattHaughn thanks for the link its appreciated. Temagami is going to be our next adventure in a year or two. The map will be put to good use. We frequent the French River and Algonquin along with many other places trying to get off the grid. We are actually heading to the French on Monday. You might want to check out the Backcountry Canoe Symposium in April and Winter Camping Symposium in November in Waterloo Region. You can meet a lot of like minded people and its a great place for trippers to gather. Sadly this year due to Cvoid it is canceled. Thanks again and happy paddling.

[@ThePursuitofPassion]

Cool! Too bad you didn't get a site at the beach on Smoothwater. (They are nice.) But that site looked pretty good too! We got engaged on Ishpatina so it is a pretty special place for us. Hope you end up on Maple Mt. That view is spectacular. Look forward to part 2!

[@MattHaughn]

No way! That's pretty cool that you got engaged up there. It's a special place for sure!

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Really Nice video and Beautiful nature. Enjoyed this video very Much. Looking foreward for more. ATB Søren 😅🤗😅😅

[@MattHaughn]

Thank you very much!

[@mrdave22]

i like your vids, thumbs up

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks Dave! 😄

[@littleshawbz7854]

We enjoy watching your show so hurry up and make a new vid ⛺🔥

[@MattHaughn]

I'm working on it!!

[@BackcountryPaddler]

Hey Matt, love that you're doing these trip videos. Your filming is great! Do you need a permit for camping in Temagami same as in Algonquin? I hope to get there whenever the border reopens. (Probably next year..) stay well my friend. -Mark

[@MattHaughn]

Thanks Mark! You do need a permit in some areas. We were in what is call the Temagami cluster where you book the park you will be in and can stay on any site on any night. But having said that, most of Temagami is crown land camping. So if you plan right, the trip can be free.

[@BackcountryPaddler]

@@MattHaughn very helpful, thank you! Can't wait for the next video..

[@MattHaughn]

No problem!

[@troycharland3298]

The unimpressed look on her face when you were talking about not getting tarp up fast enough 😅

[@MattHaughn]

😂 She wanted to get out of the hot and humid tent! Didn’t blame her.

[@buckylasek2965]

I noticed that too 😂

[@georgevenckus]

How is she doing this in shorts?

[@MattHaughn]

Great question! 😂 Sometimes it’s too hot for long pants I guess 🤷‍♂️

[@ZakkBlog]

"temagami has mosquitos" lmao

[@MattHaughn]

Kind of like saying there’s snow in Canada 😂