Ahhh. It’s almost time to make our escape. The dogs of work and responsibility are nipping at our heels but I can almost taste the sweetness of freedom. Here is our escape route:
Put-in at Kioshkokwi L. P775
Maple Creek P190, P90, P630, P805, P130
Maple L. P170
Erables L. P660, P90, P695
Skuce L. P450
Little Nadine L. P955
Little Osler L. P700
Osler L. P1830
Nadine L. P1410
Nipissing River P850, P1930
Remona L. P480
Whiskeyjack L. P25
Robinson L. P1310
Burntroot L. P75, P40
Longer L. P300
Big Trout L. P105, P730
Otterslide Creek P265, P390, P250
Otterslide L.
Little Otterslide L. P790
Burnt Island L.
Birdie L. P160
Alder L. P2105
Iris L. P875
Linda L. P930
Polly L. P2600
Canisbay L. P585
Cache L. P1640
Head L. P1035
Harness L. P145
Pardee L. P10
Lawrence L. P415
Rod and Gun L. P510
Lake Louisa P1725
Florence L.
Frank L. P320
Rence L.
Harry L.
Welcome L. P2170, P295
Pen L. P275
Clydegate L. P275
Pen L. P375
Rock L. P100
Galeairy L.
Take-out at Whitney
If that seems like a long route, it’s because it is. We will be traveling approximately 105km, be doing 49 portages, passing through 39 lakes with the four of us and two canoes over the course of 20 days. There are some small changes that we might make on the fly in order to travel through a couple of extra lakes, but either way it’s going to be an amazing trip! And we’re going to see some parts of Algonquin that we never have before. The only problem with a fabulous extended trip in the park is the part where we have to come home again.
backcountry with the kids 
Posted by Suzi Smart on July 6, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Very jealous 😀 One of my favourite playgrounds and where I met my husband. Enjoy!
Posted by jennyj on July 6, 2012 at 6:18 PM
You met your husband in Algonquin? You’ll have to share the story some time 😉
Posted by juliet on July 6, 2012 at 6:22 PM
That trip sounds crazy awesome.
Posted by jennyj on July 6, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Yeah! The hardest part (other than the portages) is going to be eating enough calories to offset all of the energy output! We’re going to be bringing a looooot of food 🙂
Posted by clementinepearl on July 6, 2012 at 7:12 PM
Wow! Super impressive! Planning a 7 day paddling trip with my family (kids 6, 9 & 11) and you are an inspiration!
Posted by jennyj on July 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Aw shucks, thanks for the kind words 🙂 Have an awesome trip!
Posted by Randy Mitson on July 7, 2012 at 8:42 AM
You could always consider a food drop at Cache, ask the owners of the Bartlet Lodge if they would hold a pack for you. I often do food drops at Rain Lake for friends on long canoe trips since I live just a short distance from there.
Posted by jennyj on July 7, 2012 at 1:54 PM
We’re actually trying to arrange a cache. It would be funny to have a cache at Cache! Thanks for the tip!
Posted by André on July 7, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Sounds like a great trip! Hope to hear lots of stories and advice on your route when finished.
Posted by jennyj on July 7, 2012 at 1:53 PM
You betcha! I’m going to be talking about this trip for the rest of my life…lol!
Posted by beechcreekproject on July 7, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Sounds like it will be an incredible journey. Wish you guys the best of luck and it’s an inspiration to see people out doing instead of just wishing. Take care and stay safe on your adventure.
Posted by jennyj on July 7, 2012 at 1:36 PM
It can be hard to find the time and the money for a trip, but sometimes you just have to make it happen. This trip was dreamt up over a year ago and it took this long to come together. We’re going to savor it 🙂
Posted by Mark Rubino on July 7, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Uphill all the way to Nadine from Kiosk….you gonna be tired! Looks fun though, have a great one.
Posted by jennyj on July 7, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Thanks Mark! I don’t doubt it’s gonna hurt, but I love looking back at a hard portage and feeling like a champ 😉
Posted by OurBoler on July 9, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Sounds like fun! I want to get the kids camping out of the canoe, such a great way to explore.
Posted by jennyj on July 25, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Oh canoe camping is the best kind! You get away from the crowds and you get to bring way more stuff than when you’re hiking. Quiet, relaxing, good eating…it’s all good!
Posted by OurBoler on July 28, 2012 at 12:31 AM
Agreed 🙂
Posted by Kate C on July 23, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Wow, ok, that’s a lot of lakes! I’ve always been impressed with “boat people”, especially those who do long trips in kayaks or canoes. That sounds awesome, but I wouldn’t even know where to start! And, looking at your itinerary, I feel like it’s out of my reach entirely. I get that you are describing a series of lakes, but what are the “P###” things for? Thanks!
Posted by jennyj on July 25, 2012 at 12:50 AM
That’s a lot of lakes, but it’s over a lot of days too…lol! Don’t be intimidated. Just start with a couple of days and a couple of lakes. Sleep overnight on the first lake and then pack up and spend the next night on a different lake. We call that a moving trip.
The “P”s refer to the length in meters of the portages. That’s when you have to haul all of your stuff out of the canoe and carry it (and the boat) over a distance of land blocking your route.
I really hope that you’ll give it a try! Feel free to ask me any questions 🙂