Algonquin Provincial Park: Pinetree Lake Loop (4 Days / 60 km)
This three-night loop is a moderately challenging route through some surprisingly quiet lakes given the area’s proximity to Highway 60. It starts and ends at…
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Algonquin Provincial Park: Rock Lake to Clydegale Lake Loop (4 days / 35 km)
I’ve always thought I’d enjoy canoe tripping and found it surprising to me that I’d never actually done it. Winter during a global pandemic proved…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Squirrel Rapids to Barron Canyon and High Falls Loop (4 days / 38 km)
The Barron Canyon is a stunning paddle along the East side of Algonquin Provincial Park. The canyon offers magnificent views paddling in both directions. This…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Western Uplands Backpacking Trail – Inner Loop (3 days / 36 km)
The Western Uplands Backpacking Trail is one of three backpacking trails in Algonquin Provincial Park. If you’re looking for an easy way to get into…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Kingscote to Scorch Lake (3 days / 24 km)
This report is about a short, muddy and solo trip in South Algonquin. This trip covers 24 km but do not underestimate it! It is…
Petawawa River: Cedar Lake to McManus Lake (5 days / 90 km)
The Petawawa River is a historical river in Canada, used in the past for moving logs from the logging operations in Algonquin Park and surrounding…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Western Uplands Backpacking Trail: Loops 1 & 2 (4 days / 58 km)
The Western Uplands Backpacking Trail is an overnight backpacking trail with three loops covering distances from 32 to 88 km in length. We completed the…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Highland Backpacking Trail (3 days / 35 km)
I just got back from hiking the Highland Trail on my first ever backpacking trip. The trail was rugged and pushed me (and my hiking…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Cedar Lake to Carl Wilson Lake Loop (2 days / 31 km)
This two night loop is a moderately challenging loop that, nonetheless, can be done as an overnight if you’re so inclined. It starts and ends…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Achray Campground to Stratton Lake + 3 Hiking Trails (3 days / 16 km)
Imagine packing your camping gear into your backpack, throwing your bag over your shoulders and stepping onto the train in Ottawa, bound for Algonquin Park.…