As it worked out, this was the final plan: Both boats stop to bail. The nearest campsite was all we wanted; we were hungry and tired. Outboard motors are commonly used. With a brisk northwest wind the water chopped up quickly. Spare clothes included long flannel underwear, wool track pants, wool or synthetic sweater, a toque, gloves and spare fleece sweater. Still stunted black spruce but more poplar appearing as regrowth in old burn areas. We did camp several times at old trapper cabins. Very powerful current, surprised how we accelerated. The one drawback with the Mad River is the seating position. Finally he turns and walks into bush. It is a three plus season tent that has proved many times to be worth its outrageous price. Rob goes fishing to rock island but catches only one pickerel, too small to keep. A few waves as we complete Limestone Rapids, then drift some more. We decided to portage the food barrel to bring us up a bit in the water. Up at 7:10 am. More than 25 years later, we’re still paddling together!Set in the Cariboo Mountains of central B.C. The conductor brought us up to the observation car (this is not considered purchased seating) and evicted four hapless travelers so we could take their seats. Totally isolated. Ben and Rebecca will be your hosts, along with our children Jasmine, Blake and Hunter – our aim is to make your stay at our Holiday Park and your trip on the Whanganui River an amazing experience. The native we met earlier pulls in on his way downriver. First fast water at Mile 9.5. Followed the Pipestone River to the Winisk River. It was surprising as well as disappointing. We make ten miles by 11:30 am, stop for snack gravel shore. Rob is walking on beach and pulls a rifle out of sand. There was fast water south of Muskeg Rapid, not marked on map. On water at 8:30 am. It may not always be like this; we had very high water levels helping us along. Cloudy tonight, no stars. Trophy Trout You will catch a variety of species of trophy sized trout both native and sea-run. Rob and I would use my Mad River Freedom sixteen foot. Canoe repair kit, first aid kit, reflector oven, paddles and spares, bailer, sponge, lining ropes, tarp ropes, bungee cords, personal locator beacon (borrowed), compass, bug dope, sunscreen, camera and film, binoculars, lip balm, matches, spare lighters, toilet kit, journal, PFDs and of course the one indispensable article: toilet paper. In bed early. When I hopped off the pontoon onto the dock, a native man asked how far we were going, and was told all the way to the bay, he said it was an awful small boat to be trying that in. Sun out, were going to drift again today. After loading up we ate take out sandwiches in the truck on the drive to Pickle. Slide loaded boats up and over, about one hundred yards, easy on logs. Mit dem Ziel, dass Sie zu Hause mit Ihrem Winding river canoe hinterher auch wirklich zufriedengestellt sind, hat unser Team außerdem die unpassenden Angebote vorher rausgeworfen. Many sand/gravel bars, have to paddle to pick route, lots of meandering. Woke up and sun was out, wind down, very warm, sweating. Frank de Jong fdejong@earthsharing.ca 416-559-6941. Struggle through bush and scout complete rapid from top to bottom. Alcohol was exempt from being reduced; we would carry more in our pockets if required. Partly cloudy, few stars. As it turns out, weight did not matter for this trip. Stop to bail again. Jim finds out he forgot his fishing rod at Winisk River Camp; they turn back and battle current to go and get it. Bernie Cox flies in and spends night; well leave early. Persiades are out, watch comets. More clay/sand/gravel banks, bluffs up to fifty feet high. We swing around at the last possible second. Rocks and waves all over, with a few large islands thrown in to make things interesting. We run rapid OK. Eventually, we had two sets of waterproof, coloured maps sized to fit in the map flap of a canoe pack. Back down, surrounded by water. Via Rail from Sudbury to Savant Lake We end up at rapids and decide to go for creek near end, Mile 230.5, river left. Portages are available for those that cannot be run. Nowhere to get to anyway, the only schedule we have now is how to slow down. Good fire, rain again, probably all night, we sit around under tarp and have a few drinks. Oatmeal, muffins and coffee for breakfast. We all make it to island and bail. There isnt anything. Rain steady since lunch, driving wind, cold. Jim and Bob decide to share some of their canned delicacies with us since Rob seems to be catching most of the fish. They are afraid of fishing anymore, dont want to harm them unless we are eating them. Fast water, we make three miles in fifteen minutes. Make juice right away and drink most in ten minutes. Check out old square timbered log cabin river left. Stone and gravel shores more common. Everything has a breaking point. Fire started, bread baking. We stop at large island in center to scout and cannot see other side. A little village. Current still fast, no rapids. Only a two-man size, it has a small footprint, full fly to ground level, a low profile for those windy nights and is the recommended yellow colour for easy spotting from the air. Food and clothing, bits of kit and anything else we figured could be spared ended up in a separate pile on the floor. Our total allowable weight for the four of us was three hundred pounds of gear, not including canoes. Our highly experienced staff and guides will set you up with the trip of a lifetime! Both of us would wear and take the same basic outfits. The train was scheduled for 7:10 pm but did not leave until 7:35 pm. Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Maine. Up at 6:30 am, blue skies, clear, no wind yet. My Swallow by Marmot was made for this type of trip. Many people came to ask for the canoeists - where are you going? And received our first surprise about Vias wonderful Trans Canada service - the train was oversold and seats were not available! Although now Spanish River Provincial Park, a provincial park with good maintained campsites and portages; In the early days The Spanish River was mainly used as transport route for trading by First Nation tribes. Steep gravel banks. Taking more time in the upper stretches of rapids and fast water is the major one. Make fun of Robs shirt. The four of us did get together for a three-day trip on the Spanish River, just to test our compatibility. Plan for early breakfast and quick getaway in morning. We were thrilled to encounter boreal caribou, sturgeon, black and polar bears, a wolf, moose, bald eagles, sturgeon, belugas and many land and shorebirds. Surrounded by refreshing rivers, exquisite scenery and our passionate guides, you’ll have everything you need for a trip you’ll never forget. We all have colour, hot and sunny all day. Two large cranes fly over site, very noisy, loud honks. Scouted and decided to run the channel on river left. During a rest break, we were pulled into shore, lying back in the canoe, when a large freighter canoe came into sight. He is brown with white chest and tail and a large rack. Strongly suggest having repellant, fireworks or a gun when traveling the lower reaches of the Winisk. Trees disappear shortly. We round bend and see the real waves, cant get out of them, by the time we are beside island, we are full. Saw our first bald eagle within ten minutes. River very wide with strong current. We could not get to river left in time and went down the middle, right was impassable with ledge. I have known Jim through work for quite a few years but have never canoed with him; Bob is a complete stranger. We are a day early for train and will tent tonight by terminal. Big diagonal wave on river left. Our cooksite is upriver a bit, near a natural stone bench we can sit on. Have to put canoe on side as windbreak while cooking supper. The name is from Cree origin meaning "groundhog". Bright and warm, slight headwind but we make good time. Up early. For the cost of these maps and the details they provided, they were a great investment. The rivers, wetlands and forests of the Pipestone-Winisk River system are a boreal paradise – a world-class wilderness in our own backyard, an ecological wonder, as yet virtually untouched by humans, where a vast array of species still live unmolested. For the first few days, Big Bertha as we called it, was a real back breaker to get off the ground. And reminisce. Rocks and four-foot waves, backferry right to miss rocks, take some more water. Definitely need bear repellant. Another short log portage at Mile 55.1, river right. Arctic Terns fly in, white with swept back wings, black face and orange beaks. Were leaving and see a heavy wall of rain approaching up the lake. It was sometimes difficult to tell if you were looking at the river or shore. As you will be travelling in a 20´ freighter canoe powered by a 15hp motor through numerous fast white water rapids, large rocks, boulders and prevailing water levels, it is necessary that a helmsman and a bow oarsman pilot each canoe. After the bread, Rob makes muffins for breakfast, which we dont share. No pack, just water, camera and binoculars. Steep access but good flat spot on top of bank. Water and wind fairly calm for a change. Sun is hot, we drift, talk, fish, sleep, and write in journal. Jim and Bob on water at 8:00 am, us at 8:10 am. In actuality, the Winisk was unusually high, but we did not realize this until only a week prior to departure. Oatmeal, muffins, coffee. We take water but not as bad as I expected. Back to teepee and make fire. Everything considered, I would rate this trip as a ten out of ten. Up late this morning, cant figure out why, we didnt paddle much yesterday. Stop for camp at Mile 134. Kevlar skid plates have been added to both ends and the seats have been changed a few times, the latest with extra width front seats in both positions. No bugs yet. Cloudy and warm, slight south wind. Rob starts bread for tomorrow and we all comment about how good it smells, then start with remarks about bread for dessert. Bob does us in when he pulls out the jar of homemade berry jam. Sun coming up over trees, clear skies and warming fast. Rob makes muffins for breakfast. Paddle back up Rough Moss Lake and meet Jim and Bob at 11:45 am - two hours for fishing rod. 1 contribution. We take Rabbit Channel to get out of headwind. Jim and Bob drove up from Orillia and we all met at Robs house. There are no activities or facilities at this park. We practice our white water skills on every outing and have been getting better. The sights, the wildlife, the landscape were all more than I expected. We stop to inspect native campsite marked on map, it doesnt exist. The cabins are open and have bunks, tables and benches. The primary recreational activities in the Winisk River Provincial Park are canoeing, spot fishing and hunting. More and more sand/clay banks, some thirty feet high. Robs big 120-liter canoe pack was stuffed with most of our shared gear. Gear and clothing showing wear and dirt. Drive to Savant and have supper at hotel. Can fly out of Peawanuck. Er hat seinen Ursprung im Wunnummin Lake und fließt zum Winisk Lake. A good possibility of rain. My 55-liter Black Feather canoe barrel held all our spare clothes with the sleeping pads and bags. We loose sight of him around the bend. Decent campsites were hard to find-sometimes we had to cut down small trees and brush to make an area to pitch a tent. Water is so high and fast we cannot wade around. None of us had canoed this very remote river system before, but thanks to planning, self-discipline and team work, we achieved our goal. And transcribing this darn journal from my handwritten pages. Lake Wunnummin was perfectly calm-it took us three hours to paddle across this huge body of water. All reviews canoe trip the river lower platte double kayak drop off point end point great beach dry bag fun afternoon hour trip ice cream large group staff was friendly security deposit service was great fries nice trip the shuttle driver the sleeping bear sand dunes long trip family float customer service. Muskeg Rapid, Mile 13, was more waves, no real challenge. Up at 6:20 am, clear and cool like yesterday, about seven or eight degrees. It can make for cramped seating in the rear, especially with a large pack crammed in. The last day we paddled 70 miles to our final stop at Peawanuck, about 16 miles from the Bay. Peake and HACC maybe? Burn areas common. There is a lifetime worth of memories. Design: John Winters. Decide to make for next brook at Mile 195 and find a spot to camp. Good portage begins at large rock. It is fastened to a tree in the campsite so others who come after us can see that we were there. The “Little North” is an area north of Lake Superior and south of the Hudson Bay. Rob goes fishing across river; I gather wood for baking bread. The Canoe Atlas of the Little North provided most of the information for the last half of the trip on the upper Winisk River. No problems were encountered so we were on our way. High limestone cliffs surround this part of the river, thirty to fifty feet high. Rob catches seventeen-inch speckled trout in bay between Axe Hand and Round Stone Lakes, then a nice pickerel by small island in rapids, north end of Round Stone. Ended at the village of Peawanuck, about 16 miles from Hudson Bay. This trip would take us to the Caribou Forest, Wabakimi Provincial Park, Albany River Provincial Park and the Ogoki Forest. The sun was still out but I considered it quite cool. Eventually, I suspect that the tree with the plaque will also be toppled and find its way down to the water. Seem to be more brooks running into river or maybe we can just hear them now without the headwind. Lining ropes up to dry clothes. Stop somewhere on a rock beach and search for fossils. Very hot, could be thirty degrees. Winisk River, river, north-central Ontario, Canada, emptying into Hudson Bay. Still light in western sky at 11:30 pm. Changes to tundra and mud flats. Cooling off, cloudy, slight drizzle on and off. I was not going all that way and miss out on that. More drifting, less wind today. My canoe is now at a hefty eighty-two pounds. The conductor must have had some pity on us because she brought us to her employees area so we could have a beer or two from the bar. I see what I think is an opening on river left and head for it. When the loaded police truck drove away, we were visited by about a dozen young native kids. Chili and pasta for supper, lots of it. The final word on gear: be prepared for any situation. Now we are making good time, fast water everywhere. Enter in big souse hole, I take water to chin and four inches in boat. This is a non-operating park. We did a quick three hundred and sixty degree spin and slid off. The boat has been modified since I bought it six years ago. We go down the tongue and up the first wave, I have good view of far shore and nothing but row after row of huge waves between. It didnt take much to talk us out of a second attempt; it would be pushing fate and luck too far. We catch them and tie canoes together to drift. Wildest ride of my canoeing life. Rob goes up river, trolling. nylon pants It will most likely rot or be crushed by ice over a few years, branches and the plaque detaching slowly, and they themselves will be pushed and swept down the river. We take canoes into bay, dodge large rocks for three miles out. This was something I had made before leaving, sort of a memento of the trip. Maybe a dozen eagles during day, ducks, loons, whiskey jacks, a groundhog comes to visit, then two eagles roost in a tree about fifty feet from cabin. Rob makes muffins for breakfast; well have soup and crackers for supper, save bread for lunch tomorrow. Blue skies, clear and sunny with cool south wind. The Winisk River is a river in northern Ontario, Canada, that starts at Wunnummin Lake and flows east to Winisk Lake. We slog around puddles and mud, generally keeping to our route. Someone suggests portaging back up the river and well run it again, this time with the others on shore taking pictures. I weigh in at a hefty 200 pounds as do my usual partners, so a larger canoe is essential. Nothing where marked on map. Our food weighed in at one ninety-five, Jim and Bobs at one ninety, both parties grossly overweight. Only the pack would get tied in on this trip. Pure black except some white on the tip of his tail. that far north? We had bear repellant, but never had to use it. Run into large pod of Belugas, Sam estimates at two hundred. Bear Head Lake is all large waves, headwind terrible. On the first day, your fishing trip begins north on the gentle flowing Winisk River 30 miles to Goose Camp for your overnight stay. The opening is actually most of the river water squeezing between two points on either shore. Hier sehen Sie als Kunde absolut ausschließlich die Liste an Produkten, die unseren enorm geregelten Vergleichskriterien standhalten konnten. Klamath River Trip Planner Permit None Season April to August Put-in Sluice Box Take-out Happy Creek Outfitter oars.com. A week spent with pencil crayons colouring the land and water made all the difference in the world. Impassable to us. Only a little further and we are at the creek for our last campsite. Paul Elson, https://plus.google.com/photos/110791923242380319035/albums/5920238180260038417?banner=pwa. We're experts in custom canoe tripping and Outpost fishing trips focused on your enjoyment and safety. This spot is not good for camp so we go from island to island looking for something half-decent. Expect to see scenes of desert habitats then can seem ominously barren yet … I still wonder if we were saved from a close encounter by the river. We line down first ledge, river left, past diagonal and push off from rocks. (nonrefundable within 60 days of your trip start date) After your trip starts there are no refunds if you do not complete your trip. Copyright © 2007-2020 CCR Inc. All rights reserved. A change made in the last day was the substitution of the turbo Otter for our flight. The wind in the burnt out trees is eerie, sound like a freeway. Three tents and perhaps twenty natives. Sun out strong, start to sweat, take shirt off. The three natives in the boat waved as they went by. We require 25% to book and hold your canoe. Maps the size of blueprints are cumbersome and would not last very long in a canoe. Beginning June 1, backcountry camping and day-use will be permitted in non-operating provincial parks and conservation reserves where these activities are normally available. A 50-liter mushroom barrel complete with harness carried the majority of the food. Wait for train by tracks. Our amazing experience has inspired us to support organizations like CPAWs and to spread the word as widely as possible to government, friends, family, and colleagues that the Hudson's Bay and James Bay lowlands should be preserved in their entirety. This didnt last long though, I was sweating shortly, and putting everything I had into making some kind of campsite as soon as possible. Use without permission is prohibited. The Spanish River has a long history of canoeing. We go past old Winisk station on way back. wide brimmed hat Gotta love the remote north. Set up tent then bathe. Up at 6:10 am, foggy and wet. After the gear was cleaned and stored there was the film to develop, distribute pictures, mount the rifle on a wall and plan the next adventure. I didnt know how much faith to put in his opinion. More fast water, first part OK, rocks on river left, big waves across most, might be ledge, looks like an opening river right. Scare up eagle from his roost as we drift by, only fifty feet away. No hurry today, Peawanuck is only three hours away. Most rapids would be runnable for most canoeists; the big ones for those experienced in white water only. Rob breaks fishing rod on a bad cast. We have trout and pike fillets, canned potatoes with green and yellow canned beans. Jim and Bob would sleep in Jims relic from K-Mart, sometimes disguised as a blue haystack. We watch until they disappear into shimmer at shoreline. Make twenty-seven miles today - drifting! Canoe camping in Green River is best suited for week-long trips or longer as it may take that long to float the whole 120 miles during the Spring season but longer if you go during the fall when the water level is lower. Cooling off now and clouds moving in. Finally reach sand bar, its only three feet high, perception distorted. We participated in the Big Wild (CPAWS) to raise awareness of Ontario's threatened ecosystems in light of the Ontario government recently exempting the logging industry from compliance with the Endangered Species Act for five years, and because of the impending ecological damage from the proposed Ring of Fire mines. All of this area is within the “Little North”. Only about twelve miles today. We stop and stare back, probably five minutes. Up early, snacks and rough pack for flight. Winisk River opens into beautiful large shallow … As we are getting our canoes ready for first fast water in a week, a black bear comes out of bush opposite us, runs down bank and into river. After lunch we paddle a bit, we want to camp at Mile 210. Up at 6:30 am, dull grey and cool. Winisk River, 475 km long, rises in Wunnummin Lake in the Kenora District of northern Ontario. The flight itself was uneventful, right down to the smooth landing on the water. Heavy crackers and peanut butter for a quick breakfast. We head for nearest campsite. Coffee with muffins, on water at 8:40 am. Mist and rain comes in while were eating. Rob gets one pickerel, we eat with Kraft Dinner and biscuits. We pull in at Bear Head Camp to inspect and rest. Stop at gravel island Mile 214. Specializing in Wilderness Adventures along the Winisk River. We manhandled our gear and canoes into the baggage car, made sure they were all tagged and then waited to be seated. Lazy breakfast of oatmeal and coffee. I was exhausted. Water level was high-we encountered many rapids and current was strong. Flight with Canoe Frontier, Pickle Lake to Webequie We stay in guest cabin. River now runs east - west. At the last minute, Rob decided to remove the quick release buckles and straps from the barrel area. Rob and Jim fish, no luck. Trees, water, bog, and swamp. Our group is with Maurice. Can fly out of Peawanuck. The Winisk River is 475 kilometres long and has a drainage basin of 67,300 square kilometres. Rent a canoe and float back to your car. Its all we can do to move slowly to left, find a small spot of rock shore and pull in to bail. We see a caribou on gravel bar; he wades and jumps onto shore, shakes and stares at us. Besides, Jim and Bob would be using their Dumoine and we needed one slightly smaller for nesting. Lay on backs at fire pit and watch northern lights. Schnell und sicher: der Winisk ist die Quintessenz des Flachwasserkanus für lange Trips. Native camp on island by creek, Mile 224 and we go and explore. The ropes are half inch polypropylene, a loop spliced in one end, a snap ring spiced into the other. Rob catches trout, Jim pickerel. Current was very strong and once off the Shield we wound our way through a maze of rapids. The weight restriction for the flight also hindered our choice and amount of food. Hot and sunny. Campsite on top of bank, not bad. Carryover at Mile 49. Rob had the challenge of feeding us for sixteen days. Stop at small island north of Muskeg for a lunch of fresh bread and peanut butter. Crest to trough about six feet. That the tickets were purchased a month previously did not matter; whoever got on the train first got the seats. Climb stump and look for bear. We stay up late, pass around the Drambuie till its gone and have a night of stimulating conversation. Rob and I say well drift, only paddle for control in the big waves. Jim and Bob take water at drop in center. It was destroyed in the 1986 Winisk Flood. Cant see anything except water and some sky above. Two pickerel and Kraft Dinner for supper. Sun all day, wind from southwest, we have colour and are a bit dehydrated. Eat lunch in the boats, cant light stove. Lay by fire and watch northern lights. Finally the truck was loaded with all our gear and we drove to the train station. Shrubs are down to water except where there are sand and gravel shores. A cardboard template was used to cut the maps into pieces that would fit into an eleven inch by seventeen-inch laminating pouch. Lazy morning again. Sore muscles all over, fingers drying out, cracked and split. Fire started and coffee on, Jim and Rob play at fishing, catch and release half a dozen pike. Winisk River. By using this site, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions as described in this, Lady Evelyn River/Maple Mountain/Sugar Lake Loop, Opasatika/Missinaibi/Moose Rivers from Highway 11, Pipestone and Winisk Rivers to Hudson Bay Expedition. A set of maps, one inch to the mile, was ordered from the Geraldton office of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Large three-foot waves, take a little water over sides. Rob and I wanted to run as much white water as possible, but it looked like a low water year all over. Despite its name, we decide to run as much as possible. The plaque is a small piece of stainless steel plate; about three inches by four inches, with all our names and the date burned into it by laser. In bed at 11:30 pm. Wind from north. Channel twists and turns every which way. Followed the Pipestone River to the Winisk River. Shower in Sams house. Two and a half-hour flight. At Mile 55.2 we line to lip then lift over, river left. 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