Canada > Ont > EGL Spring 2017 - Return of the Voyageurs

[ConnieB]

I am still in.

bmantheman with a dog?

[Jiblets]

I wish I was still in.

I'm so jealous. See you guys next weekend.

[LuvmyBonnet]

76Highboy and I are hoping to meet ggreaves at the put in on Thursday.

[Jiblets]

They launched this morning a little before 8.
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Left to right - Quiet, KeeWayKeno, Iguana and ConnieB.

They'll need a lift from Opeongo to pick up their vehicles at Canoe Lake.

Did anyone book a permit yet? GGreaves?

[LuvmyBonnet]

I have been investigating Opeongo's water taxi service as my hernia has been a bit tender and a 4+ hr paddle in windy conditions could be my undoing.
So far I believe there are 2 taxi sevices. Opeongo Taxi- they will take you to one of 6 portage spots for $29. I believe we would want Dixon Lake portage. Not sure where they start from. The second option is Algonquin Outfitters- They are more expensive but they take you right to your camp site for $89.98 and they do start right from access point #1.
If anyone knows about these services please chime in. I'll be doing more research later.

[ggreaves]

They launched this morning a little before 8.
20170515_074918[1].jpg

Left to right - Quiet, KeeWayKeno, Iguana and ConnieB.

They'll need a lift from Opeongo to pick up their vehicles at Canoe Lake.

Did anyone book a permit yet? GGreaves?

Ted's booking today for south arm opeongo.

[ggreaves]

I have been investigating Opeongo's water taxi service as my hernia has been a bit tender and a 4+ hr paddle in windy conditions could be my undoing.
So far I believe there are 2 taxi sevices. Opeongo Taxi- they will take you to one of 6 portage spots for $29. I believe we would want Dixon Lake portage. Not sure where they start from. The second option is Algonquin Outfitters- They are more expensive but they take you right to your camp site for $89.98 and they do start right from access point #1.
If anyone knows about these services please chime in. I'll be doing more research later.

Even in the wind it shouldn't be anywhere near 4 hours. We will be on the south arm (assuming that's where Ted booked) and the max paddling distance would be 5km (3ish miles?)

[Jiblets]

I have been investigating Opeongo's water taxi service as my hernia has been a bit tender and a 4+ hr paddle in windy conditions could be my undoing.
So far I believe there are 2 taxi sevices. Opeongo Taxi- they will take you to one of 6 portage spots for $29. I believe we would want Dixon Lake portage. Not sure where they start from. The second option is Algonquin Outfitters- They are more expensive but they take you right to your camp site for $89.98 and they do start right from access point #1.
If anyone knows about these services please chime in. I'll be doing more research later.

I haven't used them, but am pretty sure both operate at a $90 minimum (per trip).

[76 highboy]

Okie dokie We're booked for 4 nites on south arm. We will try to find a site in the north/east part of the arm.
Keep your eyes peeled for the EGL banner
If I didnt already pm the confirmation # to you, pm me

[Bubba]

Okie dokie We're booked for 4 nites on south arm. We will try to find a site in the north/east part of the arm.
Keep your eyes peeled for the EGL banner
If I didnt already pm the confirmation # to you, pm me

That southern most site on the north shore of Jones Bay looks promising. A little more isolated, sunset view, westerly breeze to keep away the bugs. Thoughts?