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Listed
below are five proven routes, each of which could be covered
in a weekend or a little longer. The Ministry of Natural
Resources office in Bracebridge has information on these and other
canoe routes.
South Branch Muskoka River.
A
picturesque route in south-eastern Muskoka, from Baysville
to Fraserburg. 42km long with 11 portages. Access
is off Hwy #117 at Baysville.
Big East
River.
A great
northern route with no portages or whitewater.
It's 17km length can be run in a day. Access is
in Arrowhead Provincial Park.
Kawagama Lake and the Hollow
River.
A short, pretty route near Dorset. Start
at the lake and follow the length of the river to
the Long Slide Chute, just before entering Lake
of Bays.
Gibson-McDonald
Loop.
A
well known 56 kilometer loop reaching to Georgian Bay. There are nine portages.
Access is off highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township. A short portage takes you
into McDonald Lake to start the trip. Paddle north until you see the beaver dam
on the left, paddle directly across the bay to the 250 metre portage which will
take you into McCrae Lake. There are four campsites on McCrae Lake. You can take
an optional trip up the west channel out into Georgian Bay. Follow the shoreline
north until the mouth of the Musquash River and continue upstream to Three Rock
Chute.
Musquash and Moon
River.
A
varied route, with numerous options depending on
the weather and time of year. Be sure to obtain a
map and check local conditions. Starting point is
in Bala, below the falls.
Beausoleil Island
Take Hwy 400 to Port Severn then west on Honey Harbour Rd. to
Honey Harbour. Beausoleil Island is directly across from Honey Harbour. Stop at
the Information Office or park office for details and maps. One option is to
paddle west through Big Dog Channel, between Little Beausoleil Island and
Roberts Island, making camp on Tonch Point. Another would be to make your way
northwest up the main channel, and then left through Little Dog Channel, camping
at Blueberry, Sandpiper, or Chimney Bay campsites. You may decide to paddle up
the main channel, between Beausoleil and Deer Islands, making camp on either
Cherry, Godettes, or Honeymoon Bay.
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