Good video Don! Nice to see some of the scenery past the small waterfall into the North River (right after the portage from North Depot Lake), which is the farthest I've been in that area. I'll get down to Radiant at some point in the future, but there are SO many other areas on my list yet to explore! Happy tripping!
Thanks for the kind words! Hope your trip was also great, was really nice to meet you! I’ve subscribed and will be checking out your Instagram when I get some down time. I camped on southernmost island on North Depot on my return trip Wednesday and loved the site.
Excellent job Don. I stumbled upon your video as I have this trip booked twice this year. In the spring as a solo fishing trip and then in September with my 9 year old son. Really appreciate you putting the video together. I know it’s a lot of work. I quiet enjoyed the words of wisdom at the end. Very true. Hope to see you on the trail someday. Cheers.
Thank you for the nice comment, John, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it. First, you'll have an amazing time on your solo trip, and second, you're REALLY gonna have an amazing time with your son. If you want additional info about the route, or the fishing (Radiant is pretty awesome, even with the amount of traffic it gets), just get back in touch and we'll connect somehow to DM. I am also planning to do the route again this year, just not sure when, but you never know, we just might cross paths some day! All the best!
Thanks for sharing. Your thoughts on meeting challenges in later life was familiar for me. I’m 75, but I think I’m forty-five. I plan to continue my Algonquin trips until I’m a hundred. Already got my early summer trip planned. Last fall’s trip was fantastic. Colors beyond description. Gotta do that again, too. Again, thanks.
Thank you very much, Mark. I’ve had a couple of 70-something folks comment on the Algonquin videos and that gives me hope that I’ll be continuing these trips for a long time as well. They really are just incredible experiences … and they keep me feeling young! All the best with your future trips.
This is a really great trip down to Radiant. I'd do it again. Squatters on Clamshell seem to be a pattern and that Eagle is a local resident I guess. We did this trip in late Sept 2020 and saw it on Shoal Lk as well.
There were actually two eagles on the stretch between Shoal and Radiant, but while I saw the second one on the other side of the river, it did not approach. I assume you must also have run into a squatter during your trek? You are right about it being a great trip, really enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
@@Wordsnwood Hello Art ... yes. There was someone on the site just about to set up their tent as I was arriving. I politely told the person I had a permit for that night and offered to show it to them, but they gave me a story about trying to get into another lake and finding the route impassable. I have a pretty reliable BS meter, and that tale was ringing my alarm about as loud as it could get. And, the squatter also made one big mistake. Earlier in the day, the guy had also paddled past someone else I know, and had told them he had a permit for Clamshell for that night. They later told me that story after we'd both gotten home and were talking about our trips, so that just confirmed he was a liar.
I'm from France and I'm planning a trip to Ontario with my brother, including Algonquin Park. While studying the Canoe Routes map, and looking for an itinerary that wasn't too busy, I came across the Wendigo Lake to Radiant Lake itinerary, which seemed interesting. While doing some research on the Internet, I came across your UA-cam video. Do you think it's possible to do the round trip in two days, without it being too strenuous (we want to take it easy, without exhausting ourselves)? Where did you camp? Do you have any advice for us? Thanks for this video
Hiya … first, you are going to love the park. It is quite beautiful. The trip from Wendigo to Radiant is a stiff trek of about 17-18 kms with 7 portages. It is generally not too busy though I take my trips in the fall. It is much busier in July-August. If you plan to go down and back in two days it is certainly possible for experienced back country hikers and paddlers. I would not recommend two days round trip, however, if you are not at least moderately experienced. A rest day on the lake would be awesome as it is a really beautiful spot. If you want more detailed info and thoughts lemme know, very happy to assist. Cheers!
@@donwilcox-outdoorsmore5829 Thanks for your reply. Indeed, I think it would be better to take our time to reach Radiant Lake to enjoy it fully. I'll plan on 4 or 5 days. Thank you very much for your suggestion, I won't hesitate if I have any further questions.
First thank you for stopping by. Re. Shoal I did not get a really good look as it was occupied both times but it looked quite nice. Treed, on the north shore, would have a lovely view. It might also offer nice swimming though that lake is small, shallow and weedy in many areas so I might be wrong about that. I do want to book and stay there sometime, though. The site over on Clamshell was nice but quite tight for tents (awesome for a hammock though).
Every time I hear or see this lake, I can't help but think of the deadliest black bear attack in North America where 3 children were hunted, stalked and killed by a black bear.
That bear attack took place on #1 creek. No where near Radiant lake. I read the news paper articles about it. Sand lake gate entrance, left towards Montgomery lake( port of the Lower Petawawa river. Fished it meany times, those boys got a ride partway and biked the rest of the way from Petawawa.
I laughed when I saw this comment. Yessir, the new paper maps have in fact been acquired! Remember this was during the height of the COVID lockdowns, so I was using the online maps and an old canoe route map borrowed from a neighbour to plan the trip. Now I carry a newer laminated paper version as well as online routes downloaded into my phone. Also have a Garmin GPS / InReach now -all the toys. Thank you for watching and leaving the comment.
Thanks for the great contribution to my wilderness education
Really appreciate the kind words. Thank you!
Always nice to find a new channel , Watching now and enjoying ,
Thanks very much, appreciate the kind words!
Good video Don! Nice to see some of the scenery past the small waterfall into the North River (right after the portage from North Depot Lake), which is the farthest I've been in that area. I'll get down to Radiant at some point in the future, but there are SO many other areas on my list yet to explore! Happy tripping!
Thanks for the kind words! Hope your trip was also great, was really nice to meet you! I’ve subscribed and will be checking out your Instagram when I get some down time. I camped on southernmost island on North Depot on my return trip Wednesday and loved the site.
Excellent job Don. I stumbled upon your video as I have this trip booked twice this year. In the spring as a solo fishing trip and then in September with my 9 year old son. Really appreciate you putting the video together. I know it’s a lot of work. I quiet enjoyed the words of wisdom at the end. Very true. Hope to see you on the trail someday. Cheers.
Thank you for the nice comment, John, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it. First, you'll have an amazing time on your solo trip, and second, you're REALLY gonna have an amazing time with your son. If you want additional info about the route, or the fishing (Radiant is pretty awesome, even with the amount of traffic it gets), just get back in touch and we'll connect somehow to DM. I am also planning to do the route again this year, just not sure when, but you never know, we just might cross paths some day! All the best!
Thanks for sharing. Your thoughts on meeting challenges in later life was familiar for me. I’m 75, but I think I’m forty-five. I plan to continue my Algonquin trips until I’m a hundred. Already got my early summer trip planned. Last fall’s trip was fantastic. Colors beyond description. Gotta do that again, too. Again, thanks.
Thank you very much, Mark. I’ve had a couple of 70-something folks comment on the Algonquin videos and that gives me hope that I’ll be continuing these trips for a long time as well. They really are just incredible experiences … and they keep me feeling young! All the best with your future trips.
This is a really great trip down to Radiant. I'd do it again. Squatters on Clamshell seem to be a pattern and that Eagle is a local resident I guess. We did this trip in late Sept 2020 and saw it on Shoal Lk as well.
There were actually two eagles on the stretch between Shoal and Radiant, but while I saw the second one on the other side of the river, it did not approach. I assume you must also have run into a squatter during your trek? You are right about it being a great trip, really enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
@@donwilcox-outdoorsmore5829 I'm not understanding what you mean by squatters? Do you mean people without a camping permit?
@@Wordsnwood Hello Art ... yes. There was someone on the site just about to set up their tent as I was arriving. I politely told the person I had a permit for that night and offered to show it to them, but they gave me a story about trying to get into another lake and finding the route impassable. I have a pretty reliable BS meter, and that tale was ringing my alarm about as loud as it could get. And, the squatter also made one big mistake. Earlier in the day, the guy had also paddled past someone else I know, and had told them he had a permit for Clamshell for that night. They later told me that story after we'd both gotten home and were talking about our trips, so that just confirmed he was a liar.
I'm from France and I'm planning a trip to Ontario with my brother, including Algonquin Park. While studying the Canoe Routes map, and looking for an itinerary that wasn't too busy, I came across the Wendigo Lake to Radiant Lake itinerary, which seemed interesting. While doing some research on the Internet, I came across your UA-cam video.
Do you think it's possible to do the round trip in two days, without it being too strenuous (we want to take it easy, without exhausting ourselves)?
Where did you camp?
Do you have any advice for us?
Thanks for this video
Hiya … first, you are going to love the park. It is quite beautiful. The trip from Wendigo to Radiant is a stiff trek of about 17-18 kms with 7 portages. It is generally not too busy though I take my trips in the fall. It is much busier in July-August. If you plan to go down and back in two days it is certainly possible for experienced back country hikers and paddlers. I would not recommend two days round trip, however, if you are not at least moderately experienced. A rest day on the lake would be awesome as it is a really beautiful spot. If you want more detailed info and thoughts lemme know, very happy to assist. Cheers!
@@donwilcox-outdoorsmore5829 Thanks for your reply. Indeed, I think it would be better to take our time to reach Radiant Lake to enjoy it fully. I'll plan on 4 or 5 days.
Thank you very much for your suggestion, I won't hesitate if I have any further questions.
Did you happen to get a look at the campsite on Shoal? I am wondering what it is like?
First thank you for stopping by. Re. Shoal I did not get a really good look as it was occupied both times but it looked quite nice. Treed, on the north shore, would have a lovely view. It might also offer nice swimming though that lake is small, shallow and weedy in many areas so I might be wrong about that. I do want to book and stay there sometime, though. The site over on Clamshell was nice but quite tight for tents (awesome for a hammock though).
Its terrible, don't bother..tons of mosies and bf's
Every time I hear or see this lake, I can't help but think of the deadliest black bear attack in North America where 3 children were hunted, stalked and killed by a black bear.
Very rare, but precautions are necessary.
That bear attack took place on #1 creek. No where near Radiant lake. I read the news paper articles about it. Sand lake gate entrance, left towards Montgomery lake( port of the Lower Petawawa river. Fished it meany times, those boys got a ride partway and biked the rest of the way from Petawawa.
Enjoyed your journey, but for gawd sakes get off you wallet and buy a new map..lol 24:34
I laughed when I saw this comment. Yessir, the new paper maps have in fact been acquired! Remember this was during the height of the COVID lockdowns, so I was using the online maps and an old canoe route map borrowed from a neighbour to plan the trip. Now I carry a newer laminated paper version as well as online routes downloaded into my phone. Also have a Garmin GPS / InReach now -all the toys. Thank you for watching and leaving the comment.