Hey guys I have been watching all your videos . Just wanna say great job , really enjoy your guys vids . I do a lot trips in the park myself . A lot of the trips you guys have been on . Thanks again and thank you for great memories of trips that I've been on .
Thanks for cleaning up the sites that some slobs feel like they can just litter and ruin. Much respect as I was raised to always leave the place better then you found it whether that means cleaning up others trash or leaving extra firewood! Good on you guys :)
Thanks Scott. I know there are plenty of others like you out there because I come to sites and there's a nice pile of firewood and they are clean. Still, far too often we see the trash and a lack of respect for nature. A site I stayed on recently seemed to have half the forest cut down and I know they weren't all standing dead trees. I'll bet half were green.
Oh don't get me started on people cutting live trees! I'd cut them down if I ever caught them in the act. Hats off to you guys for respecting the land.
+Matt mounts thanks for watching. There are several good maps that provide details about portages, campsites, etc. the Friends of Algonquin Park publish the most commonly used map. It's a single map of the entire park so it's good that way. If you're looking for detail though, Jeff's Maps are by far the best. Just Google Jeff's Maps. You can download for free to your computer, iPad, etc and also to your GPS. I have the maps and download to the GPS for each trip.
I love Algonquin it's such an amazing trip me and my buddies have a tradition of going once every summer in a big group and we always have fun times... on the other hand I've done a few solo trips and I gotta tell you the experience is life changing being alone I got to see more wildlife and for some reason you gain such a respect for the wild when you're out there on your own if you ever have the chance I suggest you try it...it's a bit spooky the first night but having a nicely sized fire will help the nerves also a bit of weed but that's just my preference
Yes, Algonquin is one of my favourite places and I like solo as well. I haven't done any really long solo trips, just a couple of days - you can check out my channel for one of the trips I did. I got a smaller canoe at the end of last year that I will be using for solo trips in the future. The 17' was a bit tricky in the wind.
Hi Larry, Big fan of your videos. I'm planning on doing a Kiosk loop this summer and was curious if you remember which campsite you stayed on at Club Lake? I noticed there is 1 site that seems rather secluded from the other two. Thanks for your help!
Hi Sam, Thanks for watching the videos and commenting. Club Lake is really 2 lakes and we stayed on the more northern lake, that is, the first lake you come to if you are coming from Kiosk. If you are using Jeff's Maps the site is marked with "Former site of Richie Bros Lumber Mill" There are quite a few remnants on the site from the old mill including an old car with wooden spokes. It's a very cool site. The fireplace is made of old brick too. Have a great trip! Larry
Hey Larry I am wondering when was the trip? I see the video was uploaded on May 19Th . I am curious just because you had a black fly free trip? or close to it.. I want to head out in the spring of next year and I want to beat the flies.. My wife and I were going to head out on may 14 th threw the 22nd but I rescheduled it to the first week of Aug to the 11th. But that means more people and also no flies though when would the best times to head out there in the spring for good fishing before the bugs
Hi Shane. I think we went in the first week of May and yes we were pretty lucky with the bugs. We left just after ice out which is the best time for fishing and the time when you are most likely to have no bugs although I would say it is not guaranteed. Early May is generally safe though. Depending where you go in the park you can find less busy areas even in August I think. Particularly from Brent, Kiosk or Round lake in the north. Anything off Hwy 60 will be busier though. Have a great trip.
Love the video Larry. I am looking at doing this same loop with my 14 year old son less Skuce Lake. We have been talking about wanting to do a loop for a while now and I think this is the one :-) .
Larry, Not sure if you remember me asking about your Kiosk loop a while back. Well we did it (my son and I) had an epic time!! I just want to thank you again for your reply back in June giving your feedback on your trip it was a total confidence builder for us. Tweet from our trip with couple of photos twitter.com/Cameraman2014/status/901087687825907713 Chris Schneider on Twitter twitter.com “Back from our first loop in @Algonquin_PP started and ended on Lk Kiosk 47 km in 5 day. Had an epic time and relaxed fully! #30x30challenge”
+Eric Kuhn The blue barrels can be purchased at many places here in Canada including MEC. We own the ones we have here but you certainly can get them from outfitters as well.
Larry, I've watched a lot of your videos over the last few days and wanted to say great job! Really enjoyed them, and your brother is a character. Nice to see others enjoying a Cuban in the backcountry. This year a few buddies of mine and myself are planning a trip on the Tim River any advice on sites or places to checkout?
Thanks for watching Ck. I haven't travelled on the Tim so I can't give you any advice except to say that if you email Jeff McMurtrie from Jeffs Maps he is usually very helpful. You can also post your questions on Friends of Algonquin Park Facebook group or any of the other Algonquin Facebook groups. I've seen many others get great advice on there. I hope you have a great trip. spring is just around the corner!
Exactly which campsite were you on with the old pump and truck? That'd really be something to check out when I'm passing through. Also, a word of advice: you should never arbitrarily move a campfire pit. The Algonquin staff digs pits and fills them with sand, to ensure that there are no roots and so on beneath the spot. I suspect the "sinkhole" you mentioned is due to that sand getting damp and expanding when it froze. As the ice thawed in spring, there would still be space between the grains, allowing the soil to compress again. Better to lay a flat rock or three under your fire for support, and help in the drying/settling process. On the whole, though, this was a great video! Thanks for capturing the lovely scenery and sounds. I also enjoyed the information about the portages. One can look at a topographical map ahead of time, but nothing compares to first-hand descriptions.
Thanks for watching Adrea. The site you are referring to is on Club Lake. It's the first site on the eastern shore as you come in from the 350m portage. It's a very nice site in the fall but in the spring I think it would be very buggy as there's a marsh in back. There's an old car on the site that is particularly interesting. Thanks for your note on the fireplace. This is the only one we've moved and we are pretty careful about this stuff as well as trying to leave the camp better than when we got there. Your idea of putting a rock down in hind sight is a good one though. Cheers.
As I recall, that is correct. It was a beautiful spot. If the bugs were out I think it would be nasty as it is very close to a marsh. Thanks for watching!
a_legitimate_vegetable I have done family trips in August. I just don't put them on UA-cam. My kids are away all of July at camp so August is family time.
My question is what are the fire, firearms, and park regulations/fees for the area where you are. There are many beautiful parts of this country that i admire but would never visit because of not being able to protect my self
Joe Watson firearms are not permitted in parks in Canada. You can legally carry a rifle one on crown land assuming you are licensed. Handguns cannot be carried anywhere.
This trip we left from Kiosk Lake which is accessed from the north side of the park. Canoe Lake is accessed through the middle of the park off of Hwy 60. It's a very busy access point. I'm not sure this answers your question but let me know if there's more you want to know.
Good Day All : Why is it that you can only reply to the first 5 comments but not the rest ? I'd like to reply to some of the latter 6 folks but there is "No reply icon" to click on . ??? get back to me please ............
I'm not sure John H . I still haven't figured out this new UA-cam comment system. There are YT videos on how it works now, but it seems there are still lots of quirks!
+Woodsmans Finest not to ruffle your feathers or anything because you replied back to me in a kind way but a voice in the video says sunny skies and about twenty degrees :) Just saying not that it matters or anything lol
You two have it down pat . I’ve always enjoyed your videos thanks. 🇨🇦👍
Thanks Tom!
Really beautiful. Algonquin Park is a magical place. Nice video my friend
Thank you Chris.
really enjoyed this thanks
Hey guys I have been watching all your videos . Just wanna say great job , really enjoy your guys vids . I do a lot trips in the park myself . A lot of the trips you guys have been on . Thanks again and thank you for great memories of trips that I've been on .
Thanks for watching and I'm happy it brings back memories for you. That's what it's all about!
Thanks for sharing your journey/trip. Best Regards from the United Kingdom...England/Sussex.
Three great videos on the Kiosk Lake trip. Thanks
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed them Tom.
Paddling on glass, can't beat it. Great vid guys, thx for sharing.
Thanks +MMR Tactical. We certainly had the best weather I've ever had on a canoe trip. Great weather every day and mostly calm.
awesome trip..
the site on Club Lake - that was the upper section of the lake, right?
Thanks for cleaning up the sites that some slobs feel like they can just litter and ruin. Much respect as I was raised to always leave the place better then you found it whether that means cleaning up others trash or leaving extra firewood! Good on you guys :)
Thanks Scott. I know there are plenty of others like you out there because I come to sites and there's a nice pile of firewood and they are clean. Still, far too often we see the trash and a lack of respect for nature. A site I stayed on recently seemed to have half the forest cut down and I know they weren't all standing dead trees. I'll bet half were green.
Oh don't get me started on people cutting live trees! I'd cut them down if I ever caught them in the act. Hats off to you guys for respecting the land.
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing
+Matt mounts thanks for watching. There are several good maps that provide details about portages, campsites, etc. the Friends of Algonquin Park publish the most commonly used map. It's a single map of the entire park so it's good that way. If you're looking for detail though, Jeff's Maps are by far the best. Just Google Jeff's Maps. You can download for free to your computer, iPad, etc and also to your GPS. I have the maps and download to the GPS for each trip.
I love Algonquin it's such an amazing trip me and my buddies have a tradition of going once every summer in a big group and we always have fun times... on the other hand I've done a few solo trips and I gotta tell you the experience is life changing being alone I got to see more wildlife and for some reason you gain such a respect for the wild when you're out there on your own if you ever have the chance I suggest you try it...it's a bit spooky the first night but having a nicely sized fire will help the nerves also a bit of weed but that's just my preference
Yes, Algonquin is one of my favourite places and I like solo as well. I haven't done any really long solo trips, just a couple of days - you can check out my channel for one of the trips I did. I got a smaller canoe at the end of last year that I will be using for solo trips in the future. The 17' was a bit tricky in the wind.
Naturally, you'd never stand next to the fire and fall into the sink hole? Enjoying the video.
How long would you say it took to plan this trip? I want to go this summer
which lakes did you camp on and do you think this trip is doable in 5 days
Hi Larry,
Big fan of your videos. I'm planning on doing a Kiosk loop this summer and was curious if you remember which campsite you stayed on at Club Lake? I noticed there is 1 site that seems rather secluded from the other two. Thanks for your help!
Hi Sam,
Thanks for watching the videos and commenting. Club Lake is really 2 lakes and we stayed on the more northern lake, that is, the first lake you come to if you are coming from Kiosk. If you are using Jeff's Maps the site is marked with "Former site of Richie Bros Lumber Mill" There are quite a few remnants on the site from the old mill including an old car with wooden spokes. It's a very cool site. The fireplace is made of old brick too. Have a great trip!
Larry
where do you get maps that show all the portages on them
Hey Larry I am wondering when was the trip? I see the video was uploaded on May 19Th . I am curious just because you had a black fly free trip? or close to it.. I want to head out in the spring of next year and I want to beat the flies.. My wife and I were going to head out on may 14 th threw the 22nd but I rescheduled it to the first week of Aug to the 11th. But that means more people and also no flies though when would the best times to head out there in the spring for good fishing before the bugs
Hi Shane. I think we went in the first week of May and yes we were pretty lucky with the bugs. We left just after ice out which is the best time for fishing and the time when you are most likely to have no bugs although I would say it is not guaranteed. Early May is generally safe though. Depending where you go in the park you can find less busy areas even in August I think. Particularly from Brent, Kiosk or Round lake in the north. Anything off Hwy 60 will be busier though. Have a great trip.
Love the video Larry. I am looking at doing this same loop with my 14 year old son less Skuce Lake. We have been talking about wanting to do a loop for a while now and I think this is the one :-) .
Chris Schneider that's great. I think you'll love the loop.
Larry,
Not sure if you remember me asking about your Kiosk loop a while back. Well we did it (my son and I) had an epic time!! I just want to thank you again for your reply back in June giving your feedback on your trip it was a total confidence builder for us.
Tweet from our trip with couple of photos
twitter.com/Cameraman2014/status/901087687825907713
Chris Schneider on Twitter
twitter.com
“Back from our first loop in @Algonquin_PP started and ended on Lk Kiosk 47 km in 5 day. Had an epic time and relaxed fully! #30x30challenge”
For sure I remember Chris. Looks like you had a great trip! Many more to come I am sure!
Hi beautiful video. I like canoe trip I make it a tale soon. Thank you for the splendor of the landscape and sharing I subscribe. see you later
+Fred.Bushcraft.93 Thank you Fred and thanks for watching.
cool
Larry Hyett
you welcom
Where did you get that big blue dry pack? Was it supplied from an outfitter?
+Eric Kuhn The blue barrels can be purchased at many places here in Canada including MEC. We own the ones we have here but you certainly can get them from outfitters as well.
Larry, I've watched a lot of your videos over the last few days and wanted to say great job! Really enjoyed them, and your brother is a character. Nice to see others enjoying a Cuban in the backcountry. This year a few buddies of mine and myself are planning a trip on the Tim River any advice on sites or places to checkout?
Thanks for watching Ck. I haven't travelled on the Tim so I can't give you any advice except to say that if you email Jeff McMurtrie from Jeffs Maps he is usually very helpful. You can also post your questions on Friends of Algonquin Park Facebook group or any of the other Algonquin Facebook groups. I've seen many others get great advice on there. I hope you have a great trip. spring is just around the corner!
Also - lets see part 2! great stuff!!
Exactly which campsite were you on with the old pump and truck? That'd really be something to check out when I'm passing through.
Also, a word of advice: you should never arbitrarily move a campfire pit. The Algonquin staff digs pits and fills them with sand, to ensure that there are no roots and so on beneath the spot. I suspect the "sinkhole" you mentioned is due to that sand getting damp and expanding when it froze. As the ice thawed in spring, there would still be space between the grains, allowing the soil to compress again. Better to lay a flat rock or three under your fire for support, and help in the drying/settling process.
On the whole, though, this was a great video! Thanks for capturing the lovely scenery and sounds. I also enjoyed the information about the portages. One can look at a topographical map ahead of time, but nothing compares to first-hand descriptions.
Thanks for watching Adrea. The site you are referring to is on Club Lake. It's the first site on the eastern shore as you come in from the 350m portage. It's a very nice site in the fall but in the spring I think it would be very buggy as there's a marsh in back. There's an old car on the site that is particularly interesting. Thanks for your note on the fireplace. This is the only one we've moved and we are pretty careful about this stuff as well as trying to leave the camp better than when we got there. Your idea of putting a rock down in hind sight is a good one though. Cheers.
I like the paddles you're using beautiful area
Nice video Larry! Cheers
As I recall, that is correct. It was a beautiful spot. If the bugs were out I think it would be nasty as it is very close to a marsh. Thanks for watching!
larry, big fan, though why do you never go in august?
a_legitimate_vegetable I have done family trips in August. I just don't put them on UA-cam. My kids are away all of July at camp so August is family time.
Awesome! family time is the best time, to cherish those moments, so i understand why the videos are always anytime but that.
My question is what are the fire, firearms, and park regulations/fees for the area where you are. There are many beautiful parts of this country that i admire but would never visit because of not being able to protect my self
Joe Watson firearms are not permitted in parks in Canada. You can legally carry a rifle one on crown land assuming you are licensed. Handguns cannot be carried anywhere.
about 14 minutes - chem trail (easier to see reflected on the water) - they're everywhere
amazing footage guys, thank you :)
Thanks Reg. We're just getting ready for our next trip - leaving May 18 for a week. Can't wait! Busy getting organized and dehydrating meals.
what lake did you go too canoe lake
This trip we left from Kiosk Lake which is accessed from the north side of the park. Canoe Lake is accessed through the middle of the park off of Hwy 60. It's a very busy access point. I'm not sure this answers your question but let me know if there's more you want to know.
Larry Hyett what lake did you finish at canoe lake then went back to kiosk
Ethan Lynch We started and finished at Kiosk. We went through Club Lake, Erables, Skuce, Erables, Maple and back to Kiosk.
Good Day All : Why is it that you can only reply to the first 5 comments but not the rest ? I'd like to reply to some of the latter 6 folks but there is "No reply icon" to click on . ??? get back to me please ............
I'm not sure John H . I still haven't figured out this new UA-cam comment system. There are YT videos on how it works now, but it seems there are still lots of quirks!
Thanks for watching!
18 degrees and leafs on the trees , interesting.
+Terry Holden celius dude... come on! the whole world uses it... except the US...
+Woodsmans Finest not to ruffle your feathers or anything because you replied back to me in a kind way but a voice in the video says sunny skies and about twenty degrees :) Just saying not that it matters or anything lol
well its twenty degrees centigrade... whats not to understand about that?
+Woodsmans Finest I understand, times are hard here living with mother and her and her Alzheimer. Makes perfect sense now.
I like how Canadians say, "portage."
+Daniel Veazey It's like Walleye vs Pickerel!
+Daniel Veazey well its french after all
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