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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Wabakimi :: 2019 trip planning
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| gymcoachdon |
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| jcavenagh |
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| gymcoachdon |
With this in mind, I looked on Ontario Parks site today, and found no overall park map similar to what they have for WCPP. What do you guys suggest for this? I would like to have an overview to help me decide what area to explore, access options, etc. This will be a solo trip, and I have all my own gear. I have been hanging a hammock and tarp the last 3 years, is this a feasible option in this park? Time of year to visit is open to suggestions, I am open to fly in or out, shuttle options, train, but have no Idea who would be available for such services. Primary goal is exploring the boreal in solitude, fishing is secondary, but enjoyed immensely. Any help getting me started in the planning process is greatly appreciated! |
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| jcavenagh |
But most trees are black spruce, so it can be iffy. Have a ground cloth and pad ready just in case you have to use the hammock like a bivvysack. We have listed several drive up access points in the thread of that name. The west side has one or two spots where you can park a vehicle in the woods and paddle into the park. You can arrange your own train in or out options. But you will need someplace to park your vehicle. Mattice Lake or Wild Waters Wabakimi both in Armstrong can help with that and with contacting ViaRail for train options. Those 2 outfitters also will arrange fly-in/out. For the new planning map look here. As for better detail look at the Wabakimi Project map volumes. They have blow up insets of the portages and show all campsites big enough for 2 tents. You can email me and I will show you an example of a blow up inset. Later in the summer will give you less fly-in fishing traffic. But really, even at the height of fishing season you can go days without seeing another human. |
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| gymcoachdon |
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| rtallent |
Above advice is good. I have participated in the Wabakimi Project trips since 2011. Plenty of trip options. My experience is mainly on the east side, off Rd 527 that goes up to Armstrong (ca. 150 miles or 2 1/2 hours from Thunder Bay) both on Crown Land and in the park. I think hammock should work on most sites; you might want to occasionally gang a couple trees, and watch out for widowmakers, of course. Depending on where you go, the fish to be caught are pike, lakers, walleye ("pickerel"), and brook trout ("speckled trout"). We have used Mattice Lake outfitters for floatplane and road pickups, both, and they are good folks. Their busiest flight day seems to be Saturday, so, if you can schedule flight or road insert/pickup for another day, you may have an easier time. Beaver flights are pricey, but a lot of fun. Ray T. |
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