Next year isn't booked for any vacation plans yet, and I'm thinking this is the park to shoot for. Looking to do an extended trip to test out my wilderness skills and generally escape civilization. I hope to do some research between now and then to figure out logistics, etc. Thanks ahead of time for any info!

i think it is easier to escape civilization in the quetico. wcpp and wabakimi have quite a few fishing camps, accessed by float planes. the larger lakes will have motorized fishing traffic, not that it ever bothered me. these fishermen are usually good people who take pity on canoeists, they will often give you beer, sometimes a lot of beer.

world's worst campsite on the ogoki made much more livable thanks to happy 12 pack of beer given to us by kindly fishermen.

An extended trip?...take a look at the southeast area of the park. That will keep you away from the fly-in lodges, motor traffic, and last year's burn area.

I wanted to fly in and paddle across the park and out to Leano this July, but circumstances have altered our trip to be a Leano out and back.

Thanks, this is stuff I didn't necessarily find in the brochures!

If you are looking to really get away from the crowds and solitude is what you're after, you will surely find it in WCPP. The majority of the park non-motorized with the exception of a few lakes in the north of the park and a few on the Gammon River. I've had guests out for 16 day trips and have never seen a soul, save for a few Moose, Caribou, Eagles, Beavers etc...

We've got less than 700 paddlers on our waters a year, that's a routine day in the BWCA / Quetico.

I think you'll find what you're looking for in WCPP! Shoot me an email if you're interested in more information. Happy to help you out any way I can.

Harlan

Tourist establisments in WCPP offer a different type of recreational activity. They have rules and restrictions they have to abide by due to the fact that they are in a wilderness park. We do not hide the fact that they exist, in fact, they are shown on the centre map of our 2012 Information Guide (annual newsletter).

We appreciate that many wilderness paddlers are not interested in crossing paths with a motorboats. If you look at the map, you will note that these facilities are located on the larger lakes along the two main river systems. Everywhere else, the park is zoned non-motorized providing many miles of secluded waterway travelled only by canoe and paddle... offering a high quality wilderness experience. And at 700 visitors in an entire season, you won't be rubbing shoulders with any other paddlers... lakes all to yourself.

We are confident that you will find here what you are seeking. Outfitters are available to assist you with the logistics of planning your trip, a shuttle to an entry point, an affordable fly-in experience and more. Looking forward to have you drop in for visit.

hey claire? is there a new overall map now? mines 2 years old, maybe 3.

Thanks Claire, I look forward to visiting the park!

oops, looks like i stupidly stepped on some toes here. the folks above are correct. i wish to retract my rather glib statement.

there is plenty of real wilderness in wccp, i apologize for making it sound like lake minnetonka. it most definitely is not. i've only been to wcpp twice so i am hardly an authority. it is beautiful country with amazing fishing. bring a spare fishing pole and enjoy your trip to canoe heaven.

No worries jwartman59. I just wanted to address the comment about park brochures not indicating there were tourist establisments in the park. We are pretty transparent about these camp... and do not hide the fact that we have a few located in the park. Again, they are concentrated to certain areas so it is easy to avoid them if paddlers absolutely do not want to see them.

No new map yet. The Adventure Series Map folks are working on our map this summer and we anticipate a new product to be availabe by next season. In the meantime, we produce a brochure "Trail Improvements" that identifies the changes not reflected on your current map - free for the asking. The park office can send by e-mail.

Realandrea, hope to see you this summer. If you have any questions at all, you can contact the park office (807) 727-1329 or woodland.caribou.mnr@ontario.ca or outfitter.

In fact, Claire tipped me to the fishing outposts located on the river systems when I inquired several months ago. She also was very helpful in steering me to areas of the park that did not burn over last summer. With her help, I was able to have a basic area of interest to discuss with Harlan when we decided to visit the park this summer. My trip planning this year has been significantly easier as a result.

This Link is some of the best info that I have come across regarding WCPP. Great video and the link called planning a trip is first rate info.

Thanks, lots of details in there!

We are basically doing the north part of that loop shown in the link. We won't go so far south as my crew is pretty unexperienced. We will turn back east out of Aegean and back to Leano via South Aegean, Paull, Elephant Head, Boot Jack and Bunny.


11 days and we'll be driving north.....