I'm trying to determine which entry point to take for our trip. I still have a poor sense of scale as to knowing whether driving further north for a particular point would be worth it or should we just pick the closest one and launch our canoes. Thoughts, opinions? Thanks!

For canoeing, I believe the Leano Lake entry is best for solitude. The further north entries will bring you through some motor traffic.

A big component for picking an entry point depends on goals of your group. Fishing? Sightseeing? Exploring? Artifacts? Pictographs? Waterfalls? Something else? The answers to goals and length of time available will determine the best entry point. Do a little research and you will find the answers you seek.

Thanks I'm just looking to see what people liked/disliked about them based on their experience if they don't mind sharing.

The Leano entry has the most BW type paddling. The larger lakes off Onnie, Johnson and Lund will have boats at many portages and camps. I think my next "adventure" to WCPP will be to revisit the southern area out of Leano. The road is getting harder to travel, so a car is not an option down that way. But the paddling opportunities are great! Mexican Hat is a target lake for many, but there are other routes to try. Find out from the park office where the most recent burns are and if they've done any clearing that way. One site I thought was cool was the "cave" on Aegean Lake down that way. There is some good fishing and great opportunities for trips. I did recent trips out of Johnson and Onnie because I had information on some revisited old routes. I saw some boat traffic in some areas, but was able to go in and not see anyone for days... My vote would be Leano but shy away from Mexican Hat if you want to avoid people, although the falls there are worth while. Woodland Caribou is a nice park with a lot of opportunities. Claire at the park office and Harlan at Red Lake Outfitters are two great rescources... Look them up!

The different access points all have their pluses and minuses.
Leano is the busiest and the road quality has gone down hill fast. It has a lot of options for loops with short portages and staying away from motorboats.

Onnie gets less use and with cautious driving can be accessed with medium sized vehicles. It leads to the Gammon River which can be a good way to get deep into the park in a few days. I have used it and only saw 3-4 boats on the water as I traveled all the way to the west side of the park. It took me 25 hours of double portaging and paddling to reach the Manitoba border on the west boundary of WCPP. The lakes are big enough that wind can play havoc with your schedule.

Johnson can be accessed with most vehicles but will require caution the last few miles. A new mat firmed up the portage out of Johnson. It is a great way to access much of the park. You can drop down to the Gammon River or head toward Indian House. Camp on Hatchet and then get through Peterson to avoid the rare motorboat.

Lund is a long drive and last week my Durango scraped bottom a few times on a section near Lund. It has some long portages by WCPP standards. The boggy portage from Lund has been replaced with 1100 meters of solid ground. The portage to Knox should have been fixed a few weeks ago. It is a good way to get on the Bloodvein River but you will have a few motorboats on that route.

I like to use an outfitter for shuttles to avoid the worries. It also allows you to come out at a different access. Your options are endless when you use a shuttle.

The western access points,Garner and Wallace Lakes, have maintained gravel roads leading to them. These allow you to get into WCPP after a day of travel in Manitoba.