This is a three day canoe trip to Noganosh Provincial Park. I have never been there, so I am looking forward to doing some exploring.

The wild character and the long continuous stretches of rivers are what attracts me. This a non-operating park so the conditions will likely be a bit rougher with less maintenance. The trip should be fairly easy going with no major obstacles I am aware of. There will, however, be a lot of time on the water, so be prepared. The portages are few and none are long.

Since I have never been in this area before all distance, routing, and timings are guesses and subject to change as I see the conditions on the ground/water.

Challenges I anticipate

• The first day is a long one, I expect it to take about 6 hours of paddling, not including breaks.
• This time of year bugs tend to be fairly bad. I expect mosquitoes and flies. For your own sanity a head net, full long sleeve clothing, and bug spray (DEET/icaridin/picaridin) is recommended.
• Since there is a lot of distance, being in decent shape will also be important.
• There are cottages (and motor boats) on some parts of the waterways.
• I am not sure how popular the camping areas will be. I have read conflicting reports on this.
• Given the non-operational status there may be no privies in the campsite. Please be prepared to cathole. If have never done this please do some research before leaving for your and everyone else's safety.

I am collecting $10 as a deposit. If you go on the trip you will receive a full refund.

Trip planning spreadsheet

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Itinerary

Saturday

I am planning on picking up a boat at Swift (https://www.swiftoutside.com/georgian-bay) when they open at 9AM sharp. You can too, or make other arrangements.
We should arrive at the put-in around 11AM and launch shortly after. The parking lot at the put-in can be very hard to spot; here is a link to the location. https://goo.gl/maps/TyeXeVNoEVt2hYnD7
We will paddle about 20 KM to Naganosh Lake. I estimate about 6 hours of paddling so we will probably get to camp fairly late, however, the day should be plenty long.

Sunday

Explore a bit and and end up about 10 KM from the put-in, I'm thinking around Smokey Lake

Monday

Paddle back to the put-in by 2PM so we have time to return the boats. Head home and get back somewhere between 8-10 depending on traffic and stops.