This circuit comprises lakes bordered by magnificent quiet beaches. The Wapizagonke is renowned for its beautiful landscapes. Steep cliffs, sometimes over one hundred metres high, alternate with inviting sand spits. Situated at a higher altitude, lac du Caribou has exceptionally clear waters, but is also very windy. Good physical condition is required for the portages.
Day 1:
Lac Wapizagonke - Portage 1300M - Lac de la Halte - Portage 600M - Lac du Caribou
Day 2:
Lac du Caribou - Portage 2800M - Lac Wapizagonke
Directions:
Saint-Mathieu Entrance:
Leave highway 55 at exit 217
and follow the road signs towards
Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc.
Saint-Jean-des-Piles Entrance:
leave highway 55 at exit 226
and follow the road signs towards
Saint-Jean-des-Piles.
The fastest way to Lac Wapizagonke is by taking the Saint-Mathieu entrance.
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ByPosted By: anacondatm
- Mon Mar 19 21:40:33 EDT 2012
Upside-The paddling is quite nice. You get a mix of some big lakes, small lakes. -Lots of wildlife. I've seen moose, black bear, deer, beaver on this route as well as many different species of bird.
Downside-Lots of canoe carrying. All uphill and downhill. Pretty brutal. -Most of the back country campsites are 'no fire' sites.
CommentNice big route, and I always enjoy completing a loop. All an all, we had a nice warm weekend to run this route with very few bugs. I really wouldn't do either of these portages again unless I really had to. Pictures and GPS route are all from that particular weekend.
Posted By: anacondatm
