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Robert Bell’s Lady Dufferin Lake: It’s Not Where The Map Says It Is!
I’ve paddled up the east branch of the Montreal River to its headwater lake, Smoothwater, a couple of times. Before you get to it, you go through another lake named Lady Dufferin. Each time, I’ve wondered what the Lady … Continue reading
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Temagami’s Lady Evelyn of the Lake – Who Was She?
Last revised on February 3, 3023. Lady Evelyn – such a genteel name! How did it become the name of a lake in the Temagami area of northern Ontario? Who was she, and whose idea was it to name the … Continue reading
Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top To Bottom: Route Options, Maps, Shuttles, Permits, And More
Last updated: August 22, 2022. Previous Post: Temagami & Lady Evelyn Canoe Trip: Introduction and a Bit of History To access any of the following topics, click on the link. Route Options Overview North Branch South Branch The Forks To … Continue reading
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Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top to Bottom: Days 10 and 11 – Across Lady Evelyn Lake To Mowat Landing
Last updated: July 9, 2022. Table of Contents Previous Post: Day 9 – From The South Channel To The North End of Lady Evelyn Lake Day 10 –Map and Stats Lady Evelyn Before & After The Flooding Paddling East on … Continue reading
Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top To Bottom: Day 9 – From the South Channel to Lady Evelyn Lake’s West End
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Maps Deciding to Push On Despite the Weather Thoughts On Passing By A Vertical Rock Pillar The Brothers Kekek and Wendaban The Boundaries of Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Park The Way Things Used To … Continue reading
Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top to Bottom: Day 8 – From Bridal Veil Falls To The Bottom of The South Channel
Table of Contents: Previous Post: Day 7 – From Macpherson Lake To the South Channel’s Bridal Veil Falls The Day’s Basic Info – Bridal Veil To the Bottom of the South Channel Finishing the Bridal Veil Falls Portage A View of … Continue reading
Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top to Bottom: Day 6 – From Below the Forks to Macpherson Lake
Table of Contents: The Day’s Basic Data and Map Staying With The River For Rapids #3 (Wilson Count) Dealing With Rapids #4 – Wilson’s Out of Sight Lining Rapids #5 – Wilson’s “Noway” Floating ThoughRapids #6 – Wilson’s “Technical C1 … Continue reading
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Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top to Bottom: Day 5 – From Florence Lake To The Forks
Last revised on March 11, 2024. Table of Contents: The Day’s Maps and Basic Data Waking Up To A Clear Sunny Day Checking Out The “Possible Ancient Sacred Site” Another Look At The “Good Tent” Cabin Ruins Checking Out The … Continue reading
Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top to Bottom: Day 4 – On Florence Lake
Table of Contents: The Ongoing Quest For The Blue Mushroom South To The Signed Scenic Lookout The View From The Lookout Spot Losing The Trail On Our Way Down A Blue Sky Afternoon Alternative Florence Lake Lookout Trails The Hap … Continue reading
Temagami’s Lady Evelyn River From Top To Bottom: Day 3 – From Our “It’ll Do” Campsite To Florence Lake
Table of Contents: Day 3 Basic Data – distance; campsite possibilities; maps Checking Out the Elevated CS The Last of the Meandering Potential Portages Before the Florence Lake Outlet Possible Portage #1 Possible Portage #2 Portage #3 Portage #4 Into … Continue reading
