Whitefish Falls to George Lake

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Submitter & Author Information
Route submitted by: 
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Trip Date : 
Route Author: 
Unknown
Additional Route Information
Distance: 
60 km
Duration: 
4 days
Loop Trip: 
No
Portage Information
No. of portages: 
8
Total Portage Distance: 
2485 m
Longest Portage: 
700 m
Difficulty Ratings
River Travel: 
Not applicable
Lake Travel: 
Intermediate
Portaging: 
Moderate
Remoteness: 
Novice
Background Trip Info
Water Levels: 
Route Description
Technical Guide: 

Start at town of Whitefish Falls
Southwest through Bay of Islands to west side of LaCloche Peninsula
South through LaCloche Channel
Under train bridge and Hwy 89 Bridge
South then east around Dreamer`s Peninsula
Camp night one on northwest tip of Little LaCloche Island
North through Boat Channel
East through Frazer Bay into Baie Fine
East through Baie Fine
P 230 m + 700 m to Artist Lake
East through Artist Lake
P 110 m at narrows
P 185 m into Muriel Lake
P 595 m into O.S.A. Lake
Camp naught three on O.S.A. Lake
P 180 m into Killarney Lake
East then south through Killarney Lake
P 455 m to Freeland Lake
West through Freeland Lake
P 80 m R around old dam
West then south on George Lake to finish at park campground.

Maps Required
Topo Maps (1:50,000): 
41 I/3 Lake Panache 41 I/4 Whitefish Falls
Other Maps: 
Killarney Provincial Park map published by Friends of Killarney - shows all campsites, portages, etc.
Other
Special Comments: 

Caution is advised on the large open bays of the North Channel. A moderate wind can cause swells capable of swamping an open canoe. Early morning and late evening are the best paddling times