This was a very helpful video! I booked a campsite in Kap-Kig-Iwan soon and wanted to know what sites there were to see!
@camper693 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy all the falls in the park.
@Theoldfiredog11 күн бұрын
Great video Gary. I know that area well. I have winter camped at that dam before ,great spot. Thanks for sharing.
@camper698 күн бұрын
Does the road get plowed or do you snowmobile in?
@Theoldfiredog8 күн бұрын
@@camper69 I don't have a snowmobile but snowmobiles use the road. It doesn't get plowed either. But the snowmobile tracks make it easier to walk in.
@michaelogden509316 күн бұрын
Backpack brand/model?
@camper6915 күн бұрын
@@michaelogden5093 It's a Eureka canoe pack. 60 litre I believe.
@darrendavidsonoutdoors16 күн бұрын
Looked like a nice quiet relaxing spot.
@camper6915 күн бұрын
I found it quite relaxing. Easy paddle in.
@Theoldfiredog19 күн бұрын
Excellent start of the trip Gary. I camp at that lake all year long ,great spot.
@camper6918 күн бұрын
I found the best campsite on the lake.
@supergoodcamping20 күн бұрын
Another good one , Gary. I get poopy leg cramps too! Keeping hydrated & keeping my lower back loose & not swollen helps. We're up there for an 8 day trip this coming Friday!!!
@camper6920 күн бұрын
Thanks. I have a 10km hike coming up soon. Stretches & hydration hoping will help.
@Theoldfiredog23 күн бұрын
Great video Sandra and Gary. Beautiful scenery. Your video's are getting better Gary. Thanks
@camper6922 күн бұрын
Thanks Brian. Compared to many others, I still have a long ways to go
@Madturtle19124 күн бұрын
What camera are you using? The footage looks great!
@camper6924 күн бұрын
An android LG phone. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@CamperChristina26 күн бұрын
Woohoo. Thanks for the shoutout although not my finest moment. Looks like a great trip ! Congratulations Sandra ! 🥳 Hope you loved it.
@camper6926 күн бұрын
I never used to tie up my canoe either. Never crossed my mind to. Sandra was awesome on her first trip.
@supergoodcamping26 күн бұрын
Nice one Gary! Perfect ending with a sunset & a fire.
@camper6926 күн бұрын
It was a perfect day for my partner's first canoe trip.
@revglenwells199527 күн бұрын
Beautiful scenes! Love the waterfalls and the turtle laying eggs.
@camper6927 күн бұрын
Thanks Glen. First time I've seen a turtle laying eggs in the widerness. An amazing sight to see!
@Theoldfiredog29 күн бұрын
A nice relaxing few days at a beautiful site . Doesn't get any better than that.
@camper6929 күн бұрын
That was my thought too!
@TheoldfiredogАй бұрын
Great area with a beautiful camp site. Thanks Gary.
@camper69Ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. A shortened trip but very worthwhile for me
@jamiejarvie6675Ай бұрын
Nice work Gary....... What fun eh?
@camper69Ай бұрын
Jamie, lots of fun.
@starkravingmadadventures6038Ай бұрын
Nice views and adventure! Glad to see you are getting out! Cheers
@camper69Ай бұрын
Thanks. Retirement has its' rewards.
@bcowell31Ай бұрын
All the essentials and a nice view.
@camper69Ай бұрын
Exactly my thoughts!
@peted09Ай бұрын
Nice Video Gary, We just did this hike today June 3rd. Quite a bit more flow today!
@camper69Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Seeing more water at any of these falls would be great!
@kamilosuarez7043Ай бұрын
whats the campground number
@camper69Ай бұрын
I think I was on R12
@flynorthprod2 ай бұрын
Great tour of the various falls! This is an excellent resource for people like me who enjoy seeking out the falls around northern Ontario. 👍👍
@camper692 ай бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the review.
@Theoldfiredog3 ай бұрын
Beautiful spots Gary
@Theoldfiredog3 ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery and great weather. Was a great trip. Thanks Gary.
@camper693 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. It was very relaxing and after the first few hours of rain, it was very nice the rest of my time there.
@starkravingmadadventures60383 ай бұрын
Looks like a great trip Gary. All the best!
@brianj96353 ай бұрын
very nice Gary thank you for sharing with us - Brian
@camper693 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian, Glad that you enjoyed it
@Theoldfiredog3 ай бұрын
What a great site . Beautiful views . Thanks Gary
@camper693 ай бұрын
It was a very relaxing weekend despite the rain. Glad you enjoyed it
@Theoldfiredog4 ай бұрын
Beautiful spot Gary. Great idea on the bear barrel.
@camper694 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian.
@Theoldfiredog4 ай бұрын
Great spot Gary. Nice set up for sleeping and meal's.
@camper694 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. It was a nice 3 days away. Visited 2 waterfalls.
@emmajoyce11016 ай бұрын
How many Falls does this make?
@camper696 ай бұрын
I visited 3 on this trip and there is a fourth by the Clydegale Lake portage that I visited a couple of years ago. But overall, in Ontario, I have visited 803 waterfalls. Thanks for watching!
@brianj96356 ай бұрын
hey Gary - we have done the Rock to Pen trip once - beautiful rushing falls there that you showed us. thanks for sharing your trip with us!!! missing it from Alberta... 🤠
@camper696 ай бұрын
Brian, I have been along this route three times now. I think I have all the waterfalls in that area now! Thanks for watching.
@Theoldfiredog6 ай бұрын
Well said Gary. Beautiful spot to be at. I always take a couple of extra dry bags,1 for tarp and or tent fly, so as to not put wet stuff in the tent pack. Nicely done.
@camper696 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. I've been lucky to not have any problems with wet stuff. It rained pretty hard for half the day. Just goes to show that even after 30+ years of canoeing, there is something to learn.
@evansilva30457 ай бұрын
I meant to go but my car broke down, too bad I missed it
@camper697 ай бұрын
I've been fortunate to see them play 4 times. I believe their CD's are still available. Hope you enjoyed this excerpt from the show. Thanks for watching.
@channel164559 ай бұрын
Beautiful falls...very nice! Thanks for sharing🙂
@camper699 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've stopped there many times but always love it.
@Theoldfiredog9 ай бұрын
Lots of water falls and great scenery. Thanks Gary
@camper699 ай бұрын
Brian, waterfalls is my thing for sure. Most camping/canoe trips focus on them. Thanks for watching!
@darrendavidsonoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Very nice waterfalls! Something I never get tired of seeing on canoe trips is waterfalls.
@camper699 ай бұрын
Me too! I often plan my canoeing trips & my front country trips around waterfalls!
@brianj96359 ай бұрын
very nice sir!! thanks for sharing
@camper699 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. I'm closing in on 800 waterfalls in Ontario!
@looking4leasuretime10 ай бұрын
Thank-you for showing all of those places. I'll be there for my 2nd year to T trip. Sadly, only for 1 night next week. Do you find Sep. is still comfortable? Cheers
@garysmith597510 ай бұрын
Yes, I find September still comfortable. Wear a jacket and maybe a sweater. At night when it is cool, I generally sleep in track pants and am fine. Thanks for subscribing.
@looking4leasuretime10 ай бұрын
@@garysmith5975 Thanks for your tips.
@SamH37910 ай бұрын
I was sitting right in front of you! I'm wearing the blue hat/green jacket. I recorded and posted every song from the concert :)
@camper6910 ай бұрын
It was a great show despite the rain. I'll miss watching them in concert.
@mustang77411 ай бұрын
Great video Gary, Pretty nice to be so close. He didn't seem to mind you being there, I guess he was too busy eating.......Take care, Bluefin.
@camper6911 ай бұрын
I was a little nervous being that close but we did not get any closer and he did not make any indication that we were too close for his comfort.
@Theoldfiredog11 ай бұрын
That looked like a great show. Thanks for sharing Gary.
@camper6911 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. I've seen them 4 times in the park. Love their music. Have all 4 of their Cd's
@Theoldfiredog11 ай бұрын
What a great sight to see and experience that close. Well done Gary.
@camper6911 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. I've seen lots of moose but always delight in seeing them.
@brianj963511 ай бұрын
very cool Gary!!!! awesome sight to see no matter when or where but that close is so awesome!
@camper6911 ай бұрын
Certainly was awesome! My second close encounter. First was on a campsite on Pen Lake. That was a female just a few feet behind our tent!
@ouramateuradventures11 ай бұрын
Very cool, Point Grondine is a bit of a hidden gem. We've done the backpacking loop and really enjoyed it, hope to do a canoe trip there someday.
@camper6911 ай бұрын
Yes, it is a hidden gem. Not very busy, campsites spread out. I really enjoyed my stay there and I am sure that you will too. Thanks for the comment.
@Theoldfiredog11 ай бұрын
Nicely done Gary. Fantastic view. Will have to go there in the fall.
@camper6911 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. That unmarked trail is never busy. Even when the park is.
@darrendavidsonoutdoors11 ай бұрын
Another great video. Never been to Algonquin park yet so thanks for bringing us along.
@camper6911 ай бұрын
Thanks. I enjoyed the hike. There are some hidden gems in Algonquin
@YYYourchoice-uu9ol11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid.I have been to Crotch before.doing my first portage into Shirley with a friend.
@camper6911 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. It is a great area of the park. Not usually very busy.
@brianj9635 Жыл бұрын
wow not wrong about those views!! beautiful Gary - thanks.
@camper69 Жыл бұрын
Brian, yes I enjoyed the great views and the non busyness of the park. I'd go back again for sure.
@darrendavidsonoutdoors Жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for bringing us along. Beautiful park by the looks of things. Havent been to that park yet.
@camper69 Жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful park. Plus not very busy either. Thanks for watching!
@scottfarraway34 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your trip Gary!
@camper69 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott for watching. I enjoyed it too.
@Madturtle191 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never been good at knots but the sheet bend drives me insane. Too many things to remember when it comes to knots 😂
@camper69 Жыл бұрын
There are a couple of websites that show pics of the knots. Before I found them I found some knots hard too. A reef knot is usually OK to use too. It helps that I have to know some knots to teach my Cub Scouts. Thanks for the comment. 😀
@Madturtle191 Жыл бұрын
Reef knots my favourite because it’s so easy😂 I subscribed to your channel when I got back from being a jr staff at wheeler, and I’ve enjoyed it, watching your adventures are super interesting keep up the great work😁👍
@camper69 Жыл бұрын
@@Madturtle191 Thank you for all your help at Wheeler. And for subscribing here.
@Theoldfiredog Жыл бұрын
Nicely done Gary. Looks like a great spot. Good job on the knots
@camper69 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I never used to be very fussy on knots but since I teach them to my Cub Scouts, I figure I should start to use them when appropriate. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@brianj9635 Жыл бұрын
very nice Gary! looks like a nice quiet trip hope the bugs weren't to bad. Like your vessel!
@camper69 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. It was a very peaceful trip. Just what I wanted. Bugs were not a bother at all. The wind kept most of them away.
@Theoldfiredog Жыл бұрын
Nicely done Gary. Not a lot of people get to see that.