Algonquin Solo Canoe Trip: Planning

In two days I leave for my second solo canoe trip. The first one I completed in 2016 and is fully documented here. Since then, I've learned a lot and I'm eager to test out another solo trip. I will be returning to Joe Lake in Algonquin Park, Ontario. This time I'll be heading to…

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First Solo Canoe Trip: Day 3

I woke from sleep to a very loud sound. It was so loud. It almost sounded like a cap gun. I had no idea what time it was, but it was dark. My first thought was that some young kids were on my campsite shooting off cap guns in the middle of the night. The…

First Solo Canoe Trip: Day 2

It rained all night. I woke up at around 6:30am and it was still coming down. There were puddles of water on both sides of my tent and they seemed to go under my tent as well. I was still dry though, and my floor seemed to be dry too, which was good news. I…

First Solo Canoe Trip: Day 1

It rained the whole way up on the bus. I was really glad that I had made a second trip to MEC that week to pick up a small lightweight tarp, a Rab Siltarp 1, but I was still wishing for some clear skies. The weather report initially looked good with just a few showers, but…

First Solo Canoe Trip: Planning

I decided one week before heading out that I would do this trip. I had wanted to do a solo trip for a long time to really challenge myself to be alone in the wilderness.  I've done many trips in my life, but always with family or friends. I have never had to plan and…