IC,
i would be interested but i'm missing you by 2 days, as i'm starting at Beaverhouse on the 19th and heading your same route to Sturgeon, but from there heading south to Darcy and then maing big loop NE to Burt and then up to Russell lace.
I'll try and "smooth" the way at least as least as far as Sturgeon ;) ;)
If your cnew to that area, send me a PM as I've been thru that wa numerous times and can give you info on camp spots etc??
 You'll lile the paddle, its some big water but very scenic ;D ;D