I have no problem with the status quo up there and am always careful what I wish for. They banned motor use on Pickerel (late 70's?) shortly before my first trip. My take on things is that the Park does what it can to encourage Canadian usage (an uphill climb IMO) rather penalize US pushy Americans with quotas and fee structures. (I always feel strange claiming our continent as my own.)

It is a privilege. That's how it was designed and think that's one of the few points where perception and reality almost meet along wildly different yet parallel and yes, interdependent paths. I get the lifestyle choice concept as well and those choices have consequences too.

Last year there were numerous centennial events planned, which I tried my best to avoid. When I got to Atikokan, the White Otter parking lot was packed as was the Marlin Tree or whatever it's called now. I grabbed the second to last (lower quality but upstairs) room left. Turns out there was a Bass fishing tourney somewhere close by. There were a bunch of events surrounding it including a band that night. Best time I ever had in Atikokan!

Wally - once I get past the Fort Frances or T BAY speed restrictions, there are only three signs that garner my attention. Bump, night danger and sometimes this one: