Nice read, although (not being familiar with that area) it took a while to determine where on the planet you were.  

Re: GPS.  Looks like you might be picking up Topo USA as well as Topo Canada!

A campsite with a picnic table ... what luxury!!  Did it have maid service?

I "feel your pain" having paddled in the Q in early September ... we encountered much more wind than expected, although technically we were never wind bound.  But to err to the side of caution while traveling solo is an intelligent choice.

dd