Hello all. For my 2022 trip, my 5th trip to Quetico, I have about 20-21 days of canoeing possible, in the last 3 weeks of August. I’ve never been to the southern part of Quetico, except for Shade Lake and Kahshahpiwi.

I’ll be entering from French Lake, heading south through Sturgeon, down the Maligne River to Tanner Lake, then into the Darkwater (aka Darky) River. From here, I’d like to get east to Kahshahpiwi, but there are so many route options in this section. Travelling solo, in good health, and average to above average shape, male, 57 years old. Fishing only occasionally, so that’s not a factor/attraction.

I realize it’s a huge area, but…Are there some lakes in this area that are so pleasant that I must not miss them? Cliffs? Pictographs? Just lovely spots? Any highlights? If you had 5-6 days to traverse the area, what would you recommend?

Current thinking: Wicksteed-Darkwater-Brent-McIntyre-Paulene-Marj-Joyce-Kahshahpiwi….but the small lakes between Argo and McIntyre are calling my name, too.

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