I saw that MP. I have a KESTREL Explorer Series map coming that supposedly shows all the logging roads in that area?
IF it shows them, even old ones, I'll bring it with me next time I see QD and have him mark the map up to the best of his recollection.

I don't think the Kestrel map has GPS grids on it, but I do know they sell/work with logging companies, so I'm hoping the map is fairly detailed?

I have one right now MAP 15-21 Atikokan that shows areas mainly along Hwy 11. Shows a lot of entry points, lake access points and type of FISH in each lake.

I think IF the roads could be improved enough to make access possible in most seasons, it would take some pressure off the other entry points for people that don't want to shuttle or want to do a loop trip.

Maybe not financially feasible on the parks budget but I'm curious how QD got in there? Maybe like you did?
How big are those rapids? I thought QD had said he MOTORED up and down WAWIAG, but that might not be right at all?

Ahem, getting back to the original topic: a new "meals & lodging" resource near the east side of Quetico... I thought I might mention that the campus sits right on Eva Lake.  Those who board there have free use of any of their 6 canoes (2 Kevlar Souris Rivers & 4 aluminum Grummans) while on the property.

I believe the lake is known for smallmouth bass, northern pike & lake trout.  Show up at mid-day, get settled, and get a few hours of fishing in before you even enter the park.

Camp Quetico is headquartered somewhere on that lake.  However, they ferry their clients to forty different lakes in the region, NOT including those they truck over to Quetico.  I'm guessing there's not a heckuva lot of traffic there.  I don't recall seeing anyone on the lake during our stay.

FYI

Jimbo   

Magic,

You'll go a few miles, see Eva Lake on your right hand side, then slow down and watch for the sign (again, on the right) which will take you on to the campus.  Eventually you'll pass their race course/training platforms for BMX bicycling and enter a parking lot.  There, you will see cabins on the lake in front of you & an administrative building at the far end on the right.  That is where we first ran into people who were able to telephone Michael about our arrival.

Chances are Michael will meet you in that parking lot.  From there he will direct you up the hill, past tennis courts and a couple more buildings to their dormitory.  He'll likely bicycle there via a short cut campus pathway and meet you.  There, you'll park & he'll show you around.  The Rec Center and the Dining Hall are within a short, easy-walking distance.

You aren't going to believe this place.  All these years of heading up to the park, to crappy arrangements & poor food in Atikokan, and THIS place has been there all the while, just sitting dormant.

Let's just hope he succeeds & can keep it going!

Jimbo   

Magicpaddler wrote on Aug 7^th, 2016 at 5:28pm:


In a sense, Magic has "reported back" sooner than anticipated.  Please note the exact location of Quetico College School, as follows: (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

Jimbo   

What's the cost per night of a stay?