Temagami : A Wilderness Paradise

Our take: This book holds a special place in our hearts, as the go-to guidebook for canoe trip planning in our beloved wilderness paradise of Temagami. Not only are Hap's detailed written descriptions an invaluable resource for trip planning and en-route decision-making, the incredibly detailed and accurate hand sketched maps are works of art and treasures for any wilderness exploration and cartography enthusiast. Hap's easy writing style and deep knowledge of the geography, natural environment, history, and culture of this world-renowned system of lakes and rivers make this book a wonderful combination of information resource and journey through the past. Written by the legendary Ontario guide Hap Wilson.

Publishers Description: Temagami is one of the northern hemisphere's most desirable and pristine wilderness areas. Each year thousands visit this 10,000 km2 wilderness area in Central Ontario in search of rugged solitude and authentic backwoods adventure.

This comprehensive guidebook details 25 of the best canoeing, kayaking and hiking routes and contains notes on the region's history, geography, archaeology, flora and fauna, as well as important outfitting, camping and safety tips.

Trips include:

• Temagami to Lake Wanapitei Loop
• Marten River to Wicksteed Loop
• Lake Temagami Circle Loop
• Red Cedar to Jumping Cariboo Lake Loop
• Anima Nipissing and Jackpine Lake Loop
• Rabbit and Twin Lakes Loop
• Turner Lake Loop
• Matabitchuan River Route
• Nasmith and Obabika River Route
• Lady Evelyn, Makobe River, Montreal River Loop
• Anima Nipissing - Montreal River Loop
• Maple Mountain Loop
• Sugar Lake, Muskego River Links
• Gowganda to Elk Lake Route
• Smoothwater Lake, Lady Evelyn River Loop
• Makobe Lake and Trethewey Lake Links
• Smoothwater Lake to Sturgeon River Route.