Yes, we paddled back the same way up to Giroux Lake where we had left our vehicle. We took this journey several years ago, so I’m not sure what current water conditions such as beaver dams and water levels or log jams are like, but at the time of our journey we had no issue with currents or obstructions.
Thanks 19Mark, I have to agree with you it sure is a beautiful landscape and we are extremely lucky to have such an accessible wilderness area only a few hours north of Toronto.
Yes, there is a nice site on Giroux Lake, and a nice site at the mouth of the Giroux River. Once out in Georgian Bay, a lot of the islands around there are Crown Land so you could set up camp pretty much wherever you wanted that wasn’t private property.
Pretty spectacular. Many comment on how these isolated islands sitting in clear sunny waters are almost carribean. Maybe we should flip the comparison. I like the smell of pine and a cool breeze over tropical sun tan...I am going to try this route soon. Last time I ventured up to GB, park staff in the Georgian Bay Islands Park (non camping), south east of this location, didnt appreciate us camping on the islands.
Hey Michael, I too appreciate the smell of the pine trees throughout this spectacular region. To make sure you'll be camping on crown land and not trespassing it's always a good idea to access the "Ontario Crown Land Use Policy Atlas" (just google it) before heading out on a trip.
Hello Teiurriz, There is a small government access/boat launch area on Giroux Lake. To get there drive north on Hwy 69. Just north of the town of Point Au Baril, Hwy 529 branches off 69 to the left. Take hwy 529 and drive about 16 or 17 km and you'll see Giroux lake on your left ( I think there is a sign, but I think it lists the lake incorrectly as Long Lake). There is a small access road on the left (across the street from a house) that opens up to a parking area that could accommodate half a dozen vehicles. There is a shallow, sandy beach...perfect for launching a canoe/kayak. We left two vehicles there for a weekend and had no issues.
Hello jccapwell, Thank you for watching, much appreciated. I use a Parrot Bebop 2 drone. According to official wind tunnel tests conducted by Parrot, the Bebop 2 can withstand a lateral (Sideways) wind speed up to 58 kph and a frontal wind speed of up to 64 kph. I've had it out in 30-40 kph winds and you can see it working to maintain it's position, but even though it looks like it's being buffeted around, the video image is still amazingly steady thanks to the onboard camera's built in electronic image stabilization.
Cormorants are a vegetation killer to many beautiful islands. Go ahead and "disturb" them all you want.
I live on Richards Island. I want to do this route to my cottage near the Ojibwa & lighthouse .
Beautiful scenery from 5:00
Yes it is a magnificent landscape in that area.
you guys paddle back to Giroux Lake? do you feel water current trouble you on your way back?
Yes, we paddled back the same way up to Giroux Lake where we had left our vehicle. We took this journey several years ago, so I’m not sure what current water conditions such as beaver dams and water levels or log jams are like, but at the time of our journey we had no issue with currents or obstructions.
Very nice, Wayne. Always good to know more ways to access Georgian Bay's crown land. Good stuff with the drone footage.
Thank You, Backcountry Angling Ontario. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope to use the drone more on future trips.
Wayne, you got a comment from one of the best CZcams channels out there!
Well done, beautiful landscape. Keep em coming eh.
Thanks
Thanks 19Mark, I have to agree with you it sure is a beautiful landscape and we are extremely lucky to have such an accessible wilderness area only a few hours north of Toronto.
Beautiful!
Thanks.
Another excellent production lads.
Hey Guys, thank you. I always appreciate your support!
I really like your straight forward approach to story telling. Thanks Brian 77
Thanks for watching Brian. Always nice to read your comments.
@@TheOneCanoe You guys were probably the first people in about 30 to 40 years to travel down that river, all the way from the lake to the open water
Love it!
Thanks John.
Did you come across any campsites between the launch and where you stayed in red rock?
Yes, there is a nice site on Giroux Lake, and a nice site at the mouth of the Giroux River. Once out in Georgian Bay, a lot of the islands around there are Crown Land so you could set up camp pretty much wherever you wanted that wasn’t private property.
@@TheOneCanoe thank you!
Pretty spectacular. Many comment on how these isolated islands sitting in clear sunny waters are almost carribean. Maybe we should flip the comparison. I like the smell of pine and a cool breeze over tropical sun tan...I am going to try this route soon. Last time I ventured up to GB, park staff in the Georgian Bay Islands Park (non camping), south east of this location, didnt appreciate us camping on the islands.
Hey Michael, I too appreciate the smell of the pine trees throughout this spectacular region. To make sure you'll be camping on crown land and not trespassing it's always a good idea to access the "Ontario Crown Land Use Policy Atlas" (just google it) before heading out on a trip.
Great video it looks like it can get rough on Georgian Bay
It is a big lake, you have to respect it. Be mindful of the weather and plan your trip accordingly.
Where did you park your vehicle on this trip?
Hello Teiurriz, There is a small government access/boat launch area on Giroux Lake. To get there drive north on Hwy 69. Just north of the town of Point Au Baril, Hwy 529 branches off 69 to the left. Take hwy 529 and drive about 16 or 17 km and you'll see Giroux lake on your left ( I think there is a sign, but I think it lists the lake incorrectly as Long Lake). There is a small access road on the left (across the street from a house) that opens up to a parking area that could accommodate half a dozen vehicles. There is a shallow, sandy beach...perfect for launching a canoe/kayak. We left two vehicles there for a weekend and had no issues.
I enjoy your videos. I always pick up a trick or two. Question: how much wind does your drone handle?
Hello jccapwell, Thank you for watching, much appreciated. I use a Parrot Bebop 2 drone. According to official wind tunnel tests conducted by Parrot, the Bebop 2 can withstand a lateral (Sideways) wind speed up to 58 kph and a frontal wind speed of up to 64 kph. I've had it out in 30-40 kph winds and you can see it working to maintain it's position, but even though it looks like it's being buffeted around, the video image is still amazingly steady thanks to the onboard camera's built in electronic image stabilization.