One of the highlights of a 5 – 13 day Algonquin Park canoe trip is the feeling of “leaving it all behind “. Paddling into Algonquin, I start to relax. The wind helps push us across the lake. The thousands of thoughts of busy days at work seem to be fading. An Offspray dives near b. The stress is evaporating with each stroke. The canoe flies accross the water. I am so excited to be heading out for a week. A 7-day backcountry Algonquin canoe trip that will take us to all the way down to Canoe Lake . I have paddled this river 100 times. Why do I find it more beautiful this time out? We hit the big Lake and the clouds open up for a warm afternoon sun. We set our lines. And to think, we have just started. This is going to be amazing. … Read More