Experimental Lakes-Stewart Lake Loop, ON

from $15.00

What’s included:

  • 11×17 inch Laminated waterproof maps

  • Description and route overview

  • Map legend & user guide

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What’s included:

  • 11×17 inch Laminated waterproof maps

  • Description and route overview

  • Map legend & user guide

  • Situated between Kenora and Vermilion Bay, Ontario, the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) are a unique freshwater research facility which includes over 50 small lakes and connections to further lake systems in the region. There is no official maintenance of this area, however many portages are kept-up and signed in the area. Unauthorized motorized boats are not permitted in the area, which makes the area an ideal getaway for canoers and preserves its idyllic freshwater ecosystems. Highlights include secluded beaches, natural erratic caves, and towering granite cliffs. Please support the important scientific research done in this area by following all signage and decontamination protocols when entering and exiting the ELA.

  • All skill levels; flat water only

  • Multiple loops; 2-5 days.

    This route can be extended into Dryberry Lake to the south for a longer trip.

    • Spotty cell reception in the area. All paddlers are encouraged to bring a satellite-enabled communication device.

    • Campsites and portages are rustic and not professionally maintained.

    • Invasive species abatement practices are carried out between lakes in the ELA. Please follow all practices as posted in the area by portages and access points.

    • Black bears are present throughout.

  • Parking is free and available on Pine Road. It is maintained but not monitored by the Experimental Lakes Area.