Galeairy Lake–Whitney Access Point

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SightGaleairy Lake–Whitney Access Point45.48907, -78.24215

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ClosureProvoking Falls Bridge ClosedThe Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is closed because of safety concerns; the bridge has been removed. - Use the posted reroute, which adds 2.5 km.Official details
CautionLow Water on Backcountry Canoe RoutesOntario Parks currently lists low-water alerts for six backcountry canoe-route sections: - Varley Lake from Carl Wilson Lake - Latour Creek north of Rosebary Lake - Carcajou Creek north towards…Official details

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“When a loon dips its face into the water, it may be looking for fish before a dive. Common loons hunt by sight, and their bodies are built for swimming underwater.”

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A backcountry launch in WhitneyGaleairy Lake–Whitney is Algonquin's Access Point 13, a public boat ramp on the east shore of…

Galeairy Lake–Whitney is Algonquin's Access Point #13, a public boat ramp on the east shore of Galeairy Lake in Whitney. It gives paddlers a direct start onto the lake for a backcountry trip. Use it when this is your chosen route into Algonquin; the attraction here is getting on the water.

Finding the rampFrom Whitney, travel 5.6 km east of the East Gate on Highway 60 and pass the bridge.

From Whitney, travel 5.6 km east of the East Gate on Highway 60 and pass the bridge. Turn south on Post Street, then left onto Ottawa Street about 0.2 km past the LCBO. Continue 0.5 km to the second junction and turn right onto the short gravel road to the launch.

Plan your launchThe launch has parking and toilets.

The launch has parking and toilets. Algonquin's access points are backcountry starting places and usually have few developed facilities, so don't plan on supplies here; food and drinking water aren't listed. For an overnight backcountry trip, permits can be reserved up to five months ahead. Check park advisories for water-level notices before you set out.

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1,237 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

245 sightingsEastern WolfMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

331 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

604 sightingsLoonMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

110 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 11 AMSighting map

192 sightingsRiver OtterMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

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