Tim River Access Point (#2)

Overview

About Tim River Access Point (#2)

Why stop

Direct access to the Tim River backcountry route.

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The launch is 19 km from Highway 518 on Forestry Tower Road.

Map

Where it is

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SightTim River Access Point (#2)45.74006, -79.06011

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Plan your stop

Before you go

4 active Algonquin alerts

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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Your drive to Tim River Access Point (#2), narrated.

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Tim River Launch toward Tim Lake

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“Tim River Access Point is ahead, where the paddle begins on the river rather than on Tim Lake. The lake is about two kilometres downstream.”

Plays as you drive up to Tim River Access Point (#2) in the Parkwolf Algonquin Tour Guide.

More about Tim River Access Point (#2)

A backcountry canoe launchTim River Access Point (2) is a designated launch for Algonquin’s backcountry canoe routes.

Tim River Access Point (#2) is a designated launch for Algonquin’s backcountry canoe routes. It sits on the Tim River, with Tim Lake 2 km downstream to the east. Treat it as a paddling departure point rather than a short scenic stop.

Drive inFrom Emsdale, follow Highway 518 east through Kearney, then turn right onto Forestry Tower Road.

From Emsdale, follow Highway 518 east through Kearney, then turn right onto Forestry Tower Road. The access is 19 km along that road. Parking and toilets are listed at the launch.

Plan before you paddleFor an overnight backcountry trip, arrange your camping permit before driving out; permits are…

For an overnight backcountry trip, arrange your camping permit before driving out; permits are available online or by phone. Check the park’s special advisories before departure.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Algonquin

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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

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Algonquin. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.