Back Country Canoe Circuit
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The main circuit of Jackson, Kinnaird, Blackett and McGuffin Lakes is 38 km in length and takes approximately 3 days to complete. “Made in Lakeland” canoe carts are available at portages on the main circuit. The most commonly used access is from Jackson Lake staging area on Hwy 663, locally called Touchwood Lake Road.
The route is flat water and an easy paddle in fair weather. Be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions. The lakes can get choppy very quickly. Backcountry campsites are located throughout the provincial park. They are typically equipped with a backcountry composting toilet, firepit, picnic tables and bear poles or bear lockers. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and cannot be reserved.
As with all backcountry activities, please pack out your garbage and try to leave your sites in the same or better condition than you found them.
