This intermediate 4-6 day loop connects Lake Lavieille, Dickson, and back via the notorious 5.3 km Dickson-Bonfield portage. The challenging portage is long but generally level and well-marked, crossing from the central interior toward Opeongo. The route offers excellent fishing, particularly in spring for brook trout. Scenery ranges from intimate river paddling on Crow River to expansive lake views. Access points and water taxi options from Opeongo make planning flexible. Best for solid intermediate to advanced paddlers planning logistics carefully.
About 100 percent of this route lies inside Algonquin Provincial Park.
Crown land free camping does not apply here. Provincial parks and conservation reserves set their own rules: designated sites, permits and reservations. Check with the responsible authority before you go.
Dickson-Bonfield Loop is estimated at Advanced. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is May-September.
Dickson-Bonfield Loop is located in the Algonquin Provincial Park region of Canada.
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Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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