Louisa Loop Algonquin Park, Part 2, Trout Dinner, Canoe Trip, Backcountry Camping in Ontario

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  • Day three and four of a four day backcountry canoe camping trip in Algonquin Park with our dog. Took place September 17-20 2021. We had beautiful weather, and saw some fall colours start to peek through. In part 1 we set out onto Smoke lake and made our way to Bonnechere Lake where we grabbed one of the best campsites in the park! Day two was spent traveling to Lake Louisa and then lots of swimming and relaxing in the sun.
    In this part of the video, we wake up to a foggy, misty morning on day 3, and eat an epic breakfast cooked over the fire. Eggs, bacon and bagel sandwiches. We set off to Big Porcupine with 6 portages ahead of us. We get lost along the way and almost go down two incorrect portages! We tackle Double Devil’s Staircase in reverse and settle in at camp. We set up camp, and swim. Then James goes fishing and catches a big Brook Trout. We cook the trout on the fire and enjoy the fish dinner with rice - the best camp meal followed by hot cocoa. On the final day of our trip we head back to Smoke lake. Before we leave, we help clean up the campsite by removing a large camp chair left for trash and take it out with us to dispose of. We paddle and portage our way to Smoke lake while planning our next camping trip and dreaming of the burgers we will eat on the way home.
    Intro song: Snowy Peaks - Chris Haugen

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  • @paulfroud3920
    @paulfroud3920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video, such a beautiful Pup. You could say it was a 'Grate' trip, it's a shame to see all that trash, but thanks for doing your part. Happy paddleing...

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Paul, it is a shame, but we’ll just do what we can 😊 happy paddling to you as well!

  • @alanbierhoff6831
    @alanbierhoff6831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Super trip! I really enjoyed it.
    That last campsite was the ‘gratest’ campsite I’ve ever seen, even for Algonquin.
    Big props for taking that chair out with you 👍🏻
    See ya next time 😊

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Geez right?! So many grates!! We were quite shocked. Thanks for watching Alan ☺️ see ya at the next one!

  • @robertd3185
    @robertd3185 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes. I had a big male chesapeake bay retriever i trained to tow the canoe. He was like a "water sled" dog .Was helpful in adverse winds. Plus was a great pack animal.
    Your dog is awesome. Nice and calm.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She’s calm most of the time 😅
      It’s so special to have a great pup companion ♥️ thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment

  • @virgillasher5656
    @virgillasher5656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hello my two goldens are long but not in memory i also had a red nose pit girl that was just as smart if not smarter than the goldens and she would swim all day long and then go home and sleep for ten hours and i mean sleep she would not move and snore and have loud dreams acting out the dreams it was so funny the pit was so loving she loved everyone and would smile dogs are the best

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awe so cute!!! Emma does the vivid dreams too, running, barking, growling all in her sleep lol. Mostly after a good swim or forest romp 😂❤️ all dogs are special

  • @ac-qg4zx
    @ac-qg4zx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just discovered your channel, your trips are amazing. You guys do a great job with the quality of your videos, and Jen is such a delight 😊

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awe thank you so much! We are so happy that you enjoy watching!

  • @michelebullock9867
    @michelebullock9867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well done production. Great editing. I don’t know anything about canoe camping so it was interesting how much stuff you carry and the portage difficulty. Very peaceful video. Your voices are soft and the lapping water and loons are soothing. Emma provides great comedy. Overall well done. Thank you.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the compliments Michele! Very glad you enjoyed coming along on the trip with us ☺️ we love the water sounds and the loons as well ❤️Emma is quite the comedian!

  • @mattw7866
    @mattw7866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great mini series, thanks guys!
    Good on you both for cleaning up other people's trash!

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Matt, it was a great trip! It feels good to do something small to help with the trash.

    • @alexs3447
      @alexs3447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TwoPacksandaPup I don't see much trash on my trips which are more remote. But i mark little used portage trails with tape and fix crapper boxes where i can.

  • @NatureBound
    @NatureBound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for bringing the chair out with you

  • @RusticAdventureBelize
    @RusticAdventureBelize 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your TH-cam channel popped up on my TH-cam feed. I really enjoy watching your videos, epsoluly beautiful.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much 😄 love that you are enjoying the videos!

  • @FurrychalkbagOutdoors
    @FurrychalkbagOutdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fabulous laidback video in the wonderful Algonquin park. Well done packing out that old chair👍 “Always leave to place better than you found it” Wish everyone followed your example. Enjoy the summer and happy paddling🏕🙂

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Yes, it felt good to clean up a bit. Hope you also have a wonderful summer!! Happy paddling 😄🛶

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice loop, thanks for sharing.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We love this loop! Thanks for watching Art

  • @tomdekin7350
    @tomdekin7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lucky dog eh

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Outdoors living is her favourite way of living, that’s for sure 😊

  • @johnt.1364
    @johnt.1364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    truly enjoying your adventures,thank you so much for the videos,the photography,editing,content esp.,is just great,no music added for effect,just great photography and adventure,thanks again from oklahoma and i hope to enjoy many more camping trips.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the compliments John, love hearing that you enjoy the videos! We’ve had a busy summer, but lots of videos to edit coming out over the next little while 😊

  • @susanchapman4231
    @susanchapman4231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video. My brother took me to Algonquian in 2019, tho we camped at a campground. He had gone out back with his friends many time before. First time I ever saw a Moose! I would love to visit again one day.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Absolutely lovely at a campground or in the backcountry. I’m sure you would love the backcountry if you get the chance to get out there ☺️

  • @karenhunt3383
    @karenhunt3383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not really a dog person..but your dog cracks me up😆..what a character she is. Love yr vids guys, so relaxing. Keep it up 👍

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha ya, she’s a character. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed 😊

  • @j.richard2059
    @j.richard2059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just came across your channel and watched 4 videos (2 trips) in the last few days. I love your dog! I wanted to see how you managed with a young dog and a canoe, as I am in the same position, although my dog doesn't like to swim, but won't sit still in the canoe either! I've only had her on Opeongo via motorboat - she had a great time! Anyway, it's nice to see your experiences as you are in areas of the park I am familiar with and/or would like to go to sometime. I like your camping ethics - quiet, no trace. I always end up bringing out someone else's trash! You guys would be great to camp with! Nice trout btw - that looked delicious! Happy tripping!

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Richard! We really wanted Emma to love the water with how much time we spend around it. As a puppy she really took to swimming up at our cabin, and she really is obsessed now. Will be helpful I think if your pup isn’t as huge of a fan of swimming lol because having them jump out every few minutes and hauling them back in is pretty exhausting haha 😅 but while we were canoe training we had many treats on hand, and the main thing that helped was not to fight where she really wanted to sit.. we were trying to teach her to lay or sit on the canoe floor on a matt, but once we gave up and let her up onto our packs where she could see everything, it was smooth sailing. Not ideal for centre of gravity lol but oh well. Absolutely passionate about quiet and respectful camping. Good on you for chipping in and taking trash out too! That’s awesome. Maybe we will see you around 😊 Have a great time out there!

  • @paulfroud3920
    @paulfroud3920 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your efforts to clean up the campsite. I wonder if you considered making a Canoe-Cart out of that chair? I made one out of a cannibalized Ambulance Stretcher and it was awesome. Happy Tripping in 2024...

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh very cool! We would rather avoid anymore gear, even if it might make carrying other gear easier ha. We’ll see, maybe someday.

  • @TapioBlue
    @TapioBlue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daughter got an Aussie puppy this winter. I can hardly wait to borrow her for a canoe trip.
    She got used to doing her business on snow so it was so funny to see her as the last patches of snow melted.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, too funny! Have fun canoe training, it’s so rewarding when they start to get the hang of things!

  • @gnonymouse
    @gnonymouse 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos really capture the trips in such an authentic way. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jimfromoregonusa9899
    @jimfromoregonusa9899 ปีที่แล้ว

    While waiting for your new adventure, I have been going thru some of your old one....I am shocked at how much junk i.e. the grates etc that people leave behind....SAD!! Great journey you two shared though!

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That site was the worst we’ve seen for junk.. never seen so many grates. Terrible. Thanks for tuning in Jim!

  • @moegardner1
    @moegardner1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That path down into little raccoon lake ... you were so lucky to be going that direction, wouldnt have wanted to climb that hill

  • @panda9826
    @panda9826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to get a puppy and take them with me on canoe trips. I have been going on canoe trips since I was in diapers. I love canoe tripping and when I watch your videos I feels like I was there with you. I love watching your videos in the winter when I can not go canoeing myself.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome! We love watching camping trips videos in the winter too, it’s very therapeutic 😌 Having a dog that enjoys the trips as well is priceless, it took us a lot of practice and training to get here with Emma, and choosing the right breed (although at first we thought we chose wrong because we couldn’t keep her out of the water and in the canoe 😂) but it’s worked out perfectly and we’re so happy to have her.

  • @williamkwok2692
    @williamkwok2692 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just starting watching your channel and you guys have great content with lots of tips! Emma is truly the star of the show even if she doesn't know it yet. I can see how you both really love the park by the way you treat it with such respect. You went above and beyond by taking out the trash! I am going to "dip my toe" in back country camping this year. Any tips or lake recommendations for someone starting out?

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! We would recommend starting with smaller lakes and shorter distances at first. The summer is safer rather than spring or fall where temps and water can be very cold and different gear is needed. Watching videos of others tripping can be very helpful prep and help you think of things that you may not have though of otherwise. A life jacket, map plus backup map 👌
      ..I suspect Emma may know she is the star, she has some attitude sometimes 😂 Have a great trip! The first one is always special.

  • @thecannabisconvo967
    @thecannabisconvo967 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like he’s wear Merrill choprocks…do you use neoprene socks in them too?

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have sealskin socks for the shoulder seasons, but in the summer wool is fine.

  • @alexs3447
    @alexs3447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great trip. Fun to tag along with you . Congrats on the speckle. Good eating for everyone

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alex! Was a super trip and very delicious fish dinner. Hopefully more this season coming

  • @ElementofKindness
    @ElementofKindness ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't get my head around people dedicated enough to make all those portages and lake transits, to reach remote campsites, only to trash them once they come all that way. Anyone that serious about adventuring, you'd think would be more ethical and conscience of the way they treat the land.

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review

  • @notquiteultralight1701
    @notquiteultralight1701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With all the trash that appears to be in algonquian, it woukd be cool if someone coukd arrange a volunteer campsite cleanup weekend and in exchange for the work you get 5 free permits to stay at the park. Seems like the parks pretty trashed by aholes from every site that you guys have gotten. The maine island trail association does a volunteer trash pick up weekend and clean up the islands. Love your vids you guys!! Take care. NQU

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a ‘grate’ idea! Haha, yea.. it’s gotten a little out of control with the trash. End of season seems like a good time to try and clean house around Sept. really want to go back to the Big Porcupine site and grab up those grates next time. Was pretty shocking.. we did not see those 2 years ago.. but who knows maybe we missed them because they look pretty old and trashed. Thanks for watching 😄

    • @notquiteultralight1701
      @notquiteultralight1701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TwoPacksandaPup ya our backcountry areas gave gotten trashed all over during the pandemic.🙁 Take care guys.

  • @kristingrounds4163
    @kristingrounds4163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great series once again!!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!! Thanks guys!

  • @cbadventureandcooking2599
    @cbadventureandcooking2599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was scared for you guys when emma barked i taught a bear was close by.anyway,like all your videos i have been camping fishing for 16 years, love the lake

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yea we were scared, she may have scared the animal away, because something was there. Might have been small. Thanks for watching!

  • @kknenglois9185
    @kknenglois9185 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh this place really beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @JoeGuilbeau
    @JoeGuilbeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally, folks who know how to paddle - with a dog - who swims like Clydesdales. You really should train the dog to tow the kayak... one strong swimmer who loves the water. Sweet!

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 we should work on that training, Emma pulling us, would be useful for sure! She’s certainly a water dog, can’t keep her out of there. Almost always wet from April-Nov. Thanks for watching and the kind words Joe 😊

    • @JoeGuilbeau
      @JoeGuilbeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TwoPacksandaPup Emma is a caretaker, as evidenced by her alertness and concern of the companion paddler. By enabling her benevolent tendencies she should respond like artic pack dogs when sledding - they absolutely reach their full engagement in life. Cherish her while she is with us.

  • @HeinzPeekhaus
    @HeinzPeekhaus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sad to see how people treat the back county.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More awareness and education prior to entry would be helpful.

  • @Tastewithnewdrinks
    @Tastewithnewdrinks ปีที่แล้ว

    😍

  • @paulfroud3920
    @paulfroud3920 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did the Louisa trip years ago, loved it. Had a hilarious evening where a small flock of Mergansers were mimicking the laughter from some campers on a near-by island. Where do you buy those Egg Crystals?

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Paul, we ordered directly from ovaeasy.com

    • @paulfroud3920
      @paulfroud3920 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TwoPacksandaPup Thanks, I just saw that on the trip to Hogan. You could probably dehydrate them at home for much cheaper, but I would still like to try them.

  • @donalddakota8069
    @donalddakota8069 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice trip you two did. It is a shame that people leave so much trash around. The stair portages you did made me think of a big one in the Boundary Waters, Minnesota. Actual wood steps, 99 or 101 steps, can't remember but it was a climb. Heard stories of a person who dropped an aluminum canoe and it bounced all the way down, what a noise that was. Take care and happy trippin!

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a shame when people leave trash. Awesome portages in this route for sure. Minnesota has some beautiful tripping, maybe we will visit someday.

    • @donalddakota8069
      @donalddakota8069 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TwoPacksandaPup The tripping in Minnesota (Boundary Waters) gets crazy busy, head into Quetico. Great canoe routes out of Nym lake and Beaverhouse lake.

  • @KellysCanoeing
    @KellysCanoeing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Emma living her best life!! =)

  • @notquiteultralight1701
    @notquiteultralight1701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a grate selection

  • @lawrencelee2599
    @lawrencelee2599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Emma!

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      She’s awesome isn’t she ❤️😊

  • @cbadventureandcooking2599
    @cbadventureandcooking2599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iam justin and iam from the caribbean your next video say Hi to me

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Justin! 👌☺️

  • @magicworldbyjorg
    @magicworldbyjorg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for checking it out!

    • @magicworldbyjorg
      @magicworldbyjorg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TwoPacksandaPup Thank you very mutch... have a nice Weekend.... see you….

  • @dritch2472
    @dritch2472 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for keeping our wilderness clean.

    • @TwoPacksandaPup
      @TwoPacksandaPup  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for coming on the adventure! It feels good to clean up when possible. It seems to cancel out the negative feelings of finding trash out in the beautiful wilderness.