W-01 Bird River (Ghost L. to Tulabi L.)
Geographic Location:
- Atikaki and Nopiming Parks (Manitoba) Woodland Caribou Park (Ontario) North of Kenora, Ontario
Name of Trip:
- Bird River (Ghost L. to Tulabi L.)
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Ghost L, Talon R. Eagle L, Midway L, Chase L, Bird R, Snowshoe L, McGregor L, Elbow L, Tulabi L.
Source of Information:
- Maps: 52 L/10, L/11
- Manitoba Natural Resources Ouiseau/Manigotagan Canoe Route Map.
- Woodland Caribou Canoe Route Map
Duration of Trip:
- 6 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 100 kilometres.
River Rating:
- Bird River: Class 2-4.
- Talon River: Class 2-3.
Portages:
- About 15 portages. Portages are easy to locate.
Start (Put In):
- Fly-in to Ghost Lake, with Whiteshell Air, Lac du Bonnet.
Finish (Take Out):
- Tulabi Lake (road access)
Remoteness:
- Some fishing lodges.
Comments:
- Trip was completed in ’84, before the fire.
- Rocky shore lines and berry picking.
- Permits and fees required for Woodland Caribou Park.
