W-09 Davidson/Snowshoe/Tulabi Loop
Geographic Location:
- Nopiming Provincial Park (Manitoba), North of Kenora, Ontario.
Name of Trip:
- Davidson/Snowshoe/Tulabi Loop.
Major Lakes/Rivers:
- Davidson L, Bain L, Wilson L, Snowshoe L, Elbow L, Tulabi L.
Source of Information:
- Maps: 52 L/6, L/11.
- Manitoba Natural Resources Oisuea/Manigotagan Canoe Route Map.
Duration of Trip:
- 3 days paddling.
Total Distance:
- 60 kilometres.
Portages:
- 18 portages.
Start (Put In):
- Davidson Lake, 100 yards before the gate on the Manitoba-Ontario border, on Highway #315 in Nopiming Provincial Park.
Finish (Take Out):
- Tulabi Lake, 8km before the Davidson Lake starting point.
Alternate Access:
- Werner Lake Road.
Remoteness:
- A few summer cottages and the Reform School Camp on Elbow Lake. Elbow L is a popular weekend canoeing destination.
Comments:
- It is best to camp on Wilson Lake the first night to get a good start the next day on the difficult section between Wilson and Snowshoe Lake. Once on Snowshoe there are easier portages and numerous campsites. The starting points of the portages to Snowshoe are not clearly marked. The longest portage is 500m (out of Wilson L.).
