Scenic view of a lake and forested islands from a rocky viewpoint

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Northern Edge Wilderness

The Northern Edge of Algonquin Park offers deep wilderness isolation. You access these quiet launch points via long dirt roads.

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This remote section provides a contrast to the busy southern highway corridor. Paddlers come here for rugged isolation and extended multi-day trips.

You need a vehicle to reach these access points. Motorboats are banned on most lakes, and cans and glass bottles are prohibited everywhere in the backcountry.

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Cedar Lake / Brent (Access Point 27)

3 to 7 daysGravel road access

This deep wilderness entry point requires driving down a 40-kilometer gravel logging road. It is famous for the historic Brent Crater.

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Kiosk (Access Point 29)

3 to 5 daysRailway ruins

Kiosk sits on Kioshkokwi Lake and mixes deep forest paddling with old railway history. You can find ruins of an old railway logging town along the shorelines. Look closely as you paddle past.

Scenic view of a blue lake surrounded by autumn forest

Magnetawan Lake (Access Point 3)

2 to 4 daysNarrow lakes

Located on the western boundary, this spot features narrow, interconnected lakes. It is an excellent area for moose spotting. Start here to avoid the large, wind-swept lakes of the south.