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#4 on this list
Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit
Bowron Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
A mountain-ringed lake loop with portages that ends where it began.
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#5 on this list
Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario, Canada
Roadless lake country across the border from the Boundary Waters, with fewer people.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit | Quetico Provincial Park |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Full circuit, start and finish at Bowron Lake | — |
| Distance | About 116 km | — |
| Typical time | 6–10 days | — |
| Reservations | Required through BC Parks | — |
| Access | — | Ranger stations and entry points on the park edge |
| Permits | — | Ontario Parks interior camping permit |
| Neighbour | — | Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (USA) |
| Style | — | Lakes and portages, no motors in most of the park |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit
- Loop needs no shuttle
- Mountain scenery
- Limited permits
- Cold weather any month
Quetico Provincial Park
- Deep solitude
- Excellent fishing
- Border logistics from the US
- Hard portages
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