Chikanishing Trail
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Following the trail markings which are painted right on the rock, the trail weaves its way on the rock surface to a beautiful view of the Chikanishing river, with a backdrop of the white quartzite LaCloche Mountain range. With the exception of birdsong, there isn’t a sound to be heard.
When the bay comes into view, it’s almost impossible to not be filled with a form of nostalgia. This exact area is where Samuel de Champlain paddled out into the bay for the first time with his native paddlers. This is where the Canadian spirit was forged. Almost unchanged in over three hundred years, the deep blue water is dotted with countless islands which stretch out as far as the eye can see.
In more recent history, the area was host to the Logging industry for almost 100 years. Evidence of the logging industry is still evident in some areas as old-grown logs can be seen lurking just below the surface of the crystal clear waters.
The trail moves away from the lakeshore, and into some low-lying wooded areas which were quite different than the lakeshore. Almost magically, the area morphs from massive windswept rocks sparsely covered with trees and moss, to a lush forest. The forest is protected from the relentless winds. Small animals can be heard scurrying about. The tree species here are more varied with different species of oak, ash, and beech.
Small wooden logs have been set-out on the ground for hikers to walk over. These prevent wet feet from the swampy forest bottom.
The trail leads back toward the parking lot, and back onto the massive, bare rocks.
Please watch the video below for a more in-depth look at the trail.
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Really great article you have here. I love the video!
That trail looks spectacular! It’s pretty amazing that you do everything barefoot. I really love reading your work and watching the videos. You need your own tv show!
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Beautiful area you have there. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful area you have there. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful area you have there. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful area you have there. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful area you have there. Thanks for sharing.
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my girlfriend and I went there for a may long weekend canoe trip. we were suppose to do a small 3 day loop but ended up leaving after one day because of the black flies. I will definitely be back again later in the season some time though… it was the most beautiful region I have been so far in Ontario. Thanks for the video.
my girlfriend and I went there for a may long weekend canoe trip. we were suppose to do a small 3 day loop but ended up leaving after one day because of the black flies. I will definitely be back again later in the season some time though… it was the most beautiful region I have been so far in Ontario. Thanks for the video.
my girlfriend and I went there for a may long weekend canoe trip. we were suppose to do a small 3 day loop but ended up leaving after one day because of the black flies. I will definitely be back again later in the season some time though… it was the most beautiful region I have been so far in Ontario. Thanks for the video.
my girlfriend and I went there for a may long weekend canoe trip. we were suppose to do a small 3 day loop but ended up leaving after one day because of the black flies. I will definitely be back again later in the season some time though… it was the most beautiful region I have been so far in Ontario. Thanks for the video.
my girlfriend and I went there for a may long weekend canoe trip. we were suppose to do a small 3 day loop but ended up leaving after one day because of the black flies. I will definitely be back again later in the season some time though… it was the most beautiful region I have been so far in Ontario. Thanks for the video.
my girlfriend and I went there for a may long weekend canoe trip. we were suppose to do a small 3 day loop but ended up leaving after one day because of the black flies. I will definitely be back again later in the season some time though… it was the most beautiful region I have been so far in Ontario. Thanks for the video.
[..YouTube..] my girlfriend and I went there for a may long weekend canoe trip. we were suppose to do a small 3 day loop but ended up leaving after one day because of the black flies. I will definitely be back again later in the season some time though… it was the most beautiful region I have been so far in Ontario. Thanks for the video.
Beautiful country! Thank you so much for sharing!
Beautiful country! Thank you so much for sharing!
Beautiful country! Thank you so much for sharing!
Beautiful country! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Interesting video; some good information provided. The air looks so clean.
Interesting video; some good information provided. The air looks so clean.
Interesting video; some good information provided. The air looks so clean.
Interesting video; some good information provided. The air looks so clean.
Interesting video; some good information provided. The air looks so clean.
[..YouTube..] Interesting video; some good information provided. The air looks so clean.
Great vid, Beautiful area. Thanks for sending it to me! 🙂
Great vid, Beautiful area. Thanks for sending it to me! 🙂
Great vid, Beautiful area. Thanks for sending it to me! :)
Great vid, Beautiful area. Thanks for sending it to me! 🙂
Great vid, Beautiful area. Thanks for sending it to me! 🙂
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Great landscape man, thanks for sharing!
Great landscape man, thanks for sharing!
Great landscape man, thanks for sharing!
Great landscape man, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing your wonderful video Wolfmann.I like your boots.They will last a lifetime!!What a lovely area you live in.I have always wanted to see parts of Canada.Best wishes Sandy
Thanks for sharing your wonderful video Wolfmann.I like your boots.They will last a lifetime!!What a lovely area you live in.I have always wanted to see parts of Canada.Best wishes Sandy
Thanks for sharing your wonderful video Wolfmann.I like your boots.They will last a lifetime!!What a lovely area you live in.I have always wanted to see parts of Canada.Best wishes Sandy
Thanks for sharing your wonderful video Wolfmann.I like your boots.They will last a lifetime!!What a lovely area you live in.I have always wanted to see parts of Canada.Best wishes Sandy
Thanks for sharing your wonderful video Wolfmann.I like your boots.They will last a lifetime!!What a lovely area you live in.I have always wanted to see parts of Canada.Best wishes Sandy
[..YouTube..] Thanks for sharing your wonderful video Wolfmann.I like your boots.They will last a lifetime!!What a lovely area you live in.I have always wanted to see parts of Canada.Best wishes Sandy
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i enjoy your enthusiasm and obvious love of nature. right on friend. thanks for sharing. do you always hike barefoot?
i enjoy your enthusiasm and obvious love of nature. right on friend. thanks for sharing. do you always hike barefoot?
i enjoy your enthusiasm and obvious love of nature. right on friend. thanks for sharing. do you always hike barefoot?
i enjoy your enthusiasm and obvious love of nature. right on friend. thanks for sharing. do you always hike barefoot?
i enjoy your enthusiasm and obvious love of nature. right on friend. thanks for sharing. do you always hike barefoot?
[..YouTube..] i enjoy your enthusiasm and obvious love of nature. right on friend. thanks for sharing. do you always hike barefoot?
Did I see scoring marks, from the ancient glaciers, on top of those surface boulders?
Did I see scoring marks, from the ancient glaciers, on top of those surface boulders?
Did I see scoring marks, from the ancient glaciers, on top of those surface boulders?
Did I see scoring marks, from the ancient glaciers, on top of those surface boulders?
[..YouTube..] Did I see scoring marks, from the ancient glaciers, on top of those surface boulders?
@4micaman Yes they are stones in ancient glaciers scarring the boulder surfaces. @danderson8127 Yes, I am always barefoot.
@4micaman Yes they are stones in ancient glaciers scarring the boulder surfaces. @danderson8127 Yes, I am always barefoot.
@4micaman Yes they are stones in ancient glaciers scarring the boulder surfaces. @danderson8127 Yes, I am always barefoot.
@4micaman Yes they are stones in ancient glaciers scarring the boulder surfaces. @danderson8127 Yes, I am always barefoot.
@4micaman Yes they are stones in ancient glaciers scarring the boulder surfaces. @danderson8127 Yes, I am always barefoot.
@4micaman Yes they are stones in ancient glaciers scarring the boulder surfaces. @danderson8127 Yes, I am always barefoot.
[..YouTube..] @4micaman Yes they are stones in ancient glaciers scarring the boulder surfaces. @danderson8127 Yes, I am always barefoot.
Looks like a good place to leave your car and never be seen again.
Looks like a good place to leave your car and never be seen again.
Looks like a good place to leave your car and never be seen again.
Looks like a good place to leave your car and never be seen again.
Looks like a good place to leave your car and never be seen again.
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Nice job Wolfmaan. Killarney is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video.Nate
Nice job Wolfmaan. Killarney is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video.Nate
Nice job Wolfmaan. Killarney is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video.Nate
Nice job Wolfmaan. Killarney is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video.Nate
Nice job Wolfmaan. Killarney is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video.Nate
[..YouTube..] Nice job Wolfmaan. Killarney is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video.Nate
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Canada sucks it’s to cold and you guys are dick i lived next to Canada for 3 years and moved to a lot better place in the smokeys
Canada sucks it’s to cold and you guys are dick i lived next to Canada for 3 years and moved to a lot better place in the smokeys
Canada sucks it’s to cold and you guys are dick i lived next to Canada for 3 years and moved to a lot better place in the smokeys
Canada sucks it’s to cold and you guys are dick i lived next to Canada for 3 years and moved to a lot better place in the smokeys
Canada sucks it’s to cold and you guys are dick i lived next to Canada for 3 years and moved to a lot better place in the smokeys
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Hallo Wolfmaan,very nice, i would like to visit you :-)Michael
Hallo Wolfmaan,very nice, i would like to visit you :-)Michael
Hallo Wolfmaan,very nice, i would like to visit you :-)Michael
Hallo Wolfmaan,very nice, i would like to visit you :-)Michael
Hallo Wolfmaan,very nice, i would like to visit you :-)Michael
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Absolutely beautiful, ty for sharing, though I am surprised at the amount of blackflies in the windy conditions, it’s been a long long time since I’ve been back to Canada.
Absolutely beautiful, ty for sharing, though I am surprised at the amount of blackflies in the windy conditions, it’s been a long long time since I’ve been back to Canada.
Absolutely beautiful, ty for sharing, though I am surprised at the amount of blackflies in the windy conditions, it’s been a long long time since I’ve been back to Canada.
Absolutely beautiful, ty for sharing, though I am surprised at the amount of blackflies in the windy conditions, it’s been a long long time since I’ve been back to Canada.
Absolutely beautiful, ty for sharing, though I am surprised at the amount of blackflies in the windy conditions, it’s been a long long time since I’ve been back to Canada.
Absolutely beautiful, ty for sharing, though I am surprised at the amount of blackflies in the windy conditions, it’s been a long long time since I’ve been back to Canada.
[..YouTube..] Absolutely beautiful, ty for sharing, though I am surprised at the amount of blackflies in the windy conditions, it’s been a long long time since I’ve been back to Canada.