HOW TO FIND THE ROUTE
The Longlac to Steel River canoe route can be accessed at a number of locations along the route. Directions are listed for the three main starting locations from Longlac. It is possible to leave directly from the Longlac WaterFront and follow
Long Lake down to Rocky Shore Creek.
Seagram Lake Entrance: Travel 18 kilometers South of Longlac on the Catlonite logging road. Turn East at Seagram road and follow for 2 kilometers to the lake.
McLeod Lake Entrance: Travel 32 kilometers South of Longlac on the Catlonite logging road. Turn left at McLeod road and follow for 1.5 kilometers to the lake on your right.
Eagle Crest Lake Entrance: This entrance is the most popular entrance from the North. Travel 49 kilometers South of Longlac on the Catlonite logging
road to the Sun Road South. Turn East and follow for 3 kilometers to the creek on your right.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS REQUIRED
It is highly recommended canoeist supplement this brochure with the National Topographic Series Maps as outlined below:
National Topographic Series Maps
1:50000
Spider Lake 42E/7
Pagwachman 42E/9
Geraldton 42E10
Killala Lake 42E/12
Longlac 42E/15
Coldwell 42D/15
ROUTE TESTIMONIAL
“I’ve paddled the Steel Loop over ten times, and it still manages to surprise me. Lots of fun whitewater, large lakes and ever changing scenery puts this trip on the “must do” list for Ontario canoeists.
I’ve also discovered a secret about the Steel Loop; start at the north end. A series of
beautiful little lakes leading out of the community of Longlac takes you straight to the river, so that by the time you reach the daunting Diablo portage, four or five days of food is gone, and your body is ready for the challenge.”
Rob Haslam runs the Outers Wilderness Canoe Club at the High School in Geraldton.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Very remote, small pristine lakes.
Opportunity to say “I did it” regarding the infamous Diablo Portage.
Ability to begin your adventure from the community of Longlac.
Excellent Walleye and Northern Pike fishing.
The Longlac to Steel River canoe route can be accessed at a number of locations along the route. Directions are listed for the three main starting locations from Longlac. It is possible to leave directly from the Longlac WaterFront and follow
Long Lake down to Rocky Shore Creek.
Seagram Lake Entrance: Travel 18 kilometers South of Longlac on the Catlonite logging road. Turn East at Seagram road and follow for 2 kilometers to the lake.
McLeod Lake Entrance: Travel 32 kilometers South of Longlac on the Catlonite logging road. Turn left at McLeod road and follow for 1.5 kilometers to the lake on your right.
Eagle Crest Lake Entrance: This entrance is the most popular entrance from the North. Travel 49 kilometers South of Longlac on the Catlonite logging
road to the Sun Road South. Turn East and follow for 3 kilometers to the creek on your right.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS REQUIRED
It is highly recommended canoeist supplement this brochure with the National Topographic Series Maps as outlined below:
National Topographic Series Maps
1:50000
Spider Lake 42E/7
Pagwachman 42E/9
Geraldton 42E10
Killala Lake 42E/12
Longlac 42E/15
Coldwell 42D/15
ROUTE TESTIMONIAL
“I’ve paddled the Steel Loop over ten times, and it still manages to surprise me. Lots of fun whitewater, large lakes and ever changing scenery puts this trip on the “must do” list for Ontario canoeists.
I’ve also discovered a secret about the Steel Loop; start at the north end. A series of
beautiful little lakes leading out of the community of Longlac takes you straight to the river, so that by the time you reach the daunting Diablo portage, four or five days of food is gone, and your body is ready for the challenge.”
Rob Haslam runs the Outers Wilderness Canoe Club at the High School in Geraldton.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Very remote, small pristine lakes.
Opportunity to say “I did it” regarding the infamous Diablo Portage.
Ability to begin your adventure from the community of Longlac.
Excellent Walleye and Northern Pike fishing.
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