I drove all the way in here via old logging road, to have a look at Polar Bear Creek, and how difficult the access to that creek might be. While I was in here, I did fly my drone too, so stay tuned for that. Also, on the way out, I took some video of what this logging road is like, in case anyone else is thinking about coming in here.
From the point where I’m parked here, there is a trail that goes through the bush, and down to a large pond, which is part of Polar Bear Creek. If you check the map above, that trail starts where there is a green balloon.
I saw lots of bear sign along this trail.
There were some newly fallen trees across the trail too.
There were some huge mushrooms in here.
I’m now going to make my way back out to where the Jeep is parked, and from there, I will fly the drone, to give you a birdseye view of this entire area.
Here you can see Polar Bear Creek snaking its way out to Little Quirke Lake.
In this shot, you can clearly see my little black Jeep. I’m standing about twenty feet above it.
You can see from the trees, in this video, that the wind picked up a bit, as I was bringing the drone back.
This is the big pond area, that the trail leads to.
Part of Polar Bear Creek, and other small ponds in the area.
Now, I’m going to take you on a drive along the old logging road, so that you get a feeling for what it’s like. This next video is about 12 minutes long.
Another great day in the bush. It’s going to start getting a bit warmer, and more humid now, so I may cut back on my activities a bit. As always, we will see!
Oh, Jim and I hiked to that creek by the stone 2 years ago and we thought that’s where you put your kayak in?
Yep, I’ve taken many photos and videos at the Quirke TMA in the past, some from high locations. If I’m ever flying in that area again, I will keep you in mind.
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The drone sure come in handy when doing a reconissance of the area you are exploring. By looking at the aerial shots, I can identify the possibility of starting a canoe trip to Little Quirke Lake via Polar Bear Creek Road. It is simply a matter of portaging from the road to the creek and then paddling downstream to Little Quirke Lake where I can set up camp on one of the islands.
I’ve already paddled down Polar Bear Creek to Little Quirke Lake, and I will be doing a camping trip there soon. There are two beaver dams that you have to get over, one at the very beginning, and the other at about the half way point. It’s a real nice paddle down that river. I saw a moose along the shore when I did it last.