Axe is not essential
one per party is recommended.
Axe
The pre-trip information brochure says one axe per party…required.
It may be dated, but they used to check each party’s equipment before allowing them on the circuit.
pistol
Just one?
Sigh.
I have been canoeing since 1971 in Canada and its pretty simple.
You have to have the required safety equipment and if you are using your own canoe and PFD it does not have to be MOT or CCG approved if it is approved for use in your home country.
NONE of Canada’s Provinces or Territories require canoe or kayak registration.
No it does not
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It says "Not essential but recommended" I think the list however is not well arranged.
axe
At Bowron the rangers stock wood at caches close to (but not at) the campgrounds. So an ax for splitting these pieces up will be more useful than a saw or a hatchet.
Swimsuit and/or wetsuit
Make sure to bring your swimsuit (or wetsuit if you prefer) for swimming. The water in Una Lake is quite pleasant, though the other lakes will be chilly.
Get an early start on the portage from the check-in station at the start.
Be sure to have a good cart for the portages.
Enjoy!
Thanks!
Yes, early start with a good cart. Great weather forecast for first couple of days. I’m outta here.
G
Bowron L
Sorry about the brain fart. Bear spray or a rifle/shotgun is a more like it.
that’s right
and they used to check each party for an axe or two hatchets before allowing them to start.
In a wet NW forest you might have to split a good sized piece of wood to get to the dry stuff.
Bowfin Lake
You are not allowed to carry a pistol in BC Canada