Solitude

Hilliard Lake offers a perfect introduction to canoe camping with just enough adventure to make it memorable.

The journey begins with a paddle across Cache Lake. Heading west, you will reach your first and only portage. It’s manageable, but still demands a bit of effort, giving you that satisfying sense of earning your destination.

On the other side lies Hilliard Lake, home to a single campsite. Once you arrive, the pace shifts completely. Settle in, take a breath, and let the stillness take over. The view across the water is calm and expansive, often mirrored perfectly on quiet days.

As evening settles in, the forest comes alive with the rhythmic tapping of woodpeckers and the calls of distant birds.It’s a simple trip, but that’s the beauty of it, just enough challenge to feel like a true escape, and just enough solitude to fully unwind.