Thanks for the input Ingo! I'll definitely take that into consideration. I was debating which direction to head once I arrive, heading North from Rock Harbor getting the tough portage out of the way from the start, and staying at Duncan Bay or Duncan Narrows (whichever is coolest) the first night ...

My time on the island will be twelve days, from August 26th to September 6th. I'll be using a pack canoe and going with a couple of my friends. I've been to the island four times now, each time hoofin' it, and all have been on the East side of the island. This will be my first paddle and portage ...