In the late fall of 2017 a group of friends and I decided to take on a shoulder season canoe trip over the Thanksgiving Weekend. Given that we all had roots in spring...
The Abes and Essens Lake Trail is the only backpacking trail in Bon Echo Provincial Park and one of few in Eastern Ontario. A short drive from Kingston and Ottawa, this trail is...
The Rice River Canyon is a loosely defined trail and wilderness adventure in Northern Saskatchewan. The route take hikers in, around and across a shallow river, while walking into the bush. There is...
This was a short introduction trip for my 8 and 9-year-olds. They’ve been backcountry in the past as passengers with my wife and me, but this was an opportunity to get them involved...
The Magnetawan (lovingly called the Mag) is a prime southern Ontario river to run for those who want to push their whitewater skills, dust off the rust before a big trip, or try...
The French River is a phenomenal trip for those looking for a relaxed pace, beautiful scenery, and awesome fishing. It’s well suited for families and those heading out for the first time. Campsites...
This is the most intense trail in all of Canada! Packed full of mud, scenic vistas, ladders, bridges, cable cars, all sorts of wildlife, oh and more mud. The trail spans 75 kilometres...
I realize the Missinaibi River is a very unconventional destination for such a short canoe trip. In 2017 I paddled the entire length of the river (a total of more than 500 km),...
I just got back from hiking the Highland Trail on my first ever backpacking trip. The trail was rugged and pushed me (and my hiking partners) to our limits. The 35km trail turned...
The Tonquin Valley is a wilderness area in Jasper National Park that is popular with hikers and horseback riders in the summer months, and skiers in the winter. It brings hikers into the...
Temagami is one of the most beautiful parts of Ontario, and Florence Lake is definitely one of it’s gems. Part of that allure stems from how remote the lake is, meaning it’s generally...
This two night loop is a moderately challenging loop that, nonetheless, can be done as an overnight if you’re so inclined. It starts and ends at the Brent Access Point (#27) on Cedar...
The Timbergulch Trail is a 17 km loop trail through prairie grasslands in the West Block of Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. The trail follows well-posted trail markers through small coulees (drainages, for the...
The Valley of 1000 Devils is a wilderness area in Grasslands National Park-East Block. Located in Southern Saskatchewan (about 3 hours from Regina), Grasslands NP is one of the only swaths of native...
Imagine packing your camping gear into your backpack, throwing your bag over your shoulders and stepping onto the train in Ottawa, bound for Algonquin Park. As the city lights begin to slip away,...
This is one of Algonquin Provincial Park’s classic loops. Starting and ending in Canoe Lake, this loop is the perfect trip for beginners looking for a challenge or an intermediate looking for a...
The Davidson to Tulabi route is perfect for those looking for a combination of lake and river canoeing. Located along the Manitoba/Ontario border, this is an epic trip along the Canadian shield. It...
If you want to camp beside a stunning glacial lake, hike through beautiful alpine meadows and be rewarded with 360-degree views with little effort, this is the backcountry trip for you. Although not...
The Steel River is a 160 km loop with a lot of terrain changes from long lakes, swamps, rocky cliffs and sandy shores. This route is challenging due to remoteness and difficulty. It...
This was a 3-day backpacking trip on Pukaskwa National Park coastal trail. On this trip, we covered almost half of the trail, to Fish Harbour from Hattie Cove, the trailhead. This was a...
The Lake Minnewanka route offers an amazing backcountry experience for hikers, canoers and bikers alike. The Lake Minnewanka trail takes you around the north side of this beautiful glacier lake through areas rich...
The La Cloche Silhouette Trail located in Killarney Provincial Park is one of the most spectacular backpacking trails in the region. It is also a loop – a rarity – with no required...
Elbow Pass is a backcountry hikers’ paradise. This gorgeous mountain pass within the Elbow-Sheep Wildlands and Peter Lougheed Provincial Parks is framed by the giants of the Misty Range to the south and...
Sometimes called the “Nahanni of the East”, the Moisie River lives up to the hype. Big whitewater, beautiful canyons and scenery, and its remoteness make this trip well worth doing. That being said,...
French River Provincial Park offers the perfect experience for beginner and experienced canoeists alike – in fact, this was my first canoe trip! Not only is the French River incredibly beautiful, but it...
Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site (or Keji) is a 404km^2 area of idyllic untouched wilderness. It is largely accessible by ancient Mi’kmaq canoe routes on flat water, allowing for a variety of...
The Sturgeon River Loop is a perfect loop trip for those looking for a combination of beautiful lake travel and exciting whitewater rapids. Located in the southwest portion of the Temagami wilderness, this...
Journey along the Mersey River, from the heart of Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site to the vast Lake Rossignol. The Mersey River was a major transportation route for the Mi’kmaq people, and...
Wolf Lake is one of the most beautiful destinations in all of Temagami. It is surrounded by the largest old-growth red pine forest in the world. Nearby there is the beautiful swimming hole...
This was an awesome route that traversed super varied terrain: everything from massive lakes to winding rivers, no long portages. All without another soul in sight. If you don’t mind long days of...
This historic canoe route has been a travel route of the Anishinaabe people of Treaty #3 since time immemorial as well as a key travel corridor for voyageurs. It is now followed by...
The Spanish River is a beautiful river west of Sudbury with two branches: east and west. The west branch features stunning forests on ancient bedrock, exciting white water, and beautiful campsites. A scenic...
This route has you crossing the largest lake in Algonquin Park, Lake Opeongo, providing an opportunity for many trippers to enter some less-travelled areas of the park. Paddlers may also opt for a...
My husband and I each grew up at camp doing many a canoe trip, first as campers & then later as leaders. But those experiences were long ago & far away, our excursions...
Hiking along the Berg Lake Trail is quite possibly one of the most beautiful experiences in Western Canada. The trail takes you past Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, all...
This route is a south to north journey actress Quetico Provincial Park, starting at the Canada-USA border and going up to Dawson Trail Campground. It covers a vast amount of land and the...
The Noir River is part of the Ottawa Watershed and is one of 3 rivers on the Quebec side that are referred to as the Three Sisters. The other two rivers – the Coulonge...
The Begadee River as it is known by the Sahtu Dene, otherwise known as the Gravel River or the Keele River, is well known by paddling enthusiasts as an alternative to the Nahanni...
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, named after the iconic Mount Assiniboine, is located in British Columbia close to the Alberta Border. Mount Assiniboine, at an elevation of 3,618 metres, is the highest peak in...
Experience a 450 million-year-old meteorite crater and Algonquin Park’s tallest waterfall, in one remote backcountry canoe trip. In this trip report, you will follow along our journey from Cedar Lake down the Petawawa...
The Snake River is a beautiful river the flows between Yukon and The Northwest Territories, eventually emptying into to Peel River. Over the course of ~500 km, canoeists are treated to glacial blue...
The magnificence of Lake Superior in all its wild, rugged, isolated beauty is perfectly captured along this section of coastline. Ten days allows for a relaxed pace, and due to possible stormbound days,...
The Lake Superior Coastal Trail is a difficult lightly trafficked 65km thru-hike located in Lake Superior Provincial Park. The trail has some steep sections, plenty of elevation changes and rugged shorelines. The difficulty...
Kawartha Highlands is a mostly wild park on the Southern Edge of the Canadian Shield. It has some impressive rock cliffs and deep lakes with opportunities for trout fishing. Some of the Park...
This trip is a quintessential canoe trip. The Madawaska River has easy access, fun whitewater, and beautiful sites. You can do this trip any time spring through fall. In the spring the bugs...
The Mantario Trail is located in Whiteshell Provincial Park in the eastern portion of the province. The trail extends 63 km south to north over granite ridges, grassy trails, wet bogs, and pristine...
Georgian Bay has a well-deserved reputation for beauty. With a distinctive look characterized by rocky lichen-covered islands, shallow turquoise shoals, and windswept pine trees, the massive body of water attracts visitors from throughout...
This is a fantastic flat water trip with zero portaging, opportunities for unlimited exploration, great fishing, and breathtaking sunsets on the rocky Georgian Bay coast. It is predominantly crown land and there are...
This trip report summarizes the final 8 days of a 23-day expedition done along the Broadback River, from the James Bay Highway to the town of Waskaganish on James Bay (140 km). This...
If you want to experience ALL that Killarney Provincial Park has to offer, this is the canoe route for you. Starting on Johnny Lake and ending on George Lake, this route makes a...
This four-day almost loop is a moderately challenging route that shows off quite a bit of what the Park has to offer. Starting with the twists and turns of the Tim River, moving...
Passing through many ‘bucket list locations’ of the Temagami region, this trip highlights the beauty and uniqueness of North-Western Temagami. This route passed through famed Temagami locations, such as the vast Lady Evelyn...
This is a great wilderness route in Northern Ontario with relatively minimal portaging and is one of the few options to explore Wabakimi Provincial Park without taking a floatplane. Most campsites are not...
Arguably one of the most beautiful areas in Algonquin Provincial Park, the Barron Canyon route offers paddlers a scenic experience away from the larger crowds found in the Southern section of the Park....
In September 2019, five friends came together to canoe the Tatshenshini and Alsek rivers. We had all travelled and worked together before and we were excited to come together at the end of the...
Prepare to embark on a thrilling historical journey as you hike the Chilkoot Trail in the footsteps of Klondikers, Sourdoughs and Gold Rush fevered pioneers of old. The Chilkoot Trail is a 3...
Sleeping Giant is a provincial park near Thunder Bay, Ontario. It boasts a stunning and unique geological formation – a massive volcanic mesa (tabletop plateau). The mesa has sheer cliffs that drop down...
The Manigotagan River is a popular entry-level whitewater trip that takes paddlers through the rugged Canadian Shield and into the boreal transition zone over the course of 65 km. There are many rapids...
Quetico’s interior is set up as a wilderness paddling area, without signed camps or portages it allows you to channel your inner tripper and challenge your skills. With multiple access points, the large...
This is a great beginner trip off Highway 60 in Algonquin Provincial Park. This loop was the first trip with only just the two of us. This route never takes you far from...
Burnt Island Lake is one of the most popular destinations in Algonquin Provincial Park and a classic basecamp from which to explore the many surrounding lakes. The route conveniently begins at Canoe Lake...
A Global Pandemic means changed wedding & honeymoon plans… we searched and searched for cute cabins or local glamping options but couldn’t find anything that felt like “us”. That’s how we ended up...
A fantastic route for a week long flat water trip through the heart of Algonquin Provincial Park. This route has a great combination of large lakes, challenging portages, small creeks, and brilliant views....
Located at Georgian Bay’s northern shore, Killarney Provincial Park provides excellent canoeing and hiking opportunities. White rock cliffs and crystal clear lakes characterize this park’s landscape. Killarney has an enormous historical significance. Oral...
The Missinaibi River is a Canadian Heritage River and one of the most iconic rivers in the country. The Upper Missinaibi weaves through the Canadian Shield, with dozens of whitewater rapids to paddle...
The Tim River to Longbow Lake Canoe route is a remarkable backcountry camping adventure, beginning at Algonquin Access Point #2. You start and end your loop at the well maintained parking lot, and...
This is one of the many delightful canoe routes in the Experimental Lakes Area of Northwest Ontario. We took the classic Winnange Lake loop and extended it with a side trip into Teggau...
Noganosh Lake Provincial Park is a non-operating provincial park approximately 4 hours north of Toronto, just south of Lake Nipissing and the French River, and directly north from Magnetawan River Provincial Park. Non-operating...
Kejimkujik National Park is Nova Scotia’s paddling paradise, with a great system of lakes and the province’s only Dark Sky Reserve, only a 2-hour drive from Halifax. Well maintained portages and campsites allow...
The Mattawa is a Canadian Heritage River, as it was an important transportation route for Indigenous Peoples, fur traders and the Voyageurs. You will get to paddle in their footsteps, walk their original...
It doesn’t go on, it goes up! There is no better way to describe our first ever backcountry canoe trip in Temagami than with that sentence. It seemed like every portage had a...
Killarney Provincial Park is home to hills of pink granite and white quartzite and sapphire lakes, for a total of 645 square kilometres of the great outdoors. There is a campground at the...
Floe Lake is a beautiful backcountry campground located in Kootenay National Park. The stunning mountains, clear blue alpine lake, and meadows full of wildflowers make it one of my personal favorites in all...
Clydegale Lake is one of the most popular canoe routes in Algonquin that isn’t located on a main access point like Canoe Lake or Opeongo Lake. And the popularity is for good reason!...
In the deep autumn of 2020, we took on the challenge of canoeing the entire length of the beautiful and historic French River in northern Ontario, Canada. Over 170 kms of water was...
The Bell – David Loop is a great weekend trip, and one of the most popular routes in Killarney. It enables you to enjoy the wilderness – without being too challenged. This loop...
The Western Uplands Backpacking Trail is an overnight backpacking trail with multiple campsites that spans roughly 88 kilometers if you intend to complete the entire loop. It includes plenty of lake view campsites...
Kawartha Highlands is one of the newest provincial parks in Ontario. This park has no on-site facilities, visitor centre, or ranger station. This raw approach makes it a tripper’s dream, as once you...
The Dumoine River is an excellent whitewater river in the Upper Ottawa Valley. The river has tons of runnable Class II and Class III rapids, so should only be paddled by intermediate canoeists;...
Bruce Peninsula is home to one of the most beautiful national parks in Canada. The towering cliffs rise sharply from tropical-looking water; the rocks are covered in colourful lichen and wildflowers. The park...
The Highland Backpacking Trail is one of three backpacking trails in Algonquin Provincial Park. It has excellent, well-maintained campsites and has a convenient starting and ending point at Mew Lake parking lot. The...
The Petawawa River is a whitewater river in the northeast corner of Algonquin Provincial Park. It has some excellent rapids, many nice campsites and takes you through a less-visited region of the park....
