Whanganui River: Whakahoro to Pipiriki (4 days / 88 km)
What a great shared adventure for me and my two teenagers! I spent four days paddling and camping by the river with my daughter (14)…
Category: Intermediate
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail: China Beach to Botanical Beach (5 days / 50 km)
The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail (JDF) is a rugged point-to-point coastal backpacking trail located in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park on the southwestern coast…
Fort Coulonge: Coulonge River (4 days / 91 km)
If I was forced to pick the best river in the Outaouais/Pontiac region of Quebec I think the Coulonge would be right up there. It…
Banff National Park: Skoki Lakes Backpacking Loop (4 days / 40 km)
The Skoki Lakes backpacking loop is located in Banff National Park. It is one of many backpacking options in the area and is often overlooked…
Dolbeau-Mistassini: Mistassibi North West (5 days / 114 km)
The Mistassibi is a beautiful northern river that flows through the boreal forest of Quebec. This route is fairly accessible for kids if they are…
Algoma Highlands: Flack Lake Loop (5 days / 40 km)
This 3-5 day trip in the Algoma Highlands is an incredibly scenic trip for those looking to enjoy a beautiful flatwater paddle on stunning lakes…
Quetico Provincial Park: Bentpine Creek Loop (6 days, 100 km)
Quetico Provincial Park is well known to contain some of the best backcountry camping in Ontario. Located approximately 2 hours west of Thunder Bay, the…
Heaven’s Gate Trail / Kitchitwaa Shkwaandem Trail (4 days / 48 km)
The Kitchitwaa Shkwaandem Trail is a rugged 48 km trail through the La Cloche mountains that rivals the nearby La Cloche Silhouette trail. Trip Completed:…
Parc National de la Gaspesie: Chic-Choc Circuit (4 days / 53 km)
This was a four day/three night backpacking trip totalling 53 km, with plenty of up and down exercise. It had great views from several mountain…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Pinetree Lake Loop (4 Days / 60 km)
This three-night loop is a moderately challenging route through some surprisingly quiet lakes given the area’s proximity to Highway 60. It starts and ends at…
