Temagami: Chiniguchi / Laura Lake Loop (4 days / 63 km)
This loop is a bucket-list trip for Ontario paddlers in terms of must-see beauty. On the first half of the trip, paddlers on this route…
Category: Flatwater Canoeing
French River: Eighteen Mile Island Loop (5 days / 75 km)
This is a classic Canadian canoe route with historical significance and incredible river scenery. Paddlers on this route travel a key link on the water…
Massasauga: Moon River Loop (3 days / 33 km)
This great little trip in the Muskokas is a fantastic weekend getaway that has all the hallmarks of a northern wilderness trip in the heart…
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…
Wabakimi Provincial Park: Lookout River – Whitewater Lake Loop (10 days / 170 km)
This ten-day trip into Wabakimi Provincial Park is a challenging route through remote wilderness and serves as an excellent introduction to the area without requiring…
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…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Kiosk Loop (9 days / 80 km)
My friend Ben and I were looking for a longer trip this year. Previously, the longest trip either of us had done was 5 days,…
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…
Algonquin Provincial Park: Rock Lake to Clydegale Lake Loop (4 days / 35 km)
I’ve always thought I’d enjoy canoe tripping and found it surprising to me that I’d never actually done it. Winter during a global pandemic proved…
Haliburton Highlands: Blackcat-Nunikani Loop (22 km / 3 days)
This loop is a slightly extended version of Kevin Callan’s Nunikani Loop in his book, Top 60 Canoe Routes of Ontario. The route follows basically…
