Need to Escape?

Fly deep into the Boreal Forest wilderness. Stay in rustic comfort.

Whitewater Lake is a paddler’s dream come true. This adventure starts with an overnight stay in Armstrong Station followed by an exciting float plane flight to Whitewater Lodge in Wabakimi Provincial Park.  Spend your days exploring the fish-rich waters by canoe and wildlife viewing in the boreal forest. Each evening return to your cabin for a good night sleep. There is plenty of something and nothing to do for everyone.

Whats included 2

First night accommodation at McKenzie Cabins in Armstrong Station, floatplane ride to and from the lodge, private cabin accommodation for 5 nights at Whitewater Lake Lodge, all bedding, linens, towels and cookware, wifi internet and satellite TV at the main lodge, canoe & paddle rental, motor boat use for 1 day, detailed map of paddling routes, portages and points of interest around Whitewater Lake and food package for the duration of your trip.

Getting There

Arrive at McKenzie Cabins, located just south of Armstrong Station anytime on Day 1.

Latitude and Longitude: 50.263414, -89.0042180

Directions: Travel north on Hwy 527 from Thunder Bay towards Armstrong Station (approximately 3 hours). Follow signs to Wilderness North on McKenzie Lake Road.

About the Adventure Provider 2

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Choose from many guided and self-guided trip options with many activities like canoeing and kayaking, fishing and birding to choose from.

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While in Thunder Bay, visit explore back in time to the year 1816 to experience the fur trade at Fort William Historical Park. Enjoy locally-styled food and drink as well as excellent art galleries. 

For local and regional travel information, visit Thunder Bay Tourism and Northwest Ontario

About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer and the content coordinator for Ontario Outdoor Adventures. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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