Easy River Tripping
The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.
By Colin Field
Canoe and Camp on Your Own Private Lake
Esker Lakes Provincial Park contains 29 pristine lakes, many connected by portages, creating a peaceful canoe route—plus there are local outfitters nearby that offer exceptional services for self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Esker Lakes Provincial Park is surrounded by Boreal Forest and offers plenty of bird-watching opportunities. Explore the dozens of kettle lakes, formed when glaciers retreated 10,000 years ago.
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
Recommended Articles
Easy River Tripping
The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.
Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
Killarney Canoe Trips
Learn how to plan a backcountry canoe trip in this provincial park.
Best Sites on the French River
Where to stay on your canoe trip.
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip Guide
Learn how to plan a backcountry paddling adventure.
The Spanish River
Everything you need to plan your next canoe trip.
Temagami Canoe Trip Routes
6 top trip options.
Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes
Expert advice for exploring Canada’s top canoeing paradise.
The Massasauga Provincial Park Guide
What to know to plan your paddling and backcountry camping trip.
Canoe Trips in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater
Expert advice for paddling in this wilderness park.
Mattawa River Canoe Trip Guide
Paddle the rugged and historic waterway.
Best Canoe Maps in Ontario
Find out where to get the best digital and hard-copy versions.
Paddling the Pukaskwa National Park Coast
A guide's guide to kayaking this rugged portion of the Superior coastine.
Ontario’s Moose Hotspots
Your best chance of seeing a moose is by paddle.
Hidden Gems: Best New Canoe Routes
Guidebook author Kevin Callan’s favourite picks.
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
Find Wilderness South of Algonquin
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Backcountry Beginners
Charleston Lake is a perfect park for you.
Top 10 Easy Canoe Trips
Go guided and learn canoe and camping skills in Northern Ontario.
Kayak & Canoe Sudbury
9 incredible paddling destinations near the City of Lakes.