Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
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
Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
Easy River Tripping
The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
Find Wilderness South of Algonquin
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Paddling Laws
This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.
SUPreme Adventure
Best paddleboarding destinations for beginners.
Killarney Canoe Trips
Learn how to plan a backcountry canoe trip in this provincial park.
Escape the Crowds
How to plan a Lake Superior Provincial Park canoe trip.
Best Canoe Maps in Ontario
Find out where to get the best digital and hard-copy versions.
Temagami Canoe Trip Routes
6 top trip options.
Backcountry Camping on Georgian Bay
The Massasauga Provincial Park
Paddler's Bucket List
Choose from 10 different types of canoe trips.
KILLARNEY MAGIC
Explore its timeless beauty.
Missinaibi River Canoe Trip
Learn how to plan a canoe trip down this famed wilderness river.
Hike-in or Paddle-in campsites only
Frontenac Provincial Park
Kayak & Canoe Sudbury
9 incredible paddling destinations near the City of Lakes.
It's Time for a Paddle
Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.
8 Unforgettable Lakes in Wabakimi Provincial Park
Which should you visit this summer?
Backcountry Beginners
Charleston Lake is a perfect park for you.
Canoe Trips in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater
Expert advice for paddling in this wilderness park.