Easy River Tripping
The French River will delight canoeists of all ages.
By Colin Field
Backcountry for Beginners
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Grundy Lake offers endless canoeing and kayaking adventures, excellent swimming and hiking. Common bird sightings include the Common Loon, Broad-winged Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, Great Blue Heron and Great-horned Owl.
Discover great backcountry paddling adventures at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
Recommended Articles
Historic Canoe Routes in Ontario
6 paddling parks where you can touch the past.
Best Fly-in Canoe Trips
The ultimate way to go wild in Northern Ontario's wilderness.
Best Ontario Paddling Photos
Colin's 10 Faves
Pride, Confidence & Connection
First Nations youth learn the deeper lessons of canoe-building.
Best Places To Canoe Trip
Your paddling bucket list just got longer.
Mattawa River Canoe Trip Guide
Paddle the rugged and historic waterway.
Find Inspiration For Your Next Canoe Trip Here
17 photos that’ll have you trip planning in no time.
Kayak Lake Superior
Spectacular adventure awaits on this inland sea.
Paddling the Pukaskwa National Park Coast
A guide's guide to kayaking this rugged portion of the Superior coastine.
Culinary Canoe Trips
Paddling through Northeastern Ontario's culinary history
Secret Cascades
22 stunning waterfalls you can only canoe or kayak to in Ontario.
Ultimate Paddling Day Trips
11 can’t-miss provincial parks for paddlers.
Spectacular Rivers
11 easy day trips for canoes, kayaks and SUPs.
Spectacular and diverse scenery
Explore Lake Superior Provincial Park.
A remarkable journey
Explore Sturgeon River Provincial Park.
Explore Ontario by Paddleboard
Find SUP rentals near you and get out on the water.
Skip The Crowds
18 Excellent Alternatives to Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip Guide
Learn how to plan a backcountry paddling adventure.
Wild whitewater
Spring Paddling on Makobe-Grays River
The Steel River
Ontario’s ultimate loop canoe route.