Spectacular and Diverse Scenery

Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON

Choose from over 200 backcountry campsites, accessible along hiking trails and paddle routes. All backcountry sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. More than 250 bird species have been identified within the park.

Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks. 

For information on park fees and reservations, click here.

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.

Recommended Articles

Temagami Canoe Trip Routes

6 top trip options.

11 Indigenous-Owned Outdoor Adventure Companies in Ontario

Bucket-list adventures you don't want to miss.

Hidden Gems: Best New Canoe Routes

Guidebook author Kevin Callan’s favourite picks.

It's Time for a Paddle

Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.

Backcountry for Beginners

Grundy Lake Provincial Park

SUPreme Adventure

Best paddleboarding destinations for beginners.

Backcountry Beginners

Charleston Lake is a perfect park for you.

Best Lakes for Paddling

Explore Ontario’s pristine waters.

Paddling Vacations From Ottawa

7 adventurous trips for every type of paddler.

So Many Places to Paddle

Ontario is Canada’s canoe, sea kayak, SUP and whitewater capital.

8 Unforgettable Lakes in Wabakimi Provincial Park

Which should you visit this summer?

Explore Ontario by Paddleboard

Find SUP rentals near you and get out on the water.

Algonquin Park Canoe Trip Guide

Learn how to plan a backcountry paddling adventure.

Explore the Slate Islands

Your guide to planning a sea kayak trip to one of the most beautiful spots on Lake Superior.

Fall Paddling in Ontario

Don’t miss out on the best season for canoe tripping.

Escape the Crowds

How to plan a Lake Superior Provincial Park canoe trip.

Killarney’s Most Beautiful Lakes

10 lakes you need to book a campsite on.

Surf SUP!

Amazing places to ride the waves in Ontario.

Paddling in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater

Your ultimate guide to canoe tripping in this provincial park.

Must-Visit Lakes in Quetico

8 awe-inspiring lakes to plan a canoe trip to.