Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
INCREDIBLE LAKE SUPERIOR
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
At Neys, you’ll enjoy one of the finest sand beaches on Lake Superior’s north shore. See Pic Island as it was immortalized by Lawren Harris of the famous Canadian artists, The Group of Seven. Paddle the pristine shoreline.
- Neys Provincial Park Store (canoe rentals)
- Naturally Superior Adventures (guided trips and outfitting)
- Superior Outfitters (guided trips and outfitting)
- Epic Adventures (guided adventures)
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
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