Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
DAY TO MULTI-DAY BACKCOUNTRY TRIPPING
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Take a four to five day easy to moderate canoe trip from Restoule Provincial Park to the French River, north to Lake Nipissing and then back to Restoule. Enjoy great hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing.
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
Recommended Articles
Guide to the Maukinak Trail
How to plan a trip on this leg of the Path of the Paddle.
Canoe Trips in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater
Expert advice for paddling in this wilderness park.
The Spanish River
Everything you need to plan your next canoe trip.
Escape the Crowds
How to plan a Lake Superior Provincial Park canoe trip.
Get On The Water
Ontario paddling events for canoeists, kayakers, SUPers, and rafters in 2024.
So Many Places to Paddle
Ontario is Canada’s canoe, sea kayak, SUP and whitewater capital.
Paddle the Mighty Moose River
Cross a big river paddling trip off your bucket list!
Paddling in Lady Evelyn Smoothwater
Your ultimate guide to canoe tripping in this provincial park.
Sea Kayak Lake Superior
Find your next trip here.
Must-Visit Lakes in Quetico
8 awe-inspiring lakes to plan a canoe trip to.
Exceptional backcounty paddling
Spanish River Provincial Park
Summer Getaways
7 cottage rentals near canoe & kayak hotspots.
REady to retire?
Consider these 6 paddling paradises.
Best Ontario Paddling Photos
Colin's 10 Faves
Pride, Confidence & Connection
First Nations youth learn the deeper lessons of canoe-building.
Northern Backcountry
Wakami Lake Provincial Park
Canoeing into Canadian lIfe
A Chinese family connects to their new homeland
Canoe on Georgian Bay
Everything you need to know.
Line and Paddle
Best paddle-in fishing destinations in Ontario.
Paddleboard Camping in Ontario
8 best places to paddle out and pitch a tent.