Ontario’s Blue-Water Lakes
So blue you won’t believe your eyes.
By Virginia Marshall
Take a Memorable Journey
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Sturgeon River Provincial Park provides lots of whitewater fun, scenic waterfalls, great fishing and wildlife viewing. A week-long paddle will take you from the Temagami highlands bedrock outcrops to sandy shores. The backcountry sites are rustic and often located near rapids or waterfalls.
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.
Paddling Laws
This is what you need to know about safety on the water in Ontario.
The Massasauga Provincial Park Guide
What to know to plan your paddling and backcountry camping trip.
Lake Superior Provincial Park Canoe Trips
How to plan a paddling trip to escape the crowds.
Killarney Canoe Trips
Learn about the best canoe routes in this stunning Ontario park.
French River Canoe Tripping
Everything you need to know to explore this historic and wild waterway.
Ontario’s Moose Hotspots
Your best chance of seeing a moose is by paddle.
Temagami Canoe Trip Guide
Expert advice for paddling in paradise.
Spanish River Canoe Trip
Everything you need to know to plan an adventure on this beginner-friendly whitewater river.
Hidden Gems: Best New Canoe Routes
Guidebook author Kevin Callan’s favourite picks.
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip Guide
Learn how to plan a backcountry paddling adventure.
Philip Edward Island Camping Guide
The inside scoop on this Georgian Bay gem.
Missinaibi River Canoe Trip
Learn how to plan a canoe trip down this famed wilderness river.
Sun and Sand
Soak it up at the best Lake Huron beaches
19 Best Paddling Day Trips
These canoe and kayak outings make it easy to get out on the water.
Level Up Your Paddling
Get a backcountry boost with these outdoor skills-based courses and trips.
It's Time for a Paddle
Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.
Quetico’s Best Canoe Routes
Expert advice for exploring Canada’s top canoeing paradise.
Best Fly-in Canoe Trips
The ultimate way to go wild in Northern Ontario's wilderness.
Best Canoe Maps in Ontario
Find out where to get the best digital and hard-copy versions.