Nipissing District Trip Overview
This group adventure is the perfect way to sample canoe tripping, without camping overnight. There is challenging paddling (8-16km), tranquil drifting, portaging (600m), hiking (1.5km), cliff jumping (if you want), swimming, a scenic lookout, historic landmarks, wild edibles (in season), spectacular landscapes and wildlife observation (usually birds, butterflies, turtles & small mammals; periodic moose & larger mammals).
Our canoes are all custom made 4 seaters, convenient for families and making new friends. These. lightweight kevlar boats are easy to carry (solo or tandem) over the short portage.
Lunch is a fabulous sandwich from Henrietta’s Pine Bakery. We also serve a granola bar snack. Participants must bring at least 2 litres of water per person.
Our naturalist guides have only the highest levels of training and certification. They ensure a safe, educational and intimate connection to Algonquin Park. They take the photos we give you via Facebook.
Age 7+ is ok. No smoking.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Nipissing District, Canada
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada
This group adventure is the perfect way to sample canoe tripping, without camping overnight. There is challenging paddling (8-16km), tranquil drifting, portaging (600m), hiking (1.5km), cliff jumping (if you want), swimming, a scenic lookout, historic landmarks, wild edibles (in season), spectacular landscapes and wildlife observation (usually birds, butterflies, turtles & small mammals; periodic moose & larger mammals).
Our canoes are all custom made 4 seaters, convenient for families and making new friends. These. lightweight kevlar boats are easy to carry (solo or tandem) over the short portage.
Lunch is a fabulous sandwich from Henrietta’s Pine Bakery. We also serve a granola bar snack. Participants must bring at least 2 litres of water per person.
Our naturalist guides have only the highest levels of training and certification. They ensure a safe, educational and intimate connection to Algonquin Park. They take the photos we give you via Facebook.
Age 7+ is ok. No smoking.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tom Thomson Memorial, Canoe Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario Canada
We paddle by this location. The totem memorial can be seen from a distance.
Stop At: Canoe Lake Access Point, Highway 60 At Km 14.1, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario Canada
We explore the natural and human history of Canoe Lake. We paddle into secluded tranquil corners to connect with nature, see awesome reflections and look for wildlife.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Algonquin Provincial Park, Haliburton, Ontario K0J 2M0 Canada
Two lakes, 8-16km of paddling, 600m portaging, 1.5km hiking to scenic lookout, learning the park history, eating wild edibles and local country bakery treats, swimming, cliff jumping, spectacular views and possible wildlife encounters – most of what Algonquin Park has to offer in one 6 hour guided adventure.
Duration: 6 hours
