Guided snowshoeing and snowshoe rentals in Ontario

Custom snowshoe trip in Quetico

For an epic northern winter snowshoe trek, contact Canadian Wilderness Walkabouts about the Whiskeyjack Winter Adventure—a five- to seven-day adventure in the backcountry of Quetico Provincial Park and the surrounding Atikokan area.

Snowshoeing packages are fully customizable to suit you. Snowshoe across frozen lakes, on summer portage trails and cut your own path through the snow. Enjoy campfire lunches and return to a hand-built log home for cozy evenings of home-cooked meals and restful nights in warm beds.

Plan your trip

• If you want to extend your stay in the area, book one of the cabins at Quetico Provincial Park.
• Fuel up at the White Otter Inn.

Tailored snowshoe tours near Thunder Bay

Based in Thunder Bay, Outdoor Skills and Thrills offers guided snowshoeing adventures through some of Northwestern Ontario’s most stunning winter landscapes.

From frozen lakes to snowy boreal forests, each trek is tailored to your pace and ability. Tours are available at locations across the region, including Thunder Bay, South Gillies, Neebing, Shuniah, Dorion, Red Rock, Nipigon, Orient Bay, Kama Bay and more.

Choose a custom snowshoe tour or combine with an ice climbing or the Snow Shelter Experience for hands-on skill building.

Location: Based in Thunder Bay.

Plan your trip

• Refuel at one of downtown Thunder Bay's best restaurants, such as the Prospector Steak House or The Industry Social House.
• Discover more great places to eat in Thunder Bay.
• Further afield, five heated cabins offer comfortable winter cottaging at Marie Louise Lake in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, complete with propane fireplace, kitchen, full bathroom and three bedrooms.

Night tour in Hiawatha Highlands

Snowshoeing at night is an experience few people will have, considering the added difficulty of making sure you stay on the trail and are prepared for dropping temperatures.

Join experts at Hiawatha Highlands, an extensive wilderness area just outside Sault Ste. Marie.

The Evening Guided Snowshoe Tour is 1.5 to two hours in length. Your guide will discuss local history, point out natural features and perhaps even help you see some nocturnal creatures.

Snowshoeing, as the light of the stars and moon reflects off the crisp white snow, is a truly magical experience. And you’ll get the best-tasting mug of hot chocolate you’ve ever had after your excursion.

Plan your trip

• Return from the tour to a comfy, warm bed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Sault Ste. Marie.
• Visit Hiawatha Highlands during the daylight hours for fat biking, cross-country skiing or more snowshoeing.

Interpretive winter tours in Algoma

Guided eco-tour with Thrive Tours in Sault Ste. Marie blends snowshoeing with local insights, storytelling and hands-on learning.

Choose from half- or full-day outings designed for small groups and families, with custom tours available. Trek through snow-covered forests while exploring Indigenous practices, philosophies and the rhythms of the land.

Light snacks and warm drinks are included.

Plan your trip

• Continue your winter adventures on the snowshoeing trails at Stokely Creek Lodge. Accommodations are also available.
• Crimson Ridge Golf Course transforms into a snowshoe hotspot in winter with over 20 kilometres of trails for snowshoeing and fat biking. Rentals are available. Embers Restaurant on-site is a great place to toast the day.

Backcountry snowshoeing expeditions

When Northern Ontario is blanketed in snow, Espanola-based Lure of the North’s tour season heats up.

The multi-day guided tours are true backcountry expeditions by snowshoe, using toboggans to tow gear across frozen waterways and through forests. At night, you’ll warm up in a wood‑heated canvas hot tent, where a cozy bed of boughs awaits. This is the ultimate in guided snowshoe travel, with deep roots in ancient wilderness traditions.

Plan your trip

• From a weeklong intro to winter camp life to a nine-day snowshoe expedition along Killarney’s rugged La Cloche Heaven’s Gate Loop, these tours blend skill-building with deep wilderness immersion.
• Alternatively, enjoy glamping in a cozy wall tent (“The Guestie”) or tiny cabin (“The Cube”) set beside a wildlife-rich wetland.

Algonquin snowshoe getaway

Just outside Algonquin Park’s northwest corner, Voyageur Quest offers a snowshoe retreat with the Snowshoe with Chalet Getaway package.

Settle into a cozy chalet, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and a full kitchen. At your doorstep lies the Forgotten Trail, ready to be explored with snowshoes provided. It’s a beautiful winter escape into Algonquin’s forests.

Plan your stay

• If travelling through Huntsville, make a stop at Farmer’s Daughter for fresh, healthy local fare to bring back to your chalet kitchen.
• If your journey takes you across Highway 60 through Dwight, don’t miss Henrietta’s Pine Bakery for homemade butter tarts, bread and sweet trail snacks.
• And if passing through Algonquin Park, explore other classic winter hikes like the Beaver Pond Trail (a two-kilometre interpretive loop with beaver dams and frozen ponds) or the Lookout Trail (a short but steep climb to one of the park’s best winter vistas).

Snowshoe and sip in Georgian Bay

Head to southern Georgian Bay for a laid-back adventure with Free Spirit Tours’ guided snowshoe hikes. These snowy two-hour guided walks weave through hardwood forest along the Niagara Escarpment, offering a beginner-friendly introduction to snowshoeing.

The best part is that signature tours include Shoe & Brew and Snowshoe & Cider. After exploring the snowy trails, warm up with a local craft beer, cider flight or hot toddy, often paired with snacks from nearby producers.

With all gear included and small group sizes, these outings are perfect for beginners, friends or couples craving a cozy guided winter walk.

Plan your trip

• Stay nearby at Craigleith Manor B&B or Blue Mountain Village for comfy accommodations and easy access to more winter activities.
• After your hike, head to downtown Collingwood for dinner or wind down at Black Bellows Brewing Co.

Hike to a winter Grotto

My EcoAdventures leads the way on an unforgettable guided snowshoe tour to The Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park, one of Ontario’s most dramatic shoreline formations.

This beginner-friendly five-kilometre round-trip trek weaves along a snow-covered trail and past a frozen inland lake, before emerging at the impressive open expanse of Georgian Bay.

Be wowed by its rugged cliffs and ice formations on the shores and hear wintry tales from your local guide. Snowshoe tours run from January to March, weather permitting. Ice formations are particularly spectacular after big winter storms.

Plan your trip

• Visit the Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Tobermory for trail maps, winter safety tips and Park updates.
• Discover iconic sights like Big Tub Lighthouse, a lighthouse dating back to 1885.

Ontario snowshoe rentals

If you’re looking to head out on a snowshoeing adventure on your own, here’s a list of places that offer snowshoe rentals. Locate snowshoeing trails near you at Ontario Trails.

 Northeastern Ontario

Onaping Falls Nordic Ski Club, Levack

Windy Lake Provincial Park, Levack

Porcupine Ski Runners, Schumacher

Killarney Provincial Park, Killarney

Kivi Park, Sudbury

Walden Cross-Country, Naughton

North Bay Nordic, North Bay

Laurentian Ski Hill, North Bay

Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma

Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste. Marie

Crimson Ridge, Sault Ste. Marie

Northwest Ontario

Loch Lomond Ski Area, Thunder Bay

Chaltrek, Thunder Bay

Wilderness Supply, Thunder Bay

Kamview Nordic Centre, Thunder Bay

Muskoka, Algonquin Park and Parry Sound

White Squall, Parry Sound

Arrowhead Provincial Park, Huntsville

Algonquin Outfitters, Bracebridge, Huntsville, Oxtongue Lake

Liv Outside, Bracebridge

Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley

Algonquin Outfitters, Haliburton

Mount Pakenham, Pakenham

Calabogie Peaks, Calabogie

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve, Haliburton

Silent Lake Provincial Park, Bancroft

Bruce, Grey and Simcoe

Horseshoe Valley Resort, Barrie

Wasaga Nordic and Trail Centre, Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, Wasaga

Hardwood Ski and Bike, Oro Station

Snow Valley Ski Resort, Minesing

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, The Blue Mountains

Alpine Sports at Blue Mountain, The Blue Mountains

Rick’s Pro Shop, The Blue Mountains

Blue Mountain Resort, The Blue Mountains

Kawarthas and Northumberland

Kawartha Nordic, Peterborough

York, Durham and Headwaters

The Mansfield Outdoor Centre, Mulmur

Exclusive Sport Rentals, Vaughan

Credit Valley Conservation

• Island Lake, Orangeville
• Terra Cotta, Halton Hills 

Toronto & Region Conservation Authority

• Cold Creek, Nobleton
• Albion Hills, Caledon

Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington

Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Exeter

Grand River Conservation Authority

• Laurel Creek, Waterloo
• Pinehurst Lake Ayr
• Shade’s Mills, Cambridge

Southwestern Ontario

Circle R Ranch, Delaware

Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend

Southeastern Ontario

Frontenac Provincial Park, Sydenham

Little Cataraqui Conservation Area, Glenburnie

Trailhead Kingston, Kingston and Belleville

Summertown Trails, Cornwall

Guindon Park, Cornwall

Countryside Adventures, Moose Creek

From gentle guided tours to thrilling backcountry treks, snowshoeing in Ontario promises endless winter adventure and unforgettable memories.