Canoeing, Kayaking & Stand Up Paddling

Ontario is a paddler's paradise with over half a million incredible lakes and waterways to explore in a canoe, a kayak or on a paddleboard.

Here's your ultimate Ontario paddling collection: take a deep dive into specific types of activities or keep scrolling to browse articles, specific spots, areas you'll want to check out and important information to know before you go.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing in Ontario

Wind and weather patterns across the Great Lakes are powerful enough to create awesome waves, especially in the cooler months, from late summer...

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Kayaking 1000 Islands: Paddling in the Garden of the Great Spirit

Homeland and sacred hunting grounds of the Six Nations, the 1000 Islands continue to majestically rise through the morning mists and keep stories...

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Journey into Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

If I had to choose just one word to describe Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, it would be “Extreme.” Extreme location. Extreme weather. Extreme...

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A Young Couple Moves to Northeastern Ontario in Pursuit of Outdoor Paddling Adventure

There is a lot to love about paddling in Northeastern Ontario. This region is a mecca for canoers and kayakers, with endless lakes and waterways...

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Sunset SUPing: The Ultimate Summer Loving Adventure

Get on board with the latest stand-up paddling trend: sunset SUPing. Note: SUP guides will ensure you are fully outfitted with all the necessary...

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10 Iconic Rivers to Canoe in Ontario

Renowned as home to over 250,000 gorgeous lakes, including four of the ‘big five’ Great Lakes, Ontario is also blessed with countless mighty...

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Explore the Canadian Blues of Highway 61: 3 Easy Kayak Day Trips Near the Blues Highway

Most travellers in Northern Ontario pass through east-west on the Trans-Canada, oblivious to the scenic and historic treasure trove that is...

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Guided Wilderness Paddling with Naturally Superior Adventure

Witness the majesty of Lake Superior for yourself on a fully guided and outfitted wilderness paddling and back country camping adventure.

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7 Amazing Group of Seven Inspired Paddling Trips

For a paddler, it’s impossible not to be moved by canvases like Tom Thomson’s “The West Wind”, J.E.H. MacDonald’s “The Solemn Land” or Lawren...

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5 Ways to Find Adventure on the Trans Canada Trail

If you’re looking for safe and local ways to get outside and recharge with fresh air and natural healing, The Trans Canada Trail offers it in...

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6 Spots to Find the Best River Tubing in Ontario

Before you go, check in with the tubing company on the weather, water levels, river conditions and to confirm the rental includes life vests...

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The Beginner's Guide to Scuba Diving in Ontario

And if you’ve never donned a tank and fins, there are several operators in Ontario for beginning scuba divers to learn the skills and regulations...

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Outfitters and Equipment Rentals for Ontario’s Provincial and National Parks

Here is a handy list of some of the great outfitters and equipment rental companies in or close to key parks in Ontario. Note, this list is not a...

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Specific Spots

Ready to dive into a specific spot known for paddling & kayaking? Here are some related things to do.

Killarney Outfitters

Get canoe, kayak and camping equipment rentals, as well as expertise trip planning assistance in Killarney.

Visit site Killarney Outfitters

Naturally Superior Adventures

Take a day or overnight guided adventure tour on Lake Superior near Wawa that includes equipment rental and vehicle shuttles.

Visit site Naturally Superior Adventures

Wilderness North

Fly in to remote wilderness for epic fishing, paddling and more and enjoy first class accommodation and full service lodges.

Visit site Wilderness North

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Besides exceptional fishing opportunities, this park is home of the largest groups of woodland caribou south of Hudson Bay.

Visit site Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Wabakimi Provincial Park

Over 2000 km of interconnected lakes and rivers in this vast and beautiful northern park provide endless paddling routes.

Visit site Wabakimi Provincial Park

Madawaska Kanu Centre

World-renowned paddle school with leading whitewater instruction; inclusive to everyone!

Visit site Madawaska Kanu Centre

Yours Outdoors

Book a learning vacation to experience the parts of the outdoors you’ve always wanted to master. Adventures available for all ages.

Visit site Yours Outdoors

Professor’s Lake Trail

A lot of water activities such as swimming and paddling take place in this 26 hectare man-made lake. It has sandy shores and there is also an 11...

Visit site Professor’s Lake Trail

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