Canoeing

Canoeing

The Lake Superior watershed provides limitless canoeing opportunities. From inland lakes you can flow into both slow-moving and whitewater rivers. To explore the “big lake”, Lake Superior, there are many opportunities to paddle along the coast. We’ve listed just a few of the many river trips found in the region. Be sure to speak with a local guide first for more information!

Agawa River

The most spectacular of Lake Superior’s rivers, the Agawa flows 30 kms through a dramatic canyon landscape. A perfect learning river for new whitewater canoeists, the Agawa features some of the most scenic paddling in Ontario. This trip is designed for canoeists with solid flatwater skills.

Sand River

If you are looking for a week away from civilization, and a glorious canoeing adventure then this is your trip. From its headwaters at Mile 136 on the ACR, the Sand River cuts a meandering and occasionally frothy course to Lake Superior. This 56-kilometre-long, four- to five-day trip is suitable for intermediate paddlers.

Dog River

Considered to be the most challenging of Lake Superior’s north shore rivers, the Dog River is for experienced whitewater paddlers only. Known for its continuous rapids and rugged portages, the Dog River’s payoff is Denison Falls, where 40 kms of whitewater and bushwhack portaging is washed away in a 131 ft. high cascade.