Category: Paddling
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Spend a day paddling the Mattawa
Today’s post comes from Jess Knowlton, Assistant Discovery Leader at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. People travel far and wide to paddle the historic Mattawa River. For the full experience, most people take 2-5 days to paddle the full the 64 km from North Bay to Mattawa, which can be quite challenging, even with proper research…
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Discover fall camping at Driftwood Provincial Park
This blog post comes from Emma Webb, Head Gate Attendant at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Driftwood is my favourite provincial park. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Samuel de Champlain, but there’s something magical about Driftwood. It’s where I started my parks career. Although it may be smaller, the park has a lot of…
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Late summer/early fall paddling trips in Wabakimi Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Sofi Czich, a Canoe Resource Technician at Wabakimi Provincial Park. Planning a paddling trip during late summer/early fall in Wabakimi will stimulate your senses. Wabakimi Provincial Park is a wild and raw beauty that will provide an unforgettable experience! There are a few things to look forward during your paddling trip…
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Backcountry canoeing with your dog
Today’s post comes from Jill Legault, Information Specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Summertime means puppy playtime! Dogs love the opportunity to be outside as much as you do. A little planning means every family member is happy and safe in the backcountry.
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The ultimate fall adventure destination: paddle, bike and hike at Restoule Provincial Park
Influencer Diana Lee lives for adventure, the great outdoors, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)! Find out what she’s (S)UP to @only1phoenixx on Instagram and Twitter. Experience the magic of fall at a park that has it all: Restoule Provincial Park! From tranquil paddling routes to scenic trails for hikers or mountain bikers, there is something for everyone!…
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Paddling Woodland Caribou Provincial Park after a forest fire
Today’s post comes from Kristiana Wilson, Assistant Park Superintendent at Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. 2021 was quite the fire season in Ontario. Last year alone, approximately 55% of Woodland Caribou Provincial Park burned due to natural forest fires. The park is no stranger to forest fires — fire is key for regeneration in the boreal…
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What it's like to fly in and paddle out of Wabakimi
In today’s post, influencer Ken Jones recounts his backcountry trip to Wabakimi. This past year was interesting to say the least. The global pandemic has changed a lot about how we travel. After having to cancel a trip to Alaska in September, my wife and I wanted to explore somewhere in Ontario where we’d not…
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Planning a “bucket-list” trip to Quetico Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from paddling enthusiast Dave Caughey who, along with his wife, recently made the trek to Quetico Provincial Park. For years, my wife and I longed to visit Quetico Provincial Park. We had heard the canoeing there was awesome, through a terrain peppered with countless lakes, and routes that could involve days between…
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Top 6 parks for canoe fishing in northern Ontario
Paddling into the wilderness, fishing from a canoe and then going back to camp to enjoy a backcountry fish fry is a special experience. If you’re up for a trip like this, check out our recommendations for the best backcountry fishing destinations in our northern parks.